The Vegetarian Resource Group scholarship -- $10,000 in college scholarship funds will be awarded to graduating high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Two awards of $5,000 each will be given. For application information, write to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. Deadline: Feb. 20, 2009.

Constellation Energy Scholarship -- The Howard Community College Educational Foundation has created a new scholarship for HCC students in the engineering honors learning community that do not qualify for Pell grants. $5,000 scholarships to the recipients. Call Executive Director Missy Mattey, 410-772-4450 or e-mail mmattey@howardcc.edu.

Earl Slacum Scholarship -- $500 to be awarded to a graduating high school senior who attended Rockburn Elementary School for at least one report period. To obtain an application, visit high school counselors or go to res.hcpss.org. 410-313-5030.

Diversity Study Abroad -- DiversityAbroad.com is pleased to be rewarding $20,000 in scholarship money to deserving, under-represented students to study abroad in 2009. To learn more about this scholarship, please contact David Mauro at 800-727-2437, Ext. 5163 or dmauro@aifs.com, or go to www.aifsabroad.com.

Howard Community College New and Renewed Scholarships for 2008-2009 -- HCC students that meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. New scholarships that are financial need-based, renewed scholarships that are financial and non-need-based, and renewed 2007 Grand Prix scholarships, both need and non-need-based are available. For information concerning the establishment of an endowment or scholarship, call executive director Missy Mattey, 410-772-4450 or e-mail mmattey@howardcc.edu.

Howard County Arts Council -- This year, Howard County Arts Council will award a minimum of $10,000 in scholarship funds to students entering college in the 2009-2010 academic year. Scholarships must be used for enrollment in an accredited college program for a degree in the arts. Awards will be made in the minimum amount of $1,000 and may be used for tuition and fees only. Applications will be reviewed by the Arts Council's Scholarship Panel. Applications are available from the Arts Council, or on the Web site at www.hocoarts.org.

Howard County General Hospital Rising Business Star Scholarship -- The scholarship recognizes a graduating senior who is a minority, young woman, and/or person with a disability who has demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit as evidenced by starting a small business, assisting an existing business in a significant way, or by developing a creation or invention targeted towards business. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Howard County public high school senior to pursue post-secondary studies at an accredited educational institution. Scholarship information and applications are available at www.hceda.org/cbtd/cbed.aspx or by calling 410-313-6500. Applications must be completed by March 6, 2009.

The Earl H. Saunders Entrepreneurial Scholarship -- The scholarship recognizes a graduating senior who is a minority, young woman, and/or person with a disability who has demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit as evidenced by starting a small business, assisting an existing business in a significant way, or by developing a creation or invention targeted towards business. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Howard County public high school senior to pursue post-secondary studies at an accredited educational institution. Scholarship information and applications are available at www.hceda.org/cbtd/cbed.aspx or by calling 410-313-6500. Applications must be completed by March 6, 2009.

Kennedy Scholarship Endowment -- Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2008. Call Executive Director Missy Mattey, 410-772-4450 or e-mail mmattey@howardcc.edu.

Loyola College Scholarships -- $600,000 to fund scholarships for up to 14 members of the class of 2012, who plan to major in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering sciences, mathematical sciences or physics. $10,000 awarded per year for four years. Go to www.loyola.edu/STEMscholarships.

The Spirit of Columbia Scholarship Award -- Awarded each year to Columbia high school seniors who have shown extraordinary dedication to performing community service. Columbia Association has been recognizing high school seniors for outstanding service for more than 20 years. This year, up to $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who live on CA-assessed property or have a parent who works full time on CA-assessed property, have a minimum of a C average and have a demonstrated history of voluntary service to the Columbia community. Applications are available at local high schools, Columbia's community centers and CA headquarters, or may be downloaded from www.ColumbiaAssociation.org. Applications must be completed by March 2, 2009. For more information, please call 410-715-3175.

Scholarship on Demand -- Today through the end of March, Comcast Digital Cable customers in Greater Baltimore, including Howard County, can tune to "Scholarships on Demand" anytime of the day or night to access a number of videos highlighting local resources and scholarships to supplement the cost of paying for a college education. Available free of charge in the "Get Local" section of Comcast's "On Demand" menu under "Education Update."

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