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The Grand Strand Running Club is proud to offer two $1,000 Scholarships to a Grand Strand High School graduating female and male.  A primary objective of the running club is the promotion of running throughout the Grand Strand community.

In this regard, running related activities will be heavily rated in comparison to scholastic achievements and community involvement.

Please click here for the application and more information.  Applications are due by April 1st, 2021.

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The Sheriff’s Foundation of Horry County (hereinafter, Foundation) awards up to eight (8) scholarships annually for college-bound high school seniors with an expressed interest in pursuing an education in a criminal justice or legal studies field. Emphasis will be placed on those attending Horry Georgetown Technical College and Coastal Carolina University. Candidates eligible for assistance must be graduating high school seniors and residents of Horry County, with the intent to continue their education at a two-year or four-year accredited college or university. Consideration will be given to academic achievement, community service record, and demonstrated leadership qualities.

Candidates should submit a scholarship application on the form provided by the Foundation along with a 500 word minimum essay. 

Scholarships will be awarded and disbursed on an annual basis. Applicant must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 (unweighted) scale. Students must enroll in at least six (6) credit hours in the fall and six (6) credit hours in the spring semester of the 2021-22 academic year. 

Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,500 each. 

The application deadline is April 2, 2021. The Foundation uses the postmarked date to determine eligibility deadline for mailed entries. 

This scholarship is non-renewable. Only high school seniors enrolling in a two-year or four-year accredited college or university are eligible to apply. Previous scholarship recipients cannot re-apply.

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The Democratic Women’s Council of Horry County is proud to announce the 2021 Scholarship contest. This is the 14th year of this competition, and since 2007, we have awarded more than $30,000 in scholarship money to Horry County students.

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an Horry County public high school senior for the best 1,000-1,500 word essays on the topic. 

Entry form can be found here and Rules/Criteria can be found here, and are also available for download at our website— www.dwchc.com.

All entries must be received by Friday, April 15 2021.

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South Carolina high school juniors and seniors are invited to honor outstanding South Carolina African Americans by participating in Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education’s Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History student writing contest. Five (5) winning essays will be chosen.

• Submit your 500-word essay below by April 23, 2021 for a chance to win an Apple MacBook Air and $1,000 for your school!

• Each entrant must be a high school junior or senior at a public or private high school in South Carolina. Homeschoolers also may apply; the $1,000 school award can be applied to a homeschooler association if the winner’s family has an active, dues-paying membership.

• One winner will be selected from Five Regions (Midlands, Upstate, Lowcountry, Pee Dee, CSRA).

• All entries must be original works that have not been published or submitted for publication anywhere else.

• Entries should not exceed 500 words.

• Entries become the property of the South Carolina Department of Education and will not be returned.

• The South Carolina Department of Education and Dominion Energy reserve the right to use the winners’ names and entries for promotional purposes in all forms of media without notice on their official website, review, approval or compensation, except where prohibited by law.

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Thumbs Up Guys Scholarship- At Miller, Dawson, Sigal, & Ward Injury Attorneys, we are loyal to our community. We have its back through thick and thin, protecting the rights of the people who belong to it. That’s why we’re known as the Thumbs Up Guys. While ours is traditionally a reactionary roll in society, it is our belief that to love your community and do right by it, you also have to be proactive. That is why we are pleased to launch the Thumbs Up Guys Scholarship. Because education paves the way for a society to flourish, we want to play a part in helping students get the schooling they desire to contribute something great to our community. The scholarship will grant three students a $1,000 scholarship each to be applied towards their tuition or other education-related expenses.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Students who have been accepted or currently attend a 2 or 4-year college or university in South Carolina.  GPA of at least 3.0.  Employees of Miller, Dawson, Sigal, & Ward Injury Attorneys and their relatives are not eligible to participate.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit their application and essay via this form.

ESSAY TOPIC: At Miller, Dawson, Sigal, & Ward, we’ve dedicated our careers to serving members of our community when they need us most. We’re not just their lawyers, we’re their partners in navigating challenging times. That’s why we’re known as the Thumbs Up Guys — because we’ve always got your back!

In 500-750 words, tell us about a time you went above and beyond to have someone’s back in their time of need, and what you learned from that experience.

April 30th, 2021 – Application deadline. Submissions after this date will not be accepted.

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The Whittemore High School Alumni Association’s annual scholarship information is linked below. Please remember that these scholarships are open to any graduating student who is a relative / descendant of a Whittemore High School alumnus. Please advertise this opportunity in your scholarship listings made available to parents and students. Please also review your students, identify any student who may be eligible for this award, and reach out to them to determine if they qualify. This is an important award in our communities and could be of great benefit to a very deserving student. The deadline for submission and consideration is April 30, 2021. 

Please click here for the letter.

Please click here for the application.

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Harris & Graves’ annual $1,000 scholarship, which is available to college students in North or South Carolina who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in a 2-year college or 4- year university with a GPA of at least 3.0.
 
The deadline for submissions is April 30th, 2021. The winner will be notified individually and announced on our social media between May 17th-21st, 2021. For your convenience, here is the link to the application page on our website: https://harrisgraves.com/harris-graves-college-scholarship/.

Scholarship: RushOrderTees Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship

Award: $5,000

Application Deadline: May 1, 2021

Eligibility: High school seniors planning to attend college next year who are passionate about entrepreneurship 

URL: https://www.rushordertees.com/scholarship/

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The Low Country Herb Society, a group whose purpose is to stimulate an increased awareness and knowledge of herbs, to sponsor and cultivate related herb programs in the community and to gain knowledge and stimulate interest in the planting, harvesting and uses of herbs, is pleased to offer two $1000 scholarships to students living within Horry and Georgetown counties.  To be eligible students should show an interest in herbs and their uses and intend to pursue a career path that will involve herbs.  The scholarships will be awarded to students who plan to attend two/four year colleges or accredited technical institutions and to study horticulture, landscaping, culinary arts, medicine, pharmacy, or related field programs.

Students may apply by submitting a short essay describing their future career plans, program of study and interest in herbs.  Essays should be turned into the student’s guidance counselor by Monday, May 3, 2021.

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The Miles for Miles Scholarship was founded in memory of Kenneth (Miles) Davis and is designed to recognize and promote ethics and integrity among young people.  Miles for Miles Foundation® will award an annual scholarship to a graduating Aynor High School Senior who exemplifies outstanding quality character traits in their personal choices and actions.  

Please see the attached application.

Applications are due to the guidance office on May 7th, 2021 by 3:45 PM.

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AYNOR LION'S CLUB SIGHT SCHOLARSHIP

The Aynor Lion's Club Sight Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior. The scholarship is a one-time grant in the amount of $1000.00. The scholarship will be awarded to the recipient, after the student has been accepted and enrolled in an institution of higher learning. This may be either a two-year program or a four-year program of study.

Seniors seeking the scholarship need to fill out a brief application and return application and essay to AHS Guidance Department by Thursday, May 13th.

1. A graduating senior.
2. The student intends to further his/her education and meet the qualifications for entry to an institution of higher learning (grades should not be a determining factor).
3. The student has financial need (as inferred by the scholarship committee).
4. *The student has or has had a vision problem OR
5. *The student has a parent/guardian that is legally blind.
6. The student is planning on a career in a health-related field, (as believed by the committee).

Click here for the application.

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The Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in American (OSDIA), Myrtle Beach Chapter 2662, is pleased to announce our 2021 college scholarship opportunity.  The $2,500 scholarship is open to students of Italian American descent (at least one Italian or Italian-American parent or grandparent) who attend a nationally accredited high school in Horry County, South Carolina, and will be awarded based on the student’s essay, academic achievement, and recommendations.

The application process opens on 1/25/2021 and concludes 5/15/2021. The award winner will be announced no later than 6/1/2021. 

The link to the OSDIA Myrtle Beach Chapter 2662 Horry County High School Scholarship for 2021 is here:

https://www.sonsofitalymb.com/scholarships/

The link to the “live” scholarship application site for students is here:  https://forms.gle/vqRHShXWZ66zeRUD6

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The Whittemore High School Alumni Association’s annual scholarship information is linked below. Please remember that these scholarships are open to any graduating student who is a relative / descendant of a Whittemore High School alumnus. Please advertise this opportunity in your scholarship listings made available to parents and students. Please also review your students, identify any student who may be eligible for this award, and reach out to them to determine if they qualify. This is an important award in our communities and could be of great benefit to a very deserving student. The deadline for submission and consideration is April 30, 2021. 

The deadline has been extended to May 15th.

Please click here for the letter.

Please click here for the application.

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Horry-Conway County Farm Bureau is awarding 3 $1,000 scholarships to seniors whose parents or legal guardians are Farm Bureau members in our local area.  to become a member visit or call our Horry-Conway Farm Bureau office.  The applicant must already be accepted to college in or out of state.

Please click here for more information and the application.

Scholarship Name: WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship

Eligibility: Students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community

Amount: $500  Application Deadline: 7/1/21

Link: https://www.wisegeek.com/lgbtq-awareness-scholarship.htm