CLAUDIA PICKERAL SCHOLARSHIP
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The NAACP, St. Mary’s County Branch in partnership with the Claudia Pickeral Reward Fund Committee founded a scholarship in honor of 13-year-old Claudia who was the victim of a homicide that occurred in Bushwood, St. Mary’s County, Md., on February 19, 1997. On that day, Claudia exited her school bus, and was walking along a dirt road leading to her residence when she was brutally attacked and murdered.
The Claudia Pickeral Scholarship began with a donation from Banneker Class of 1958, represented by Mrs. Elsie Lawrence, in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship fund awards two five-hundred dollar academic scholarships annually, to deserving students who have been accepted to or are currently attending an accredited college, university, trade or technical school. |
Wayne Scriber, Past President of the NAACP, St. Mary’s County Branch said of the scholarship, "We believe this to be a very appropriate way to honor Claudia’s memory. Her young life ended too soon for her to realize her potential, but with the help of this scholarship she will be helping another young person realize theirs.”
The St. Mary County Business, Education and Community Alliance, Inc. (BECA) will assist the NAACP with the administration of the Claudia Pickeral Scholarship. For more information on the application process contact BECA at 21783 North Coral Drive, Lexington Park, Maryland, 20653, phone number (240)725-5805, www.smcbeca.org. For more information about the NAACP, St. Mary’s County Branch 7025 or to make contributions to the scholarship fund contact (240) 317-7047, send us a message at [email protected], or click the below link to contribute.
The St. Mary County Business, Education and Community Alliance, Inc. (BECA) will assist the NAACP with the administration of the Claudia Pickeral Scholarship. For more information on the application process contact BECA at 21783 North Coral Drive, Lexington Park, Maryland, 20653, phone number (240)725-5805, www.smcbeca.org. For more information about the NAACP, St. Mary’s County Branch 7025 or to make contributions to the scholarship fund contact (240) 317-7047, send us a message at [email protected], or click the below link to contribute.
Eligibility Requirements
NAACP Claudia Pickeral Scholarship (B37, #1, #2, and #3) ($750, not renewable, three awards).
Eligible applicants must be minority residents of St. Mary's County. Applicants must be planning to enroll full time in college in the fall of 2024, or currently attending an accredited college, university, trade or technical school. Applicants who have been awarded full scholarships from other sources are not eligible. Non-awarded applicants are eligible to reapply. Upon receipt of the scholarship, the applicant must be a member of the NAACP. Contact www.stmarysnaacp.org for membership information. We are giving three scholarships this year.
B37 #1. $750.00 scholarship to a student majoring in Teacher Education.
B37 #2. $750.00 scholarship to a student planning any major in college.
B37 #3. $750.00 scholarship to a student pursuing the Construction/Skill Trades as an apprentice.
He or she must show that they have registered for the Pre-Apprenticeship continuing education program at the College of Southern Maryland Center for Trades and Energy and that additional funds are needed to continue the course work toward completion. This Pre-Apprenticeship certificate is designed to provide students with the foundation to build an Apprentice Career no matter what specific trade they choose. Local/regional employers have agreed to give students completing this program a hiring preference.
Additional Requirements: Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship:
ESSAY: YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE... Include details of why you have chosen this career; who, if anyone has inspired you to follow this career; and how you will work in this career to make a difference in the world. If you do not have a career in mind, then DESCRIBE the role you see yourself in the future; who if anyone has inspired you to become the person you want to be; and how you will make a difference in the world. 400 to 500 words. SPECIFY AT THE TOP OF YOUR ESSAY WHICH SCHOLARSHIP YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
Eligible applicants must be minority residents of St. Mary's County. Applicants must be planning to enroll full time in college in the fall of 2024, or currently attending an accredited college, university, trade or technical school. Applicants who have been awarded full scholarships from other sources are not eligible. Non-awarded applicants are eligible to reapply. Upon receipt of the scholarship, the applicant must be a member of the NAACP. Contact www.stmarysnaacp.org for membership information. We are giving three scholarships this year.
B37 #1. $750.00 scholarship to a student majoring in Teacher Education.
B37 #2. $750.00 scholarship to a student planning any major in college.
B37 #3. $750.00 scholarship to a student pursuing the Construction/Skill Trades as an apprentice.
He or she must show that they have registered for the Pre-Apprenticeship continuing education program at the College of Southern Maryland Center for Trades and Energy and that additional funds are needed to continue the course work toward completion. This Pre-Apprenticeship certificate is designed to provide students with the foundation to build an Apprentice Career no matter what specific trade they choose. Local/regional employers have agreed to give students completing this program a hiring preference.
Additional Requirements: Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship:
ESSAY: YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE... Include details of why you have chosen this career; who, if anyone has inspired you to follow this career; and how you will work in this career to make a difference in the world. If you do not have a career in mind, then DESCRIBE the role you see yourself in the future; who if anyone has inspired you to become the person you want to be; and how you will make a difference in the world. 400 to 500 words. SPECIFY AT THE TOP OF YOUR ESSAY WHICH SCHOLARSHIP YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
2024 CLAUDIA PICKERAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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Taylor Q. Bowers
Great Mills High School Received an award of $750.00 |
Javari D. Dove
Great Mills High School Received an award of $750.00 |
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Katrina K. Iskey
Great Mills High School Received an award of $750.00 |
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2024 NAACP 7025 FIRST GENERATION Award RECIPIENTS
In 2024, the NAACP 7025 honored FIVE students who are First-Generation College Students (parents did not attend or complete college). Each First-Generation College Student was granted a monetary award of $100.00 to assist them as they start their college journey.
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Jaylin D. Campbell
Great Mills High School
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Valerie Cervantes-Corona
Great Mills High School
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Kamaal D. Guzeh
Great Mills High School
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Anazia M. Lloyd
Great Mills High School
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Kaelyn A. White
Chopticon High School
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