The Carroll County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll County high school students

The Carroll County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll County high school students

According to Taneytown Councilwoman Diane Foster, the 2014 MML Scholarship Chairperson, “The Carroll County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll County high school students who have been accepted into a college or university or, Carroll students currently enrolled in a college or university in a graduate or undergraduate program.  Preference will be given to students preparing for a career in governmental or public service.

Applicants must (1) meet the above criteria, (2) live in one of the eight incorporated municipalities in Carroll County, (3) complete the Student Scholarship Application, (4) prepare a written essay on the specified topic, and (5) have a municipal official/representative certify they reside within the incorporated limits of the municipality.

The Application is currently at www.taneytown.org  Click on Current Announcements to print out the application.  The application is also available at your high school guidance office, or through your town office. Or you may find additional information here… http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-carroll-county-chapter-of-maryland.html

The application must be the 2014 application form and must be received at the address below by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014.  Applications may also be dropped off at the Taneytown Town Office during business hours or in the payment drop slot on or before May 2, 2014.

Please mail completed application to:

The application must be the 2014 application form and must be received at the address below by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014. Applications may also be dropped off at the Taneytown Town Office during business hours or in the payment drop slot on or before May 2, 2014.

Please mail completed application to: Diane Foster MML Scholarship Chairperson 17 E. Baltimore Street Taneytown, MD 21787

Question should be directed to Diane Foster, 443-956-2964 or dafoster1@comcast.net

2014 Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship Criteria

Student Eligibility

q Applicant must be a resident of one of the eight incorporated municipalities in Carroll County.  These municipalities are Hampstead, Sykesville, Union Bridge, Westminster, Mt. Airy, New Windsor, Taneytown, and Manchester. A municipal official or the clerk/treasurer from your town office must fill out and sign the municipal residence section of the application.

q Applicant must have acceptance into or, current enrollment in, a college or university in a graduate or undergraduate program intended to prepare students for a career in governmental or public service.

q Applicant must have good scholastic standing. (please attach transcript from school you are attending at this time – either High School or College)

Selection Criteria

q Demonstrated commitment to public service, e.g., past or current involvement with civic organizations

q Appropriateness of current educational program for local governmental or public service

q Applicant’s statement of educational objectives and career goals

q Faculty letters of recommendation

q Completion of the scholarship application attached

q Essay  -  Municipal Government In Your Town

1.      Identify the challenges faced by your Mayor and Council.

2.    Select one or more of these challenges and explain how you would address the challenge if you were the Mayor or a Councilmember

3.    Explain how you would disseminate your decision to address the challenge(s) to the citizens of your municipality.

2014 Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship Application

Return completed applications to:

Diane Foster

MML Scholarship Chairperson

Taneytown, MD 21787

Applications must be received at the address above by 4 p.m.

on Friday, May 2, 2014.

1.             Name in full:                                                                                      

2.            Present address:                                                                                                                                                                                                      

3.          Telephone number:                                       

e-mail                                            

4.            Place of Birth:                                             U.S Citizen?                     

5.            Name of the educational institution at which you wish to pursue your scholarship:                                                                                                                                  

6.            Toward what degree will you be working, and when will you graduate?                                                                                                                                      

7.            Proposed field or specialization of study:                                                                          

8.     List the high school and/or colleges and universities attended if applicable, including the one in which you are currently enrolled or will enroll.  Arrange in sequence, listing the current institution first. (Submit official transcripts for each. ) 

College or University (State)    Expected Date of degree       Major of field   

9.     Have you ever received academic honors or awards for scholastic achievement (include high school, undergraduate and graduate studies)?

No                                                                               Yes                                                

      If yes, list:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

10.        Please explain any interruption of schooling.

11.         Please list your involvement with civic organizations.  Attach separate sheet if necessary.                                                                                                                                         

12.        Name and title of your Faculty Adviser:                                                                    

Institution:                                   Phone                                                

13.        Each applicant must provide a statement as to educational objectives and career goals.  A statement as to why the award is merited and how the award is to be used would also be helpful.

14.        Each applicant must submit an essay on the Challenges faced by Municipal Government.  The student should conduct specific research and relate this essay to the municipality in which the student resides.

I certify that the information given in this application is true and accurate.

Signature of Applicant                                                                 Date             

2014 Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship Application (cont’d)

MUNICIPAL RESIDENCE CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that the following Carroll County MML Scholarship applicant:

Printed name of applicant

Resides at the following address:

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Which is within the incorporated town limits of the following town:

Printed name of town

Signature of Municipal Official/Representative 

Printed name of Municipal Official/Representative                                                                                                                 

Date