Our Mission
Central Scholarship helps determined Maryland students build better lives and fulfilling careers by providing crucial support enabling them to complete an accredited college degree or career-training program.
What We Do
Fund
the financial gap between high school and post-secondary education
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Educate
students and parents about college-related financial literacy & affordability
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Advocate
for public policy that improves college access, affordability, and completion for low-income students
Our History
In 1924, our founders utilized charitable giving to make education beyond high school easily accessible. Their fresh and innovative approach to building strong, thriving communities was deeply rooted in their Jewish values that have been a guiding force in achieving access to higher education.
Nearly a century later, we provide funding for education after high school including undergraduate, graduate, professional, and career training studies, regardless of gender, religion, race, or ethnicity.
Image: Moses Rothschild, Central Scholarship Founder
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President
Peggy Craft
Executive Assistant to the President
Adefikayo Dipe
Development Coordinator
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Aleks Jaunzemis
Program Officer
Patricia Newman
Annual Giving Officer
Felicia Wise
Senior Program Director
Board of Directors
Officers
David Rothschild
Board Chair
Mary (Molly) Shock
Vice Chair
Tim Redmond
Treasurer
Jean Wyman
Secretary
Board Members
- Liz Block
- Russ Causey
- David Daneman
- Michael Davenport
- Leah Davidge
- David Fishman
- Jerry Focas
- Arnold Fruman
- Kevin Fudge
- David Levy
- Bruce Rosenberg
- Susan Silberman
- Ira Wagner
- Michael Ward
- Kashay Webb
Past Board Leadership
For a full list of past board leadership, please click the dropdown below.
Past Board Leadership
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What We Believe
Education is a Right, Not a Privilege.
How We Advocate
Central Scholarship led the passage of the first State Law to restrict Scholarship Award Displacement.
House Bill 266 protects Maryland students from state colleges and universities reducing their institutional scholarships when a student receives a private scholarship.
Learn more about Maryland House Bill 266 and How Scholarship Award Displacement Works.