CFES announces new scholarship fund, offers tax credit for donors

SALISBURY, Md. –  The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently announced a new funding opportunity to support students seeking a higher education.

The new ‘Lower Shore Scholarship Fund’ is one of 200 scholarship funds the foundation offers.

Those dollars will go directly to Salisbury University, Wor-Wic Community College, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore allowing each school to maximize those funds through their scholarship process.

Foundation President Erica Joseph tells us that students don’t have to meet specific criteria, allowing them to reach more of them where they are. “They won’t have to be graduating seniors this year and they won’t necessarily have to be full-time students. So, it’s just a way for you to help any individual who wants to pursue a higher education,” Daniels said.

The other unique feature is that gifts totaling $500 dollars or more made to the fund may qualify for the Endow Maryland Tax Credit. It’s a 25% tax credit available when donor file their state taxes for the next year.

To find out more information on other scholarships CFES offers, click here