Extended Deadline and
New Procedures for Submitting Excellence in Education and MGM Scholarship
Applications for Graduating Seniors
In response to the extended period of time PGCPS schools
have been closed due to COVID-19, the Excellence in Education Scholarship
Committee has announced the following guidelines for graduating seniors to
submit scholarship applications:
All completed applications can still be mailed to Dr. Kara
Libby, Chief of Academics, Sasscer Administration Building, 14201 School Lane,
Room 201-C, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. All
packages must be postmarked or received by April 6, 2020, to be considered.
(If your professional school counselor
was unable to turn in your application, and you possess a copy, a copy of the
completed application can be mailed and will be accepted).
- If your application was submitted to your
professional school counselor and you do not possess a copy, please complete a
new application at this link:h ttps://tinyurl.com/PGCPSScholarships.
You will also need to upload the following documents:
- Copy of your
transcript (If you do not have it, be sure to include your PGCPS Student ID
number and the number of student service-learning ( SSL) hours you have
completed on the form or application.There is a space on the application to
include your GPA. (If you do not know or have this specific information, please
indicate that on the form);
- Your essay; and
- Your three letters of recommendation, if
available (please provide a ` written explanation if there were extenuating
circumstances for not including).
- If you have a copy of your application and have
scanning ability, please email the completed application packet to angela2.walton@pgcps.org. A scanned
copy of your transcript will be accepted.
- If you submitted an application to your
professional school counselor and do not have access to a computer or internet
to complete the online application, please email angela2.walton@pgcps.org to make
arrangements to obtain a hard copy.
For all other questions regarding
the scholarships or this process, please email Angela Walton at angela2.walton@pgcps.org.
2019 - 2020 MGM PGCLDC Scholarship Program
FY 2019-20 - Scholarships Award Total: $150,000
We are pleased to announce for the 2019-20 school
year, the Prince George's County Local Development Council in
partnership with the Excellence in Education Foundation for PGCPS,
Inc. has established the MGM Prince George’s County Local
Development Council Scholarship Program for PGCPS graduating seniors
who best personify an ongoing commitment to "having a positive impact on
others." The MGM Prince George’s County Local Development
Council Scholarship Program will award $5,000 each to
thirty (30) PGCPS graduating seniors who will continue their
education at a post-secondary institution and attend one of the following high
schools within the vicinity of the MGM complex: Crossland High School,
Friendly High School, Oxon Hill High School and Potomac High School.
Please review the FY 2019-20 MGM Prince
George’s County Local Development Council Scholarship Program Timeline
and Application/Criteria listed below to determine eligibility.
APPLY NOW!!
MGM Prince George’s County Local Development Council
Scholarship Application & Timeline:
Excellence in Education Foundation
The Excellence in Education Foundation for PGCPS, Inc. is
proud to announce for FY 2019-20 the Excellence in Education Foundation will
award $125,000 in scholarships to 34 deserving PGCPS graduating seniors, as
follows:
- Chief
Executive Officer's (CEO) Scholarship – $5,000 each to 4 PGCPS
graduating seniors
- Leadership
Scholarship - $3,500 each to 12 PGCPS graduating seniors
- Student
Service Learning Scholarship - $3,500 each to 12 PGCPS graduating seniors
- Technical
Scholarship - $3,500 each to 2 PGCPS graduating seniors
- Trade
Scholarship - $3,500 each to 2 PGCPS graduating seniors
- Culinary
Arts Scholarship - $3,500 each to 2 PGCPS graduating seniors
Download Scholarship Applications
APPLY NOW!
(FY2019-20 Scholarship awards must be utilized during the
upcoming 2020-21 Fall/Spring Semesters.)
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AWARDED BY FOUNDATION - FY
2013-2019
YEAR
FUNDING
# STUDENTS AWARDED
2012-2013
$55,000
23
2013-2014
$145,000
51
2014-2015
$151,000
41
2015-2016
$151,000
41
2016-2017 $151,000
41
2017-2018
$161,500
44
2018-2019
$125,000
34
2019-2020
$125,000
34
TOTAL
$1,064,500
309