Scholarship

Jacob is a graduate of Mount Hebron High School who will attend University of Maryland College Park to study engineering. He hopes to eventually work for the State Department.

His school counselor describes Jacob as a true leader:
Humble and inclusive, he is able to quickly earn the trust of his peers. Jacob has a very natural way about him that inspires others to follow his course of action. In addition, he leads by example and serves as a role model to many.

His accomplishments include the following:
Completed Project Lead the Way engineering program.Earned the American Legion State of Maryland Eagle Scout of the Year, 2018-2019.Received the Howard County Executive Political Science Award, 2019.Member of the National, Spanish, Rho Kappa, Science, and National Technology Honor Societies.Second place county finalist in wrestling.Volunteered to help with the food drive, homeless shelter, tree planting, stream clean-up, Purim Carnival, Gilchrist Hospice, 50+ Senior Expo, and Food on the 15th.Achieved a 4.57 weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) and a 3.76 unweighted GPA.

Delaney is a graduate of Atholton High School who will attend University of Maryland College Park to study Biology. Her career interests are health care policy and public care health.

Her school counselor says
Her greatest strengths are her ability to be self-motivated, independent, and persistent. An emerging leader, Delaney is a well-rounded young woman who has made significant contributions at school and beyond.

Her accomplishments include the following:
Earned the rank of cadet Second Lieutenant in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC).Member of the Soccer Association of Columbia Premier Girls’ Travel Soccer Team.Served as Captain of the Atholton Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team.Member of the Bully Free Forever Club.Foster for Love on a Leash Dog Rescue.Member of the National Honor Society.Achieved a 4.48 weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) and a 4.0 unweighted GPA.

Kyton is a graduate of Oakland Mills High School who will attend Louisiana State University to study petroleum engineering. His objective is to be able to design better systems for delivery of petroleum and also become an expert in dealing with petroleum spills.

His former “Project Lead the Way” engineering teacher/coach says
Kyton has been and continues to be a hard-working, conscientious student who prides himself in submitting only the best work.

His accomplishments include the following:
Member of the National Technical Honor Society.Served as Secretary and Historian of the Alpha Achievers.Participated in the Columbia Association Summer Swim League.Volunteered at Beans and Bread Food Pantry in Baltimore City.Co-captain of the track team.Eagle Scout.Served on the Tean Advisory Council.

Samuel is a graduate of Mount Hebron High School who will be attending the University of Chicago to study economics. His goal is to become a teacher. He believes that
Teaching is more than delivering facts…it’s about delivering a message to improve understanding.

His school counselor describes Samuel as having
…enthusiasm for learning and desire to contribute to the learning of others.

His accomplishments include the following:
Placed second in the nation in 2018 in the Adam Smith division of the National Economics Challenge. Maryland state winner and national semi-finalist in the 2016 David Ricardo division.President of Social Studies Honor Society.Vice President of Math Honor Society and Music Honor Society.Served as Chief Operating Officer of TeCanal, a non-profit which seeks to bring the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) resources and education from Howard County to Baltimore City.Worked as a math and Spanish tutor.Volunteer at the National Aquarium as an exhibit guide.Achieved a 4.76 weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) and a 4.0 unweighted GPA.