I want to let you know about three programs of importance to students and their parents. Even if you are not a student or parent, please look over the following information and pass it along to someone who could benefit from one of these programs.
Scholarships
Each year Maryland Senators and Delegates receive funds to award scholarships to students in their districts. I have heard from so many students who have shared that these legislative scholarships have made the difference in allowing them to pursue a higher education.
In order to be eligible for a District 39 Senatorial Scholarship, you must:
- be a resident of District 39 (to verify your District, click here)
- fill out the FAFSA form (click here for information on the FAFSA)
- be planning to attend a Maryland college or university
- fill out an application and return it to my office by April 15, 2012 (to obtain an application, please call my office at 301-858-3686 or email me at nancy.king@senate.state.md.us)
You can also obtain information about other scholarships, grants and loans available to Maryland students at the Maryland Higher Education website - www.mhec.state.md.us.
On April 11th Congressman Chris VanHollen will be hosting a Service Academy Forum with representatives from the:
U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
U.S. Coast Guard Academy (New London, Connecticut)
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, New York)
U.S. Military Academy (West Point, New York)
U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis, Maryland)
All interested 9th, 10th and 11th grade students and their parents are invited to attend this forum to learn about the academies and their admission requirements. The forum will be held:
April 11, 2012
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Montgomery County Council Office Building Cafeteria
100 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
For more information, please contact Representative Van Hollen’s district office at 301-424-3501.
This Tuesday, March 20th Attorney General Doug Gansler is hosting a community forum called, Protecting Our Kids, Facebook 101…and Beyond. Many parents are unfamiliar with important Facebook and internet features that can help keep themselves and their children safe from online predators, hackers and identity thieves. At this forum the Attorney General will discuss what all parents should know about safely navigating Facebook and protecting their children online. The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
7:00 – 8:30PM
Winston Churchill High School
11300 Gainsborough Road
Potomac, Maryland 20854
For more information, please contact Alan Brody with the Office of the Attorney General at 410-576-6956 or abrody@oag.state.md.us.
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