Bess and Frank Gladhill Scholars Fund

Scholarship recipients will be determined by the Bess and Frank Gladhill Scholars Selection Committee (the “Committee”). Members of the Committee will be appointed by the President of Frederick Community College, in consultation with the Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement. No preference is to be given on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. Recipients shall:
1. be registered at Frederick Community College, either full or part-time, in a credit or continuing education course or courses;
2. show proof of financial need;
3. not be receiving tuition assistance from any other source;
4. have been recommended to the Committee by a teacher, guidance counselor, advisor, or administrator.
5. be required to write a thank you letter to the Donor and deliver the letter to the Foundation office
6. be required to participate in donor/scholar events;
7. possess at least a 2.50 GPA;
8. maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or greater to be eligible for renewal of a second-year scholarship
9. abide by all expectations as outlined in the Frederick Community College Code of Student Conduct.
10. Eligible recipients can receive this award for 2 academic years.