2026 Application with Selection of Scholarships-via JotForm

2026 JotForm Electronic Application with Selection of Scholarships

BECA's St. Mary's County Common Scholarship Application for 2026

Before you start, make sure there are scholarships you qualify for. Go to the BECA website and carefully read the descriptions of the 72 different scholarships.

Instructions: You can partially complete this application and return to work on it later. Be sure to frequently use the "Save" button at the bottom of the form. You should do this every time you work on the application. You may jump around the application as it does not need to be completed in order. However, you must do Section 1 first and enter a valid email in order to save your application.

The first time you save you will get a message from Jotform with a link to return to your application. The link is resent every time you save. If you lose it, your info will be forever lost. Getting a Jotform account before you begin the application may help prevent loss of data. The first email will have a link to sign up.

You should use your own personal computer to complete the application. If you use a public computer your information may be visible to other users and they can change it. You must always use the same computer to enter or upload data.

When the form is complete you should use the green "First Print-Save as PDF" button at the bottom of the page. Select "Save as PDF" as your printer choice. Name the file like this, using your own name: Last name, First name, Middle Initial BECA 2026.pdf. You will then upload this pdf, along with a single pdf of your supporting documents using the yellow "BROWSE FILES" buttons at the bottom of this application. You must do this before you use the "Last step: Submit" button.

The pdfs of your completed form and supporting data, are due to BECA no later than midnight, Friday, March 6, 2026. Schools and public libraries have scanners you can use to scan your Supplemental Information.

If you have problems, please send an email to smcbeca@gmail.com or call us at 240-257-BECA to alert us to the problem you are having. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
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I. Applicant Contact Information
First Name*
First
Middle Initial
Middle Initial
Last Name*
Last
Street Address/PO Box*
Apt.
City*
State*
Zip code*
Home phone (Enter "none" if none.)*
Cell phone (Enter "none" if none.)*
E-mail address that you check frequently (required)*

Confirmation EmailDo not use an smcps.org address as outside emails will bounce.
Name of a parent or relative we can reach if we have trouble contacting you. *
Phone Number of the parent or guardian we can use if we have trouble contacting you *

Area CodePhone Number
Cell phone number of. parent or guardian so we can text them if we have trouble contacting you.

Area CodePhone Number
Verify that your work is saving properly using the gray button at the very bottom left of the application. If it is not saving properly, stop here and notify BECA.*

I have closed this form, then reopened it using the link that was sent to me. My entries are saving properly. I will save the link.

III. Educational Information
High school where you will graduate, or have graduated:*
Year of your high school graduation*
If Other, list school name
If Other, list year of graduation
Will you complete a program at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center? If yes, enter the program name.
Do you attend an SMCPS academy or other school system's academy? If yes, indicate below:
If "other" provide the name of the academy.
High school cumulative weighted GPA, x.xxx*
Non-weighted cumulative GPA, x.xxx*
Non-weighted GPA scale( A=x.xxx)
This is the standard. Change if your school is different
Which courses earn extra quality points in your school grading system? Check all that apply.

A.P.HonorsCollege courses, when taken for high school creditSTEM CoursesOther
If you graduated prior to 2026 and are a college student, please enter your most recent college cumulative GPA, followed by the points granted for an "A." For example, if your cumulative gpa is 3.5, you would enter "3.5, A=4.0"
If you are currently a high school student, how many, if any, college courses will you have completed at the time of your high school graduation. (This includes any dual enrollment course work.)
If you are a full-time college student now, please list: College name/ Current status (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, graduate school)/College Location/ Major:
Will you be a first-generation college student?

Yes, I will be first-generation. Neither of my parents graduated from college.No, I will not be first-generation. One or more of my parents graduated from college
Colleges applied to: Use this format and order:

College Name/ Location/ Type of institution/Cost of attendance;

(List colleges in order of preference to attend. For type, use 2-year, 4-year, or trade/technical. For cost of attendance, give the sum of tuition, fees, room & board, books, travel and personal expenses (Go to the specific college website and use their net price calculator) )
1st choice college:*
College Name/ Location/ Type of institution/Cost of attendance
2nd choice college:
3rd choice college:
4th choice college:
College acceptance: use this format and order: College Name/ Location / Financial aid offered. If aid amount is unknown at this time, enter "pending." If aid has been applied for and denied, enter "zero." Otherwise enter the amount of aid offered in dollars.
(1)Acceptance from :
College Name/ Location / Financial aid offered
(2)Acceptance from :
College Name/ Location / Financial aid offered
(3)Acceptance from :
College Name/ Location / Financial aid offered
Intended college major
Intended minor
Intended career

IV. Financial Information
Include a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) with your supplemental information upload. This is the one page summary of information returned from your FAFSA. Do not include pages with family income or other sensitive data.
Enter your SAI or Student Aid Index (Formerly known as EFC). This is a 6 digit number from the FSS.
A number from -1500 up to 999,999
Is your SAI (STUDENT AID INDEX) zero or Negative?*

Yes, my SAI is zero or negativeNo, my SAI is greater than zeroI do not know my SAI
Did you provide your SAI? If you choose not to disclose your SAI. you may reduce or eliminate your chances of selection for some of the scholarships.*

Yes, it is entered above.No, I have not entered my SAI in the space above. I do not intend to file the FAFSA.No, I have not entered my SAI in the space above. I am waiting for it and may have it to provide at a later date, if requested.
Describe any extenuating financial circumstances in your family that might affect your educational plans. (1024 character limit, including spaces) Resize the box to show all your words, using the movable lower right hand corner. A few examples of extenuating circumstances are: qualify for free or reduced price lunch, live with a relative other than your parent, homeless now or in the past, have serious illness in the family, family receives SNAP benefits or other public assistance, live or have lived in a foster home, parent incarcerated....

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V. Extra Curricular School Activities
List up to six school activities in which you have consistently participated. Use this format and order: Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)
School extra curricular activity 1:
Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)
School extra curricular activity 2:
Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)
School extra curricular activity 3:
Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)
School extra curricular activity 4:
Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)
School extra curricular activity 5:
Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)
School extra curricular activity 6:
Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)

VI. Community Activities
List up to four community activities in which you have consistently participated. Use this format and order : Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)
Community activity 1:
Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)
Community activity 2:
Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)
Community activity 3:
Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)
Community activity 4:
Activity Name/ Dates/ Involvement (especially leadership roles)

VII. Honors or Awards
List up to four honors or awards you have received (school or community).Use this format and order: Award Name/ Date of Award/ Organization or person giving award
Award 1:
Award Name/ Date of Award/ Organization or person giving award
Award 2:
Award Name/ Date of Award/ Organization or person giving award
Award 3:
Award Name/ Date of Award/ Organization or person giving award
Award 4:
Award Name/ Date of Award/ Organization or person giving award

VIII. Current or Previous Employment (if applicable)
List up to two employers using this format and order: Company or employer name/ Job title/ Start - end dates/Job responsibilities
Employer 1:
Company or employer name/ Job title/ Start - end dates/Job responsibilities
Employer 2:
Company or employer name/ Job title/ Start - end dates/Job responsibilities

IX. Personal Statements
Respond to each prompt listed below. Your response cannot contain more than 1024 letters and spaces. All applicants must respond to all prompts to be considered for any scholarships. If needed, resize using the movable lower right hand corner of the text box so all of your words are visible.
1. What are your educational and career goals and why have you chosen this path for your future? *

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2. Describe one personal challenge you have faced or one personal achievement you have accomplished thus far and what did you learn from this?*

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3. Outside of school, describe one thing that you've done that has an impact on you or on your community.*

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4. How do you plan to pay for college or other educational opportunity you are pursuing and how will a BECA award support your plan?*

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5. What is something meaningful about you that does not appear anywhere else in your application, and why is it important?*

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X. Letters of Recommendation
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. Ask two people (one academic and one community strongly preferred, or two academic) who know you well, but are not related to you, to provide you with a letter of recommendation. Letters must be written within the last six months, on official letterhead (if from a school, business, or other organization) and include the author’s name, organization (if applicable), address, and a phone number where he or she can be reached. Letters must be signed with an original signature, not a typed one.

Teachers, counselors, ministers, coaches, and employers are all good choices as they can comment on your overall character, achievement, and promise. Letter writers should include their relationship to you, describe in what capacity they have known you, and tell how long they have known you. Letters must include your full name. Please give the individuals writing your letters enough time to complete them. BECA does not accept confidential letters of recommendation.

Include these letters in your Supplemental Information that you scan and upload at the end of this application.
Letter of recommendation 1:*
Name of letter writer/Title ( if any) /Relationship to you
Letter of recommendation 2:*
Name of letter writer/Title ( if any) /Relationship to you/

XI. Test Scores (OPTIONAL)
If your highest SAT sub-scores are from different test dates, submit copies of each report and enter scores in the section below.
Highest total SAT score from multiple tests: You Superscore
Highest SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score:
Highest SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing --Date of test

MonthDayYear
Highest SAT Math score:
Highest SAT Math--Date of test

MonthDayYear
Highest Composite ACT score:
Highest ACT composite score--Date of test

MonthDayYear

XII. Additional Information
In the space below you may share additional information that did not fit in the spaces previously provided. Clearly indicate the section for which you are providing further information. Do not include additional information not specifically requested in the application.
Additional space, only if not enough room in the application. You may include only 1024 characters, including spaces.

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XIV. Distribution of My Application
The Business, Education and Community Alliance (BECA) sometimes locates scholarship opportunities too late in the year to include in this application. Check the box below to indicate if you would like BECA to submit your application and supporting material to providers that BECA determines are appropriate potential sources of financial aid for you.
I give permission for BECA to distribute my application to scholarship providers not listed in the Instructions and List of Scholarships.*

YesNo

XV. Disclaimer and Signature
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I have read the instructions carefully and am providing all information, attachments, and essays required for the scholarships for which I am applying. I understand that BECA will make electronic or paper copies of my electronic application and support documentation as submitted and will distribute those copies to the scholarship providers I have selected. I agree that BECA is not responsible for any actual or perceived misuse of information once it leaves BECA's control.

I understand that BECA is not able to notify me about missing information and therefore, I take full responsibility for the completeness of this application. I understand that only the required documents will be copied and distributed--BECA will not process your application if you include information not requested. This is in fairness to other applicants. I have not included anything beyond what is required.

I am submitting an electronic version of this application and it is 100% identical to the pdf version that I uploaded. I understand that if there are differences, scholarship providers will not see the newly added/changed information. Any time I make changes after submission, I will create a new pdf of the application and upload it.
I have read the above and agree with all statements

Agree
Signature of student. Use the mouse or your finger on a touch screen*

Clear
Signature of Parent/Guardian, if student is under age 18.

Clear
Date you are completing this application*

MonthDayYear
BECA strongly suggests you have your application and supporting documents reviewed by school staff before submitting. (for SMCPS, College and Career Liaisons.) Please tell who reviewed your application and the date of the review.

Scan Supplemental Information as one pdf, also Print this application as a pdf, Upload both.
Scanning and Uploading Supplemental Information:

*Scan all supplemental information in the specified order into a single pdf file.
*Name the file using the following format: Last name, First Name, Middle Initial, Supplemental.pdf.

Order of Documents you scan into a single pdf:

1. FSS from FAFSA, Do not include pages with family income or other sensitive data. Be sure the pages you upload include your name and your SAI (Student Aid Index.) Normally, this will mean uploading the first two pages of the FSS.
2. Test Scores (optional)
3. Two letters of recommendation
4. High School Transcript (or high school and college if currently in college)
5. First Semester Report Card
6. A photo of yourself if required by any scholarship
7. Essays or other documents that Part B Scholarships request. Be sure the name of the scholarship appears on the essay or document. If you are applying for a Rotary scholarship, you only need to include one "Service Above Self" essay.

File Size and Scanning Tips:

--Maximum file size is 30 megabytes, with the average expected size being 2 megabytes or less. --Do not include any information that is not specifically requested. If you do, your application will be rejected, as it is unfair to other applicants who follow the rules. --The public library has scanners you can use for free.
Upload the pdf file of your supplemental information. Name the file using the following format: Last name, First Name, Middle Initial, Supplemental.pdf. *

Browse Files
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Next to last Step: (Watch this short video overview of the process)

1. Use the GREEN "First Print Form" button at the bottom of this page.
2. Ensure that the printer choice is set to "pdf."
3. IMPORTANT: Set the page layout to "landscape" and the margins to "minimum" if you have that option.
4. Name your file using your own name in the following format: Last name, First Name, Middle Initial, BECA 2026.pdf
5. Open the file to verify correctness and readability. The file size should be 5000 kb or less.

6. Upload the file below using the yellow button.

Final Step: Submission Process:

1. Use the "submit" button at the bottom of this page.

2. If errors are flagged in red when you try to submit, correct them.
3. Resave your application as a pdf.
4. Upload the new pdf.
5. Repeat this process until your application is accepted.

Editing after Submission:

1. You can edit your application until midnight, Friday, March 6, 2026.
2. Use the link provided in the email received after submission or the link at the very bottom of the confirmation email you received on submission.
3. If you make changes, you must redo the pdf of the application. Otherwise no one will see your changes.
Upload the pdf of this JotForm Electronic Application you created using the green button below. Do not use a scanner for this document. Maximum file size is 7 meg. Printing directly from this application gives you a small file size. If you print on paper and scan, it likely will be too large and will not upload*

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FINAL STEP. DO NOT CHECK THE BOX BELOW UNTIL YOU HAVE PRINTED A COPY OF YOUR COMPLETED FORM. SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW*

I have saved the completed form as a pdf and verified that all of the information I entered IS CLEARLY READABLE ON THE PDF. I will keep a copy for myself and have uploaded a copy for BECA to distribute to scholarship providers. Once you click the "submit" button, you can make changes but if you do, you then must create a new pdf of your application and upload it or no one will see your changes.

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