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Edward Blum founded the American Alliance for Equal Rights, which has challenged race-based scholarships. (Shuran Huang/For The Washington Post)
Jul 9, 2026

Diversity scholarships decline after legal complaints, Trump’s crackdown

College scholarships aimed at students of color, women and others are becoming less common in the face of lawsuits, legal complaints and pressure from the Trump administration.

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May 13, 2026

Students awarded scholarships through Courting Art Baltimore

The District Court in Baltimore City has announced the Courting Art Baltimore contest’s 20 finalists and 10 winners, featuring artwork showcasing the talent of Baltimore high school youth that connects the legal and local communities in the city.

Nicki James
May 5, 2026

Top 100 Women Scholarship winner leads with purpose, from McDaniel to Annapolis

When Nicki James arrived at McDaniel College four years ago, she knew she wanted to help people. She has spent her time at McDaniel doing exactly that — and then some.

With new limits on loans parents can take out for a child’s college education set to take effect later this year, some colleges are looking at ways to either reduce costs or help cover the extra costs parents may face. (Depositphotos)
Apr 23, 2026

Colleges cut spending, raise funds as new loan limits for parents loom

Colleges are cutting budgets and raising funds to offset new $20,000 annual Parent Plus loan limits impacting families' pay for higher education.

The University of Baltimore School of Law. (File Photo)
Apr 16, 2026

Frost Law, UB establish fellowship and scholarship program

Frost Law and The University of Baltimore School of Law have partnered to form the Frost Law and Tax Practice Scholar Award.

Birds fly past the U.S. Capitol building dome in Washington on Jan. 4, 2026. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo)
Apr 2, 2026

Black Caucus scholarships discriminate based on race, lawsuit alleges

The American Alliance for Equal Rights sued the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, alleging its scholarships discriminate by race in violation of the Civil Rights Act.

Dunkin' is planning to award $125,000 in scholarships between 50 students in the Mid-Atlantic through its fifth annual Dunkin' Regional Scholarship Program. (Courtesy of Dunkin')
Mar 3, 2026

Dunkin’ to award $125K in 5th annual DMV scholarship program

Dunkin' launched its fifth annual Dunkin' Regional Scholarship Program to award $125,000 in scholarships to local students.

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Jan 6, 2026

Credit union offers up to $75K in scholarships for MD students

APG Federal Credit Union announced that applications for its annual scholarship program opened for Baltimore-area students Jan. 2.

BlueCareer, a free online service, provides access to more than 100 career paths in the trades. (HCPL)
Dec 5, 2025

Harford library system adds free skilled trades jobs platform

Harford County Public Library is offering what it calls a comprehensive online platform committed to skilled trades career development.

Steve Wantz is the executive director of the Carroll Community College Foundation. (Carroll CC)
Nov 24, 2025

Carroll CC Foundation’s Steve Wantz announces retirement

Steve Wantz, the executive director of the Carroll Community College Foundation, will be stepping down from his role, the school announced.

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Oct 17, 2025

Carroll County students awarded scholarships from Knorr-Bremse

Two students from Carroll County have been awarded scholarships from the combined North American Rail division companies of Knorr-Bremse.

Cassie Motz, CollegeBound’s executive director. (Submitted photo)
Aug 21, 2025

Baltimore nonprofits merge to boost Latina student success

CollegeBound and ¡Adelante Latina! merged to expand support, scholarships and college success for Baltimore’s Latina and first-gen students.