CFFC scholarships

This is a group of awards reached through one application. Each award inside it has its own rules.

Award

More than 200 donor scholarships with variable amounts and coverage. General and Trumpower funds support postsecondary study; separate music/athletic opportunities support K-12 activities. Trumpower may provide four total years with continuing eligibility and 2.0 GPA under the 2026 guide.

Deadline

General/Trumpower published window March 1-March 31, 2026, not 2027. Music/athletic cycle September 1-September 30, 2026. Trade opening appears as November 1 without year, while 2026 guide lists November 15, 2025-May 1, 2026. Confirm next cycle; no 2027 postsecondary deadline published.

How to apply

Apply through NextGen using the appropriate program application. A new application is required annually, including renewable awards. 2026 guide requires current transcript with cumulative GPA; need-based consideration requires FAFSA information or qualifying Maryland DREAM Act documentation and need essay. Some music funds require references.

Who can apply

General funds primarily serve Frederick County residents; Trumpower serves Carroll County applicants with specified residence/school documentation. Seniors, current undergraduate/graduate/certificate students and nontraditional learners may qualify for full-time or part-time study by fund. Separate music/athletic funds serve K-12 students.

Good to know

About 60% consider financial need; Maryland DREAM Act route available for qualifying undocumented applicants. School payments and covered costs vary by program. Trumpower residence/school wording differs between current summary and 2026 guide; confirm the applicable route.

Details

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