More than $600,000 in scholarships are available for area students through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The Foundation, which awarded over 500 scholarships last year, has applications available on their website. Many of the scholarships have an April 1, 2026 deadline.

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) is thrilled to announce two generous grants totaling $45,000 that will strengthen the local safety net for families and seniors facing urgent financial hardship across the Lower Eastern Shore. Together, these investments support both immediate emergency assistance and access to food, two critical and closely connected needs for households working to stay healthy and stable.

Sonya Whited, BECF; Nancy Howard, The Henry Hotel; Deborah Scott, The Buffalo Soldier Living History Site/ The Outpost; Kim Jones, Sturgis One Room School House; Sharon Morris, BECF; Lori Carter, BECF.   The Black Excellence Community Fund, which is a Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Giving Circle, awarded three grants in honor of Black History Month. The grants benefit local nonprofits which elevate and celebrate the history of the local Black community.     Each or