Arnold Potler Memorial Scholarship

What is the Arnold Potler Memorial Scholarship?
Delegate Pasteur’s Arnold Potler Memorial Scholarship is awarded to recognize students for their academic
excellence and to help students who have financial need. The major criteria considered for the scholarship award
are academic achievement (particularly in English and writing), community service/volunteer activities, and
financial need.

Who is eligible to receive the Arnold Potler Memorial Scholarship?
Students who currently live in District 11A and who have not previously received an award. Recipients
must be enrolled in an accredited Maryland college or university for the 2023-2024 academic year.
NOTE: There is a total limit of 5 years on all scholarship awards.

How do I apply?
Use the following as a checklist to make sure you have everything necessary before mailing your
application. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. We do not accept
electronic applications.
1. Create a Student Login Profile through the Maryland College Aid Processing System
[MDCAPS]: https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us We cannot consider your application until you
are registered.
2. Complete the Application Form. Please type or neatly print the information required and
sign the document, including a parent/guardian signature if required.
3. The Application Form must be mailed together with the following documents:
 A resume that includes career interest, scholarship awards, work experience, and
community service projects or volunteer experience.

 An un-official transcript from your college/university for the last semester with
your unweighted and cumulative GPA.
 A copy of the first page of your FAFSA Student Aid Report that indicated you EFC.
 A copy of your redacted voter registration card. Please redact your party affiliation. If
you have noy yet registered, kindly indicated your intention to register when you
reach your 17th birthday.

4. The completed application must be postmarked by March 31, 2023. Applications
postmarked after that date will be considered only if there is funding available. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.

Awards will be decided by mid-May 2023. You will be notified by MDCAPS when the award is given.

Please contact Delegate Pasteur’s Chief of Staff, Renee Yarbough-Williams, for additional information at 410-841-3448 or by email at Ryarbough@house.state.md.us