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Please remember to forward a copy of your scholarship award letters and college acceptance letters to your school counselor. This includes all scholarships you have been offered (even if you do not intend to accept the scholarship from that college or university).
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January
South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation The South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation is providing scholarships for deserving students. The Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc. (CSA), a non-profit, independent organization is the facilitator of the program.
- Applicants must be high school seniors at a South Carolina high school OR undergraduates already attending college in South Carolina.
- Applicants must be a resident of South Carolina.
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must have a competitive or recreational interest in golf.
- Applicants must demonstrate community involvement.
The application will be open from September 28, 2020 until January 7, 2021
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The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program
The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program awards more than $150,000 in assistance every year to college-bound students around the globe. Scholarships are awarded based solely on 550-word essays expressing applicants’ academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals.
The U.S. scholarship program relies on approximately 450 dedicated volunteers around the country, with support from the Foundation’s office staff. U.S. applicants need not be Mensa members. However, college-bound Mensa members and their dependents may also be eligible for one of several $2,500 scholarships awarded each year through the Mensa Member Scholarship Program.
The International Scholarship Program is open to international Mensans (other than American Mensa). One scholarship, which also includes dependents of international Mensa members, is for those attending college in the United States. The other scholarships are for international Mensans attending college other than in the U.S. Applications must be submitted online on or before 11:59 p.m., Central or 5:59, GMT, on Jan. 15, 2021.
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February
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarship 2021
Nine scholarships awarded, with denominations between $2,500 and $10,000. Please click HERE for the official scholarship rules. Opens 1/06/2021, due 2/03/2021 by 11:59 PM EST.
Qualifications
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Must be a legal US resident.
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Graduate students are not eligible to apply.
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Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good standing with current school.
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Must be planning to attend a traditional college/university on a full-time basis or a specialized/technical college/university on a part-time or full-time basis, in South Carolina for the fall 2021 semester.
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The American Legion Department of South Carolina H. W. Dare Maness High School Oratorical Scholarship Program -"A Constitutional Speech Contest" The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program "A Constitutional Speech Contest" is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership skills, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights, and privileges of American citizenship. All Department & Quadrant Scholarships must be used within five years from graduation from high school. Quadrant scholarships: 1st Place: $1,000 2nd Place $500
Interested students should contact you local American Legion Post, Department Charmna Debanjan ‘Joy’ Datta at 843-270-6049 or joydatta@comcast.net or Department Headquarters at 803-612-1171 Ext. 35
All post contests must be completed by February 3, 2021
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The following three scholarships can be found at: www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org
HARRY HAMPTON SCHOLARSHIP Criteria and Eligibility • 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: Agriculture, general biology, pre-medical biology and veterinary science are NOT eligible for this scholarship.) • Payment will be made to the same person for four 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 and autobiography, transcript of high school grades, college board scores, rank in high school class and a recent photograph no later than February 26, 2021 to: HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Post Office 2641 Columbia, SC 29202
JAMES O. THOMASON SCHOLARSHIP Criteria and Eligibility • 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 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 and autobiography**, transcript of high school grades, college board scores, rank in high school class and a recent photograph no later than February 26, 2021 to: HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIPS, PO 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 winners. Their decision is final. • Applications are available at: www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org via email at jim.goller@hamptonwildlifefund.org by phone at: 803-600-1570
***TOPICAL ESSAY: The applicant will write a 1,200 word (approximate) essay on the following topic: “Each year, the U.S. population grows by more than 1,700,000 people. South Carolina is no different, growing to over 5 million with a growth rate ranked sixth fastest in the country. Statistically, each additional person requires an additional acre of land and highways. This rapid influx of people has increased the demand for urbanization, resulting in a troubling rise in deforestation as we seek to find more land on which to build. What does this mean for farmland, biodiversity and animal habitats in the Palmetto State?”
***PERSONAL ESSAY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: On separate paper, the applicant will write a brief autobiography to include a description of his/her career ambitions in the fields, 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.
David M. CLINE SCHOLARSHIP Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund Criteria and Eligibility • 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. NOTE: Biology or Pre-Med students seeking a degree in forensic pathology and related course/curriculum studies DO NOT 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 February 26, 2021 to the following address: HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Post Office Box 2641 Columbia, SC 29202
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Power Associates Program: Electrical Line Workers-
Santee Cooper's Power Associates Program for Electrical Line Workers is a competitive scholarship program that prepares high school graduates to become Electrical Line Workers.
Electrical Line Workers install, maintain and repair power lines and equipment in difficult weather conditions and all hours of the day or night. However, areas of employment for graduates of the Electrical Line Worker program include electric utilities, telephone companies, cable television companies and line construction contractors.
Students will attend courses at Trident Technical College North Charleston campus, Horry Georgetown Technical College or York Technical College. While in the program, they are exposed to the technical curriculum and manual training necessary for success as Electrical Line Workers. They also gain paid experience by working with a Santee Cooper line crew.
Santee Cooper pays for tuition, fees, books and tool requirements. Graduates receive consideration for full-time employment at Santee Cooper.
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March
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (HTC) are partnering to offer two scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors from Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, and the southern part of Florence County. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors seeking a four-year degree from either Coastal Carolina University or Francis Marion University. The scholarship may be renewed for an additional three years in the amount of $500 per year should the award recipient continue to meet qualifying criteria. The total amount a Key Scholarship recipient may be awarded over a four-year period is $2,500.
Attached, you will find an application packet, which includes applicant eligibility requirements, an application form, and two letters of recommendation forms. All materials are due for consideration by March 5, 2021 and should be directed to ATTN: Key Scholarship Committee, PO Box 8941, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578. The two scholarship recipients for the 2021-2022 academic year will be announced in May 2021. Please click the above link for the more information and the application.
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The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will issue scholarships in the amount of $1,000. To qualify, the student must meet the following guidelines:
1. African American female high school senior.
2. Horry County resident and U.S. citizen.
3. A student who has demonstrated an exceptional measure of character, scholarship,
leadership, and service.
4. A student who plans to attend either a two or four college or university.
5. A student who has limited financial resources’ and/or extenuating circumstances.
Applications are due by March 12, 2021 by 5:00 PM
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All scholarships for CCU for Cycle Two (January 15, 2021-March 15(at 5PM), 2021
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Will and Audrey Garland Alumni Board Endowed Scholarship for Traditional Students--**THIS APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA WEBADVISOR BETWEEN JANUARY 15 AND MARCH 16 (at 5pm)**
The Will and Audrey Garland Alumni Board Endowed Scholarship fund supports three scholarships. AVAILABLE funding for the award each year shall be divided equally between a scholarship for a non-traditional student and two scholarships for traditional students.
Traditional Student Scholarship To be eligible to apply for this traditional student scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be admitted as an undergraduate student at CCU;
- Be a traditional student (under the age of 22 years);
- Entering freshmen students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA;
- Entering transfer students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative collegiate GPA;
- Continuing CCU students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative CCU GPA;
- Be from an Aynor attendance area mailing address. In addition, the student should be a graduate of Aynor High School, Early College High School, or may attend one of the County’s Special programs at either the Academy for Technology and Academics (ATA), the Academy for Arts, Science and Technology (AAST), or the Scholars Academy. Should there be no qualified applicants from Aynor attendance area mailing address, graduates of other Horry County public schools may be considered;
- Majoring in a business field through the E. Craig Wall, Sr. College of Business Administration or a teacher education field through the William L. Spadoni College of Education;
- Maintain full-time status and demonstrate satisfactory degree progress; and
- Submit additional requirements described below.
Preference may be given to students who have a demonstrated unfunded financial need* as defined by Financial Aid & Scholarships.
* FAFSA must be completed by the scholarship application deadline in order to determine financial need
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Dr. Robert C. Elvington Alumni Board Endowed Scholarship for new and continuing students
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be admitted as an undergraduate student at CCU;
- Be majoring in a business field through the E. Craig Wall, Sr. College of Business Administration or teacher education field through the William L. Spadoni College of Education;
- Entering freshmen students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA;
- Entering transfer students must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative collegiate GPA;
- Continuing CCU students must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative CCU GPA;
- Be from an Aynor attendance area mailing address. In addition, the student should be a graduate of Aynor High School, Early College High School, or may attend one of the County’s Special programs at either the Academy for Technology and Academics (ATA), the Academy for Arts, Science and Technology (AAST), or the Scholars Academy. Should there be no qualified applicants from Aynor attendance area mailing address, graduates of other Horry County public schools may be considered;
- Maintain full-time status and demonstrate satisfactory degree progress; and
- Submit additional requirements described below.
Preference may be given to students who have a demonstrated unfunded financial need* as defined by Financial Aid & Scholarships.
* FAFSA must be completed by the scholarship application deadline in order to determine financial need
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All scholarships for CCU for Cycle Two (January 15, 2021-March 15(at 5PM), 2021
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St. Andrew Catholic School Alumni Scholarship Application Form
This is a Scholarship Application for the amount of $1,000.00 for 2021 Horry County high school graduates who are St. Andrew Catholic School alumni.
Criteria:
A GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be a graduate of St. Andrew Catholic School
Must show commitment to service
Must be an active member of a Catholic Parish or another Faith community
Must provide three letters of recommendation* from:
- Pastor of Church applicant attends
- A current teacher
- St. Andrew School staff member
*Letters of recommendation may be submitted by the writer by email, fax, or mail. Email: info@standrewschoolmb.org. Fax: 843.626.8644. Mail: St. Andrew Catholic School, 3601 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Deadline for Application is March 31, 2021.
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April
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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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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July
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