Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund Scholarship
Offered by Restaurant Association of Maryland · Free to apply
This scholarship honors former Restaurant Association of Maryland CEO Marcia S. Harris by providing $1,500 to Maryland residents dedicated to the foodservice industry. Eligible applicants include high school seniors, college students, culinary/hospitality instructors, and current foodservice employees or employers.
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How hard is the Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund 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
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 Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund 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
- Must be either a high school senior, college student, culinary arts or hospitality instructor, or current industry employee or employer.
- Must demonstrate passion, dedication, and a desire to advance the foodservice industry through professionalism.
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Does your student actually qualify?
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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
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Common questions about the Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund Scholarship
How much is the Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund Scholarship worth?
The Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund Scholarship awards $1,500.
When is the Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund 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 Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in September, and close December 4, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Maryland; Open to high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners.
Does the Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund 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 Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund 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 Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund 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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