Gaithersburg's Character Counts Scholarships for 2013

 

 
High School seniors who are residents of the City of Gaithersburg are encouraged to apply for a 2013 CHARACTER COUNTS! scholarship. 

Deadline is 4 p.m. on March 1, 2013.

Link: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POI_ID=1197&TOC=107%3B1715%3B101%3B1197

Applicants must be high school seniors who will be pursuing post high school education at a college, university or trade school and who are residents of the City of Gaithersburg.

 

This scholarship is intended for exceptional individuals who embody the Six Pillars of Character:

1. Trustworthiness,
2. Respect,
3. Responsibility,
4. Fairness,
5. Caring, and
6. Citizenship.

 

Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the selection committee. Previous scholarships have ranged from $1,500 to $3,000. Notifications will be made by May 13, 2013. Checks will be presented at a Mayor and City Council meeting in May 2013.

 

Applications are available online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/communityservices.