Gaithersburg, MD - High school seniors who are residents of the City of Gaithersburg are encouraged to apply for a W. Edward Bohrer, Jr. Memorial CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarship. Since the program’s inception in 1998, 95 high school seniors have received more than $170,000 to help with their continuing education costs.

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the City of Gaithersburg’s Educational Enrichment Committee, and are based on the embodiment of the Six Pillars of Character, personal merit, financial need, and the student’s commitment to further education. Applications are now available and should be completed online here. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m., June 1, 2023.

This program is funded in part by the W. Edward Bohrer Memorial Fund, Gaithersburg Rotary, the City of Gaithersburg Student Union, and private donors. Individuals, businesses, and organizations within the Gaithersburg community are also invited to acknowledge and support the character development of our young people by making a contribution to this fund.

For more information, please contact the Gaithersburg Community Services Division at 240-805-1827.