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UPWC Northwestern High School Scholarship

This one-time $1,500 scholarship is available to a graduating senior of Northwestern High School (Hyattsville, MD) with demonstrated financial need.

A minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 is required along with evidence of leadership, service and scholarship. Applicants for this scholarship need to complete Parts A, B and C of the application, which includes writing an essay, providing two teacher recommendations, and submitting a supplemental statement of financial need with FAFSA Submission Summary.

University Park Woman’s Club Scholarship

This one-time $1,500 merit-based, need-blind scholarship is available to a graduating high school student who is a resident of Maryland and:

  • Who resides in the Town of University Park, MD, or

  • Whose parent or grandparent is a current member of University Park Woman's Club of at least 2 years.

 

A minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 is required along with evidence of leadership, service and scholarship. Applicants for this scholarship need to complete Parts A and B of the application, which includes writing an essay and providing two teacher recommendations.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

The new scholarship application will open in January 2027 for the graduating class of 2027. The deadline will be early April 2027.

HOW TO APPLY
Download the instructions and application materials:

Note: Some personal devices may have difficulty displaying some text in these documents accurately. You may wish to use another device. However, know that your application will be reviewed without regard to the text display quality.

Questions? Please contact the UPWC Scholarships Committee.

CONGRATULATIONS 

We are proud to announce the 2026 scholarship awardees:

  • Trevor Mentz (Mt. St. Joseph's High School)

  • Corey Schmick (Bishop McNamara High School)

  • Simon Wedge (DeMatha Catholic High School)

 

Help support future scholars.

Make your tax-deductible contribution today.

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The University Park Woman's Club Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization | Member of GFWC

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UPWC  |  P.O. Box 222  |  Riverdale, MD 20738-0222  |  upwomansclub@gmail.com

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