Existing Funds

Margaretta F. Slayman Memorial Endowment Fund

Founded by the Community Foundation with Mrs. Slayman’s bequest for operational support.

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John J. Slezak Instrumental Scholarship Fund

Founded by John and Gail Slezak for students pursuing music education with a focus on instrumental performance. Both John and Gail enjoyed successful careers spanning decades in music through singing, performing, directing, and teaching. John also founded the local Spires Brass Band in 1993, which was formed to enrich the cultural life of the Frederick community.

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Gail K. Slezak Vocal Music Scholarship Fund

Founded by John and Gail Slezak for students majoring in music with a focus on vocal performance. John and Gail enjoyed successful careers spanning decades in music through singing, performing, directing, and teaching. Gail directed the Frederick Church of the Brethren Choir for over 40 years.

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Dawn Renee Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by grandparents Charles and Jane Smith for graduates of Frederick County Public Schools, with preference given to Brunswick High School graduates pursuing a degree in marketing or a related field.

Dawn Renee Smith graduated from the Frederick County Career and Technology Center’s marketing program. She served as president of the Frederick County Delta Epsilon Chi Association (DECA), a national organization for marketing students, and received statewide recognition for her role in increasing the organization’s local membership. Active often in community service projects, Ms. Smith’s kindness and goodwill toward others defined her. When injuries sustained in a car accident shortly after her high school graduation claimed her life, her grandparents—Charles and Jane Smith—started awarding scholarships in her name as a way to remember her. In December 2004, Mr. and Mrs. Smith turned to the Community Foundation to establish The Dawn Renee Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund to help other students who exhibit qualities and interests similar to those of their granddaughter. The Fund awards scholarships to graduates of Frederick County Public Schools or graduates of the Frederick County Career and Technology Center’s marketing program. Scholarship awards are based upon the applicant’s involvement in DECA, as well as academic achievement, community service, leadership, and character.

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Helen L. Smith Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts

Founded by the Community Foundation for art instruction for elementary school children.

Helen E. Smith received her first set of paints at the age of 12 and continued to pursue her love of art throughout the rest of her life. After attending the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore, she returned to Frederick and in 1925 opened her own art shop in downtown Frederick. In honor of Ms. Smith’s art accomplishments and her 100th birthday, The Helen L. Smith Endowed Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts was established. This fund awards art instruction scholarships for elementary school children. Ms. Smith’s legacy is honored by teaching art, her passion, to another generation.

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Ross and Pauline Smith Scholarship Fund

Founded by Mrs. Smith for Frederick County residents pursuing a college education.

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Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Fund

Founded by family members for Frederick High School alumni and grants to nonprofits.

After graduating from Frederick High School, Sgt. Smith attended Salisbury University. In 2003, he joined the United States Marine Corps, and later attended East Carolina University. His first tour of duty was in Iraq in 2006-2007, with the 4thLAR 3rd BN, Bravo Company of Frederick, Maryland. He was deployed to Afghanistan in October, 2009 and was seriously injured by a suicide bomber in the Helmand Provence, and died in Germany of his wounds January 26, 2010. David was an organ donor and ultimately saved four others with his gift of life. The fund was established to support students like Sgt. Smith, who demonstrate leadership qualities, actively serve in their community, participate in a faith-based organization, and have a strong sense of patriotism. The fund also provides grants to nonprofit organizations.

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Dr. George and Carolyn Smith Fund

Founded by the Smiths to provide scholarships to those pursuing careers in a variety of health care fields, and grants to Friends of Baker Park.

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