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Equity in Education Scholarships 

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The Equity in Education application is now Open through April 1, 2023
This scholarship fund was established through a partnership between Rise Up Hagerstown, The Hagerstown Area Religious Council, and The Education Foundation of WCPS.  The Foundation awards multiple scholarships annually ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 to racially minoritzed students (with preference to African American students) who reside in Washington County, Maryland, and are pursuing a degree in education or a related field.
​Scholarships are eligible for renewal until degree is obtained.



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​What the Scholarship Funds Cover:           

​The scholarship amount is determined by the applicant's course load, tuition costs, and/or degree program.  Examples of allowable expenses include:                         
  • Tuition                                                    
  • Books and Supplies
  • Room & Board                                        
  • Other Allowable Expenses may include; rent, childcare, transportation, etc. 


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​Requirements:

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  • Applicants must be accepted into an associate's or bachelor's degree program and pursuing a degree in education or a related field or accepted into a Master of Arts in Teaching program; and                                       
  • Recipients must maintain employment as a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, or student teacher, with Washington County Public Schools. (certain exceptions may be considered); and                       
  • Recipients will be assigned a mentor to support them during their scholarship period.  Active communication with your mentor is required; and 
  •  Maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA. ​​​​

2022 Scholarship Recipients

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This scholarship program has been made possible by the above community organizations.  Please consider joining their efforts by making a tax-deductible gift to support future teachers through The Equity in Education Scholarship Initiative. Gifts at the Bachelor level or above have the option of becoming named scholarships. 

​Giving Levels include:
Doctoral Sponsor         $10,000
Master Sponsor            $5,000
​Bachelor Sponsor        $2,500
Associate Sponsor       $1,000
Advocate Sponsor       $500
Other Amount- No gift is too big or too small, any gift amount makes a difference in the daily lives of our scholarship recipients. 
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Contact Us

301-766-2925/304-268-1029
execdirector@educationfoundationorwcps.org
10435
Downsville Pike - Hagerstown, MD 21740
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  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • Who We Serve
    • Our Impact
    • FAQs
  • PROGRAMS
    • Equity in Education
    • Financial Literacy >
      • Financial Literacy Docs
      • Financial Literacy Resources
    • Innovative Grants >
      • 2021
      • 2020
      • 2019
      • 2018
      • 2017 >
        • 2017 Success Stories
      • 2016 >
        • 2016 Success Stories
      • 2015
      • 2014
      • 2013
      • Pre-2013
    • Super Readers
  • Community
    • Success Stories
    • In the News
    • Events >
      • Teacher Shout-Out 2022
      • Clothes Drive
      • Golf
      • ESP AWARDS 2023 >
        • ESP AWARDS 2022
    • WCPS staff & educators
  • Support
    • DONATE NOW
    • Become A Partner
    • Volunteer
    • Spirit Wear
    • Amazon Smile
    • Casual For Charity