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Governor Moore announces more than $100 million in state scholarships, grants for higher education

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced more than $100 million in state scholarships and grants for higher education. Through the Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Program of Educational Excellence Awards, the Maryland Higher Education Commission will help more than 43,000 students attend Maryland postsecondary institutions during the 2023-2024 school year. “Enhancing access to higher education is especially critical for students […]

CCBC Peter Pucci Dance Scholarship Check

CCBC alum, renowned choreographer donates $10,000 to establish dance scholarship

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—A local university has received a very generous gift. Community College of Baltimore County alumnus and renowned choreographer Peter Pucci recently presented the CCBC Foundation with a $10,000 donation. The funds will be used to establish the Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship. Cascio was the founding program director for the CCBC Dance Company. Two newly renovated dance studios at […]

17 BCPS students named 2023 Carson Scholars

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Seventeen Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the 482 students nationwide named 2023 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in Grades 4–11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (at least a 3.75 GPA) and humanitarian qualities. The honored BCPS students for 2023 are: Seth Aguirre, […]

NOW YOU KNOW: The devastating loss of BOOST scholarships affects everyone

Posted on March 22, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. The issue of tax credits for education scholarships has been debated in the State House Chambers since at least 2006. The proposals have had various names, Broadening Opportunity for All Students and Teachers, Maryland Education Credit, Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST), and more. None […]

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Eastern Tech teams earn 1st, 3rd places at the Lockheed Martin CYBERQUEST competition

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Teams from Eastern Technical High School earned first and third places at the CYBERQUEST® competition held in Hanover, MD on Saturday, March 4th. CYBERQUEST® is Lockheed Martin’s annual high school cyber competition held at locations across the nation as well as in Australia and the United Kingdom. The goal of the competition is to encourage high school students to […]

Foundation For Baltimore County Public Library launches Charlie Robinson Memorial Scholarship

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library this week announced plans to recognize long-time Baltimore County Public Library Director Charles Robinson by launching the Charlie Robinson Endowed Master of Library Science (MLS) Memorial Scholarship. This renewable annual scholarship will support one Maryland resident pursuing an MLS or MLIS. The student must plan to work in a public library upon […]

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Governor Hogan announces preliminary FY24 budget plan, health care investments for rural and vulnerable communities [VIDEO]

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced preliminary recommendations for the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget, a plan that supports continued economic growth and community revitalization, strong fiscal responsibility and budget sustainability, and key investments in critical areas—including expanding access to health care for rural and vulnerable communities. “I pledged to bring fiscal responsibility and common sense to our […]

Woman’s Club of Perry Hall awards $2,000 scholarship to local student

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—The Woman’s Club of Perry Hall has awarded a scholarship to a local student. Each year, the group awards a scholarship to a Perry Hall High School female. This year’s $2000 scholarship recipient is Nikylah Jones. Nikylah will be attending the University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in Criminology. The Woman’s Club of Perry Hall, Inc. is committed to […]

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