DEADLINE | SCHOLARSHIP | VALUE | CRITERIA |
November 1 | John Montgomery Belk Scholarship Davidson College -Please see your counselor if you are interested in attending Davidson College | $40,814 | Senior student who is planning to attend Davidson College, shows academic rigor and leadership ability |
November 1 | South Carolina Teaching Fellowship | $6,000 per year | Senior student who is interested in majoring in education and teaching in a SC school |
November 1 | Virginia Tech Alumni Association -Please contact Colonel Andy Kiracofe at Socastee High School (293-9104) for an application | $500 | Senior student who plans to attend Virginia Tech in the fall of 2008. |
November 1 | The Ron Brown Scholar Program -Applications can be found at: www.RonBrown.org | $10,000 per year | Senior African American student who excels academically, exhibits leadership, participates in the community, and demonstrates financial need |
November 5 | Jefferson Scholars Foundation University of Virginia -Please see your counselor if you are interested | Varies | Senior student who is planning to attend the University of Virginia. Student must show excellence in academics and community service |
November 15 | SCADA North-South All Star Game Queen Scholarship Contest
www.northsouthallstarfootball.com -Pick up an application from the front of A House | $1,000 | Any high school senior girl who attends an institution of higher learning after graduation. A $40.00 entrance fee is required |
November 15 | End Zone/Palmetto Pigskin TD Club Scholarships -Please see the head football coach or cheerleading coach for an application -Additional information can be found at http://www.wpde.com/sports | $1,000 | High School senior student who plays football or is a cheerleader |
November 15 | Presbyterian College Scholarships -Must apply to the college by November 15th -Apply on-line at www.presby.edu | Varies | Senior student who plans to attend Presbyterian College in the fall of 2008 |
November 19 | The Art Institute of Charlotte Passion for Fashion Competition -For information contact tmdavis@aii.edu | Not Specified | Senior student planning to attend the Art Institute of Charlotte and majoring in fashion design or fashion marketing and merchandising |
November 30 | Kittie M. Fairey Education Scholarship -Apply on-line at: www.wachoviascholars.com | Unspecified | Senior student, cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale, SAT score of 900 or ACT score of 19, applicants parents must have a household adjusted gross income not exceeding $40,000, must be planning to attend an SC college or university |
November 30 | South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship -Apply on-line at: www.scholarshipprograms.org | Unspecified | Senior student, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on 4.0 scale, have a competitive or recreational interest in golf, attend a 4 year college or university in SC |
December 1 | George W. Jenkins Scholarship University of Miami -If you are interested in attending the University of Miami, please see Ms. Gaghum | $40,000 | Senior student who has overcome significant adversity and show financial need who is planning to attend the University of Miami in the fall of 2008 |
| Coastal Carolina University Scholarships If you are interested in attending CC
www.coastal.edu | Various amounts | Specific schoarships for various majors |
December 1 | SAE Engineering Scholarships -Please see your counselor for the informational booklet | Unspecified | Many engineering scholarships to various schools, therefore each school has different requirements |
December 1 | University of South Carolina College of Engineering and Computing Scholarship -Pick up an application from Mrs. Gaghum | $250-$750 per semester | Senior student who is planning to attend USC and major in the field of engineering. Minimum SAT score of 1200 (verbal and math), good GPA and class rank |
December 7 | Principal's Leadership Award (PLA) See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | $1,000-12,000 | Seniors must be nominated by your high school principal |
| December 12 | Toyota Community Scholars
See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance. | $1,000 or $20,00 payable over 4 years | Academic performance and significant contributions to community service. |
December 15 | AXA Achievement Scholarship -Apply online at: www.axa-achievement.com | $10,000-$25,000 | High school seniors who demonstrate drive and ambition, respect for self and family, and the ability to succeed in college |
December 31 | University of South Carolina Alumni Legacy Scholarships -Please contact the USC Alumni Association for more information at (803)-476-8752 | Varies | Senior student who is planning on attending USC whose parent, grandparent, or legal guardian is a current member of the USC Alumni Association |
December 31 | The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program -Apply on-line at: www.gmsp.org or see Mrs. Gaghum | Varies | Senior minority student, legal resident of US, cumulative GPA of 3.3 on 4.0 scale, demonstrated leadership through participation in community service, met the Federal Pell Grant eligibility |
December 31 | All-ink.com College Scholarship Program http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx | $5,000 in total award money | Minimum 2.5 GPA |
December 31 | Johnson & Wales University Chancellor’s Scholarship Program -For information please call 1-800-DIAL-JWU | $7,500-Full Tuition | Senior student who is planning to attend Johnson & Wales University |
| University of Tennessee
Pasqua Scholarship for Nuclear & Radiological Engineering
www.engr.utk.edu/nuclear | $2,000 distributed over 4 consecutive semesters | No out of state fees if the student majors in nuclear ingineering. |
| North Greenville University
Academic Scholarships. See Mrs. Gaghum | various amounts | |
January 7 | 2008 Sam Walton COMMUNITY Scholarship http://www.walmartfoundation.org
See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | $1,000-$10,000 | High school seniors who are not Wal-Mart employees or related to a Wal-Mart employee |
January 11 | Elks National Foundation's ENF Legacy Awards Scholarship contest http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm | Up to 500 $1,000 one year scholarships | High School senior who is the child or grandchild of na Elks member |
January 11 | Elks National Foundation Scholarship
-Pick up an application from Mrs. Gaghum
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm | 500 four-year scholarships
$1,000-$10,000 | Senior student who has shown academic achievement, volunteerism and community service, shows leadership |
January 11 | Horry County Solid Waste Authority Scholarship -Please see your counselor for an application | $1,000 | Senior student, resident of Horry County for at least 1 year, wishing to pursue a degree related to the environment, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, one recommendation letter |
January 12 | John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest. http://www.jfkcontest.org/ | $8,500 | For high school students grades 9-12, must be nominated by a teacher |
January 18 | Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | Full Tuition | The Full Ride Scholarship will be given away to a high school senior that is planning to enroll in a Historically Black College or University in the fall of 2008. |
January 19 | The American Legion 2008 High School Oratorical Scholarship Program "A Constitutional Speech Contest." Applications available at scarolinalegion.org | $3,500 | Speech of not less than eight nor more than ten minutes on some phase of the Constitution of the United States. |
January 22 | SC Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Apply on-line at: www.scvrd.net | Four year scholarship to the SC institution of the student’s choice | Student must be a high school junior or senior and you do not have to have a disability to enter. Journalism Contest: “Workers with Disabilities Talent for a Winning Team” |
January 25 | Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program. See Mrs. Gaghum. Applications also available online @ http://ed.sc.gov/ | $4,000 | Public school twelfth-grade students competing in drama, creative writing, music, and visual arts. Students submit one original composition and a process folio. |
January 25 | Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholar Program Applications in guidance | up to $1,500 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study | Qualified high school seniors from a representative population of SC who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and show promise of conitinued academic achievement at post-secondary institution. |
January 25 | South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals Scholarship Applications from Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | $1,000 | "C" average or better in High school and a "B" average in high school business courses. Essay required: "Why I am choosing a career in Business" |
January 31 | Harry Hampton Scholarship -Please see Mrs. Gaghum for an application | $2,500 per year for 4 years | Senior student who is a SC resident, planning to attend a SC college or university, planning to major in a natural resources discipline, must have a minimum 2.5 GPA |
January 31 | Wallace F. Pate Scholarship -Please see Mrs. Gaghum for an application | $1,500 | Senior student who is a SC resident, planning to attend a SC college or university, planning to major in a natural resources discipline |
January 31 | James O. Thomason Scholarship -Please see Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for an application | $1,000 per year for 4 years | Senior student who is a SC resident, planning to attend a SC college or university, planning to major in (electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations, or mass communications), must have a minimum 2.5 GPA |
February 1 | Friends of the Chapin Memorial Library Shirley W. Boone Scholarship -Pick up an application from Media Center or Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | $4,000 | Senior high school student who is a resident of Horry County, intends to pursue a degree at any college, has been involved in some capacity in a public or school library/media center |
February 2 | Columbia College Music Scholarships -Pick up an application from Mrs. Gaghum | Varies | Senior female student who is planning to attend Columbia College and major in music. Audition is required |
February 8 | The James F. Byrnes Foundation Scholarship Program.
Application packet available at www.byrnesscholars.org or Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | $3,250 annual award, reviewed and renewed annually | Scholarship program available for SC seniors who have lost one or both parents who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree. Must show financial need. |
February 12 | South Carolina law Enforcement Officer's Foundation See Mrs. Gaghum for application and Essay topic. | $5,000, $1,000, and $2,000 | Four scholarship awards . One of the $2,000 awards will go to the child of an SCLEOA member. Essay required. |
February 12 | Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship Program See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance | | Direct decendants of The Military Order of the Purple Heart or a veteran killed in action or a veteran who died of wounds, but did not have the opportunity to join the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Complete list of eligibility found on application packet. |
| Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Visit the website for more information
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
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February 11 | NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Apply online www.goonline.cc with ACCESS KEY=NFIB or see Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for
application. | $1,000 | Seniors who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative such as: starting his or her own business, participation in organizations such as DECA, FBLA, Junior Achievement or other initiative. |
February 15 | Best Buy Scholarship Apply at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships | | Best Buy Scholarships reward students for all of their work; inside and outside of the classroom. |
February 15 | Committment to Agriculture Scholarship Program Signature form must be submitted by U. S. Mail postmarked no later than Feb. 15 www.monsanto.com or www.ffa.org | $1,500 | One-time awards will be made to 100 high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in an agriculture-related field. |
February 15 | National Commission for Cooperative Education -Apply on-line at www.co-op.edu | $6,000 | Senior student who is planning to attend one of the 10 NCCE Partner Colleges |
February 15 | Burger King Scholars Program -Apply on-line at www.bk.com/scholars | $1,000 | Senior student who has a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, work 15-40 hours per week, shows leadership through community service, participates in extra-curricular activities demonstrated financial need |
February 19 | The South Carolina Sheriff's Association See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for application | $1,000
$2,000 | Seniors in SC to attend a college in SC. One additonal scholarship of $2,000 will be offered to a child of a law enforcement officer. Essay required, The Problem of Underage Drinking |
February 21 | Beach Ball Classic Scholarship Program See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | $500
Nine scholarships | Outstanding athletic in one sport or more. Te scholarship awards will be based upon scholastic achievement, intellectual ability, character, and participation in co-curricular school activities in addition to athletics, promise of future contribution to society, and recommendation of a school staff member. |
February 22 | Adopt-A-Highway 20th Anniversary Scholarship
See Mrs. Gaghum for application or go online. Http://www.scdot.org/community/adoptahiway.shtml | $1,000
$500 | Seniors who are members of the Adopt-A-Highway family. Son, daughter, ward or grandchild of a current Adopt-A-Highway volunteer. Essay and 2.5 GPA required. |
February 22 | 2008 Nina Neeley Scholarship Essay Contest See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for details | $1,000
$600
$400 | Annual essay contest. Essay Topic: How important is a higher education to you? |
February 22 | Foundation for Rural Service
See Mrs. Gaghum in guidacne for application | $2,500 | Recieve local telecommunications service from a current NTCA member. C GPA and express an interest in returning to a rural community following graduation. |
| Ferbuary 29 | HCHEC Leadership Scholarship | $2,500 per year
renewable for 8 semesters | Be admitted to Coastal Carolina University. 2.5 GPA, essay, community service. |
| Ferbuary 29 | Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship | $2,500 per year
renewable for 8 semesters | Be admitted to Coastal Carolina University. 2.5 GPA, plan to major in art, muxhc, musical theatre or dramatic arts. |
| AES Consultants Scholarship award_offer@aesenginee | $500 | Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on the website. Not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. |
March 1 | Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, Horry Telephone, Inc. (HTC), and 104.9 BOB FM
Key Scholarship applications from Mrs. Gaghum in guidance. | 2-$1,000 scholarships | Seniors from Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, and southern part of Florence county seeking a four-year degree from Coastal Carolina University or Francis Marion University. |
March 5 | WIRE (Women Involved in Rural Electrification) See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for application | $500 renewal for
2nd semester | Senior must be a consumer or dependent of a consumer of Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc. 2.5 GPA |
March 7 | The Bobby Chapman Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for application | 2 scholarship awards $5,000 and $2,500 | The student recipient is to be a person who has acceptable academic promise and a person who promises to make a positive contribution as a mature citizen. The recipient may or may not be a golfer. |
March 7 | The South Carolina Association of Extension Administrative Professionals See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for application | $500 | This scholarship is offered to seniors pursuing, planning to enter, or further his/her career in the secretarial science, computer schienc or business management field. |
March 7 | J.P. Coates/SCACT Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for application | $1,000 total
$500 per semester | Senior applicant must plan to attend 4-yr. college within SC and pursue a career in education. 3.0 GPA required |
March 7 | SAMMY 2008 Award Program Applications and official rules are available online at sammy.bodybymilk.com | $7,500 | Student athletic with judging for the scholarship based on the following: academic excellence, leadership, community service and what role milk plays in their success. |
March 7 | James E. Patterson Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for an application | $4,000
renewable for 4 years | Graduating senior who plans to pursue a four-year engineering degree. |
March 11 | Guy Daniels Memorial Foundation See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | | |
March 14 | South Carolina State Fair Scholarships-2008 See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | $2,000 | Senior who is a full time resident of SC. Applicant will be judged based on need, academic and extra curricular achievement, communication skills, and on aptitude for completion of application. |
March 14 | The Allan Blum Memorial Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | $1,000 | Awarded to a Conway High Senior who possesses high moral principles, is trustworthy, and exhibits leadership qualities. Applicant must attend the University of South Carolina, 2.5 GPA or higher, demonstrate financial need. Essay required. |
March 17 | Alpha Phi Alpha Onward and Upward Scholarship sponsored by The Nu Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Faternity, Inc.
See Mrs. Gaghum for an application | $500
2 or 4 year college | Need based, at least 2.5 GPA, school and community service. Essay required. |
March 20 | SC National Teenager Scholarship Organization -Apply on-line at: www.ncscnationalteen.com | Unspecified | Senior female student who is interested in participating in the SC National Teenager Pageant |
March 24 | South Carolina Coaches Association of Women's Sports Educator's Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | $500 | Female college freshman planning to major in education. |
March 24 | Myrtle Beach Marathon Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance | $1,000 | Two, one time, $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to one female and one male outstanding scholar athlete who has participated in any Myrtle Beach Marathon event as either a participant or volunteer. Essay required |
April 1 | Horry County Schools Scholarship-Class of 2008 ACT/ACT See your guidance counselor Mr. Hall or Mrs. Gaghum | $500
or $1,000 | Seniors from CHS with qualifying SAT and ACT scores |
April 8 | MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance or call 800-292-7777 | | The child of a Marine whose 2007 family income is $77,000 or less and all children whose parent is participating or has participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom |
April 22 | 2008 Student-View Scholarship Program Log on to www.student-view.com | One $3,000
Two $1,000
Six $500
| Simply log on and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via random drawing of all completed applications. |
April 14 | THE SUN NEWS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
THE MARK AND NANCY GARNER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for application | Three one-year $1,000 and $1,500 per year for four years | Outstanding student, based on student's motivation, academic achievement, leadership and community activities. 2 or 4 year college, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and interview. |
April 14 | Democratic Women's Council of Horry County 2008 Scholarship Program Essay Contest-See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for application and more details | $2,500 1st place
$1,000 2nd place
$500 3rd place | Essays entitled, "Why America Needs a Democrat President" no less than 1,000 words and no greater than 1,500 words. |
April 15 | Jennifer Timbes Leadership Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance. | $1,000 | Applicants must be a member of the National Honor Society. Primary criteria is leadership. An essay and interview is required for finalist. |
April 15 | Whittemore High School Alumni Association See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for application | $1,000 | Applicant must be a descendant of an Alumnus of Whittemore High School. 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. |
April 15 | Charles Watson Scholarship Fund See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance for application | Half tuition to Coastal University | This scholarship is awarded to a student planning to attend Coastal Carolina University. Applicant must demonstrate financial need, must have a 2.0 GPA and must attend Conway High School. |
April 15 | E. Craig Wall, Jr. Memorial Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance for application | $1,000 | Member of CHS National Honor Society. 3.0 GPA or higher. Participated in 2 sports and excelled in one, achieving area, state, or national recognition. Must possess an above average athletic ability and competive spirit, and must show outstandin citizenship with service to the community. High moral character. Must be nominated by a CHS faculty or staff. 2 letters of recommendation. |
April 15 | Fine Arts Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance for application | $200 | This scholarship is to recognize outstanding talent in fine arts such as music, theater, art, sculpture, or dance. Senior who shows ability and interest in one of these arts and who plans to attend college to major in fine arts. |
April 15 | Miss Alma Watson Long Mathematics Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for application | $200 | Senior boy or girl who excels in mathematics through Calculus and who plans to attend college to major in math or in a math related field. |
April 15 | DAR Specific Scholarships See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance | | |
April 23 | The Low Country Herb Society Scholarship See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for application | $1,000 | Senior interested in studying horticulture with a possible interest in herbs. The areas of study would include, but not limited to, turf farming, landscape planning, flora cultures, nurseries, culinary arts, agriculture, aromatherapy and alternative medicine. |
April 24 | Virginia Tech Alumni Association
Grand Stand-Myrtle Beach Chapter See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for application | | Applicants must have received an official offer of admission from Virginia Tech and must attend a high school within the geographic boundaries of the Grand Strand-Myrtle Beach Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumini Association. |
Unspecified | The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship Apply on-line at: www.nrotc.navy.mil | $125,000 | Senior student, minimum SAT of 1000 (math and reading) or ACT of 22, good physical health, eyesight correctable to 20/20 |
