Youth Programs

CBW Youth Committee

The purpose of the Concerned Black Women of Calvert County, Inc. (CBW), Youth Mentorship Program, is to serve as role models to young people by assisting them in making effective life choices and in reaching their full potential. CBW believes that by serving as role models for youth and providing support and guidance, they will learn and build relationships with knowledgeable African American women on how to make the right decisions and choices in life.

CBW Scholarship Program

Concerned Black Women of Calvert County is proud to announce the availability of the Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. Scholarship Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. Scholarship Application

CBW is offering scholarships to graduating African American High School Seniors to attend Institutions of Higher Learning. The scholarships are for training and education beyond the high school level.

Graduating High School Senior Scholarship 2009 Application (Adobe PDF)

Concerned Black Women of Calvert County, Inc. 2008 Scholarship Recipients

Glenn Ford - Mr. Glenn Ford is the son of Mr. Glenn & Mrs. Denise Ford, Sr. they reside in the Lusby area. Glenn is a highly motivated and understands the need for and value of hard work. He has received many special recognition/awards such as an academic letter (3.5 GPA or higher), SMAC All Academic 1st team and Academic Excellence in Chemistry, Government, Pre-Calculus, and college prep. He has been involved in a number of community activities such as SMARTCO and Read Across America. Glenn has remained on the honor roll through out his high school years and has participated in number of school clubs such as the Key and French Clubs. He has chosen to attend the University of Maryland in order to pursue his study in Sociology. He wants to focus on Social Psychology or become a teacher.

Dynika Gross - Ms. Gross is the granddaughter of Mr. Major & Mrs. Theresa Gross. They reside in the Chesapeake Beach area. Dynika has had the opportunity to spend and volunteer her time dealing with the criminal law, juvenile justice and criminal investigations areas during her high school years. Dynika received the Governor’s Citation for Outstanding Achievement Award and is a member of the National Honor Society. Dynika has maintained a strong G.P.A. and has good time management skills. Her community and school activities have been many and she has done them well and supported others by tutoring peers at various times. She has chosen to attend the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. She wants to pursue her studies in Pre-Law/Political Science then “on to law school to come a State’s.

Marissa Miller - Ms. Miller is the daughter of Mr. Marvin & Mrs. Donna Miller of Arnold, MD. Marissa has been described as a young person with the passion for learning. She has demonstrated leadership qualities in her academic setting. She has been involved in many activities in her church and during her high school years. Her case load consisted of advanced college prep and AP classes. She has remained on the honor roll throughout her high school career. She is a member of the National Honor Society and many other extracurricular activities. Marissa has been a model student and is extremely hardworking. Marissa has chosen Messiah College to pursue her study in English and Psychology. She hopes to become a Journalist in the very near future.

Chanell Bourne - Ms. Bourne is the daughter of Mr. Rice & Mrs. Vera Bourne and they reside in the Port Republic area. Chanell is a hard worker with lots of enthusiasm and the perseverance towards challenges in life and this has made her a unique person. She has been and continues to be a role model, a leader and a team player. She is active in her church and community. Chanell has been involved in the Honor Society and many clubs. She has received many awards such as the Varsity Athletic award, Orchestra, Scholastic Athlete and the Foreign Language Honorarium Award. Chanell Bourne has chosen Towson University to pursue her study in Biology in order to become an Obstetrician.

2007 Scholarship Recipients: Courtney Sutton - Leonard Greene
2006 Scholarship Recipients: Faith Holland - Terrance Sutton -