We Believe Education is an Investment
In 1924, our founders had the innovative idea that charitable funds could be used for the advancement of people with dreams of better lives. Our founders believed that education beyond high school was not a luxury, but a necessary step in creating self-sufficient people and a strong community. That same spirit is alive and well almost 90 years later. Through our educational opportunities, students are able to afford tuition and fulfill their potential. We empower students to go higher.
Our Values Since the Beginning
Central Scholarship began in 1924 by providing vocational training scholarships for orphaned Jewish men. We’ve since grown and now provide funding for all post-secondary education including vocational, undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees without regard to gender, religion, race or ethnicity. At our core, we are here to help the most underserved, to give those students a chance at a better life.
Expanding Our Reach
Initially, the goal of our scholarships was to help individuals receive an education that was otherwise financially out of reach. In recent years, we have expanded that goal by working with forward-thinking funders and now also fund students in areas where there is a critical workforce shortage or a strong need for high-caliber professionals. We have scholarship funds for graduate teacher education and bilingual social work students, both designed to create a pipeline of highly qualified professionals for Maryland. We also have funding for vocational training in fields such as healthcare where workers are in high demand.
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