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Hire a Helper Scholarship--We are very passionate about helping students achieve higher education.  The $2,000 scholarship occurs four times a year and is open to high school seniors and current college students.  Entries are now being accepted for the Summer scholarship, which runs from Sunday, July 18, 2021 - Thursday, October 14, 2021.

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TO ACHIEVE AWARD ELIGIBILITY FOR THE 2021 HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED BY ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE, Students must be seniors during the 2021-2022 academic year, graduating with the class of 2022. Applicants must:  Have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average (GPA) of a B (3.0) or better.  Participate or have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one of the sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Association. Be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassmen.  There are 3 levels of scholarship leves: 1. State ($1,000) 2. National Finalists ($2,000) 3. National Winners ($10,000)  Application closes on October 19th, 2021.  Full timeline here.

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We invite you to join our ACLS Scholarship for Healthcare Providers to support you in your studies, help you complete medical school, and get a head start on your career.

We will grant a $1,000 scholarship to the author of the winning essay, and complimentary access to any of our courses for three runner ups. Our courses include ACLS, BLS, PALS and monitor technician certification.

Winners are selected by our essay review committee and notified by email or other contact information they have provided. Checks are mailed directly to winners.

Submit your essay in Microsoft Word format to  support@pacificmedicaltraining.com  before November 1st, 2022.

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Prudential Visionaries- Now through November 4, 2021, we are accepting applications from young leaders ages 14-18 who are bringing powerful vision and 

real change to their communities. The program supports young people across the country who are making change that focuses on two categories: solutions to financial barriers and solutions to social issues.

If selected, you may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards and an all-expenses paid trip with your parent or guardian to Prudential headquarters, as well as coaching and skills development to help take your solution to the next level.  

Prudential Emerging Visionaries is a collaboration between Prudential Financial and Ashoka, a leading social impact organization. Emerging Visionaries is an evolution of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a program that for 26 years has celebrated young people who are tackling society's most pressing issues. 

If you have any questions regarding Prudential Emerging Visionaries, please contact us at EmergingVisionaries@ashoka.org.

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The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.

To be eligible to apply to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program you must:

• Graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2022
• Intend to enroll full time in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2022
• Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
• Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new college scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $35,000.

All recommendations should be submitted online through the Common App. 

The 2022 College Scholarship Program application closes on November 18, 2021 at 11:59 pm in your local time zone.

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South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be a senior in a South Carolina high school or an undergraduate in a South Carolina college or university

Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale through the spring 2021 semester.

Must be a South Carolina resident.

Must attend an accredited public or private, four-year college or university located in South Carolina in the fall of 2022.

Must have a competitive or recreational interest in golf.

Apply online at: https://www.scholarshipprograms.org/

The application will be open from October 4, 2021 until January 10, 2022

Kittie M. Fairey Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to attend a full-time accredited college or university in the state of South Carolina.  Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.  This scholarship is for one year only; however, current recipients may reapply and be considered for additional funding along with new applicants.  

Deadline to apply: Applications must be received by 5:00 PM EST on January 12, 2022

Eligible applicants can apply at: https://www.csascholars.org/kmfr/

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Terry Crews "Creative Courage" Scholarship

ESSAY TOPIC: To apply, submit a link to an original art piece you've created. Whether your passion is painting, photography, drawing, music, sculpture, or any other art form, share a piece that you are proud of and that demonstrates your artistic vision.

Please also share a brief statement about your vision, the life experiences that have molded it, and your artistic dreams for the future. 

The application deadline is Jan 12, 2022. Winners will be announced on Jan 26, 2022.

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John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.

The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews. All submissions must adhere to contest requirements.

The contest deadline is January 14, 2022.

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HARRY HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIP

In a commitment to promote higher education in the natural resources area in South Carolina, the Board of Directors of the Hampton Fund in 1992 established the scholarship program. This scholarship consists of a $5,000* scholarship awarded annually to a S.C. resident student to attend an institution of higher learning in the state with a major area of study in wildlife, fisheries, forestry, biology, zoology, marine science, environmental science or related fields.  Applicants are thoroughly screened, interviewed and a winner selected through a comprehensive process established by the Board of Directors.

Criteria and Eligibility (PDF)  Hampton/Pate Combined Application Form     (PDF)

• This fund consists of $5,000* annually, for up to four (4) consecutive years, to help a student further their education in the natural resources discipline.
• The applicant must be a full time resident of South Carolina and a senior in a public or private high school in South Carolina.
• The recipient must attend an institution of higher learning in South Carolina.
• The recipient must have a major in the natural resources discipline such as: wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or environmental science to qualify.

(NOTE: General biology, pre-medical biology and veterinary science are NOT eligible for this scholarship.)

• Payment will be made to the same person for four (4) consecutive years of college related to a major in the natural resources discipline.
• The recipient must maintain a GPR of 2.5 or above for a given academic year to receive funds for the following year.  If the GPR falls below the 2.5 average for any academic year, the student will not receive any further funds, and a new recipient will be sought.
• Return both pages of the completed application, essay/autobiography, transcript of high school grades, college board scores, rank in high school class and a recent photograph no later than  January 31, 2020  to the following address: 

HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIPS

Post Office 2641

Columbia, SC  29202

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JAMES O. THOMASON  SCHOLARSHIP

In memory of its former Board Chairman, the Board of Directors of the Hampton Fund in March 2005 established the James O. Thomason Scholarship. James O. Thomason, known by his friends simply as “O,” was a staunch supporter of wildlife and natural resources in the Palmetto state, particularly in relation to education. James O. was appointed to the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Board of Directors, later to become the Department of Natural Resources, in 1984. During his tenure he also served as Chairman of the Conservation Education and Communications Advisory Committee, which furthered his interest in and support of natural resources education. James O. served as Chairman of the Hampton Fund from 1998 until his passing in February 2004. 

     This scholarship consists of $2,000* annually, for up to four (4) consecutive years, to help a student further their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications. Applicants are thoroughly screened, interviewed and a winner selected through a comprehensive process established by the Board of Directors.

Criteria and Eligibility (PDF)  James O. Thomason Scholarship Application Form (PDF)

• This scholarship consists of $2,000* annually, for up to four (4) consecutive years, to help a student further their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications.
• The applicant must be a full time resident of South Carolina and a senior in a public or private high school in South Carolina.
• The recipient must attend an institution of higher learning in South Carolina.
• The recipient must declare a major in electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications to qualify.
• Payment will be made to the same person for four (4) consecutive years of college related to a major in the above disciplines.
• The recipient must maintain a GPR of 2.5 or above for a given academic year to receive funds for the following year. If the GPR falls below the 2.5 average for any academic year, the student will not receive any further funds, and a new recipient will be sought.
• Return both pages of the completed application, essay on a topic selected by the Hampton Fund*, personal essay/autobiography**, transcript of high school grades, college board scores, rank in high school class and a recent photograph no later than  

January 31, 2020  to the following address: 

HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIPS

Post Office 2641

Columbia, SC  29202

• The Board of Directors of the Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund will make the final approval of the recipient and notify the winners.
• Applications are available online below 

*2019-20 TOPICAL ESSAY: The applicant will write a 1,200 word (approximate) essay on the following topic: 

“Plastic waste…almost 5 billion tons of it dumped into the environment since the 1950s. 

Why is this a global problem? Is paper really a better alternative? What are some ways we as individuals can help reduce the growing mountains of plastic debris on our planet and in our oceans?”

**PERSONAL ESSAY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY:  On separate paper, the applicant will write a brief autobiography to include a description of his/her career ambitions in the field of electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications and why he/she desires a college education, plus explain his/her interests in wildlife, natural resources, the environment, coastal resources or related topics and why he/she will be good investment if awarded this scholarship.  (No more than three pages typed). 

 

DAVID M. CLINE  SCHOLARSHIP

In memory of its former Board member, the Board of Directors of the Hampton Fund established the David M. Cline Scholarship in March 2011 . Mr. Cline, serving the Hampton Fund for over 20 years, was a staunch supporter of wildlife and natural resources in the Palmetto state, particularly in relation to law enforcement and marine resources. Mr. Cline was an avid hunter and offshore angler, serving on the board of the S.C. Governor's Cup Billfishing Series and also participating as a captain and angler aboard his boat, "Miss Tidy." During his tenure he also served on the SCDNR Law Enforcement Advisory Committee. Mr. Cline passed away in 2011.

     This scholarship consists of a $2,000 scholarship awarded annually to a S.C. resident student to attend an institution of higher learning in the state with a major area of study in law enforcement/criminal justice/forensic science. Applicants are thoroughly screened, interviewed and a winner selected through a comprehensive process established by the Board of Directors.

Criteria and Eligibility (PDF)   David M. Cline Scholarship  Application Form (PDF)

• This scholarship consists of $2,000, for one-time only, to help a student further their education in law enforcement, criminal justice, forensics or forensic science.
• The applicant must be a full time resident of South Carolina and a senior in a public or private high school in South Carolina.

• The recipient must attend an institution of higher learning in South Carolina.
• The recipient must enroll in a major in law enforcement / criminal justice / forensics 

  / forensic science to qualify.

• Payment will be made to the successful applicant in the natural resources discipline on a one-time basis only.
• Return both pages of the completed application, essay and autobiography, transcript of high school grades, college board scores, rank in high school class and a recent photograph no later than  January 31, 2020 to the following address:

HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIPS

Post Office Box 2641

Columbia, SC  29202

 

• The Board of Directors of the Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund will make the final approval of the recipient and notify the winner.

• Applications are available online below or:

            via email at jim.goller@hamptonwildlifefund.org

            by phone at: 803-600-1570

WALLACE F. PATE  SCHOLARSHIP *NOTE Pate Scholarship may or may not be offered due to funding availability.

In its continued commitment to promote higher education in the 

natural resources area in South Carolina, the Board of Directors of the 

Hampton Fund, in cooperation with the South Carolina Governor's Cup

Billfishing Series, established the Wallace F. Pate Scholarship in 2004.

Wallace F. Pate pioneered offshore big game fishing in South Carolina. 

This scholarship consists of a $2,500 scholarship awarded annually to 

to a S.C. resident student to attend an institution of higher learning in the state with a major area of study in wildlife, fisheries, forestry, biology, zoology, marine science, environmental science or related fields.  Applicants are thoroughly screened, interviewed and a winner selected through a comprehensive process established by the Board of Directors.

 

In a commitment to promote higher education in the natural resources area in South Carolina, the Board of Directors of the Hampton Fund in 1992 established the scholarship program. This scholarship consists of a $5,000* scholarship awarded annually to a S.C. resident student to attend an institution of higher learning in the state with a major area of study in wildlife, fisheries, forestry, biology, zoology, marine science, environmental science or related fields.  Applicants are thoroughly screened, interviewed and a winner selected through a comprehensive process established by the Board of Directors.

 

Criteria and Eligibility (PDF)  Hampton/Pate Combined Application Form     (PDF)

 

• This fund consists of $5,000* annually, for up to four (4) consecutive years, to help a student further their education in the natural resources discipline.
• The applicant must be a full time resident of South Carolina and a senior in a public or private high school in South Carolina.
• The recipient must attend an institution of higher learning in South Carolina.
• The recipient must have a major in the natural resources discipline such as: wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or environmental science to qualify.

(NOTE: General biology, pre-medical biology and veterinary science are NOT eligible for this scholarship.)

• Payment will be made to the same person for four (4) consecutive years of college related to a major in the natural resources discipline.
• The recipient must maintain a GPR of 2.5 or above for a given academic year to receive funds for the following year.  If the GPR falls below the 2.5 average for any academic year, the student will not receive any further funds, and a new recipient will be sought.
• Return both pages of the completed application, essay/autobiography, transcript of high school grades, college board scores, rank in high school class and a recent photograph no later than  January 31, 2020  to the following address: 

 

HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIPS

Post Office 2641

Columbia, SC  29202

• Applications are available online below or:

via email at jim.goller@hamptonwildlifefund.org

by phone at: 803-600-1570

The Board of Directors of the Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund will make the final approval of the recipient and notify the winners.Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund

The Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation which 

partners with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for the promotion of 

education, research, management and the administration of game and fish laws, which 

will benefit conservation of wildlife, marine and other natural resources in South Carolina.

Criteria and Eligibility (PDF) Hampton/Pate Combined Application Form (PDF)

 

• This fund consists of a one-time award of $2,500 to help a student further their education in the natural resources discipline.
• The applicant must be a full time resident of South Carolina and a senior in a public or private high school in South Carolina.
• The recipient must attend an institution of higher learning in South Carolina.
• The recipient must have a major in the natural resources discipline such as: wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or environmental science to qualify.

(NOTE: General biology, pre-medical biology and veterinary science are NOT eligible for this scholarship.)

• Payment will be made to the successful applicant in the natural resources discipline on a one-time, one-year basis only.
• Return both pages of the completed application, essay/autobiography, transcript of high school grades, college board scores, rank in high school class and a recent photograph no later than  January 31, 2020 to the following address: 

 

HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIPS

Post Office 2641

Columbia, SC  29202

• The Board of Directors of the Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund will make final approval of the recipient and notify the winners.
• Applications are available online below or:

via email at jim.goller@hamptonwildlifefund.org

by phone at: 803-600-1570

The Board of Directors of the Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund will make the final approval 

of the recipient and notify the winners.

http://www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html

 

CNA SCHOLARSHIP

Apply now for the CNAfreetraining.com annual scholarship! As one of the internet’s leading providers of free CNA training materials like our free CNA practice test, CNA salary information, and CNA skills test tips, we know that employers are always looking for qualified CNAs. We want to do our part to make sure there are qualified applicants for them to hire by offering a scholarship to aspiring CNAs. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, read through the details below and then fill out the application form.

We are not a CNA program. This scholarship can only be applied towards the education costs of a state-licensed CNA training program. For more information on scholarship eligibility and CNAfreetraining.com, please refer to the information below and our About Us page.

HOW TO ENTER

To be eligible for the scholarship you will need to fill out all of the fields in our submission form (see below). Winner will be based on our staff’s determination of the candidate with the most compelling story on why they would like to become a CNA and why they feel they deserve the award.

Entries must be received by April 2, 2022 and the winner will be notified by April 16, 2022

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

– Applicants must be accepted into a state-approved CNA training/certification program by May 31, 2022.

– Applicants must be a US resident and over the age of 18.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

$500. CNAfreetraining.com will make out a check in the amount of $500 to the accredited certification program the scholarship winner chooses to attend.

The American Heart Association is working with high school students in a nationwide movement to give people access to healthy food, quality health care, and support when they need it most. Because everyone deserves to live a long and healthy life.  The scholarship is for $1,000

Deadline to apply is May 30, 2022.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

ELIGIBILITY:

•  Must be a current high school junior or senior
•  Demonstrate leadership skills at your school’s American Heart Challenge event
• Have a passion for impacting the health of your community
•  A letter of support by your American Heart Challenge school advisor

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