The Johnie Kornegay, Jr. Scholarship was established in 2019 by Karla Kornegay in support of CSM students with a preference given to a disabled veteran who is a single-parent.

Established in 2002 by Kevin Elder and family in memory of Albert L. Elder, Jr. This award supports part-time and full-time students.

La Plata Lions Club-Milton M. Somers Scholarship- Established in 2004 by the La Plata Lions Club. This award supports Charles County residents who are graduates of La Plata High School or attended Milton Somers Middle School.

Over the course of her 30-year career as a pediatric nursing instructor at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), Susan N. Behmke, MS, RN, inspired countless students and many colleagues. Staff members at hospitals in Southern Maryland who attended CSM never fail to...

Linda Redding and Kevin Grimes partnered with the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation to establish the Our Earth Scholarship. The sole purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance for tuition, fees and books to CSM students who are...

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” -Fred DeVito One of the unique qualities that those in office and administrative professions possess is their desire to give their all to help others succeed while remaining in the background. The support staff role...

Love Serve Go, Inc is a church that serves its community by seeking good for its people. It is a group of people who are committed to the gospel mission while being a blessing, ultimately pointing everyone to their Creator God.

In 1958, Charles R. “Charlie” Posten established CR Posten Excavating, a company that would support his family and community for over 47 years. He later expanded the business to include his two sons and renamed it CR Posten & Sons Excavating. His sons used the...

The Marrick Homes CSM Foundation Golf Classic Scholarship was established in 2001 by Marrick Homes in support of student-athletes who are enrolled full-time. The Marrick Properties, Inc. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2004 by Marrick Properties, Inc. in...

The John and Mary Anne Harms Endowed Scholarship was established in 2016 by Mary Anne Harms in memory of her husband, John Harms. This award supports students who reside in Southern Maryland.

The Thomas J. Murray Memorial Scholarship was established in 2012 by Mary Ann Murray in memory of her husband, Thomas J. Murray. This award supports teacher education majors who are graduates of Great Mills High School and reside in St. Mary’s County.

The Maryland Motor Truck Association (MMTA) Scholarship was established in 2009 by the MMTA in support of students enrolled in a trucking or transportation related program.

The Michael and Sara Middleton CSM-UMSON Nursing Scholarship was established in 2015 by Michael and Sara Middleton in support of students who are enrolled in the CSM nursing program and plan to attend the University of Maryland School of Nursing.

Anna Mae Ziencik Hess was a devoted mother of three that grew up in New Kensington, PA. With a passion for learning, at the age of 41, she returned to college and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fairmont State University, WV. For 25 years, she owned and...

The MLT Scholarship was established in 2019 by an anonymous donor in support of students enrolled in their second year of the Medical Laboratory Program (MLT).

The Joanne Zwick Memorial Scholarship was established in 1981 by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zwick in memory of their daughter, Joanne, in support nursing students.

The Bill Wood Memorial Spanish Scholarship was established by Mrs. Elaine Moses in order to provide financial assistance for Spanish Language or Spanish Culture students at the College of Southern Maryland

Established in 2017 by Nancy Hempstead in support of students who reside in Calvert County and are graduates of a Calvert County public high school and played on an athletic team while in high school.

The Wigberto “Willie” Martinez, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 2009 by Neany, Inc. in memory of Wigberto “Willie” Martinez, Jr. This award supports students majoring in the fields of science, technology, or engineering.

The NRL Federal Credit Union Scholarship was established in 2010 in support of students who are members of the NRL Federal Credit Union.

The Mickey Dale Family Foundation Scholarship was established in 2018 by Oliver Bruce Dale in support of students who are enrolled in a STEM or Medical field of study with a preference given to single parents

Tau Lambda Lambda Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship- Established in 2012 by the Tau Lambda Lambda Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in support of Southern Maryland residents who demonstrate community service.

Paul V. Facchina, Jr. Scholarship- Established in 2012 by Paul V. Facchina, Jr. in support of credit and continuing education students.

The PNC Bank Scholarship was established in 2005 by PNC Bank in support of students enrolled in high-demand workforce development programs.

The Professor Debra L. Wyvill Teacher Education Scholarship was established in 2007 by Professor Debra L. Wyvill in support of students majoring in teacher education who demonstrate a commitment to community service and reside in Calvert County.

The year was 1982. Joe Namyst was two years out of McDonough High School, the place where he had begun his journey in the field of graphic arts. His dad gave him permission to put an old, worn-out printing press in his garage, and they began the process of breathing...

Janet Faye (Russell) Purcell was born in 1959 with Cerebral Palsy. She was the poster child for the March of Dimes in Southern Maryland when she was 10 years old. Janet’s parents were her rock. They devoted their lives to her. Janet was influenced by her...

The Rotary Club of Charles County was established in 1975.

The Leonardtown Rotary Club was chartered on July 1, 1986 with twenty-five members. In our 25 year history we have given more than $598,000 to local programs responding to community needs. In addition to the funds given to local needs, the individual members have...

Salome Ann Freeman Howard, a southern Maryland icon, was a courageous and outspoken activist for justice and equality. She became well-known for her activities to combat discrimination in southern Maryland. She organized and participated in sit-ins, marches and...