Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships

The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships were established by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and the District of Columbia to assist those citizens of the State and/or District who require financial assistance to secure a college education. Scholarships are awarded to deserving undergraduate students pursuing a career in Business or Education at an accredited institution of higher education within Maryland or the District of Columbia. Dwight P. Jacobus was the first Executive Director of ASBO.

Each year six (6) scholarships valued at $1,000.00 each may be awarded. At least one scholarship will be awarded to an individual enrolled in an approved program leading to teacher certification.

Awards are made by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and the District of Columbia based upon:

• Scholastic achievement
• Financial need
• Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores or American College Test (ACT) scores
• Quality of extra-curricular achievements

 The awardees are as follows:

First time Awardee:  Bonnie Barrett, St Michael's HS in Talbot County
                                 McDaniel College or Salisbury University
                                 Secondary History Major

Renewals:            Nicole Schraffenberger, Rising Junior
                             Salisbury University, Business Major

                             Molly Pittman, Rising Junior
                             St Mary's College of Md, Math Education Major

                             Rebecca Kneebone, Rising Sophomore
                             U of MD at College Park, Secondary Education

                             Victoria Shull,Rising Sophomore
                             Salisbury University, Elementary Education

                            Geoffrey westbrook, Rising Sophomore
                             Frostburg State University, Music Education

Congratulations to these recipients!