The Bernie Scholarship Awards Program ("The Bernie") is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Since its inception in 1995, the goal of The Bernie is to help tenants of subsidized rental housing in Montgomery County, Maryland, attend college or pursue workforce development training. The Bernie provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and adults.
Recommendation Forms CAN NOT be completed by a relative or personal friend. The Bernie is seeking your knowledge of the applicant's drive and commitment to succeed in improving their educational skills.
The Bernie is funded by tax deductible private contributions and administered by an independent Board of Directors. For more information go to:
www.berniescholarships.org.
THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN APRIL 1ST, IN ORDER FOR THE APPLICANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE BERNIE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD.