Fund open to area students interested in health care, education or STEM careers

(March 15, 2018) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is accepting applications for the Hazel Minority Scholarship.

The Hazel Minority Scholarship requires applicants to be minority residents of Wicomico, Worcester or Somerset counties who are interested in pursuing a career in education, healthcare or STEM.

Students who have demonstrated financial need, academic achievement and involvement in community and extracurricular activities are urged to apply.

The scholarship award is up to $2,000 and applicants may reapply for up to four consecutive years. The application deadline is April 1.

Visit CFES.org/scholarships for an application and guidelines.

As leaders, grant makers and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore.

Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors, and has provided more than $67 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984.

The organization collaborates with individuals, families and businesses to match their charitable interests with community needs and strengthen local nonprofits through grants and resources. It is devoted to improving the regional community and believes in the power of philanthropy.

For information, contact Victoria Kent, marketing officer, at 410-742-9911 or vkent@CFES.org.