| Scholarship |
Information/Deadline |
| Clemson University Scholarships |
All accepted entering freshmen and enrolled continuing
students will be considered for each University-administered scholarship
for which they are eligible. Transfer students must have completed one
full-time semester at Clemson University before they will be considered
for University scholarships. Students must be U.S. citizens or eligible
non-citizens (eligible for federal Title IV aid) to qualify for
consideration. Official registrar office records will be consulted to
determine major, class, GPR and other selection criteria.
http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/finaid/schol.htm |
| University of South Carolina |
The University of South Carolina offers over 500
scholarships each year to the entering freshman class. In order to be
considered for one of these awards, students should be early applicants
for admission to the University; we strongly encourage you to apply by no
later than November 1st. Students who wish to be considered for the
Carolina Scholars, McNair Scholars, and Alumni Scholars awards will need
to complete the University Scholarship Application which is available from
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as well as most high-school
guidance offices in the state. The completed University Scholarship
Application to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions must be postmarked
by December 1st., both for South Carolina students and for out-of-state
students.
http://www.sc.edu/financialaid/academic.html |
| University of South Carolina Thomas L. Stepp Board of
Visitors Scholarship |
The scholarship is named in honor of Thomas L. Stepp,
secretary to the USC Board of Trustees and to the Board of Visitors. It
provides $1,250 per academic year, renewable for three years as long as
the student completes 24 semester hours and has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
higher at the end of each academic year. A student may receive this award
in addition to a General University Scholarship or departmental
scholarship. To apply for the award a student must be a high-school
senior, be admitted to the upcoming freshman class, and submit a Board of
Visitors Scholarship application by March 15.
http://trustees.sc.edu/brdvisitors/scholarship.html |
|
South Carolina Chapter--Soil and Water Conservation
Society |
Recipient
must be a resident of South Carolina at time of application.
Recipient may not receive this scholarship for any two consecutive years.
Scholarship will be for undergraduate studies.
Scholarship is available for fields of conservation/natural resources.
Scholarship is for part time or full time students. (Scholarship
amount will not exceed cost of tuition and books)
Criteria for selection includes:
essay, scholarship - Grade point average,
financial need,
community involvement,
career goals
Requirements for application include:
Application must be typed and postmarked by March 15th.
A
copy of most recent transcript. An essay of 300 words or less responding
to: “The Value of This Scholarship To Me”. Essay must be typed.
Letters of Recommendation (Maximum of Three)
http://swcs.tripod.com/scholarship.htm |
| SC State Fair Scholarships |
Over the last decade the SC
State Fair has returned over $2 million to the community through
scholarship endowments and grants to non-profit organizations. Fifty (50)
$2,000 scholarships will be offered in 2005
http://72.167.34.80/throughout-the-year/scholarships/index.php
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| Elks National Foundation Scholarship |
The Elks
National Foundation provides more than $3.3 million in college
scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors. The "Most
Valuable Student," Eagle Scout, and Girl Scout Gold Award scholarships are
open to any graduating high school senior. Legacy Awards and Emergency
Educational Fund Grants are available only to children of Elks. The
application process and deadlines vary for each of the programs. All
applications, except for the scouting scholarships, must go through a
local Elks Lodge before reaching the Elks National Foundation office.
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm |
| Darlington County Historical Society |
Students seeking this award must be
Darlington County Residents, planning to major in History.
Students must write a 1,000 word essay on a specified topic. The
deadline is February 28th and applications are available in the guidance
office. |
| USC College of Engineering and Information Technology |
Awards are based on SAT scores, class rank,
and financial need. February 15th is the deadline and applications
are available in the guidance office or online at
www.engr.sc.edu. |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship |
Student must have demonstrated achievement
in a job, sport, or extracurricular activity. Check
www.axa_achievement.com for
past winners. The deadline is December 15th. |
| Anderson College Leadership Scholarship Program |
Student must hold a 3.3 GPA in college preparatory classes
with an 1100 SAT or 22 ACT score. Student must be involved in
their school, church, or community and hold a leadership position.
The deadline to apply is January 13th. |
| SC Sheriffs Association |
Students wanting to apply will need to write a 1000 word
essay, complete an application, and also include a transcript.
Student must attend a college in South Carolina. There is also a
separate scholarship for Children of SC Law Enforcement Officers.
Deadline to apply is February 22nd. |
| Kittie M. Fairey Scholarship |
South Carolina students with a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, 900 on
the SAT or 19 on ACT, parents adjusted gross income not exceeding
$40,000, and attend an accredited SC college or university may apply.
Deadline is December 1st. |
| SC Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship
Program |
This scholarship is available to SC high
school seniors with a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Students must also have
a competitive or recreational interest in golf and planning to attend an
accredited 4-year university in SC. The deadline to apply is
December 1st. |
| Columbia College Art Scholarships |
These funds are available to students who
attend Columbia College and will major in Studio Art. |
| James F. Byrnes Scholarship |
These funds are set aside for students with
one or both parents deceased. The student must reside in SC and be
a US citizen. Awards are based on need, the student pursuing a
bachelor's degree at an accredited 4-year university, satisfactory
academic record and participate in activities with other Byrnes
Scholars. Deadline is February 15th. |
| Gardner-Webb Scholarship |
Students applying to GW must complete a
Music Major Scholarship Application and perform well in an audition. |
| Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship |
These funds are to be awarded to a child
who played Dixie Youth Baseball. Award is based on financial need,
scholastic record, and citizenship. Deadline is March 1st. |
| Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship |
This program recognizes
students, ages 6-18, that have done some kind of community service.
Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2008. Anyone can
nominate a deserving student by visiting
www.kohlskidswhocare.com.
Students can win prizes ranging from $50.00 gift cards to $5,000.00
scholarships. Official rules are available at this website or at any
Kohl’s customer service desk. |
| SC Law Enforcement Officers'
Association |
Four awards will be
presented totaling $10,000. (One-$5,000, Two - $2,000, One $1,000)
One of the $2,000 will be presented to the child of an SCLEOA
member. The application and essay must be postmarked by Friday,
February 15th. Contact the guidance office for more information
about the essay. |