Letitia B. Carter Scholarship
Offered by Restaurant Association of Maryland Education Foundation · Free to apply
The Letitia B. Carter Scholarship provides $1,500 to Maryland high school seniors, college students, instructors, and hospitality professionals. Applicants must be pursuing coursework in hospitality-related disciplines such as hospitality management, event planning, tourism, or hospitality business. Student applicants must hold at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA, while professionals must demonstrate at least 1,500 hours of industry experience.
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How hard is the Letitia B. Carter Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~3 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Maryland residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 3 GPA
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Letitia B. Carter Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Maryland
- Open to high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners
- GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted)
- Must be pursuing coursework in hospitality management, event planning, tourism and travel management, or hospitality business management.
- Professional applicants must have at least 1,500 hours of documented hospitality industry experience.
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Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
- Essay required.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is December 4, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 4 each year. Applications typically open in September.
- Applications open
- September 2026
- Applications close
- December 4, 2026
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Letitia B. Carter Scholarship
How much is the Letitia B. Carter Scholarship worth?
The Letitia B. Carter Scholarship awards $1,500.
When is the Letitia B. Carter Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is December 4, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 4 each year. Applications typically open in September.
When do Letitia B. Carter Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in September, and close December 4, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Letitia B. Carter Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Maryland; Open to high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners; GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Letitia B. Carter Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay. Expect to spend about 3 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Letitia B. Carter Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open only to Maryland residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 3 hrs of work.
Is the Letitia B. Carter Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Letitia B. Carter Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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