McDaniel College invites all current 8th and 10th grade students who live in Carroll County to enroll in Carroll County Scholars.

Through the Carroll County Scholars program, students and their families receive free guidance and support as they navigate the college search process.

The program includes college readiness workshops and other programming to prepare students in identifying and successfully applying to college.

The cohorts begin in either the fall of 9th or 11th grades and run through the students’ senior year of high school. Eligible students who choose to enroll at McDaniel College after being admitted are also guaranteed a $100,000 ($25,000 per year) scholarship to McDaniel along with the opportunity to compete for a full-tuition scholarship upon completion of the program.

Since 1984, McDaniel has provided scholarships for Carroll County students to attend the college, funded largely by Carroll County businesses and McDaniel alumni. This program offers additional opportunities to help local students achieve their educational goals.

Through Carroll County Scholars, students receive practical advice, guidance, and feedback related to planning for college, the college search and application process, scholarships and financial aid, navigating standardized tests, applying as a student-athlete, and more. Students also get a glimpse of college life with special invitations to McDaniel College campus events. The goal of the program is to empower students and their families with the resources, tools, and knowledge to help them make the best college decision.

Students do not need to commit to attending McDaniel College to participate in the program and all Carroll County students are eligible, regardless of whether they attend a public, private, or homeschool. There is no minimum GPA requirement to be involved in Carroll County Scholars.

For more information and to register, visit www.mcdaniel.edu/ccs.

Additionally, information sessions are planned to take place during spring 2026 for students and families to learn more about the program on Wednesday, March 11 (in-person) and Thursday, April 9 (virtual). Locations and other details will be announced on the Carroll County Scholars website.

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McDaniel College, founded in 1867, is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original “Colleges That Change Lives,” McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary. www.mcdaniel.edu