WMDT 47 News - Delmarva's ChoiceWorcester Co. AARP Chapter Helping Send One Student To College

Worcester Co. AARP Chapter Helping Send One Student To College

Posted: Updated:
By Alyana Gomez, Reporter - email

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. - It's crunch time for high school seniors, seeking higher learning. Many are already applying to schools, but others are probably feeling a little discouraged by those five figure tuition costs. Well members of the Worcester County AARP Chapter 1917 wants to help.

"We award one scholarship a year of $1,000 which is broken down into two payments, one for each semester," said Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Norma Jean Bull.

Over 130 AARP members pitch in every year to send a local student from Stephen Decatur High School, to the college of their dreams.

"I myself have had a daughter that went to college and three grandchildren, so I know the responsibility that falls on the students and parents," said Bull.

The scholarship is need-based. Also, students must keep at least a 3.0 GPA and live in the Ocean City, Ocean Pines, or Berlin area.

The application can be picked up at Stephen Decatur High School. The deadline to apply is April 2nd. For more information call the Delmarva Education Foundation at 410-219-3336.

  • Local NewsLocal News

  • Thursday, May 24 2012 9:04 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:04:56 GMT
    KENNEDYVILLE, Md. - Maryland State Police say they have recovered three bodies from a manure pit on a farm in Kent County and believe they are a missing Pennsylvania father and his two teenaged sons. The
    KENNEDYVILLE, Md. - Maryland State Police say they have recovered three bodies from a manure pit on a farm in Kent County and believe they are a missing Pennsylvania father and his two teenaged sons. The

  • Thursday, May 24 2012 9:03 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:03:43 GMT
    MILTON, Del. - "Its called the Milton theatre, and I think that's important," says a Milton resident. What's more important to some residents is that the local landmark reopens. "I would go tomorrow if
    MILTON, Del. - "Its called the Milton theatre, and I think that's important," says a Milton resident. What's more important to some residents is that the local landmark reopens. "I would go tomorrow if

  • Thursday, May 24 2012 8:25 AM EDT2012-05-24 12:25:02 GMT
    REHOBOTH, Del. (AP) - Delaware State Police say a Milton man has been charged with resisting arrest after authorities say he assaulted a woman in a Rehoboth parking lot. Police say 49-year-old David Edwards
    REHOBOTH, Del. (AP) - Delaware State Police say a Milton man has been charged with resisting arrest after authorities say he assaulted a woman in a Rehoboth parking lot. Police say 49-year-old David Edwards

  • Thursday, May 24 2012 8:23 AM EDT2012-05-24 12:23:44 GMT
    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland is looking for a new logo to help market the state's seafood and state officials are asking the public for their ideas. The Department of Natural Resources says the winning
    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland is looking for a new logo to help market the state's seafood and state officials are asking the public for their ideas. The Department of Natural Resources says the winning

  • Thursday, May 24 2012 12:01 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:01:29 GMT
    WMDT 47 NEWS- It's that time of the year again for the family's Memorial Day weekend road trip!  As you hit the road with your family this weekend, here are some tips for safe traveling. Keep "it comfortable",
    WMDT 47 NEWS- It's that time of the year again for the family's Memorial Day weekend road trip!  As you hit the road with your family this weekend, here are some tips for safe traveling. Keep "it comfortable",

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Popular Stories

  • Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:38 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:38:25 GMT
    SALISBURY, Md. - Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a stolen credit card. Salisbury Police report that the credit card was last seen by the victim on May 10th. They say that over the next
    SALISBURY, Md. - Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a stolen credit card.

  • Enter for your chance to be one of three lucky contestants to win $100 worth of Maryland State Lottery tickets each month.

  • Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:20 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:20:45 GMT
    SALISBURY, Md. - Since 2007 more than 1,500 calls for police service have been placed in reference to the Thrift Travel Inn. Now, Mayor Ireton is taking steps to rid the city of the troubled property.Mayor
    SALISBURY, Md. - Since 2007 more than 1,500 calls for police service have been placed in reference to the Thrift Travel Inn. Now, Mayor Ireton is taking steps to rid the city of the troubled property.Mayor

  • This week's Friday Freebie is a Sunless Tanning Prize Pack from Made Ya Look Salon & Spa! Drawing will be held 5.25.12. To enter fill out the form on this page.
    This week's Friday Freebie is a Sunless Tanning Prize Pack from Made Ya Look Salon & Spa!

  • Wednesday, May 23 2012 3:36 PM EDT2012-05-23 19:36:45 GMT
    FRUITLAND, Md. - A messy break-up leads to assault charges in Fruitland. The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office reports that Richard Murray assaulted his ex-girlfriend and refused to leave the home that
    FRUITLAND, Md. - A messy break-up leads to assault charges in Fruitland. The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office reports that Richard Murray assaulted his ex-girlfriend and refused to leave the home that she was staying at.
Delmarva Education Foundation
Powered by WorldNow
Powered by WorldNow All content © Copyright 2000 - 2012 WorldNow and WMDT. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.