The Town of Oxford is accepting applications for the 2026 R. Gordon Graves Community Service Scholarship. This scholarship program is aimed at students passionate about volunteering and community service.
The scholarship is open to current high school seniors and undergraduate students from Talbot County and can be applied to college and university, or trade school studies. The town will award one or more scholarships of $500 or more to students who demonstrate a history of community service and volunteerism.
Volunteerism has enormous potential to initiate change, and young people will play an important role in shaping the future. Through community service students can help build a more generous and caring society.
Former Oxford Commissioner R. Gordon Graves was an iconic supporter of his community. His service to the Town of Oxford not only involved his nine plus years as an elected official serving the citizens of Oxford, but it also encompassed his love of history, education and people, as he spent the last 20 years of his life in daily community service. His entire professional career was in higher education. His love of learning and years of service make this scholarship in support of local student’s educational pursuits a fitting legacy.
Student can download the application at https://www.oxfordmd.gov/198/Scholarship.
Applications must demonstrate the applicant’s efforts in community service.
Funding of additional grants is open to any party or group interested in creating a donation in Gordon’s name and wishing to support the efforts of local students.
Those making contributions should address their check to the Town of Oxford and note in the Memo: Graves Scholarship Fund. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 339, Oxford, MD 21654 or dropped off at the town office, 101 Market St., Oxford, MD. 21654
