Our Donors

Shani-Jinaki Whipple

Shani-Jinaki Whipple

Earl and Elena Whipple established the Shani-Jinaki Whipple Endowed Scholarship for the Physically Challenged in memory of their daughter who overcame many obstacles to achieve personal and academic excellence in every aspect of her life. Shani-Jinaki lived her life...

Shawn and Michelle Salta

Shawn and Michelle Salta

The Salta Family and DirectMail.com Scholarship was established in 2017 by Shawn and Michelle Salta in support of CSM students who reside in Southern Maryland.

Sisters at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group of Southern Maryalnd

Sisters at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group of Southern Maryalnd

With a vision to make a difference in the lives of women diagnosed with breast cancer, Roberta Kieliger formed Sisters at Heart in November 2007. Sisters at Heart promotes breast cancer awareness in Charles County; they inspire hope, share experiences, offer love and...

SMECO

SMECO

SMECO is a customer-owned electric cooperative providing electricity to more than 165,000 services in southern Prince George’s County, and in Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and all but the northeast portion of Calvert County.

Solomons Business Association

Solomons Business Association

The Solomons Business Association Scholarship was established in 2013 by the Solomons Business Association in support of students who are graduates of a Calvert County high school and reside in Calvert County.

Sondra Loveless

Sondra Loveless

Sondra Loveless was well known for her ability to light up a room. Whether it was to the students of Sondra’s 14 years as Attendance Secretary at Northern High School (and a few extra years prior as a substitute) or to her extensive family, Sondra always told it...

Southern Maryland Women's League

Southern Maryland Women's League

Southern Maryland Women’s League Scholarship was established in 2009 by the Southern Maryland Women’s League in support of students who are single parents or children of a single-parent household.

St. Mary's County Board of Commissioners

St. Mary's County Board of Commissioners

The St. Mary’s County Government Annual and Endowed Scholarships were established in 2005 by the St. Mary’s County Board of Commissioners in support of students who reside in St. Mary’s County.

St. Mary's County Commission for Women in honor of Jane Hale Sypher

St. Mary's County Commission for Women in honor of Jane Hale Sypher

The former dean of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Leonardtown Campus and community activist Jane Hale Sypher is being recognized with a scholarship named in her honor by the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women through the College of Southern Maryland...

The Arc of Southern Maryland

The Arc of Southern Maryland

The Arc of Southern Maryland Communications/Media Scholarship- Established in 2012 by the Arc of Southern Maryland in support of Southern Maryland students who are pursuing a degree in Communications or Media Studies. The Arc of Southern Maryland Nursing...

The Bailey Family

The Bailey Family

Established in 2013 by Charles R. Bailey, Jr. in memory of his father, Charles “Dick” Bailey. This award supports nursing students who reside in Southern Maryland.

The Bauer Family

The Bauer Family

The William D. Bauer Memorial Scholarship was established in 2005 by Michelle Bauer Bolton Conner in memory of her father, William D. Bauer. This award supports students majoring in a STEM field of study.

The Cangelosi Family

The Cangelosi Family

“I’m from Southern Maryland and I’m real down to earth. I like all that outdoorsy goodness: waterskiing, snowboarding, kayaking, mountain biking; it’s all good. I like to dream big!” – Peter Cangelosi A graduate of Westlake High School Class of 2008, Peter Cangelosi...

The Cox Family

The Cox Family

Born in Marbury, Annie Marguerite Warder Cox lived all of her 72 years in Charles County, Maryland, where she attended elementary through high school. She was a devoted mother who worked as a waitress to provide for her family. She took great joy in attending four of...

The Estate of Harland R. Cravat

The Estate of Harland R. Cravat

The Harland R. and Lula P. Cravat Memorial Scholarship was established in 1987 in support of students that are Charles County residents.

The Estate of Pearl Cline

The Estate of Pearl Cline

The J. Ivey Cline Scholarship was established in 1988 by the estate of Pearl Cline, in memory of her husband in support of full or part-time students.

The Family of Barbara Wheatley

The Family of Barbara Wheatley

Established in 2016 in memory of Barbara Wheatley. This award supports students who are graduates of La Plata High School and reside in Charles County.

The Family of Bryce Thomas Sanders

The Family of Bryce Thomas Sanders

“Each life, no matter how brief. Changes the world FOREVER.” -Author unknown Life is not defined strictly by the number of breaths you take, but by the influences you make upon others. Even the smallest child can have profound effects upon those around him. When...

The Family of Connie Kite

The Family of Connie Kite

The Connie Kite Memorial Nursing Scholarship is given to a deserving student in memory of a very special person. It is the goal of the Kite Family to identify a person for the scholarship who is tender hearted, has a genuine desire for helping others and will...

The Family of Dennis Lake Smith

The Family of Dennis Lake Smith

Dennis Lake Smith, a resident of Solomons, Maryland, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a past member of the Boy Scouts of America, having earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Although he was offered a scholarship to the Julliard School of Music, Dennis instead chose...

The Family of Desiree Osvatics

The Family of Desiree Osvatics

“Flying was like touching heaven and a feeling like no other.” Desiree Osvatics Daughter, sister, and a friend to all, Desiree Angel Osvatics was a 2008 graduate of Leonardtown High School where she obtained a Certificate of Achievement in Television and Video...

The Family of Fanny Louise Sullivan Sine Henderson

The Family of Fanny Louise Sullivan Sine Henderson

Born in 1904 to Andrew and Lizzy Sullivan, Fanny Louise was the oldest of 8 children raised on the family farm in Marbury, Maryland. She attended Lackey High School and was a member of the first graduating class. She then went to Towson Normal School for Girls in...

The Family of Jean Sultzer (Curtis) and Tony Sultzer

The Family of Jean Sultzer (Curtis) and Tony Sultzer

Jean Sultzer (Curtis) was the Valedictorian of her graduating class at Pomonkey High School but did not have the guidance or money to attend college. William (Tony) Sultzer had a football scholarship to college but chose to join the U.S. Army to provide financial...

The Family of Joseph W. Patak

The Family of Joseph W. Patak

The Joseph Patakl Memorial Scholarship was established in 2013 by Ms. Hallie Kugler in memory of her son, Joseph. This scholarship supports students studying science or math.

The Family of L.K. Farrall III

The Family of L.K. Farrall III

The L.K. Farrall III Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000 in memory of L.K. Farrall III in support of students who reside in Charles County.

The Family of Lois Simpson

The Family of Lois Simpson

The Lois Simpson Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in 2018 by Annie Sutten and family in memory of her mother, Lois Simpson. This award supports nursing students who reside in Southern Maryland.

The Family of Lucy Detig

The Family of Lucy Detig

Wife, mother and community supporter, Lucy Detig attended Pennsylvania State University. Following her marriage in 1973, she lived in New Jersey and Texas prior to settling in Waldorf, Maryland in 1981. She worked with Charles County Public Schools for 28 years,...

The Family of Timothy Scott Moore

The Family of Timothy Scott Moore

Tim spent his entire career in the construction industry, specifically with Beltway Paving, located in Waldorf, MD, where he was a vital component of the company’s operations. His passion for both hands-on and formal education was evidenced by his commitment to...

The Grainger Family

The Grainger Family

Established in 2013 by Luther and Sally Ann Grainger in support of full-time students who reside in Southern Maryland with a preference for veterans or the dependent of a veteran.

The Lilly Family

The Lilly Family

The Ethelmae M. Lilly Memorial Nursing and Nursing Endowed Scholarships were established in 2012 by Jay Lilly in memory of his mother, Ethelmae. This award supports nursing students.