Shepherd E. Solomon Memorial Scholarship
Attending college can entirely transform one’s life, offering career advancement, stability, and financial security.
For students from backgrounds of financial strife or need, higher education can open up a pathway to a new life. However, the students who need this opportunity most are often the ones who face the most difficulty enrolling in and paying for college. Underrepresented students often come from lower-income backgrounds than their peers and also must navigate discrimination and isolation in school and in the workplace.
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Shepherd E. Solomon by supporting underserved students who are pursuing higher education.
Any male high school or undergraduate student in Maryland who is an underrepresented minority with community service experience may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how you give back to your community and why giving back is so important to you. Additionally, upload a headshot of yourself.
Please tell us about how you give back to your community and why it's important to you to do so.
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The application deadline is Jun 21, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 21, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 21, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.