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Mary E. M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship Fund

Founded with bequests from the Smith sisters for Frederick County residents.

Sisters Ruth E. and Mary E.M. Smith dedicated their lives to education in Frederick County, teaching 42 and 44 years respectively. Mary was the first educator in Frederick County to receive a Master’s degree in education; Ruth was the second. The Smith sisters, through their wills, established The Mary E. M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship Fund. Though deceased, the Smith sisters continue to make an education possible for others. Their fund awards scholarships to Frederick County residents pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, with preference given to those studying education.

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Sgt. David J. Smith Veterans Relief Fund

Founded by family members to support temporary assistance to veterans in Frederick County.

This fund was established in memory of Sgt. David James Smith 11 years after his death in Afghanistan and 10 years after establishing the Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Golf Tournament. In the spirit of who David was, the fund supports emergency relief assistance for Frederick County veterans. Frederick is the city David loved, along with his service to the Marine Corps. It is fitting to give back to the men and women of this county who willingly gave of themselves for us.

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Curtis Mason Smith Memorial Fund

Founded by Zachary and Samantha Smith in memory of their son to support programs at Frederick County Career and Technology Center.

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Charles L. and Elizabeth H. Snyder Fund for Frederick Health Hospital

Founded by the Hospital to honor the Snyders’ volunteer service.

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Charles L. Snyder Family Endowment Fund

Founded by the Snyders as a donor advised fund.

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Linda M. Snyder Memorial Fund

Founded by husband Tom Snyder and daughter Lindsay Stein to provide scholarships to students with financial need majoring in special education or elementary education, or grants to nonprofits.

Linda M. Snyder was a loving wife and mother, and a person who loved life. She will always be remembered for having a heart full of love for her family and friends, and also for the many children whose lives she touched through her 15 year career with Frederick County Public schools as a special education assistant, Autism Cadre team member, and Challenges Program teacher. Her dedication to improving the lives of children with Autism will never be forgotten, and will be carried on through her memorial fund which will provide grants to local nonprofits and scholarships to students with financial need majoring in special education or elementary education.

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Michael C. Snyder Memorial Fund

Founded by parents Mary and David Snyder for grants and scholarships, preferably to students exhibiting financial need and to nonprofits working in the visual arts, children’s services and environmental conservation.

Michael Snyder’s happiest moments were when he could interact with children and teach them art. He dedicated his time to people in need. A work-related accident claimed his life at young age. He was born on August 14, 1975 in Bethesda, Maryland. A graduate of Brunswick High School, he continued his education at Frederick Community College and Shepherd University. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. A talented and creative artist and writer, his career goal was to become an art teacher. He earned the Eagle Scout award for his strong sense of right and wrong at the age of 15. He joined Big Brothers Big Sisters to become a mentor to at-risk children. Through mentoring, helping children and adults with disabilities, opposing animal cruelty and fighting for social change, Michael proved to be a giving and caring person. To honor their only son’s memory, parents Mary and David Snyder established a donor-advised fund. The Michael C. Snyder Memorial Fund awards grants and scholarships to children with financial needs and nonprofit organizations in the areas of the visual arts, children’s services and environmental conservation, all of which were passions close to Michael’s heart.

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Beatrice R. Snyder Scholarship Fund

Founded by daughter Charlotte Hott for Middletown High School seniors studying education or music.

In honor and memory of her mother, Charlotte Hott established The Beatrice R. Snyder Scholarship Fund. The fund will provide scholarships to Middletown High School seniors who are pursuing careers in education or music. Mrs. Snyder was a graduate of Middletown High School, and her granddaughter, Ms. Lee Jeffrey, is its current principal. She loved music, and was an accomplished pianist, singer, and private music teacher.

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