MD PTA Scholarship: 

The Maryland PTA officers scholarships at a minimum of $500 to high school graduates who plan to pursue a career in education in the public schools of Maryland.  We seek your encouragement for qualified students to apply.  There are no restrictions placed on the selection of the college or university.  For more information on this scholarship go to: http://www.mdpta.org/documents/scholarshipapplication2010.pdf 

aWARDS GIVEN BY PTA Council of Howard County

Maryland PTA Life Memberships: Each year PTA Council solicits nominees from the membership to honor with a Maryland PTA Life Memberships.  These are based on outstanding service to PTA beyond the local level. For a printable copy of the application click on the following link: acrobat format.

Joan Dykstra Advocacy Award is bestowed on an outstanding local PTA who has advocated on behalf of the children and youth in their community.  The advocacy may be at the local school level, county level or state level.  The PTA who receives this recognition will also be awarded $300 to use in their programs.  For a printable copy of the application click on the following link: word format.

PTA Collaboration Award is awarded to honor the work of parents and teachers working together to benefit students in one or more Howard County Schools.  It is hoped that this will encourage more parents to become involved in a positive teaming effort with the teachers in their schools. For a printable copy of the application click on the following link: acrobat format.

Perfect Attendance Award : PTA Council takes great pride in the consistent participation of its members.  Each year, PTAs with perfect attendance at General Membership Meetings receive a certificate suitable for framing. As of March, 17 PTAs qualify for this award.