2020 Senatorial Scholarship Information
Due to school closures relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are accepting an unofficial transcript or a copy of your most recent report card in lieu of an official transcript. If you have any questions, please call our office at 410-841-3593 or send an email to pamela.beidle@senate.state.md.us.
The Application for Senator Beidle’s Scholarship can be found here.
There is a dedicated group of volunteers that make up the Scholarship Committee. They will review and consider all applications. The applicant's scholastic performance and the family's financial situation are taken into consideration. The Committee's recommendations will be presented to Senator Beidle prior to the end of the spring semester, and recipients will be notified of their award. Scholarships are only available if funding is allocated in the State Budget; should State funding not be provided this year, any applicants will be notified.
If you were previously awarded a 4- year renewable Senatorial Scholarship, you are not eligible for another Senatorial Scholarship. Your scholarship automatically renews for a total of 4 years. You can determine your previous award status by checking your profile on MHEC's online electronic data base - The Maryland College Aide Processing System (MDCAPS). In Order to be considered for a Senatorial Scholarship you must strictly adhere to the following directions.
The Application for Senator Beidle's Senatorial Scholarship includes:
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The completed Scholarship Application, it must be legible and completed in its entirety.
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An original transcipt from your current educational institution
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a Typed 300 to 500 word essay on a separate piece of paper. The topic for the essay is: If you had the authority to change your community in a positive way, what specific changes would you make and why.
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You must file the FAFSA by March 1,2020 and include a copy of the FAFSA.
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Include a resume or separate sheet listing:
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Any school activities (including elected positions and years held)
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Any Honors and Awards received
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Any sports, religious, or service activities you participate in.
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The application, essay, FAFSA and transcipt must be received no later than March 31st 2020. It should be mailed to
Senator Pamela Beidle
Scholarship Committee
11 Bladen Street
Suite 202, James Senate Office Building
Annapolis, MD 21401
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact my office at (410) 841-3593.
Regards,
Pamela G. Beidle
State Senator, District 32
Be sure to include the signed, completed application, your transcripts, FAFSA and required essay. Unsigned applications will not be considered.