Who can apply?
To be eligible, an applicant must be:
Female-identifying
A resident of Montgomery County, MD for at least three years
Enrolled or enrolling for a first undergraduate degree at a Maryland college or university
Note: US citizenship and eligibility for federal grants are not requirements for this scholarship.
Financial need and academic and other achievements are considered, shown by:
Income tax returns and explanation of need
GPA, choice of courses, and recommendations
Your description of extracurricular or volunteer activities
For additional details on who qualifies, see our FAQs.
What do we look for?
Strong candidates are:
Academically motivated. They demonstrate a commitment to producing high quality work, pushing themselves to learn new content and skills, which they seek to apply in different settings.
Accountable. They take initiative, ask questions when they are confused or need help, and work with others to meet challenges or solve problems. They listen respectfully to everyone, even people with whom they disagree. They take responsibility for their words, their work, and their actions.
Perseverant. They experience set-backs, accept critical feedback, learn from it, and keep going. They set goals, develop a plan, and follow through, revising the plan as necessary.
Strong Communicators.They express their ideas clearly through speaking and writing. They support their opinions with evidence and specific details.
Self-reflective. They name personal areas of strength and challenge, and set goals for academic, social, emotional, or physical growth. They identify how their words and actions impact others and/or the environment.
Actively involved. They care deeply about their community, and act on that concern. They may take care of siblings or elders, volunteer in religious or community organizations, participate in clubs or sports, or work part-time. Lavinia Scholarship recipients invest in making their part of the world a better place for those around them.
Submit the following items by email to laviniascholarships@gmail.com.
The submission deadline is April 15, 2027.
PDF application: Download below
Transcript: A copy of your high school and/or college transcript
Two letters of recommendation. They may be from a teacher, counselor, religious leader, employer or co-worker (but not a relative)
Tax documentation: If you are self-supporting, the first two pages of your income tax return. If you are not self-supporting, the first two pages of the current income tax return of the person (or persons) who supports you. You may black out the social security numbers on these.
Essay: A one-page written essay about your goals in life or what you hope to achieve through your education
Photo: A small photograph of yourself
For additional details on the application, see our FAQs or email laviniascholarships@gmail.com.
All information you submit will be seen only by the Scholarship Selection Committee, and will be held in strict confidence.
How do I apply for the first time?
How do I re-apply?
Submit the following items by email to laviniascholarships@gmail.com.
The submission deadline is April 15, 2027.
Cover Letter: Tell us about how this year is going and your plans for next year. Give us your mailing address, email address, and phone number
Transcript: A copy of your college transcript
Financial aid information: The amount and source of any financial aid you will be receiving (or have applied for) from US or Maryland programs, your college or university, or other grant providers. (Please include grants, loans, work/study plans.)
Tax documentation: If you are self-supporting, the first two pages of your income tax return. If you are not self-supporting, the first two pages of the current income tax return of the person (or persons) who supports you. You may black out the social security numbers on these.
For additional details on the application, see our FAQs or email laviniascholarships@gmail.com.
All information you submit will be seen only by the Scholarship Selection Committee, and will be held in strict confidence.