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A Salisbury High School senior, Maddie Dilliard, has earned a full four-year tuition scholarship to Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, thanks to the school’s prestigious Trailblazer Award. Dilliard, a heavily involved student leader and longtime Girl Scout, plans to study forensic science and criminal justice while using the college’s new Expert Witness Training Center.
Why it matters
Earning a full scholarship is a life-changing opportunity for Dilliard, allowing her to pursue her academic and career goals without the burden of student debt. This achievement also highlights the success of Salisbury High School’s programs in developing well-rounded, high-achieving students.
The details
Dilliard’s scholarship was revealed as a surprise, instantly changing her college plans. The Trailblazer Award is a highly competitive scholarship that recognizes exceptional students who have demonstrated leadership, community involvement, and academic excellence.
Maddie Dilliard, a Salisbury High School senior, earned the full scholarship in March 2026.
The players
Maddie Dilliard
A Salisbury High School senior who earned a full four-year tuition scholarship to Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Cedar Crest College
A private liberal arts college in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that awarded Dilliard the prestigious Trailblazer Award scholarship.
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What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
Dilliard plans to study forensic science and criminal justice at Cedar Crest College, utilizing the school’s new Expert Witness Training Center.
The takeaway
Dilliard’s scholarship achievement highlights the success of Salisbury High School’s programs in developing well-rounded, high-achieving students who are able to pursue their academic and career goals without the burden of student debt.