Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. Scholarship Program ($1,008 Scholarship for High School Seniors)
The Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. Scholarship Program 2026 is now accepting applications from high school seniors in Maryland and Washington, D.C. This scholarship program offers eight awards of $1,008 each to students who demonstrate academic readiness and submit an essay explaining the importance of utility safety awareness.
Organized by the Miss Utility Scholarship Committee, this program aims to promote awareness of Miss Utility/District One Call, a service that helps protect underground utility lines and public safety. It also encourages students to connect this important service to their future career goals.
This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for graduating high school students in the region to receive financial assistance for their educational journey.
Degree Level
The Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. Scholarship Program 2026 is available for:
- High School Seniors
Students planning to enroll in college after high school graduation are eligible to apply.
Available Subjects
The scholarship is open to students planning to pursue any subject or field of study.
There are no restrictions on academic major, but applicants must submit an essay related to utility safety awareness and career goals.
Benefits
Selected applicants will receive:
- $1,008 scholarship award
- 8 scholarships available
- Financial support for college expenses
- Recognition from the Miss Utility Scholarship Program
The scholarship is awarded as a single-year financial grant.
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship is open to students who are residents of:
- Maryland, USA
- Washington, D.C., USA
Applicants must meet the location and school eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. Scholarship Program 2026, applicants must:
- Be a high school senior
- Attend school in Maryland or Washington, D.C.
- Plan to continue education after high school
- Submit an essay of up to 500 words
- Provide a high school transcript
- Meet the application deadline
The essay must answer the following prompt:
“Explain the importance of Miss Utility/District One Call and how it could relate to the career path you plan to pursue in the future.”
Essays should be:
- Typed in 12-point font
- Double-spaced
- Carefully reviewed for clarity and grammar
The transcript does not need to be official, but it should be saved with a file name starting with the applicant’s first initial and last name.
Example:
JSmith_transcript.pdf
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit the scholarship application along with the required essay and transcript before the deadline.
Steps to Apply:
- Write a 500-word essay based on the scholarship prompt.
- Prepare your high school transcript.
- Save the transcript using the required naming format.
- Complete the scholarship application.
- Submit all materials online or by mail before the deadline.
Mailing Instructions:
If submitting transcripts by mail, materials must be:
- Postmarked by the deadline
- Enclosed in an envelope labeled with:
- Applicant’s full name
- School
- Zone
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. Scholarship Program is:
22 May
Applicants should ensure all documents are submitted or postmarked before this date.
