Calvert Local Scholarships Submission March 2026

Deadline: March 06, 2026

SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN TO CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION:

We strongly recommend that applicants review scholarship provider eligibility requirements and gather required documentation before starting this application. You can find scholarship specific requirements here: Calvert Local Scholarship Application - Info

Please use the required documents checklist as your guide to complete the application. Review and re-read your CLSA form before you click SUBMIT.

CHECKLIST:
🔲 Begin the 2026 CLSA Application on www.clsap.org

🔲 Upload CURRENT Transcript. Please request One (1) electronic official High School Transcript and/or one (1) electronic official College Transcript from your school

🔲 Upload SAT/ACT – Students may use a copy of the SAT/ACT official report sent with test scores or downloaded from www.collegeboard.org (there may be more than one SAT/ ACT Report)

🔲 Upload Student Resume

🔲 Upload Two (2) Letters of Recommendation – Original, one each: an Academic Recommendation and a Community Recommendation

🔲 Upload Requested Essay as required from specific Scholarship Providers

🔲 Upload Requested 2-minute MP3 file as required from specific Scholarship Providers

Note: FAFSA Submission Summary for the 2025–2026 award year (FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid). Not required at submission; however, upon request by a scholarship provider, students must be prepared to submit a copy of their summary before consideration for a scholarship

TIPS:
1. Save required essays in the following format: Student name and scholarship provider.
  1. Essays: (example - jane_doe_CONCERNED BLACK WOMEN)
2. Save all other documents in the following format: student’s first and last name.
  1. Other documents: (example - jane_doe_SAT)
3. Email Address: This is REQUIRED as all correspondence will be directed to the email address you specified on the application.
4. Ethnicity: Indicate your primary ethnic identification. This field is REQUIRED if you are applying for an ethnicity-specific scholarship.
5. College acceptance letters are optional for all applicants. EXCEPTION: several providers now require Acceptance Letters, please review scholarship eligibility requirements. Upload a copy of a college acceptance letter in Section III.
IMPORTANT:

For fairness and equal opportunity, the CLSA will not notify applicants of incomplete CLSA applications.

The CLSA Manager CANNOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE DEADLINE, NOR ACCEPT CORRECTIONS, ADDITIONAL MATERIAL, OR CHANGES OF ANY KIND, AFTER THE MARCH 6, 2026 DEADLINE.

*The CLSA Manager holds all applicant information confidentially and stores all applications on a secure server. Only Scholarship Provider(s) indicated on an individual’s application are provided with the student’s CLSA application.

Deadline: March 06, 2026
Section I: Personal Applicant Information
Student's Full / Legal Name:*

First NameLast Name
Email Validator*
Ethnic Background: (Indicate your primary ethnic identification )*

White AmericanBlack or African-AmericanAmerican Indian/Alaska NativeAsian AmericanNative Hawaiian and Other Pacific IslanderOther
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Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender:*
Home Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address: (not required)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mobile Number:*
Other Number
Parent or Guardian 1 Name:*

First NameLast Name
Parent or Guardian 1 Employer/Occupation:*
Parent or Guardian 2 Name:

First NameLast Name
Parent or Guardian 2 Employer/Occupation:
Military Dependent Affiliation:

Deadline: March 06, 2026
Section II: Current Educational Information

Please indicate Elementary, Middle and High School
Elementary School:
Middle School:
High School:*
LIMITED TO CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Academic GPA: (4.0)*
Class Rank:
High School Graduation Date:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Community Service Hours:*
Indicate your current School Status:*
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: One (1) electronic OFFICIAL High School Transcript and/or one (1) electronic OFFICIAL College Transcript from your school. **Example: FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_TRANSCRIPT*

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SAT/ACT Scores: (Please indicate which college entrance exams you have taken): *
(Please upload your SAT/ACT Scores *.PDF format): **** Filename for ACT/SAT submissions MUST adhere to the following naming convention FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_ACT or SAT

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Deadline: March 06, 2026
Section III: Higher Education Information
List institutions applied to: (in order of preference)
College Acceptance Letters. Upload files here: **** Format FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_ACCEPTANCE

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Are you currently enrolled in College/Tech School?*
Major/Minor/Career Choice You Are Considering

In order of preference, list the major(s) you are considering (Very important for scholarship eligibility).
Major:*
Minor:
Career Choice:*
OPTIONAL: What do you consider your academic strengths?

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OPTIONAL: What were the deciding factors in your college choice? (Location, Size, Major, Athletics etc.)

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Deadline: March 06, 2026
Section IV: Student Financial Information
Did you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid?*

YesNo
FAFSA Submission Summary: (Please upload if you have received your copy.) **** Filename for submissions MUST adhere to the following naming convention FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_FAFSA

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OPTIONAL: Describe any extraordinary circumstances in your home/family that may affect your finances and/or future ability to pay for your educational plans.

Due to the delay in receiving the FAFSA Submission Summary we are encouraging Applicants to complete the Optional financial need statement.0/300

Deadline: March 06, 2026
Section V: Student Resume
Student Resume is no more than two (2) typed single side pages, in 12 point font. Resume will show relevant person and occupational information. Upload resume here: **** Filename for Resume submissions MUST adhere to the following naming convention FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_RESUME *

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Section VI: Letters of Recommendation

*Two (2) letters of recommendation are required for the CLSA, one from an Academic Reference and one from a Community Reference. Students should ask two individuals who have worked with, taught, mentored, coached the student to write a letter of recommendation that will attest to the student’s character, achievement, and future success.
2 Letters of Recommendation: Submitter's name and contact information:*
Letters of Recommendation should be signed by reference listed above. Upload Recommendation files here: *

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Deadline: March 06, 2026

Deadline: March 06, 2026

Section I: Personal Applicant Information

Deadline: March 06, 2026

Section II: Current Educational Information

Deadline: March 06, 2026

Section III: Higher Education Information

Major/Minor/Career Choice You Are Considering

Deadline: March 06, 2026

Section IV: Student Financial Information

Deadline: March 06, 2026

Section V: Student Resume

Section VI: Letters of Recommendation

Deadline: March 06, 2026

Section VII: Scholarships listed below may require essays, or an MP3 video file to be submitted along with the application.

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