Scholarship

About the Scholarship

The Changemaker Scholarship aims to recognize and support Allegany County public high school seniors who are making a difference for our community.

Established in 2022 by the Women’s Action Coalition (WAC), the Changemaker Scholarship awards $1000 to one outstanding applicant who demonstrates actions for change aligned with WAC’s mission: to create a society in which all people are free and able to live their lives in safe and healthy environments.

 

Scholarship Details

  • Application Opens

    Application Opens

    January 4, 2027

  • Scholarship Award

    Scholarship Award

    $1,000

  • Eligibility

    Eligibility

    Allegany County Public High School Seniors

  • Deadline to Apply

    Deadline to Apply

    March 15, 2027

  • Winner Announced

    Winner Announced

    April 23, 2027 (tentative)

FAQs

  • Public High School Seniors who reside and attend schools in Allegany County, Maryland.

  • Application Opens: January 4, 2027

    Application Deadline: March 15, 2027

    Award Selection and Notification: April 23, 2027 (tentative)

    Board of Education Award Ceremony: May 11, 2027 (tentative)

    • Completed Changemaker Scholarship Application

    • Changemaker Presentation (video or slide presentation)

    • Letter of Support

  • All applications will be reviewed by the WAC Scholarship Committee using a scored rubric. Once the recipient has been selected, they will be contacted by the Scholarship Committee and informed of the scholarship award. The winning applicant will be announced around April 23, 2027.

Want to apply?

Learn more about the application process.