She loved Calvert County and wanted to do something for the people who lived there." Scott Whitney As a career court stenographer, Florence B. Trueman used shorthand to quickly and accurately capture every word of important proceedings. Trueman moved to Calvert...

During his 43-year career as a professor of Biological and Physical Sciences at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), William “Bill” Montgomery touched the lives of countless students and colleagues. A native of La Plata, Maryland, Bill began his relationship with...

Danny Williams began his career at Charles County Community College as a student in 1966, graduated in 1968 and began teaching in 1970. Over his 41 years of service to the college, he taught health, fitness and strength training, and served as coach for a number of...

Manhattan Architect Diane Kaufman Fredette came to know Southern Maryland through her annual involvement with the College of Southern Maryland’s Women + Math. She immediately embraced the program to inspire young women. “She encouraged them. She gave them her full...

The Ed Matthews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 2001 by Ed and Lucille Matthews in memory of their son, Ed, Jr. This award supports CSM students enrolled in math courses.

The Helen and Henry Lawlor Scholarship was established in 1995 by the friends and family of Helen and Henry Lawlor in support of students who reside in the Town of La Plata.

Keith G. Grier was a Charles County Public Schools educator for more than four decades, serving as a teacher, principal, pupil personnel worker and student services director. He loved science, animals and the outdoors, especially boating, jet skiing, kayaking and...

Kevin was employed as a Maintenance Mechanic at the College of Southern Maryland where he could fix almost anything. Kevin worked hard to make sure that facilities at the college were maintained to ADA standards and he always provided unstinting encouragement to...

In November 1998, as an employee of CSM and as a cancer survivor herself, Pam co-founded the cancer support group Cancer Survivors and Friends (CSF). The initial goal of the group was to provide a support program to residents of the Southern Maryland area who were...

The Clifford J. and Marion L. McAllister Endowment Fund was established in 2006 by the friends and family of the McAllisters. This award supports students requiring childcare to attend the Children’s Learning Center.

Maryland State Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. was the longest serving Senate President in Maryland history as well as the longest serving Senate President across the country. Senator Miller resigned his post in 2019 after a three-decade tenure leading the chamber...

Established in 2012 by the George W. Robertson Foundation in support of students who reside in Southern Maryland.

The Russell Gordon Croft Endowed Scholarship was established in 2000 by L. Gordon Croft in memory of his father, Russell Gordon Croft. This award supports students who reside in southern Charles County.

The Grace and Rich Fuller Family Scholarship was established in 2019 by Grace and Rich Fuller in support of students majoring in nursing or the trades who reside in St. Mary’s County.

In 2000, the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation and the CSM Foundation partnered to invest in the education and futures of Charles County students through scholarships. The Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation – CSM Foundation Scholarship supports well-rounded...

The Grimm and Parker Student Success Endowed Scholarship was established in 2013 by Grimm and Parker in support of second-year students who are enrolled full-time and reside in Southern Maryland.

The Shaheen A. Matin Class of 1990 Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in 2018 by Hammad S. Matin in support of students enrolled in an early childhood/childcare program with a preference given to Charles County residents with the highest GPA.

The Hank Willoughby Foundation, Inc. Scholarship was established in 2013 by the Hank Willoughby Foundation, Inc. in support of students who reside in Southern Maryland.

The Mary I. Shasho Memorial Annual Scholarship was established in 2016 by Harry A. Shasho in memory of his wife, Mary I. Shasho. This award supports criminal justice majors who reside in Southern Maryland.

This scholarship was established by the late Helen and Mikey Todd in support of Charles County residents with preference given to graduates of Lackey High School.

Home Towne Real Estate Scholarship- Established in 2011 by Home Towne Real Estate in support of full-time students from the Southern Maryland area.

This scholarship was established in 2008 by an anonymous donor in support of students who demonstrate academic achievement and community service.

CSM Alumni James Graves ‘02 and Jennifer Lesesne ’04 and ’05 both former CSM employees are practicing believers of lifelong learning. James and Jennifer met at CSM in 2002. Although they found themselves on different paths for many years, the “universe” had other...

The Castles and Foundations Scholarship was established in 1999 by Janet and Mick Donahue in support of students residing in St. Mary’s County.

Established in 2018 by Jeff Sutten and Family in memory of his father, Adrian Sutten, to provide financial assistance for students majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program of study and reside in Charles County.

CSM Alumna Jehnell Linkins ’83 established the Crohn’s Glitter & Girls Scholarship Fund for those strong and courageous individuals thriving each day with Crohn’s Disease. Jehnell has been living with this painful and debilitating disease for over twenty years. She...

The Dr. John M. Sine Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2018 by Joan Sine in support of students majoring in a STEM program of study with preference for students taking classes at the CSM Velocity Center in Indian Head, MD.

Established in 2009 by John and Caroline Guerrieri in memory of their son, Brock Nikolas Guerrieri, who was a CSM nursing student. This award supports second-year nursing students from Calvert County.

The McWilliams Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2001 by John and Dianne McWilliams in support of nursing students.

The John Lancaster & W. Cecil Short Charity Foundation Scholarship was established in 2012 by the John Lancaster & W. Cecil Short Charity Foundation, Inc. in support of students enrolled in a political science or teacher education program of study.