Scholarship Program

The Prince George's County Municipal Association is offering scholarships to residents of municipalities in Prince George's County.   Applications can be picked-up at any Prince George's municipality.   The entire application (including letters of recommendation) is due no later than April 30.   Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.   Selection of the scholarships will be made by a countywide selection committee and announced by the end of May.

Student Eligibility

Applicant must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a accredited college or university in an undergraduate degree program intended to prepare students for a career in governmental or public service.

Applicant must have good scholastic standing, i.e., at least a 2.0 GPA.

Applicant must be a resident of one of the following Prince George's County municipalities:   Berwyn Heights, Bladensburg, Bowie, Brentwood, Capitol Heights, Cheverly, College Park, Colmar Manor, Cottage City, District Heights, Eagle Harbor, Edmonston, Fairmont Heights, Forest Heights, Glenarden, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Landover Hills, Laurel, Morningside, Mount Rainier, New Carrollton, North Brentwood, Riverdale Park, Seat Pleasant, University Park, and Upper Marlboro.  

If you are not sure if you reside within municipal boundaries, please contact the City or Town Hall in the municipality (above) that is nearest you.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant's application must indicate or include:

1. A commitment to public service, e.g., past or current involvement with civic organizations.
2. An educational program in local governmental or public service.
3. Applicant's statement of educational objectives and career goals.
4. Two letters of recommendation.   One must be from a faculty member of the current educational institution; the other should be from a municipal public official.
5. An essay on the importance of municipal government in the community.
6. Completion of the scholarship application.

Municipal officials and their immediate families are not eligible to participate in this scholarship program.   Immediate family shall include: spouse, children, residents of the municipal official's household, or any other person claimed as a dependent on the municipal official's tax return.

Questions regarding this scholarship program can be directed to the PGCMA Scholarship Committee c/o council member Michael Leszcz, City of Laurel: 301-725-5300 ext. 120.