Salisbury, MD — More than $600,000 in scholarships are available for area students through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The Foundation, which awarded over 500 scholarships last year, has applications available on their website. Many of the scholarships have an April 1, 2026 deadline.
The Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships, each with unique criteria. Some scholarships are based on the student’s prospective area of study, such as education, STEM, or trades like HVAC repair, welding, and culinary arts. Other Foundation scholarship criteria prioritize a student’s high school affiliation, GPA, athletic activities, organizational memberships, or community service.
“We aim to provide scholarships that support students with varied experiences, strengths, and goals,” explains Cathy Diekmann, CFES Director of Scholarships & Community Engagement. “Paying for college is a huge undertaking for nearly every student. Regardless of your path or starting point, exploring scholarship opportunities is a worthwhile endeavor.”
New this year, CFES has begun integrating a common application for some scholarships, making it more convenient and efficient for students to apply for scholarships. The foundation will integrate more scholarships into the common application in the coming years.
For a full list of scholarships, criteria, and applications, visit CFES.org/scholarships.
