Grants & Scholarships

The Mount Rainier City Council established the annual Youth Scholarship Award to recognize Mount Rainier graduating seniors and continuing college students who personify a commitment to Higher Education.

The Mount Rainier City Council awards seven (7) $3,000.00 scholarships to graduating seniors or current college students who are continuing their education at a post-secondary institution including technical or vocational schools.

To be considered for the Mount Rainier Youth Scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be a resident of Mount Rainier for at least one year.
2. Have a 2.5 GPA
3. Must be entering or be enrolled in a post-secondary, technical or vocational institution for higher learning in the United States.
4. Complete application & requirements must be submitted prior to the deadline.

Youth Scholarship Program Application Packet 2024-2025

Youth Scholarship Application Package 2023 (Closed)

HOW TO APPLY?

1. Complete and file the application before the deadline: Friday, May 10, 2024, by 5:00 pm to City Clerk, Mount Rainier City Hall, 3503 Perry St. Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712 or emailcityclerk@mountrainiermd.org

2. Must submit a copy of unofficial transcripts

3. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation (sealed) (can be emailed to City Clerk)

4. Include up to 500-word essay
How would you define a leader?
-What attributes and characteristics do you associate with a leader? (Traits, strengths, and weaknesses)
-Can you identify an individual who, in your view, epitomizes the essence of a leader? Explain why.

5. Be available to meet with the selection committee when requested.

For more information and to apply, please visit the website at https://www.mountrainiermd.org/residents/mount-rainier-youth-scholarship