George & Suzanne Hurley Memorial Scholarship

The George & Suzanne Hurley Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 is awarded to a graduating senior of Stephen Decatur High School, Worcester Preparatory School, Pocomoke High School, and Snow Hill High School who plans to further his/her education in the fall at a 4-year accredited college or university in the state of Maryland. The scholarship is renewable each year at $1000. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA and submit a transcript to confirm.

This scholarship was established in memory of two people who were the heart and soul of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum from its beginning. Their dedication to documenting the history of Ocean City and preserving the 1891 U.S. Life-Saving Station that houses the museum spanned almost 40 years.

Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (please do not use teachers or counselors) and a copy of the college acceptance letter. An interview may be required. The applicant must have an unweighted GPA of at least 2.5 that must be certified by a school counselor. The essay is required (See scholarship application for detailed requirements).

The deadline for the application is May 13, 2025

Name

First Name

Last Name

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Accepted College Address (Must be in the state of Maryland)

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High School GPA (Unweighted)

The applicant must have an unweighted GPA of at least 2.5 that must be certified by a school counselor.

Essay Topics

In no more than 500 words, complete one of the essay topics below. Essays should be typed (double-spaced) in 12-point font and include a bibliograpy in MLA format (no Wikipedia citations). Please mark your essay topic

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