Academic Scholarships

Since inception in 1949, the Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace organization has awarded in excess of $750,000.  To date, this equates to over 550 awards and scholarships presented to young girls and women in Harford and Cecil County , Maryland.  

Our recipients truly demonstrate the attributes to become future leaders of tomorrow in their careers and society.  Our award scholars represent schools in both Cecil and Harford County, Maryland.   In June 2021, Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace presented a total of $ 22,200 to high school seniors for outstanding academic achievements to women pursuing additional career training.   Academic Scholarships totaling $18,700 in 2019 awarded to thirteen young women graduating from high school attending college for the first time in the fall to fulfill their academic dreams. 

 Our Harford and Cecil county student Academic Award Scholarships opportunities: 

• Nursing Scholarship - Submission Deadline:  3 April 2023   This scholarship is for eligible graduating female pursuing a Nursing Degree. Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted to a Harford or Cecil County Nursing Program.  (Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted to Harford or Cecil County Nursing Program).
• Violet Richardson Award - Submission Deadline:  15 March 2023   Established in memory of the first President of Soroptimist International this award recognizes a unique Harford or Cecil County, MD young women between the ages of 14 - 18 whom demonstrates exceptional community outreach in her community service, volunteerism, and leadership qualities. 
• Elva Boyle Scholarship - Submission Deadline:  3 April 2023    This scholarship is awarded to a female graduating students currently attending Cecil and Harford County Public Schools or currently enrolled in Cecil and Harford County Community Colleges. 
• Kay Mike Scholarship -  Submission Deadline:  3 April 2023    Academic scholarship presented by family members in honor  and in memory of former Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace, Kathryn 'Kay' Mike.   This scholarship is awarded to a female graduating students currently attending Cecil and Harford County Public Schools or currently enrolled in Cecil and Harford County Community Colleges.  (Essay required).
• Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace Scholarship -  Submission Deadline:  3 April 2023  This scholarship is awarded to a female graduating students currently attending Cecil and Harford County Public Schools or currently enrolled in Cecil and Harford County Community Colleges. 
• Privately Sponsored Scholarship - Submission Deadline:  3 April 2023  This scholarship is awarded to a female graduating students currently attending Cecil and Harford County Public Schools or currently enrolled in Cecil and Harford County Community Colleges. 

The Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace, MD has previously awarded academic scholarships student attending:

• Aberdeen High School  
• Patterson Mill High School  
• Fallston High School
• Havre de Grace High School
• Bel Air High School
• Bohemia Manor High School
• Harford Technical High School 
• Elkton High School
• North East High School and more.....

Questions concerning our Soroptimist Intl of Havre de Grace academic awards programs may be directed to info@soroptimisthdg.org  Additional inquiries may be mailed to:

Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace

P.O. Box 848

Havre de Grace, MD 21078