• 2027–2028 Kids’ Chance of Maryland Scholarship Application

  • SOMEONE BELIEVES IN YOUR FUTURE. WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THAT OPPORTUNITY?

    A workplace injury can change a family’s life in an instant. Plans change. Financial pressures grow. And for a student working toward a college degree or career, the road forward can become harder than anyone expected.

    Kids’ Chance of Maryland exists because we believe a family’s hardship should not determine a student’s future.

    Across Maryland, individuals, businesses, and organizations contribute their time, money, and resources because they believe in students like you. They may never meet you. They may never know your name. But they are willing to invest in your education because they believe you deserve the opportunity to build something meaningful with your life.

    That generosity creates opportunity. And opportunity comes with responsibility.

    A KCMD scholarship is more than financial assistance. It is an investment in your potential, your determination, and your commitment to building a future. Our sponsors want to know that their generosity is making a difference. They want to see you make progress, work toward your goals, overcome challenges, and make the most of the opportunity they have helped create.

    That is why receiving a scholarship means becoming part of the KCMD community—not simply receiving financial assistance, but staying connected to the people and purpose behind it.

    If selected, you will be expected to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, remain in good academic standing with your institution and free of academic probation, report on your academic progress and goals every nine weeks, share your accomplishments and experiences, stay in communication with KCMD, attend at least one KCMD event each year, and look for meaningful ways to give back to KCMD and your community.

    These expectations are not just administrative requirements. They are an important part of the relationship between you, KCMD, and the sponsors who make your scholarship possible. Your updates allow sponsors to see the progress they are helping support. Your participation strengthens the community that makes these opportunities available to students today and in the future.

    Every application is carefully considered, and submitting an application does not guarantee an award. If selected, you will be responsible for meeting the scholarship’s ongoing requirements to remain eligible for continued support. Scholarships are awarded and renewed according to KCMD’s applicable policies and eligibility criteria.

    Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Priority deadlines are July 1 for fall entry and December 1 for spring entry. The deadline for second-semester applications for spring 2027 entry is December 1, 2026.

    Before you begin, take a moment to consider what this opportunity means to you—and how you will honor the investment being made in your future.

    KCMD believes in the possibilities ahead of you. We want to help you pursue them, and we want you to recognize the people who are helping make them possible.

    Your future is worth investing in. Let’s make that investment count.

  • Let’s Make Sure You Qualify

  • Is your parent or legal guardian a Maryland worker who suffered a serious work-related injury, debilitating illness, or death?*
  • Do you have the Maryland Workers’ Compensation claim or case number associated with your parent or legal guardian's work-related injury, illness, or death?*
  • What is your relationship to the worker associated with this Workers’ Compensation claim?*
  • What is the status of the worker associated with this claim?*

  • You May Continue

  • Thank you. You have completed the initial eligibility screening. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants may apply at any time. Priority deadlines are July 1 for fall awards and November 30 for spring awards. For the 2027–2028 cycle, the priority deadlines are July 1, 2027 for fall awards and November 30, 2027 for spring awards. Based on the information you provided, you may proceed with the 2027–2028 Kids’ Chance of Maryland Scholarship Application. Please remember: completing this screening does not guarantee eligibility or a scholarship award. All applications are subject to KCMD's review and verification process. The remainder of the application will ask for information about you, your family, your education, your financial aid, and your educational goals. You will also be required to upload supporting documents before submitting your application.

  • Tell Us About You

    Please provide your legal information exactly as it appears on your official records. This information will be used to process your scholarship application and communicate with you about your KCMD scholarship.
  • Date of Birth*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Are you a citizen of the United States?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • What type of phone number is this?*
  • Do you have another phone number where KCMD can reach you?*

  • Section 3 — Your Education

  • Tell Us About Your Education

  • A. High School

  • High School Graduation Date*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • B. Your Next Educational Step

  • Have you been accepted to this institution/program?*

  • C. Current Education

  • Are you currently enrolled in a college, university, trade, technical, or vocational program?*
  • Current Enrollment Status*

  • D. What Are You Studying?

  • 0/200

  • E. Where Will You Live?

  • Where do you plan to live while attending school?*

  • F. Educational Plans

  • Do you plan to enroll full-time or part-time?*
  • Do you anticipate attending a different institution than the one listed above?*

  • Other Institution You Are Considering

  • Have you been accepted?*

  • G. Trade / Technical / Vocational Programs

  • What credential will you receive upon completion?*

  • Section 4 — Your Kids’ Chance Connection

  • Tell Us About Your Kids’ Chance Connection The information in this section helps Kids’ Chance of Maryland verify your eligibility and understand the circumstances that connect you to the scholarship program. Please provide accurate and complete information, and be sure to obtain any needed documents to complete this section.

  • 1. Parent or Legal Guardian Associated With the Claim

  • 2. Your Relationship to This Person

  • What is your relationship to the worker associated with the Workers’ Compensation claim?*

  • 3. What Happened?

  • Which best describes the circumstances of the Workers’ Compensation claim?*

  • 4. Date of Injury or Death

  • What is the date of the work-related injury, illness, or death?*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • 5. Employer at the Time of the Incident

  • 6. Employer Location

  • 7. Workers’ Compensation Claim/Case Number

  • 8. Describe the Incident

  • Have you previously received a Kids' Chance of Maryland scholarship?*
  • 0/100

  • 9. Current Employment Status

  • What is the current employment status of the injured parent/guardian?*

  • 10. Has the Parent/Guardian's Employment or Income Changed Because of the Work-Related Injury or Illness?

  • Has the Parent/Guardian's Employment or Income Changed Because of the Work-Related Injury or Illness?*

  • Section 10 — Required Uploads

  • Do you have a document showing your Workers’ Compensation claim or case number?*

  • 12. Applicant Certification

  • I certify that the information I have provided about my parent/legal guardian and the Workers’ Compensation claim is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that KCMD may verify this information as part of its application review.

  • SECTION 5 — PARENT/GUARDIAN & HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

  • Tell Us About Your Family Please provide information about your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and your current household. This information helps Kids’ Chance of Maryland understand your family circumstances and complete the scholarship review process. Please provide current and accurate information. If your family or household circumstances change after submitting your application, you are responsible for notifying KCMD.

  • PART A — PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

  • Relationship to Student*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • PART B — ADDRESS

  • Does Parent/Guardian 1 live at the same address as you?*

  • PART C — EMPLOYMENT

  • Is Parent/Guardian 1 currently employed?*
  • What is Parent/Guardian 1’s current employment status?*
  • Is Parent/Guardian 1’s inability to work related to the Workers’ Compensation claim identified in this application?*

  • PART D — ADDITIONAL PARENT/GUARDIAN

  • Is there another parent or legal guardian you would like to include in this application?*
  • Relationship to Student*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Does Parent/Guardian 2 live at the same address as the student?*

  • PART E — PARENT/GUARDIAN 2 EMPLOYMENT

  • If Parent/Guardian 2 lives at a different address, please provide that address below. If they live at the same address as the student, you may leave these fields blank.
  • Parent/Guardian 2 Current Employment Status*
  • Is Parent/Guardian 2 currently employed?*

  • PART F — HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

  • Are there other children or dependents in your household who are currently attending college, trade school, technical school, or another post-secondary educational program?*

  • PART E — WHO DO YOU LIVE WITH?

  • Who do you currently live with?*

  • PART G — HOUSEHOLD CIRCUMSTANCES

  • Has there been a significant change in your household or family circumstances since you completed the FAFSA or since the beginning of the current academic year?*

  • Financial Aid, FAFSA & Other Assistance

  • KCMD requires current financial aid information to evaluate your scholarship application. You are responsible for completing the FAFSA when required, providing accurate financial information, uploading required documentation, and reporting all grants, scholarships, and other educational assistance you have applied for, received, or expect to receive. KCMD is not responsible for obtaining missing financial aid information or documents on your behalf.

  • Part A — FAFSA

  • Have you completed the FAFSA for the academic year for which you are applying?*

  • Part B — Cost of Attendance & School Costs

  • Will you receive or pay for room and board as part of your educational expenses?*

  • Part C — Grants, Scholarships & Other Educational Assistance

  • Please report all grants, scholarships, employer assistance, tuition assistance, and other educational funding you have applied for, received, or expect to receive for the academic year. Include funding that is pending or for which you are still waiting for a decision.
  • Have you applied for or received any grants, scholarships, or other educational assistance for this academic year?*
  • Have you applied for any additional educational assistance for which you are currently waiting for a decision?*

  • Part D — Pell Grant & Financial Aid Release Form

  • Pell Grant
  • Are you eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant for the academic year?*
  • KCMD requires the completed Financial Aid Release Form so that your school’s Financial Aid Office can provide KCMD with the financial aid information needed to evaluate your application. Requests should be sent to scholarship@kischancemd.org. You may submit without the Financial Aid Release Form, but KCMD cannot make a determination until it is received. You are responsible for completing the student portion and submitting the form to your school’s Financial Aid Office for completion.
  • Have you completed the KCMD Financial Aid Release Form and had the Financial Aid Office complete its required section?*

  • Section 7 — Additional Circumstances & Applicant Explanation

  • Part A — Changes or Unusual Circumstances

  • Are there any unusual circumstances, financial changes, or other significant factors that you believe KCMD should consider when reviewing your application?*

  • Part B — Additional Information

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  • Section 8 — Applicant Certification

    Applicant Certification & Responsibilities. Please read the following carefully before submitting your application.
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  • After submission, KCMD will review your application, request anything missing if needed, and contact you with next steps. Incomplete applications may be held until required documents are received.

  • Section 11 — After You Submit

  • Please acknowledge each statement below.*
  • Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

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