Make a GiftAt St. Mary’s, no tradition is greater than that of each generation giving to those who follow. Scholarship funding helps St. Mary’s to attract the best and brightest students and to achieve our mission of remaining accessible, affordable, and diverse.
Each year we thank our donors at the annual Scholarship & Awards Luncheon.
Alumni Award
Established in 1971 by the Alumni Association to recognize a student of exemplary character.
Alumni Endowed Scholarship
Established by the Alumni Association for incoming students who are related to an alumnus/a.
Baltimore Student Scholarships
Established by the France-Merrick Foundation and private donors. For academically talented students from Baltimore City who have financial need.
Justin Bates Memorial Scholarship
Established by Robin and Julia Bates in memory of their son, who was a student at St. Mary's. For the support of a foreign study student.
Board of Trustees Award
Established in 1987 by the Board of Trustees for distinguished contributions to the College.
Jim and Linda Bodycomb Endowed Scholarship
Established by the Bodycombs for high achievers who have financial need, but whose family or personal financial support precludes receipt of need-based aid.
Boeing M.A.T. Scholarship
Established in 2006 by The Boeing Company for students in the M.A.T. program who will teach science or math at the secondary level.
The Geneva Boone Endowed Award Fund
Created by trustee emerita Geneva Boone, who was also instrumental in forming the Foundation. Awarded for outstanding St. Mary's Projects.
Boone Endowed Scholarship
Established by Neale and Maria Boone in memory of his parents, John Revell and Helen Barrett Boone. For an academically qualified student with financial need.
Jeanne Brocavich Scholarship
Established in memory of a former faculty member of the St. Mary’s mathematics faculty and is given to a rising junior for outstanding achievement and promise in mathematics or computer science.
F. Elliott Burch Sr. & Elizabeth B. Burch ’27 Fund
Established by the Burch family, for academically talented students from St. Mary’s County who have financial need.
Calculus Prize
Awarded to a first-year student for excellence in calculus.
Calvert County Scholarships
Established by the County Commissioners and matched by funds from other community donors. For county residents who demonstrate financial need.
Cardozo High.School Student Scholarships
For academically talented students from this Washington, D.C. area high school who have financial need.
Ethel S. Chance Award
Established in 1983 in memory of Ethel “Chancie” Chance, a nurse at the Health Center for 32 years; awarded to a student who has made significant contributions to campus life.
Charles County Scholarship
Established by the Charles County Commissioners and matched with funds from other community donors. For county residents who demonstrate financial need.
China Study Program Fund
Established in 2007 by Richard C. and Sue K. Hu in honor of Yichun “Lucy” Liu. Supports St. Mary’s students who study abroad at Fudan University or those who participate in the Shanghai Internship Program.
Christine Cihlar Music Award
Established by Fred Rippy in memory of his wife, who was Public Affairs Director at St. Mary’s. Awarded to a music student with financial need.
The Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007 to provide annual scholarship support for a student who has meritorious achievement, financial need, and demonstrated involvement in service to the school, church, or home community.
Pat Collins Calvert County Scholars Fund
Established by Ann Collins in memory of her husband, for students from this county who show academic merit and financial need.
The Colonial Dames of America, Chapter I, of Baltimore Award
This fund provides a summer grant for a St. Mary’s student to the Summer Archaeology Field School at Historic St. Mary’s City.
Community Service Award
Established in 1987 by the Board of Trustees in recognition of service to the local community.
Coopersmith Leadership Award
Established by trustee emerita Esther Coopersmith and her husband Jack to recognize outstanding political leadership in the senior class.
Vicky Ann Daniels Memorial Scholarship
Established by the Daniels family in memory of their daughter, a student who was killed by a drunk driver on her 20th birthday.
Dallas P. Dean Teacher Education Award
Established by Dallas Plugge Dean ‘60, to recognize a student enrolled in the M.A.T. program.
Margaret Eagle Dixon Award in Literature
Established by Adele Dixon Tomey, Class of 1939JC, in honor of her mother, Margaret, Class of 1904JC. Awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in creative writing.
The William F. Everhart Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007 by the Everhart family in memory of Bill who was an art major. Awarded to a student who will major in Studio Art and has financial need.
Faculty Scholarship Award
Created by the St. Mary’s faculty to honor an outstanding student.
Raymond D. Faulstich Jr. Scholar
Established by the St. Mary’s County Commissioners to recognize an outstanding student from the county who has financial need.
First-year-student Award
Established in 1985 to recognize a first-year student for outstanding contributions to student life.
Marvin C. Franzen Endowed Scholarship
Established by the Franzen family for a student from St. Mary’s County who has financial need.
Alexander Fraser Memorial Award
Established by the Fraser family for a student who has financial need.
Josette Marie Gandara Memorial Award
Established by Raul and Janet Gandara in memory of their daughter who died just prior to graduating from Chopticon High School. Awarded to an incoming student from Chopticon.
Gandhi-King Award
Established in honor of Professor Emeritus Henry Rosemont.
General Scholarship Endowment
For academically talented students who show financial need.
Gentlemen’s Club Alumni Award
Established in 1990 by the Gentlemen’s Club to recognize a graduating senior who exemplifies the Club’s ideals of scholarship and social responsibility.
The Amanda Leigh Gerek Endowed Scholarship
Established by the Gerek family in memory of their daughter, who was a student at Great Mills High School. Awarded to a student from this school who has financial need.
Carol A. B. Giesen Scholarship Fund for Re-entry Students
Established by several faculty members to honor Carol upon her retirement from the College. Awarded to a non-traditional student who desires to complete his/her degree.
The Gough-Broun Scholarship Fund
Established by Joseph Marion Gough, Jr. for academically talented students from St. Mary’s Ryken High School who have financial need.
Norman M. and Eleanor H. Gross Scholarship
Established by an estate gift for students who have financial need.
Eleanor Digges Harrington Endowed Scholarship
A former College Chairman of the Board, this award was established in her memory by St. Mary’s President Emeritus Edward T. Lewis.
Nannie I’anson Memorial Scholarship
Established by an estate gift from Ms. I’Anson and in memory of her grandmother, Anne I’Anson, a student and teacher at the original St. Mary’s Female Seminary in mid-19th century.
Jonathan Ingersoll Endowed Scholarship Fund for Art Majors
Established by the art faculty in honor of this former professor, first director of the Boyden Gallery, and driving force behind establishing a permanent art collection at the College.
The Mattie M. Key Award in Mathematics
Provided by a bequest from Ms. Key for a high-achieving student in mathematics.
The Arthur E., Jr. and Hilda Combs Landers Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the Landers through an estate gift, these scholarships are awarded to outstanding all-around students in academics and demeanor.
The Lee Family Fund for the Hampton Davey Award
Established by the faculty in 2000 as a tribute to Associate Professor of Political Science “Red” Davey. Awarded to an outstanding senior majoring in political science.
Edward T. Lewis Poetry Award
Established by the Alumni Association in 1993 to honor the ten-year anniversary of Edward T. Lewis’ presidency at St. Mary’s College. This award recognizes a promising young poet.
The Loats Foundation Scholarship
Established by this foundation for a student from Frederick County, Maryland, who has financial need.
Margaret B. Marlay Award for English or History
Established by Mike and Maggie Marlay and granted to gifted students for their work on a St. Mary’s Project in English or history.
Myron G. Marlay Award for Science
Established by Mike and Maggie Marlay and granted to gifted students for their work on a St. Mary’s Project in biology, natural science, chemistry, physics, math, or psychology.
Maryland Bank & Trust Scholarship Fund in Memory of John T. Daugherty
For students from St. Mary’s or Charles counties who need financial aid in order to attend full-time.
Maryland National Scholars Endowment Program
Established in 1989 to provide scholarship support based on financial need and academic merit.
Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Fund
An endowed fund that provides a one-time scholarship award to a full-time student who has financial need. Selection made by application to the society.
The Ann F. Matukaitis Memorial Award for Human Services
Established by Lauren Matukaitis Broyles ’95 and her husband, John, in memory of Lauren’s mother, who died from complications associated with metastatic breast cancer. Awarded to a junior or senior student with demonstrated community service activities and majoring in psychology, human development, or sociology.
Mary-Margaret McGrail Scholarship
Established by Ms. McGrail through an estate gift for a high school or community college student with financial need.
Aurine Boyden Morsell Endowment
Established in memory of Aurine “Reenie” Boyden Morsell, a former College trustee, Foundation Board of Directors, and donor of the Boyden Art Gallery.
Philip J. Mudd, Jr. Archaeology Scholarship
Established by Phil Mudd ’83 to award a grants to two students attending the Summer Field School program at Historic St. Mary’s City.
Ho Nguyen Scholarship for Study in Asia
Established by Professor Don Stabile to honor Professor Nguyen's many years of dedication to the students of St. Mary's. Its purpose is to enable St. Mary's students to continue their education through a study-abroad experience in Asia.
Michael P. O’Brien Endowed Scholarship
Established by Mike O’Brien ’68 for a student from St. Mary’s County who has financial need.
Thomas F. O’Brien Fund for International Education
Established by Maggie O’Brien and Jim Grube to support study abroad opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.
Natalie and Ben Parran Award
Established by Toni Collery Steedly ‘80 in memory of her two children. Awarded to a student in the educational studies program.
The Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Award in International Education
Established by the Paskowsky family in memory of their son, who was a student at St. Mary’s. This award supports a student studying abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.
Chester A. and Mary R. Personette Endowed Scholarship Fund
Created by the Personette children in memory of their parents. Provides support for a student from Maryland, preferably Calvert, Charles, or St. Mary's Counties, who demonstrates financial need and may major in mathematics or the sciences.
John R. Petruccelli Memorial Award
Established by the Petruccelli family in memory of John Rocco Petruccelli ‘81to recognize a junior for devotion to the College and the cause of education, and responsibility to society.
Post-Graduate Scholarship
For graduating seniors or alumni who plan to enter a post-graduate program in the United States or abroad. Selection made by application to the Alumni Association.
The Alison Quinn Award in History
Established by David Beers Quinn in memory of his wife to encourage students to maintain an interest in history and to specialize in the subject.
Deak Reynolds Scholarship in Economics
Established by the Reynolds and awarded to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in economics.
Elizabeth Reynolds Scholarship in Environmental Studies
Established by Deak and Beth Reynolds for an outstanding junior or senior enrolled in the Environmental Studies program.
The Rhoda-Stark Memorial Award in Gender Studies
Established by faculty member Mark Rhoda in honor of Richard H. Rhoda and John D. Stark. Awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in research and writing in gay, lesbian, or gender issues.
Maxwell B. Roberts Music Scholarship Fund
Established by John Roberts and Karen Horton for academically talented students participating in the music program who have financial need.
The Rhoda K. Roberts Memorial Scholarship in the Vocal Arts
Established by John Roberts and Karen Horton for a Baltimore City student who exhibits strength and promise in the vocal arts and has financial need.
David and Virginia Rosenbaum Prize for Excellence in Journalism
Established by Susan and Peter Messitte in memory of two distinguished journalists. Awarded to a student for excellence in journalism.
William Thomas Rowe Art Scholarship
Established by Nancie Rowe Lumpkins, Mary Jane Rowe, and Suzanne Rowe Wilson in memory of their father and by friends of this beloved St. Mary’s professor and mentor. For a student of junior or senior status majoring in art who demonstrates proficiency in Realism.
May Russell Scholarship
In memory of May Russell, onetime president of St. Mary’s Junior College, this scholarship is based on a student’s personal qualities and academic merit.
St. Mary’s County Scholarship
Established by the St. Mary’s County Commissioners and matched with funds from community donors. For St. Mary’s County students who have financial need.
St. Mary’s County Garden Club Scholarship Fund
This scholarship recognizes an outstanding student in the Environmental Studies Program. The student must present a St. Mary’s Project.
St. Mary’s Health Department Scholarship Fund
These scholarships are for junior or senior students who show meritorious achievement in any major and intend to pursue a career in health care or a health-related field.
William Donald Schaefer Scholars Program
Established in the former governor’s honor. Internships awarded to students who wish to pursue a career in government service
B. Jonathan Sekula Memorial Award in Psychology
Established by Donna and Bernard Sekula in memory of their son. Awarded to a senior who intends to pursue an advanced degree in psychology.
Senior Award in Computer Science
Senior Award in Mathematics
Established by the Computer Science and Mathematics faculty to recognize outstanding senior students.
SMECO Scholarship
For students from Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties who are academically talented and have financial need.
Joshua L. Siegert Memorial Scholarship for Future Educators
Established by Mike and Maryanne Siegert in memory of their son. Awarded to a student enrolled in the Masters of Arts in teaching program at St. Mary’s.
Lucy F. Spedden Scholarship
An estate gift from Ms. Spedden, Class of 1916. For students who show financial need.
James D. and Jane S. Stone Fund
Established by the Stones for academically talented students with financial need.
Student of Excellence Scholarship Fund
Established by the student leadership of the Black Student Union for a first-year student with meritorious achievement in high school, good recommendations, and financial need.
Steve Szabo Award
Established in 2007 in memory of a beloved friend and mentor. Awarded to a junior or senior art/art history major who demonstrates achievement in studio artwork and academic excellence in art history and theory.
Francis E. and Loretta A. Taylor Endowed Scholarship
Established by the Taylors for students from St. Mary’s Ryken High School with both a desire to excel and financial need.
William Edward Tull Scholarship
Established by an estate gift from Mr. Tull for academically talented students with financial need.
Nick and Maria Vaccaro Scholarship
Established by the Vaccaros. A merit-based award for a student pursing a degree in economics.
The Thomas Vollman Memorial Study Abroad Award
Established by Technical Consulting, Inc. (TCI), to assist students with study-abroad expenses.
The Charlotte Ledley Wallace Endowed Scholarship Fund
Named in honor of a dedicated, St. Mary’s County teacher. Awarded to an outstanding student who plans to teach following graduation from St. Mary’s.
Waring Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established by Tom Waring, a former trustee, for students with financial need.
The H. Thomas Waring World Fund
Established by Tom Waring to support the current student-teacher program in The Republic of the Gambia.
Weitzel Scholars Fund
Established by Harry Weitzel, a former trustee, to support undergraduate summer research in the sciences.
Tommy Yeager Scholarship
Established by Martha Myers Yeager ’41JC in memory of her husband for students from the Baltimore area who are academically talented and show financial need.
