Applying for educational scholarships through The Community Foundation of Frederick County may seem like a daunting task, but it really isn’t with the ease of using the Community Foundation Universal Scholarship Application, available now through March 1.

So that students and their families can learn more about the application process, a one-hour Saturday program will be offered in the Community Room of the C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick Street on Saturday, February 16 from 1:30pm to 2:30 pm.

“These how-to sessions will provide useful information on completing the Community Foundation Universal Scholarship Application, including guidelines and scholarship-specific criteria,” says Community Foundation President Elizabeth Y. Day. Ms. Day encourages anyone interested in applying for a scholarship to attend one or both programs.

Each year, from December 15 through March 1, The Community Foundation of Frederick County accepts applications for the upcoming academic year. Currently, applications are being accepted for the 2008-2009 academic year. By completing only one application, applicants will be considered for more than 140 available scholarships.

Completed Community Foundation Universal Scholarship Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the Community Foundation’s office. Applications with all necessary attachments received after the submission deadline will not be considered.

The Community Foundation of Frederick County is a recognized leader in providing scholarships to area students, made possible by generous donors who establish funds, or add to existing funds, at the Community Foundation. For the 2007-2008 academic year alone, the Community Foundation awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships to area students. Additional information about the Community Foundation is available at www.cffredco.org or by calling 301.695.7660.