Voices of Democracy Scholarship

• Electrical Lineworker Scholarship
• 2-Year Power Associate Program Scholarship
• Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
  • All applications should be submitted to the LHS guidance department and will be vetted by our guidance counselors. 
• Better Business Bureau Scholarship - Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Carolinas is awarding eleven scholarships totaling $18,000.  Online applications can be found at:  https://www.cognitoforms.com/BBBForms/_2023BBBTorchScholarships2

        The application period ends January 31, 2023.  

•  BBB Spark Jr. Award - Entrepreneurial students, who are either operating a business or have created a business plan for the future, should apply for BBB’s Spark Jr Award and a chance to win $500.  To apply, go to:  https://www.cognitoforms.com/BBBForms/The2023BBBSparkJrAward

1. Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program - Deadline 2/20/23

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2. South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarship - Deadline 2/1/23

Click the link for more information: South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarship. 

3. SCATA/NAFEPA Scholarship - Deadline: 2/20/23

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1. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship - Deadline 3/17/23

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2. Grand Lodge Scholarship - Deadline 3/27/23

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3. Solid Waste Authority Scholarship - Deadline: 3/2/23

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4. Horatio Alger Association Scholarship - Deadline: 3/15/23

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5. Flavorful Futures - $5,000 Scholarship - Deadline: 3/1/23

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6. SC State Fair Ride of Your Life Scholarship - Deadline: 3/15/23

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7. HCS Teacher Scholarship - Deadline: 3/6/23 @ 5:00 pm

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8. Democratic Women's Council Scholarship - Deadline: 3/31/23

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9. CRISPR S STEM Scholarship - Deadline: 3/10/23

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1. SCCAWS Scholarships - Deadline: 4/3/23

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2.  SCCAWS Education Major Scholarships - Deadline: 4/3/23

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3. SCCAWS Trophies by "M" Scholarship - Deadline: 4/3/23

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4. SC Ortho - Salute to Education Scholarship - Deadline: 4/10/23

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5. 2023 Latimer Scholarship - Deadline: 4/15/23

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6. Tidelands Health Class of 2023 Scholarship

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7. Horry County Sheriff's Foundation Scholarship - Deadline: 4/14/23

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1. The Brave At Heart Foundation Scholarship - Deadline: May 5, 2023

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2. Chestnut Consolidated High School Alumni Association Scholarship Award - Deadline: 5/12/23

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3. $1,000 Whittemore High School Class of 1968 Alumni Organization scholarship - Deadline: 5/15/23

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4. Elliott Beach Rentals' Loris High School Business and Marketing Scholarship - Deadline: 5/28/23

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Akim Anastopoulo Law Firm - $2,500 Tragedy to Triumph Scholarship - Deadline: 6/15/23

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JUNIORS ONLY!!!!!

ROTC National Scholarship Application windows

Army:  12 June – 4 February 

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships.html

Air Force:  1 July – 12 January

https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/

Navy/Marine:  1 April – 31 January

https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Apply/

There is still time to join the USAR or National Guard, attend basic as a split option and come out of AIT their senior summer with college paid for.  My National Guard Simultaneous Member Cadets generally MAKE money to attend UofSC. 

UofSC system schools charge reservists (Guard and Reserve) HALF of the normal tuition rate, roughly $6,000 per year when normal in state tuition is just over $12,000 per year USAR Soldiers get $4,000 in TA and SCANG Soldiers get $8,500. 

My GBR, was a self admittedly “just okay high school student”.  He was not on the scholarship track academically.  He enlisted in the USAR as an 11^th grader.  He “found himself” with the assistance of some drill sergeants (funny how that happens).  This December, he walked away from UofSC after putting money in his pocket every semester in the 4 years he was here (and graduating with a double major, double minor and a 3.7 to boot)

Long term, the Army is going to get smaller – next year the end strength will be 473,000 about 12,000 smaller than this year.  This will by necessity reduce these educational opportunities.  With a smaller number of scholarships to offer, the quality of the student in the “winner’s pool” will go up.

I can’t stress enough the importance of these things for your potential scholarship applicants: 

1. Playing sports – we evaluate a scholarship applicant on the Scholar, Athlete, Leader model.  The vast majority of JROTC kids don’t play HS (or any) sports – that’s a third of their interview points gone.  They don’t have to be the captain of the football team – but they do need to get on the field (any field, track, court or pool).  They don’t even have to be on a high school team necessarily as long as they’re in some kind of competitive activities 9-12^th grade.  Run 5 and 10ks regularly (at least once a month), participate in martial arts, shoot a bow or an air rifle or skeet competitively…
2. Academic achievement – another third of the interview points.  Honors and AP courses are critical (but a high GPA is more important than a B or a C in an AP class where they made a 1 on the test).  NHS membership.  Solid SAT or ACT – no minimum to apply but we still use test scores in the “whole person review”.  
3. Leadership Positions – yet another third of the interview points.  They need to lead something, Cadet Battalion Commander (maybe have 3 changes of command Jr and Sr years), Team Captains (here Raider and Drill teams count) Student government, clubs athletic teams.  Have them start an organization and lead it.  Take on a leadership role in the community or at church.  Do you have a “trash pick up program”?  Name the “trash pick program” The Smith High School Green Club, put a cadet in charge of it and give him or her a leadership position.  “Sqd leader in JROTC” doesn’t count.

Types of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial assistance is available through a variety of programs and sources. All financial-assistance programs require the completion and submission of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), plus the submission of all documentation required by the HGTC Financial Aid Office. All financial aid is awarded without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or other individual distinction.

Federal Aid

The U.S. Government offers a variety of financial assistance programs. All federal programs require the completion and submission of the FAFSA.

View all Federal Aid.

State of South Carolina Aid

The State of South Carolina offers in-state residents several types of financial aid including Lottery Tuition Assistance, scholarships, grants, and more!

View all South Carolina State Aid.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline: April 1, 2020

To apply for most of these scholarships, download the Scholarship Application or stop by any of the College's financial aid offices. There is only one scholarship application to complete in order to be placed in the pool of applicants for the scholarships you are eligible to receive. If further information is needed, you will be contacted by the financial aid staff. You must also have submitted the FAFSA to qualify.  If you have any questions regarding a particular scholarship, please contact the College's Financial Aid office at (843) 349-5251.

In addition to state and federal aid programs, there are several other financial aid options available to HGTC students.

HGTC SCHOLARSHIP LISTING

Access & Equity Scholarship

Established in 1996 by a major donation from the Knight Foundation in conjunction with individual donors. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist minority students in pursuit of an associate degree and to lay a foundation for future advancement in technical fields. Eligibility Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, an applicant: 1) Must be a second-year student; and 2) Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and maintain that average in order to retain the scholarship. Candidates may reapply for the scholarship only if the GPA of 3.0 has been maintained during the previous scholarship semester.

Other CCU Scholarships 

The scholarships listed below are scholarships offered from Coastal Carolina University but are not awarded through the merit-based scholarship or application-based scholarship processes. Many require an application to be submitted to individual departments on campus; however, please refer to the specific details provided to determine how to apply.

CCU Palmetto Scholarship 

The CCU Palmetto Scholarship will automatically be given to students who meet the following criteria:

• Awarded the South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.

The CCU Palmetto Scholarship is valued at $2,000 per academic year. The award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. The award will be automatically renewed each year as long as you earn 30 credit hours each academic year, maintain a 3.0 cumulative CCU GPA, and remain eligible for the South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.

Chanticleer Band Program Award (new or continuing students)

To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be admitted and enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Coastal Carolina University;
• Must perform an audition with the director of bands;
• In addition to marching band participation, students must perform in a spring ensemble (spring ensemble assignment will be at the discretion of the director of bands);
• Students must satisfactorily complete all course requirements as stated in the CCU Marching Band Handbook and spring ensemble syllabus in order to qualify for renewal; and
• Students may be declared as any major while making satisfactory progress toward their degree.

The amount of the scholarship the first year will be $1,000 ($500 per semester) and is not automatically renewed. Renewal is at the discretion of the director of bands and is based on instrumentation needs and merit. Students who are selected for renewal in their second year will receive $1,250 for the year and students selected for third and/or fourth year awards will receive $1,500 annually. The director of bands will submit a list of the recipients to the University Scholarship Committee for final approval. For more information, contact Garrett Griffin (ggriffin@coastal.edu or 843-349-5081).

CCU Freshman Success Award

To be eligible for consideration for this award, students must meet the following criteria:

• Must have completed 30 CCU credits by the end of the spring semester of the first year of enrollment;
• Minimum 3.50 CCU GPA; and
• Must not have received a CCU Merit Award upon admittance to CCU.

The CCU Freshman Success Award will be offered as a one-time award of $1,000 divided equally between the fall and spring semesters of the sophomore year. Recipients must be enrolled as full-time, degree-seeking students to receive the award. 

Palmetto Boys’ State Scholarship (new freshman students)

The Palmetto Boys' State Scholarship offers a 10% reduction of the full-time in-state tuition rate. This renewable award is extended annually to two incoming male freshman students. To be eligible for consideration of this scholarship, admitted freshman students must meet the following criteria: 

• Must apply and be accepted as an undergraduate student at Coastal Carolina University for the upcoming fall term by Dec. 1,
• Must be entering as a full-time freshman,
• Must be a graduate of Palmetto Boys’ State, and 
• Must be a South Carolina resident.  

Two Palmetto Boys' State Scholarships will be awarded each year. Eligible freshmen accepted by Dec.1 will be automatically considered based on overall academic competitiveness, including cumulative grade point average and SAT or ACT scores. Recipients must remain enrolled full-time each semester and meet annual renewal criteria to be eligible for renewal. This award may be received for a maximum of eight terms. Recipients will receive an official offer letter by March 1.    

Palmetto Girls’ State Scholarship (new freshman students)

The Palmetto Girls’ State Scholarship offers a 10% reduction of the full-time in-state tuition rate. This renewable award is extended annually to two incoming male freshman students. To be eligible for consideration of this scholarship, admitted freshman students must meet the following criteria: 

• Must apply and be accepted as an undergraduate student at Coastal Carolina University for the upcoming fall term by Dec. 1,
• Must be entering as a full-time freshman,
• Must be a graduate of Palmetto Girls’ State, and 
• Must be a South Carolina resident.  

Two Palmetto Girls’ State Scholarships will be awarded each year. Eligible freshmen accepted by Dec.1 will be automatically considered based on overall academic competitiveness, including cumulative grade point average and SAT or ACT scores. Recipients must remain enrolled full-time each semester and meet annual renewal criteria to be eligible for renewal. This award may be received for a maximum of eight terms. Recipients will receive an official offer letter by March 1. 

CCU/HGTC Bridge Scholarship (new transfer students)

The CCU/HGTC Bridge Scholarship offers a 15% reduction of full-time tuition. To be eligible for consideration of this scholarship, transfer students must meet the following criteria:

• Achieve a minimum 3.0 cumulative collegiate GPA;
• Earn 21 or more transferrable credits (students invited to transfer mid-year with 12 or more transferrable credits will be considered);
• Successfully complete the transfer requirements of the CCU/HGTC Bridge Program.

Eligible transferring Bridge students will receive automatic consideration for this award. Recipients must remain enrolled full-time each semester and meet annual renewal criteria to be eligible for renewal. This award may be received for a maximum of six terms.

CINO Scholarships 

No application is required. All new and current students are reviewed for eligibility and those meeting eligibility requirements* will be submitted to the Coastal Scholarship Committee.

Round One » 

        Selection review April 1
        

Round Two » 

        Selection review July 1
         

*meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee a scholarship offer. 

2020-2021 MERIT AWARDS

Coastal Carolina University offers a percentage-based merit awards program. The percentage-based program means that award amounts will increase to match any increase in tuition. Please see the regulations below for more details. 

Students are automatically considered for University merit-based awards, following acceptance to CCU. There is no separate application process.

New, incoming undergraduate students, both freshmen and transfers, are eligible for consideration.

Students are eligible to receive only one award from the merit-based award program. This includes the VPA Merit-based and PGM Merit-based awards. Out-of-state students who are granted access to the Academic Common Market tuition waiver are not eligible for additional tuition reduction through the University's merit award program. The Honors Program invitation is not considered a merit-based award.

The primary criteria used to determine freshman applicants’ merit award eligibility are grade point average and standardized test scores; however, a comprehensive review of the following factors may be considered in determining eligibility:

• Cumulative high school grade point averages – both weighted and unweighted, as applicable.
• Standardized test scores – SAT (combined math and evidenced based reading and writing scores) or ACT (composite score).
• Institutionally calculated “core” grade point average (see Freshman Admission Requirements for more information).
• Rigor of high school coursework (ie. Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment).
• Rank within graduating class.
• Academic recommendations.
• Writing samples.
• Resumes, including leadership and work experience, as well as extracurricular involvement and activities.

Additional items for merit award consideration may be submitted electronically to meritawards@coastal.edu.

Beware of Scholarship Scams

Scam Warning Signs:

• You have to pay a fee
• Money-back guarantee
• Credit card/bank account information required
• Offers exclusive information

Common Scams:

• Phony Scholarship – promises cash if you pay a registration fee
• Phony Scholarship Matching Service – pay a fee and they guarantee you will win awards
• Phony Educational Loan – pay a fee and receive a low-interest loan
• Phony Financial Aid Seminar – a high pressure, poorly concealed sales pitch

Recommended Scholarship Search Services:

In addition to the search sites listed below, students can learn about the availability of private aid by checking with high school guidance counselors, churches, community organizations, and parents’ employers. Reference books and scholarship directories are also available in local libraries.

For additional scholarship opportunities, check with resources such as any colleges you are applying to, community organizations, churches, employer, parent's employers, and internet resources, such as: 

• Big Future –The College Board
• College Scholarships
• CollegeScholarships.org
• Fastweb
• The Sallie Mae Fund– searches for African American, Hispanic students and more
• Scholarship Help Page
• ScholarshipExperts
• Scholarship Guidance
• Scholarship Monkey
• Scholarships.com
• StudentAidOnTheWeb - U.S. Department of Education free scholarship search
• College Week Live
• Cappex
• FIDM Scholarship Foundation
• Best Colleges Financial Aid
• Raise Me app

Scholarships and Grants for SC Residents

(Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, HOPE, SC Need-based Grant, Lottery Tuition Assistance, etc.)

LIFE - HOPE Scholarships Brochure

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Brochure

STUDENT ATHLETES 

If you are hoping to play sports in college, be sure to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at:     

NCAA Eligibility Center

THE NATHAN M. WOLFE LAW ENFORCEMENT CADET ACADEMY  
Deadline: March 15, 2022

June 18 - 24, 2022 at SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
5400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC
Cost: $50 registration + $200 (American Legion will cover this cost)

Cadets must be high school students of good character, age 15 to 18 who have not reached the age of 19 by June 1, 2022, who will return to their communities with a better understanding of our state's law enforcement system. The goal of the Academy is to give each young adult a broad view of law enforcement in South Carolina and give them an opportunity to have hands-on experience.

Complete the application and return it to Mrs. Amy Meehan before March 15th to be selected for the interview to proceed with the remainder of the application process that includes health forms, ID & all four permission forms that will need to be completed by May 1, 2022, if selected. 

The application should be submitted as quickly as possible before availability is filled. 

2022 Nathan M. Wolfe Law Academy Application

SAMSUNG AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: Due no later than the first day of a participant’s American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. All applications must be submitted using the online application system by 11:59PM on this day

Scholarship applications are restricted to high school juniors who attend the current session of either The American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant - i.e. child, grandchild, great-grandchild, etc. - or a legally adopted child of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.

https://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung

LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2020

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants/scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been utilized. Each needs-based scholarship provides up to $20,000 in aid for undergraduate or post-graduate college. Recipients may reapply for additional annual awards up to six times.

Children of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001.

Children of post-9/11 veterans having been assigned a combined disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veterans Affairs also qualify.

https://www.legion.org/legacy-scholarship-application

EXPIRED DEADLINES

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Explore a variety of scholarships for High School applicants as well as College Graduates and Transfer applicants. Scholarships include full and partial awards, and many are renewable by maintaining specific requirements.

http://fidm.edu/en/admissions/financial+aid/scholarships/

2023 Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership seminar:

OUR MISSION
To inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation.

For more than five decades, HOBY has inspired young people to make a difference and become catalysts for positive change in their home, school, workplace, and community. As America’s foremost youth leadership organization, HOBY has a long history of successfully motivating young people to develop into outstanding leaders.

For additional information please visit their site: https://hoby.org/

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide the following information to Mrs. Meehan by October 20, 2022.

1. What is your Leadership experience
2. Why do you want to be selected for this opportunity
3. What do you hope to learn from the program
4. What is your career goal

If you are selected, you are committing to the weekend at Anderson University and must provide your own transportation.  Note: This is Memorial Day Weekend

Seminar Location: Anderson University, Anderson
Seminar Dates: May 26, 2023 - May 28, 2023

CALL ME MISTER at Charleston Southern University

 CSU’S Call Me MISTER Program is for you if:

• You are an African American or other minority male
• You want to teach in an SC elementary or middle school
• You exhibit servant leadership qualities
• You need money for college (up to $10,000 yearly)
• You thrive in a small, family-like learning environment
  
  

The mission of the SC Call Me MISTER (acronym for Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) initiative is to increase the pool of available teachers from diverse backgrounds. College student participants with high academic potential demonstrated commitment to teaching, and servant-leadership qualities are largely selected from under-served, socioeconomically disadvantaged, and educationally at-risk communities.

Located near historic Charleston and the beautiful beaches of the South Carolina coastline, Charleston Southern University has been named one of America’s Best Christian Colleges.

Think you can’t afford private education? Think again! CSU is much more affordable than you might think. Each year CSU works to create the best financial aid package possible for every student. The Call Me MISTER scholarship, coupled with other potential SC awards and CSU scholarships, allows qualified students to attend with most of tuition and fees covered.

APPLY ONLINE to both CSU and CMM:

https://applyonline.csuniv.edu/UndergraduateApplication.aspx

https://www.clemson.edu/education/research/programs/callmemister/apply.html

CONTACT INFORMATION:

William Ross

Call Me MISTER Program Director

wross@csuniv.edu

843-863-7555

Kimberly Ford

Enrollment Services

kford@csuniv.edu

843-863-8038

Teri Karges

Director of Financial Aid

tkarges@csuniv.edu

843-863-7101

PALMETTO BOYS STATE

The American Legion’s Boys State program is a unique way for young men to learn about the American system of government and politics by participating in a mock governmental system. June 7 - 13, 2020 hosted by Anderson University. 

Palmetto Boys State is the top program in the country thanks to the unique learning environment. In addition to participating in a mock government system, Boys Staters have the unique opportunity to explore potential career paths through our different schools including the Performing Arts School, Criminal Justice Academy, and Law School. It is a great honor to be chosen as a delegate to Palmetto Boys State. Many of our state’s political and business leaders were once Boys Staters. More than 900 boys are recommended each year by their teachers and counselors to attend Boys State. While at Boys State, delegates will learn about state, city, and local government. They will also learn how the political process works in our state. Boys Staters will also learn how partisan politics operate. Delegates will have an opportunity to compose a party platform, prepare speeches, and run for every elected office in the state. These offices range from mayor of one’s city all the way to governor of the state.

You cannot apply. Palmetto Boys State is a program sponsored by the American Legion. The local American Legion posts select young men to attend Palmetto Boys State between their Junior and Senior years of High School. The selection process is conducted through each local legion post. Submit the attached application to your high school counselor. The American Legion has established certain qualifications for prospective Boys State citizens.

Here are the recommended guidelines that are employed by most American Legion Boys State programs:
   • Only males who have successfully completed their junior year of high school and have at least one more semester of high school remaining are considered eligible to participate.
   • Any boy who has previously attended an American Legion Boys State is not eligible to attend a second session.
   • Only boys with outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, and loyalty and service to their schools and community should be considered.
   • In the actual selection of boys as citizens of Boys State, merit and ability alone are the basis for selection.

American Legion Boys States are in compliance with federal handicap laws. Palmetto Boys State requires a medical/parental consent certificate signed by a guardian.

CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR

4-H Pinckney Leadership Conference

The 4-H Pinckney Leadership Conference is one of South Carolina’s premier programs for youth leadership development geared towards rising 10^th and 11^th grade students. Housed at Clemson University, students will enjoy the following activities:

• Leadership workshops
• Team building
• Community engagement
• Experiencing college life on Clemson’s campus
• Whitewater rafting
• And much, much more!

Please follow South Carolina 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program on Facebook for other opportunities to get involved.

Application for The 4-H Pinckney Leadership Conference at Clemson University for rising Sophomores and Juniors

Omega Psi Psi Fraternity International Essay Contest - Due 10/21/2022