All scholarship applications and further information about these offerings are available in the guidance office career room, and unless otherwise stated, completed applications
must be returned to Mrs. Russo in guidance by the deadline date typed on the top of the application.

Cavallaro Cleary Visual Foundation Art Scholarship
            This scholarship is open to graduating students who plan to pursue a career in the visual arts and have maintained
            an unweighted GPA of 2.5.  Applicant must adhere to the strict portfolio guidelines.  Applications due into the guidance
            office no later than April 3, 2009.
Worcester County Branch NAACP
            This scholarship is open to a graduating senior who is economically disadvantaged and/or culturally deprived and
            must demonstrate potential for succeeding at a post secondary institution.  Applications due into the guidance office
            no later than April 6, 2009.
Worcester County Education Support Personnel Association Scholarship
            This scholarship is open to children or grandchildren of members of the WCESPA.  Applications are due into the
            guidance office no later than April 7, 2009.
Salisbury Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation
            This $1000 renewable scholarship is open to graduating students who plan to pursue a career which is directly related to helping
            children.  Applications are due into the guidance office no later than April 7, 2009.
Ocean City Parrothead Club
            This scholarship is open to graduating students.  Applications due into the guidance office no later than
            April 7, 2009.
Delta Kappa Gamma Book Award
            This $500 book scholarship will be awarded to a graduating female who has been accepted to college and plans
            To pursue a career in education.  Applications due into the guidance office no later than April 7, 2009
Chapter AE PEO Sisterhood
            This $500 scholarship is open to young women only .  Applications due into guidance no later than April 8, 2009.
Bowie State University Lower Shore Alumni Scholarship
            This $500 scholarship is open to graduating students who plan to enroll in Bowie State University.  Scholarships
            are based  on academic qualifications, character and financial need.  Applications are due into the guidance office
            no later than April 8, 2009.
American Legion Boggs-Disharoon Post $123 Auxiliary
            Applicants for this scholarship must be able to demonstrate academic success (“B” average), participation
            in community service and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university.  Applications due into the guidance
            office no later than April 8, 2009.
Green Hill Yacht and Country Club Scholarship
            Applications for the $1000 scholarship are due into guidance no later than April 8, 2009.
Joseph Fox, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
            This scholarship will be awarded to a Maryland graduating student who plans to pursue a career
            in education with an emphasis on reading or a reading related field.  Applications due into the guidance
            office no later than April 8, 2009.
Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award
            This program, which is open only to juniors, offers a $500 scholarship and are automatically enrolled in the
            Hamilton Leaders Academy.  This is a fully-paid leadership program that includes training in Seattle in 2010
            and in Guatemala in 2011.  Applicants are evaluated on five criteria which broadly address individual
            achievements and community service.  Applications due into the guidance office no later than April 8, 2009.
Art League of Ocean City
            This scholarship is open to graduating students who plan to pursue a career in the visual, performing or
            literary arts.  Applications due into the guidance office no later than April 8, 2009.
Farmers Bank of Willards
            This scholarship is open to graduating students who are ranked in the top 20% of their class, can demonstrate
            financial need, leadership, academic achievement and community service.  Applications due into the guidance
            office no later than April 8, 2009.
George, Miles and Buhr LLC Architectural and Civil Engineering Scholarships
            These two scholarships are open to graduating students who plan to pursue a career in architecture or
            civil engineering.  Applications are due into the guidance office no later than April 8, 2009. 
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Princess Anne Chapter
            This scholarship is open to African American students who will graduate from a Worcester County school.
            students must have maintained a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and have been an active participant
            in extra-curricular activities.  Applications due into the guidance office no later than April 8, 2009.

Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association Scholarship
            This $1000 Minds in Motion scholarship is open to high school athletes who have participated in MPSSAA
            recognized sports and have received Minds in Motion awards.  Required information is due into the guidance
            office no later than April 10. 2009.
Ocean City Surfrider Foundation “Leave Only Our Footprints” Scholarship
            This scholarship is open to graduating students who have maintained a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA,
            have participated in an Ocean City Chapter Surfrider Foundation sponsored program, demonstrated
            commitment to environmental issues and are planning to pursue a career in areas consistent with the
            Surfrider mission.  Applications due into the guidance office no later than April 17, 2009.
Stephen Decatur High School SGA Leadership Scholarship
            This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving senior who exhibits leadership within the school community.
            Applications are due into the guidance office no later than April 17, 2009.
Women’s Club of Ocean Pines
            Students are eligible for this scholarship if they are full time residents of Ocean Pines, have an unweighted GPA
            of 2.5 or higher with no grade below a “C”, and are able to demonstrate participation in community service
            and extra-curricular activities.  Applications due into the guidance office no later than April 17, 2009.
Class of 1955 Scholarship
            Applicants must be ranked in the top 20% of the class and demonstrate some financial  need.  Applications are
            due into the guidance office no later than April 20, 2009.
Tony Carozza Community Service Memorial Scholarship
            This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates outstanding service resulting in a
            positive impact  on others and/or who has overcome a major challenge in their service to others or in reaching
            their graduating goals.  Applications are due into guidance no later than April 20, 2009.
SDHS Chapter of SADD
            To be eligible for this scholarship student must have been a member of SADD at least one year preceding
            the date of the award, have been accepted to a college, be able to demonstrate some financial need, have
            shown leadership skills and community involvement and have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Applications
            due into the guidance office no later than April 21, 2009.
Coastal Delmarva Women’s Council of Realtors
            This scholarship is based on the following criteria: community service, extra-curricular activities, scholastic
            achievement, and career goals and aspirations.  Applications due into the guidance office no later than April 20, 2009.
Stephen Decatur High school Athletic Booster Scholarship
            Applications due into the guidance office no later than April 22, 2009.
Daisey Insurance Company Agricultural Scholarship
            This $1000 scholarship is open to residents of Delmarva who plan to pursue a career in an agricultural
            related field.  Applications due into guidance no later than April 23, 2009.
Children’s Home Foundation of the Eastern Shore of Maryland
            This scholarship will be awarded to students pursuing vocational or technical careers only, which may require
            up to 2 years of study or 3 years in the case of nursing.  The student must be a resident of one of the nine
            counties of the eastern shore, have demonstrated ability in succeed in their chosen field, have documented
            financial need and must plan to attend an approved school within 250 miles of the eastern shore.  Applications
            are due into the guidance office no later than April 23, 2009.
Ocean City Surf Heritage “Bill Wise” Memorial Scholarship
            This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to graduating students who exhibit a zest for life, water and “aloha” spirit.
            Applications are due into the guidance office no later than April 23, 2009.
Berlin Lions Club
            Applications due into the guidance office no later than April 23, 2009.
Quota Club of Ocean City
            This scholarship will recognize graduating seniors who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.
            Applications due into the guidance office no later than April 23, 2009.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
            This scholarship is available to African-American students who have maintained a minimum 2.8 unweighted gpa.
            Applications are due into the guidance office no later than April 23, 2009.
American Legion Boggs Disharoon Post #123
            This scholarship will be awarded to students who best exemplify the high qualities of courage, honor, leadership
            Patriotism, scholarship and service.  Applications are due into the guidance office by April 23, 2009.
Worcester County Teacher Scholarship
            Applicants must be graduating seniors from Worcester County Public Schools who are pursuing teacher certification
            in a critical shortage subject area and agree to apply for a teaching position in Worcester County Public Schools.  Applications
            due into guidance no later than April 23, 2009.
Greater Chesapeake USBC Association Scholarship
            In order to be eligible for this scholarship, either the student or the parent must be a sanctioned league bowler and have
            maintained a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA.  Applications are due into the guidance office no later than April 24, 2009.
Barbara S. Davis Memorial Scholarship
            Applicant must be a graduating student, must plan to major in education and pursue a career in teaching, must
            have maintained a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA, and must be able to document current or previous
            community service in education related activities or organizations.  Applications due into the guidance office
            no later than April 24, 2009.
Pat and Dick Hazel Minority Scholarship
            Scholarship is open to minority students who plan to pursue a career in education.  Applications due into
            guidance no later than April 24, 2009.
Worcester County Farm Bureau
            This $500 scholarship is open to graduating students who plan to pursue a degree in agriculture, forestry,
            or an area that benefits agriculture.  Applications are due into the guidance office no later than April 24, 2009.
Ocean Pines Board of Golf Governors Jr. Golf Program Scholarship
            This $1500 scholarship is open to a graduating senior who has participated on Stephen Decatur’s golf team.
            Applications due into the guidance office no later than April 24, 2009.
Jessica L. Petsche Memorial Scholarship
            Candidates must have maintained a minimum 3.25 GPA and be able to demonstrate participation in
            athletics or school organizations, participation in community service activities, and personal achievement
            in the face of adversity or economic family hardship.  Applications are due into the guidance office no later
            than April 27, 2009.
Greater Berlin Minority Scholarship
            Applicants must have been a resident of Worcester County and the SDHS residential district for at least
            3 years, have maintained a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA, and be able to demonstrate scholarship,
            character and integrity.  Applications due into the guidance office no later than May 5, 2009.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
            This essay contest is open to high school juniors and seniors.  Entries should be submitted online to
            www.scholarships@abbottandfenner.com.
Dr. Paul W. Vineyard Scholarship
            $1000 scholarship open to a graduating senior who plans to major in dental hygiene.  Application due into
            guidance no later than May 27, 2009.
Drew Smith Memorial Scholarship
            Applicants must plan to major in golf turf management.  Applications due into the guidance office no later than
            May 27, 2009.
Duck Brand Duct Tape “Stuck At Prom” Contest
Students must construct prom attire using Duct Tape. Rules governing this program are available in the guidance office and must be submitted by June 8, 2009.