"Teen of Character" Scholarship
Faye Lister Scholarship Chris Perkins Scholarship
Kent Island High School Queen Anne’s County High School
The Character Counts! Advisory Council is pleased to announce
that applications are now being accepted for the
2026 Faye Lister “Teen of Character” Scholarship, awarded to a graduating KIHS senior, and the 2026 Chris Perkins “Teen of Character” Scholarship, awarded to a graduating QACHS senior.
These $500 scholarships, made possible through the Centreville and Kent Island Rotary Clubs, are aimed at rewarding students who exemplify the six Pillars of Character:
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
Sponsored By
Kent Island Rotary Club
Centreville Rotary Club
DEADLINE
Friday, April 17th, 2026 by 3:00 PM
Scholarship Parameters – For all applications:
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Must attend either Queen Anne’s County or Kent Island High Schools
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Must be a high school senior going to college or trade school.
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Applications must be by STUDENT.
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All submissions must include a completed application, written essay of 350 words or less, and a letter of recommendation.
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Applicants should use the Six Pillars as a guide (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring & Citizenship).
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Applications will be available at both high schools or downloaded here:
"Teen of Character" Scholarship Application 2026
You may also pick up a copy at the Character Counts! office at 104 Powell Street in Centreville.
Completed applications should be mailed to:
Character Counts!
Attn: Character Counts! Scholarship Committee
104 Powell Street, Centreville, MD 21617
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Contact
For more information, contact Melinda Ray at mray@qac.org.