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William B. Blank DACA Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

The scholarship was established to provide educational opportunities to students who graduated from a public or private high schools in Somerset, Wicomico or Worcester Counties and who is pursuing a career in production agriculture or turf management at a University of Maryland system college or university.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    High school graduate
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.75
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • School:
    Applicants must be graduates of the public or private high schools in Somerset, Wicomico or Worcester Counties
  • College:
    University of Maryland system college or university.
  • Major/Career:
    Engaged in a career in agriculture or turf management
  • Extracurricular:
    Have participated in extra-curricular school or community activities
  • Miscellaneous:
    Applicant may be required to be interviewed by the Scholarship Advisory Committee
  • Other Benefits:
    Renewable for up to 4 consecutive years

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Applicants must write an essay of a minimum of 250 words describing why the applicant wishes to pursue a career in production agriculture or turf management.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two letters of recommendation from non-family members (e.g. guidance counselor, minister, school club or organization sponsor, or athletic coach, etc.)
  • Other Materials:
    A completed scholarship application; Letter of acceptance from college or university

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