SENIORS...The scholarship list is updated throughout the year as new scholarships become available. Please check the scholarship eligibility requirements and the deadlines! We hope you will find these lists to be a valuable resource in your search for scholarship funds!
Some scholarship applications require an official transcript to be included in the application packet. You will need to use Need My Transcript to request your official sealed copy. Please allow ample time to meet your deadline when making the request. Need My Transcript also has an option for your transcript to be sent electronically if your college accepts it.
Please remember to forward a copy of your scholarship award 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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Tallo's Scholarships
So many families faced hardships over the past year and Tallo wanted to do something to help a student who was impacted financially by the pandemic, so we’ve officially launched Tallo’s $10,000 Scholarship to help a high school senior who is planning to pursue higher education in Fall 2021. This is a needs-based scholarship, with special consideration given to students who have experienced hardships during the pandemic that may inhibit their ability to afford college.
If any students you know might be a good fit for this scholarship, they can find additional details about the scholarship and apply here, or share the news with our press release here.
Landing Page Link: https://tallo.com/10k-scholarship/
National Italian American Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2022-Amount of scholarship $12,000 (200)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled in a US accredited institution of higher education on a full-time basis for the Fall 2022 semester.
B) Have a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent).
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12757/national_italian_american_foundation_scholarships_scholarship.php
Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc. WIRE Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2022- Amount of scholarship $1500.00
WIRE (Women Involved in Rural Electrification)
2022 SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
1. Applicant must be an active member or dependent of an active member of Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc. and must live in the home with the member of Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc.
2. Awards are for one academic year for an entering college freshman for Fall 2022. $750.00 will be given for the fall semester; an additional $750.00 will be given for the spring semester contingent up meeting the G.P.R. requirement. One $1500.00 total scholarship.
3. Scholarship recipient must have at least a cumulative 2.5 G.P.R. at the end of the first semester of college to receive the second semester scholarship balance of $750.00. Copies of grades need to be given to Susan Brown at the end of the first semester when registering for second semester to receive the final check.
4. Loans and/or college work-study awards received in addition to this scholarship do not reduce its’ full value in any way.
5. In accepting this scholarship, student gives consent to the release of grades and other relevant information to the scholarship sponsor at the end of each semester.
6. All applications must be received by Horry Electric’s WIRE Group by Tuesday, March 1st, 2022, at 12 noon. Applications received after Tuesday, March 1, 2022, are NOT eligible.
7. Applicants must be attending Coastal Carolina University or Horry-Georgetown Technical College only and be enrolled in a two-year or four-year degree program. Disbursement of these funds will be handled by Coastal Carolina University or Horry-Georgetown Technical College as per their procedures.
8. In the event there is no qualified applicant, the scholarship is suspended for that year.
9. In the event that the scholarship recipient receives the first $750 for the Fall Semester and does not maintain GPR and/or drops out of school, the balance of the scholarship is suspended for that applicant and for the remainder of that school year/spring semester. And suspended indefinitely for that student.
10. Financial need will be an important consideration in determining a winner.
11. Students may be asked to participate in an interview process as a final step in this process; however, by completing and returning this application is no guarantee that every applicant will gain an interview. Those selected for an interview will be contacted individually.
Scholarship Application
The ACS Scholars Program
Deadline: March 1, 2022-Amount of scholarship-varies
Awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. https://scholars.acs.org/prequal/
To be considered for a scholarship through the ACS Scholars Program, candidates must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent U.S. resident
- Be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian (please see below for more details)
- Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior. Seniors can apply for their fifth year.
- Intend to major or already major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND plan to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well (please see below for more details)
- Be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college
- Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher)
Foundation 649 College Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2022- Amount of scholarship $4,000 over 4 years
2022 SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY PROMPT
Describe how your community uniquely contributes to the broader AAPI experience.
The Foundation 649 Scholarship is a grant of $4,000 over the course of 4 years that can be applied to college tuition and expenses. To maintain eligibility each year, there will be a brief check-in and renewal process at the end of each school year.
Details
· Five recipients will be selected
· Each recipient will receive an award of $4,000 USD spread over 4 years
· The award must be renewed each year to receive successive funds (details to come)
· Application deadline is March 1, 2022
· 10 entrants will be selected as finalists for video call interviews by March 31, 2022
· Recipients are announced by April 15, 2022
Requirements
· Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2022 as a Freshman or transferring from a community college
· Identify as Asian American / Pacific Islander
· Have a track record of involvement and interest in AAPI communities, issues, or causes
· Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship
· Be a US citizen, resident or foreign national
Application
The application consists of a questionnaire and a short essay (1000 word maximum). Creativity is welcome - alternate media will also be accepted in place of the essay if the applicant chooses (e.g. film, photography, etc.). If you are selected as a recipient, with your permission, we plan to share your submission with our audiences.
In addition, applicants should provide the FAFSA SAR (student aid report) that show their EFC (expected family contribution). If you are unable to provide this document, please provide substitute documentation and elaborate in the financial aid section.
Details for how to apply on our website (https://www.foundation649.com/)
Questions? Please contact us at team@foundation649.com
Netfloor USA Flooring Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2022-Amount of scholarship $1,000 (2)
As a company dedicated to the future of tech, business and society, we understand that college students are the leaders of tomorrow, and sometimes they need a bit of financial help. College is expensive, and your financial background shouldn't get in the way of your education potential!
Therefore, we are offering a $1,000 scholarship to outstanding students who exemplify one or more of Netfloor USA's core values and who can relate Netfloor USA Cable Management Flooring to Tech:
A) Resolve customer support issues with a single phone call or email
B) Driven by our Customer's Experience and Needs
C) Being an Integral Part of a Team
D) Continual Education and Learning
You may have mentored a fellow student, organized a fundraiser for charity, or gone on a humanitarian trip abroad. Whatever your achievements, we want to hear from you!
Additionally, you must submit an essay discussing cable management and integrating buildings with big data and the internet of things. (please see below).
Please be sure to read the full Terms and Conditions.
Eligibility
A) Any legal U.S. resident at least seventeen (17) years old who meets one of the following criteria:
B) Currently attending attending high school and will be attending an accredited university or college in the next academic year
C) Currently attending an accredited university or college (undergraduate and graduate students are both eligible)
D) Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent)
How to Apply
To apply, please submit an application that includes answers to the following questions:
A) What have you done that exemplifies one (or more) of Netfloor USA's core values?
B) How effective cable management can be useful in new building construction and/or renovations, especially within the context of 'big data and 'the Internet of Things'. We are especially interested in applicants who can not only relate Netfloor USA Cable Management Flooring to Tech, but how Technology will influence our work and personal lives in the next two decades.
C) Letter of recommendation from university (or high school) administrator/faculty or community leader demonstrating student leadership and commitment to civic service.
Go to Scholarship Application:
Netfloor USA Access Flooring Scholarship
American Foreign Service Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 14, 2022-Amount of scholarship $5,000 (77)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior graduating in 2022.
B) Be a child of a Foreign Service employee and maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8860/american_foreign_service_association_scholarship_scholarship.php
SPARKLING ICE® FLAVORFUL FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 15, 2022-Amount of Scholarship (5) $5,000 awards
The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Scholarship Program awards 5 scholarships of $5000 each. Eligible applicants who complete the online application process will be evaluated based on academic achievement and the creativity of their application, which should showcase what makes them who they are and how they want to contribute their gifts through education. We receive a large number of applications and recommend you begin the application process early.
Applications must meet ALL the following criteria:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
- Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022.
- Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale (high school/home schooled seniors).
- Must enroll for Fall 2022 as a freshman or 1st year student in part-time or full-time study at a 2-year, 4-year, college, university, trade or vocational school. The school must be an accredited U.S. institution, and listed on the official website for the U.S. Department of Education.
- Must not be a relative or dependent child of an employee of Talking Rain or any of its retail customers.
app.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarship/flavorfulfutures
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2022-Amount of scholarship varies
As one of the nation's largest college financial aid programs in the country, the Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program is one of the major scholarship programs nationally that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders.
The National Scholarship is awarded to eligible students in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. National Scholars receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., during the spring of their senior year to participate in the National Scholars Conference. Recipients must attend the National Scholars Conference to receive the award.
To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
A) Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
B) Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
C) Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
D) Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
E) Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
F) Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
G) Be a United States citizen
Go to Scholarship Application:
Horatio Alger Scholarship
2022 Georgia Mae Bookert Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 27, 2022-Amount of scholarship $1,000
Golden Door Foundation is an educational non-profit organization based in South Carolina that provides scholarships and educational opportunities to individuals in underrepresented and underserved communities.
About this Scholarship:
In honor of Georgia Mae Bookert, we offer thisscholarshipto supportthe financial needs of South Carolina students pursuing their post-secondary education dreams and opportunities in South Carolina or at a Historically Black College or University.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- South Carolina High School Senior
- Ethnicity: African-American or LatinoPlans to attend anHBCU or University in South Carolina
- Student is not related to amember of directors
To apply visit:
https://www.unlockingthegoldendoor.org/scholarship
Any questions, please email:
https://info@unlockingthegoldendoor.org
2022 Hattie Mae Sims Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 27, 2022-Amount of scholarship-$1,000
Golden Door Foundation is an educational non-profit organization based in South Carolina that provides scholarships and educational opportunities to individuals in underrepresented and underserved communities.
About this Scholarship:
In honor of Hattie Mae Sims, we offer thisscholarshipto supportthe financial needs of African American students pursuing their post-secondary education dreams and opportunities.Hattie Mae instilled a sense of community and giving in her family. She consistently reminded them "you suppose to help people". We hope to help as many students as we can with this one time award in her honor.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- South Carolina High School Senior
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Student is not related to amember of directors
To Apply visit:
https://www.unlockingthegoldendoor.org/scholarship
Any Questions, please email:
info@unlockingthegoldendoor.org
Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2022- Amount of scholarship $1,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be attending college or university no later than September of 2022.
B) Be attending on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September of 2022.
C) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18163/kochhar_co_scholarship_scholarship.php
Breaking the Stigma Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2022-Amount of scholarship $1,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a current high school senior, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the US.
B) Submit an essay in response to the prompt: How can society better work to break disability stigmas?
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19314/breaking_the_stigma_scholarship_scholarship.php
Expired Scholarships
South Carolina Law Enforcement Scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2021-Amount of scholarship varies
Completed application and essay must be received or postmarked by the deadline date. One $3,000 award – two $2,000 awards for students
- Print application from the SCLEOA website at www.scleoa.org
- Complete application in its entirety.
- Prepare an essay of a minimum of 1,000 words, double spaced. The applicant may reference surveys, current events, magazine and/or newspaper articles, personal interviews, as well as expressing personal opinions.
- Include a bibliography of any cited sources.
- Furnish the completed application to the guidance counselor of your school for his/her recommendation.
- Include a copy of your high school transcript with the application.
Essay Topic:
"Does law enforcement have a problem effectively communicating with the community? If so, describe what ways communication can be improved. If not describe how they are communicating effectively."
Send all materials to:
SCLEOF Scholarship Award
PO BOX 210709
Columbia, SC 29221-0709
Do not bind or staple pages
Please select the links for the application and application guidelines
SCLEOA Guidelines
SCLEOA Application
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (HTC) Scholarship-Unlock your Key Potential
Deadline: March 5, 2021-Amount of scholarship-$1,000-$2,500
We have partnered 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 rising college freshman seeking a four-year degree from 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 recipient continue to meet qualifying criteria. The amount a Key Scholarship recipient may be awarded over a four-year period is $2,500.
Eligibility
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Be accepted by and plan to attend either Coastal Carolina University (CCU) or Francis Marion University (FMU) for at least four years.
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 college credit hours (full-time status) at either CCU or FMU
Application Instructions
- Type (preferred) or print all requested information
- Complete the scholarship application in full and mail in by March 5, 2021. If any information is incomplete, the application could be rejected. If the postmark is after March 5, 2021 the application will be rejected. You can download the application at www.carolinatrust.org and www.htcinc.net
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a school faculty member on the form provided in the application
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a local community individual (other than an educator or family member) on the form provided in the application
- Provide a copy of Parent's/ Guardian's most recent IRS income Tax Return and list of miscellaneous benefits received (in the form of government or parental support).
- Include your most recent high school transcript with all seven semesters represented including cumulative GPA and class rank.
- All signatures must be provided where indicated in the application.
Terms and Conditions
- Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to rising college freshman attending either Coastal Carolina University or Francis Marion University for a four-year degree. 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 criteria include maintaining a 3.0 GPA and a full-time semester schedule of at least 12 hours at either CCU or FMU. The total amount a Key Scholarship recipient may be awarded over a four year period is $2,500
- Applications will be reviewed and winners selected by an anonymous qualified selection committee of business professionals.
- Winner will be notified in May 2021
- Awards will be paid to the University upon proof of acceptance and registration at either CCU or FMU and verification of student application information submitted.
- Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, or disability.
- Incomplete applications may not be considered. Refer to the checklist on the application.
- Employees of Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and HTC, Inc. nor their children are eligible to participate in this scholarship.
- Neither the Key Scholarship Committee nor the partnering businesses are responsible for any applications that are lost, stolen, or destroyed during delivery.
2020-2021 Environmental Scholarship Application Horry County (SWA)
Deadline: March 5, 2021-Amount of scholarship $1,000
Every year, the Horry County Solid Waste Authority (SWA) awards one graduating high school senior from each high school a one-time $1,000 scholarship to encourage students to pursue a degree related to the environment, which supports SWA’s mission of Protecting Tomorrow’s Environment Today. To ensure that your application is reviewed and processed as quickly and accurately as possible, please read and follow these procedures and requirements as written:
- Complete the application and answer the essay personally.
- Enclose only the items requested in the requirements.
- Include on each attachment the applicant’s name and address.
- Submit all attachments with the application form to ensure that all items are available for review at the same time.
- Send completed application to Horry County Solid Waste Authority, Attn: Public Education, P.O. Box 1664, Conway, SC 29528-1664. Faxes or emails will not be accepted.
- Deadline: Be advised that only those applications postmarked on or before March 5, 2021, will be considered.
- Be advised that applications become the property of the Horry County Solid Waste Authority and will not be returned to the applicant.
- Please understand that submitting this application is in no way a guarantee that a scholarship will be granted.
- The SWA Selection Committee reserves the right to reject any and all submissions.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must:
1. Be a graduating high school senior, attending a public school in Horry County.
2. Be a resident of Horry County (for at least one year).
3. Pursuing a degree related to the environment, public education, waste management or health promotions field.
4. Enrolled as a fulltime student for Fall 2020. (Documentation of acceptance into a higher education institution is required, at time of grant issuance).
5. Submit an application that is postmarked on or before March 6, 2020. Late applications will not be considered. Please use sufficient postage.
6. Provide a transcript of high school grades covering a minimum of six semesters. (The transcript need not be “official” and may be a photocopy.)
7. Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
8. Provide one signed letter of recommendation from a mentor, teacher, civic leader or church leader who knows the applicant personally. (Endorsements from parents will not be accepted)
Scholarship Recipient Volunteering and Mandatory Solid Waste Authority Board Meeting
If you are selected as the scholarship recipient, you will be asked to volunteer at one Horry County Solid Waste Authority Public Education event, such as a recycling presentation or special
event. Volunteer responsibilities may include encouraging recycling with the public, distributing brochures, and/or assisting with projects at the Horry County Solid Waste Authority table/booth.
If you are selected as the scholarship recipient, you will also be asked to attend April 28, 2020, and/or May 26, 2020, Solid Waste Authority Board Meeting. Times will be discussed with you, but
please understand that your attendance is mandatory to receive scholarship funds.
Environmental Essay
Please answer the following question in your own words. Please type the essay (at least 500 words) on a separate sheet.
What would you suggest to encourage interest and participation in recycling/environmental awareness? How can the environmental systems be improved in Horry County?
SWA Environmental Scholarship Application
2021 AFRICAN AMERICAN NETWORK-CAROLINAS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 5, 2021-Amount of scholarship varies
The African American Network is a Duke Energy employee resource group of African American employees. The Network identifies developmental growth opportunities for African American employees at Duke Energy and creates value for Duke Energy as a business resource and an organization with a solid brand reputation. As part of its mission, the African American Network – Carolinas chapter provides scholarships to college-bound students from North and South Carolina who are pursuing a major in engineering, math, science, computer science, accounting, finance or business administration.
African American Network of the Carolinas Applications
Horry County Schools Teacher Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2021
The purpose of the Horry County Schools Teacher Scholarship is to provide recognition and financial support to graduates of Horry County Schools who aspire to become educators. Deadline for entry is Monday, March 8 at 5 pm. Every application will be assessed, and a pool of finalists will be invited to participate in an interview with members of the Teacher Forum.
HCS Teacher Scholarship Application
2021 DELTA SIGMA THETA SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 12, 2021-Amount of scholarship $1,000
Open to FEMALE seniors.
Qualifications:
- African-American Female High School Senior
- Horry County Resident and U.S. citizen
- Student who has demonstrated an exceptional measure of character, scholarship, leadership, and service.
- Student plans to attend a two-year or four-year college/university
- Student has limited financial resources and/or extenuating circumstances.
All entries must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m.
2021 DST Scholarship Application
MARY ATMAR JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 15, 2021
Mary Atmar Johnson, affectionately called “Mamar,” served on the original committee that brought Tidelands Community Hospice, formerly Hospice of Georgetown, into being and helped to make it what it is today. Thanks to her and other community volunteers’ grassroots efforts, in March 1985 licensure as one of the first not-for-profit hospice in South Carolina was granted to the then Hospice of Georgetown County. The Mary Atmar Johnson Scholarship was established to perpetuate the cycle of caring and commitment and to honor “Mamar.”
Four (4) $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to individuals who are or will be pursuing a degree in Nursing or Social Work.
In order to qualify, Candidates for this Scholarship must:
- Be pursuing a degree in the field of Nursing or Social Work.
- Reside in one of the counties (Georgetown, Horry, Williamsburg) served by Tidelands Community Hospice.
- Complete the Scholarship Application:
- According to instructions and requirements.
- Completed Application Packet must be received no later than 4:30 pm Monday, March 15, 2021. Applications received after that time and date will not be accepted for review. Applications must be mailed (see below address).
- Be available for possible personal interview.
Tidelands Community Hospice Foundation
Att: Barriedel Llorens
2591 N. Fraser Street Georgetown, SC 29440
The completed Scholarship Application Packet should consist of:
- Candidate Information Form
- Two (2) Reference Forms
- A one (1) page typed essay stating candidate’s personal and career goals.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Barriedel Llorens, Foundation Director 843-520-7714.
MAJ Scholarship Application
South Carolina State Fair Ride of Your Life Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2021
The South Carolina State Fair will award fifty (50) $6000 scholarships to students across the state to be paid at the rate of $1500 per year over a four-year period. The fifty 2020 scholars will be required to meet eligibility requirements deemed necessary by the South Carolina State Fair.
Our 2021 scholarship application and eligibility requirements became available on our website at www.scstatefair.org.
HCHEC LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Deadline: March 15, 2021
This scholarship is awarded annually to Horry County high school seniors who plan to attend Coastal Carolina University and who have outstanding records in the areas of leadership, volunteer service and academics.
$2,500 annually for up to four years or eight semesters (renewal criteria must be met annually). Recipients must be enrolled full-time at Coastal Carolina University.
Applications will be available to all accepted CCU students via WebAdvisor. After logging into WebAdvisor, click on the link ‘Apply for Application-based Scholarships’ to apply.
HCHEC Leadership Application
HCHEC HARDSHIP AND ADVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP - COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Deadline: March 15, 2021
This scholarship is awarded annually to Horry County high school seniors who plan to attend Coastal Carolina University who have persevered through hardship and/or adversity.
Hardship/Adversity Scholarship Requirements
- Achieve a minimum 2.5 high school GPA through the junior year;
- Be an Horry County resident and high school senior (the Horry County high school must be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools);
- Be admitted to Coastal Carolina University;
- Complete and submit the scholarship application to Coastal Carolina University by published date;
- Provide documentation of being employed during the school year and provide a letter of recommendation from your employer;
- Attach a brief essay (typed) describing a hardship and/or adversity you have endured and how that has impacted your life; and
- Be recommended by the high school principal or appointed school official.
Award Amount: $2,500 annually for up to four years or eight semesters (renewal criteria must be met annually) and a computer. Recipients must be enrolled full-time at Coastal Carolina University.
Renewal Criteria:
- Be enrolled fulltime;
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits annually (includes summer terms if needed); and
- Maintain a cumulative CCU GPA of 2.5.
You can view the application by clicking: HCHEC Hardship and Adversity Application
Beginning each January, applications will be available to all accepted CCU students via WebAdvisor. After logging into WebAdvisor, click on the link "Apply for Application-based Scholarships" to apply. Applications will be reviewed by the HCHEC Scholarship Committee. The number of new awards may vary annually.
HCHEC VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP - COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Deadline: March 15, 2021
This scholarship is awarded annually to talented Horry County high school seniors planning to major in art studio, graphic design, music, musical theatre, theatre arts or dramatic arts at Coastal Carolina University.
Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship Requirements
- Achieve a minimum 2.5 high school GPA through the junior year;
- Be an Horry County resident and high school senior (the Horry County high school must be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools);
- Be admitted to Coastal Carolina University;
- Complete and submit the scholarship application to Coastal Carolina University by published deadline;
- Audition or present a portfolio presentation to a committee composed of the Visual and Performing Arts department chairs and appointed faculty representatives; and
- Be recommended by the high school principal, teacher or appointed school official.
Award Amount: $2,500 annually for up to four years or eight semesters (renewal criteria must be met annually). Recipients must be enrolled full-time at Coastal Carolina University.
Renewal Criteria:
- Be enrolled fulltime;
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits annually (includes summer terms if needed); and
- Maintain a cumulative CCU GPA of 2.5.
You can view the application by clicking: HCHEC Visual and Performing Arts Application
Beginning each January, applications will be available to all accepted CCU students via WebAdvisor. After logging into WebAdvisor, click on the link "Apply for Application-based Scholarships" to apply. Applications will be reviewed by the HCHEC Scholarship Committee. The number of new awards may vary annually.
HCHEC STUDY OF WAR AND SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP - COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Deadline: March 15, 2021
This scholarship is awarded annually to a Horry County high school senior who plans to major or minor in history or neighboring disciplines in the humanities. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to integrate their interest in war and society into their academic program and subsequent careers.
Study of War and Society Requirements:
- Achieve a minimum 2.5 high school GPA through the junior year;
- Be an Horry County resident and high school senior (the Horry County high school must be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools);
- Be admitted to Coastal Carolina University;
- Complete and submit the scholarship application to Coastal Carolina University by published deadline;
- Write an essay of at least 1,500 words that answers the question: How can mass or social media best be used in building or maintaining peace or in managing conflict? and
- Have an Adult Coordinator who will represent them and provide guidance, ensure the essay is conceived and written by the student, and that the essay meets contest requirements.
Award Amount: $2,500 annually for up to four years or eight semesters (renewal criteria must be met annually). Recipients must be enrolled full-time at Coastal Carolina University.
Renewal Criteria:
- Be enrolled fulltime;
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits annually (includes summer terms if needed); and
- Maintain a cumulative CCU GPA of 2.5.
You can view the application by clicking: HCHEC War and Society Application
Beginning each January, applications will be available to all accepted CCU students via WebAdvisor. After logging into WebAdvisor, click on the link "Apply for Application-based Scholarships" to apply. Applications will be reviewed by the HCHEC Scholarship Committee. The number of new awards may vary annually.
2021 We the People Scholarship
Deadline: March 18, 2021 Amount of Scholarship-$1,000
Should anyone have any questions, please email Donald N. Lanier at dlanier@scbar.org.
To recognize achievement and the impact that the We the People programs have on the lives of the students who participate, the South Carolina Bar Law Related Education (LRE) Division has created a scholarship program for We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution. The selected recipients of the $1,000 We the People scholarships must have participated in a We the People state competition to qualify for the scholarship in any of their middle or high school years.
Eligibility Requirements for Applicants:
1. Must currently be a high school senior (but not required to have participated this year);
2. Must be or have been a member of a We the People team (middle and/or high school);
3. Must have participated in a We the People competition sponsored by the SC Bar LRE Division:
4. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5;
5. Must plan to attend a post-secondary institution such as a technical, 2-year or 4-year college/university; and
6. Must submit a complete application by the deadline to be eligible.
Application Procedure:
1. Complete the Application Cover Sheet.
2. Print and sign the Student Acknowledgement.
3. Complete the Narrative Requirement.
4. Obtain two recommendation letters with one from your We the People teacher.
5. Obtain a copy of your high school transcript through the fall of your senior year. (No social security numbers should appear on any records submitted to the SC Bar.)
6. Scan the entire application packet (cover sheet, student acknowledgment, narrative, two recommendation letters, and transcript) as one PDF document and include your name when naming the PDF document; e.g. Logan Landrum App 2021.
7. Email the PDF to Donald Lanier at dlanier@scbar.org by 12 Noon on March 18, 2021. (Only emailed submissions will be considered.)
8. The LRE Division will notify recipients by May 3, 2021.
Format Requirement: The typed document should be 12 point font with one-inch margins, double spaced, and should not exceed three pages. If the format requirement is not met, the application will not be considered.
Narrative Requirement: Incorporate the following topics into your narrative as though you were testifying in a hearing.
1. What part of the Constitution had the greatest impact on you?
2. What stood out to you in the Constitution that you think all Americans should know?
3. What question asked of you during the We the People hearing took you by surprise and why?
4. What civic values did you gain from studying the Constitution?
5. Is there anything additional you would like to add in considering you for a We the People Scholarship?
We the People Application
SCEA - RETIRED SCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATION
DEADLINE: March 24, 2021-Amount of scholarship (4) $1,000 awards
The scholarship is awarded annually and is designed to encourage promising young people to prepare for careers in education at a SACS accredited college, university, or two-year technical college in South Carolina.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. The applicant must be a senior graduating from a public high school in South Carolina.
2. The applicant must plan to attend a SACS accredited college, university, technical school, or community college in South Carolina as a full-time student.
3. The applicant must plan to pursue a career in education.
4. The applicant must have maintained a good high school academic record.
5. The applicant must demonstrate leadership abilities.
6. The applicant must need financial assistance.
Click on the below link for the application and additional information.
SCEA-R Scholarship Application
KFC REACH Educational Grant Program
Deadline: March 25, 2021-Amount of scholarship-$3,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior or a high school graduate or equivalent.
B) Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale and enrolled either full-time or part-time in the 2021 fall term at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or trade/vocational school.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13403/kfc_reach_educational_grant_program_scholarship.php
Boule Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 29, 2021-Amount of Scholarship: 5 Awards of $4,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be graduating from high school in the spring of 2021 and entering college as freshmen in the fall.
B) Be of African descent and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15550/boule_foundation_scholarship_scholarship.php
Enterprise Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2021-Amount of scholarship $1,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school student planning on attending full-time or part-time in the fall term at an accredited two-or four-year college, university, or trade/vocational school.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15376/1_000_enterprise_scholarship_scholarship.php
Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2021-Amount of scholarship-$3,500-58 awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall semester of upcoming academic year.
B) Be a childhood cancer survivor under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15058/beyond_the_cure_ambassador_scholarship_scholarship.php
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships
Deadline: March 31, 2021
This year, BAM will award two US$5,000 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable – winners who continue to meet the criteria are eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship. Up to 24 scholarship runners-up will be eligible for a one-time $2,500 BAM technology stipend based on need.
To be considered for a BAM Scholarship, you must:
- Be a high-school senior of African descent (African American or African).
- Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of the year following high-school graduation.
- Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing).
- Demonstrate a passion for technology.
- Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Require financial assistance to attend college.
How to Apply
Two letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from a faculty or staff member at your school. Letters of recommendation should be original and should not be duplicates of college recommendation letters. (Letters must be on letterhead.)
Résumé. Your résumé should include the following information:
—Extracurricular activities (school and community related)
—Honors and awards that you have received (if possible, include awards that are technology related)
—Work experience
Picture of yourself. Pictures must be in color.
Transcript. Include a copy of your current academic transcript. (Official or Unofficial copies will both be accepted.)
Two Essays.
—In no more than 500 words, describe how you plan to engage in the technology industry in your future career. (If you have done exemplary work using technology during high school, please describe that also.)
—In no more than 250 words, demonstrate your financial need for this scholarship.
All materials MUST be submitted through the online application link below. Emailed or mailed documents will not be accepted.
Submit Application
FBi Construction Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Since 1982, people in the Carolinas and beyond have put their trust in FBi Construction, Inc. FBi Construction is a multifaceted construction management and general contracting firm whose client focus has historically included projects within the industrial, educational, commercial, historical, municipal, faith-based, and healthcare arenas. FBi Construction’s success is a result of its commitment to quality team members and willingness to partner with clients who have the confidence to rely on FBi’s experience, financial strength, management expertise, and integrity.
In the spirit of partnership, FBi Construction created a scholarship fund in 2017 to encourage students to enter the construction industry. This interest stems from a strong belief in education and a commitment to improving the quality of life where they do business. In order to optimize the best possible value for its clients, they continue to stress the need for competent and qualified individuals within the construction industry. This scholarship funding will improve the talent pool which maintains FBi’s commitment to excellence.
Purpose: To provide up to four scholarships of $1,000 to a student entering a course of study in the construction industries field with the goal of finding employment in a career allied with the construction industry. This career could range from construction management or civil engineering to architecture to accounting. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors or returning post-secondary students at a technical school, college or university, or someone continuing education after time spent in the workforce.
Qualifications:
1. Reside in one of the following counties: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro, or Williamsburg.
2. Be accepted to an accredited institution of higher education.
3. GPA must be at least 2.5 or better.
4. Demonstrate financial need. The applicant’s FAFSA score is required.
5. Desire to pursue a degree or professional certificate in a construction-related industry.
Process:
1. The applicant must return a completed application to Eastern Carolina Community Foundation, PO Box 1615, Florence, SC 29503 postmarked by Wednesday, March 31, 2021 or by email to info@easterncarolinacf.org with:
- A personal statement as described on the next page.
- Your most recent official transcript of grades.
- Proof of acceptance to or attendance at an institution of higher education - technical school, college or university.
- 2 letters of reference from adults that are not family members that describe how you will succeed in the field of construction
2. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Decisions made by the committee are final.
3. The scholarship grant is for tuition expenses and will be paid directly to the institution the student plans to attend, not to an individual.
Personal Statement
State why you are seeking this scholarship and how it will benefit your pursuit of education to pursue a career in the construction industry. Please include information about your honors and achievements, extracurricular activities, interests and community involvement as well as why you need financial assistance.
FBI Construction Scholarship Application
HOUSE OF BLUES MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: March 31, 2021
Music Forward, Live Nation, and Living Legacy Foundation partner up to increase the opportunity for reaching educational heights for a diverse range of students pursuing music industry careers.
Live Nation – US Concerts Scholarship Application AWARD: $10,000 • Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Supports students pursuing careers in the five core areas of the Live Nation business: concert and venue promotion; sponsorship and advertising; ticketing; e-commerce; and artist management.
Steven J. Finkel Service Excellence Scholarship AWARD: $10,000 • Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Established to support the ever-growing customer service expectations of fans, artists and employees within the live entertainment industry.
Tiffany Green Operator Scholarship AWARD: $10,000 • Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Established to support women pursuing a career in live entertainment. Fields of study may include but not limited to: live event operations, production, music engineering and/or other related fields.
David E. Ballard Scholarship AWARD: $10,000 • Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Established in the memory of David E. Ballard, with the support of the Living Legacy Foundation, this $10,000 scholarship supports youth who have experienced homelessness and/or have been part of the foster care system pursuing a career in live entertainment. The field of study may include but is not limited to live event operations, production, music engineering, music business management, customer service, hospitality and/or other related fields.
Jason Vance Chatlosh Memorial Scholarship at Eastern Carolina Community Foundation
Deadline: March 31, 2021
The Jason Vance Chatlosh Swim Scholarship was created in loving memory of Jason Vance Chatlosh to honor his vibrant competitive swimming career in the Pee Dee and in the state of SC. The scholarship will keep Jason’s swimming goals and dreams alive while helping students pursue their own college swimming and academic goals.
Jason began swimming at the age of five. At age twelve, he started to coach at the Florence YMCA. In 2004, he helped establish the Florence SD1 High School Swim Programs. Jason also swam for South Florence High School and earned state championships in the butterfly and backstroke.
Jason continued his swimming career at Clemson, graduating with a degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. He served as the swim team athletic representative on Clemson’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Purpose: To provide a $1000 scholarship to a student swimmer to continue their swimming career in college.
Qualifications:
1. Reside in one of the following counties: Sumter, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro, or Williamsburg.
2. Be accepted to an accredited institution of higher education.
3. Swim at the college level for a college team.
Process:
1. The applicant must return a completed application to Eastern Carolina Community Foundation, PO Box 1615, Florence, SC 29503 postmarked by Wednesday, March 31, 2021, or by email to info@easterncarolinacf.org with:
- A personal statement as described on the next page.
- Your most recent official transcript of grades.
- Proof of acceptance to or attendance at an accredited institution of higher education.
- 2 letters of reference from adults that are not family members.
2. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Decisions made by the committee are final.
3. The scholarship grant is for tuition expenses and will be paid directly to the institution the student plans to attend, not to an individual.
Personal Statement: State why you are seeking this scholarship and how it will benefit your college swimming career.
Jason Vance Chatlosh Scholarship Application
Beach Ball Classic Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2021-Amount of Scholarship-$1,000.
Since 1984, the Scholarship Fund has contributed over $350,000 in college scholarships to over 300 deserving high school seniors in Horry County. Each year one student from each high school in Horry County will be awarded the annual scholarship. This scholarship would not be possible without the generous support from DDC Engineers and the annual scholarship raffle held during the Beach Ball Classic.
Amount: $1,000 (Nine scholarships minimum awarded).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nN_gfHfi29gf2__3t2-55ABOSAJuJW5JEpWYCIHqTi0/edit?usp=sharing
Waiting to hear about 2021 renewal
MUSICAL THEATRE SONGWRITING CHALLENGE
Deadline: March 6, 2020
The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge is a program of the Arts Endowment in partnership with the American Theatre Wing (the producers of the Tony Awards among other activities). The goal is to nurture the next generation of songwriters from among the country’s high school students by engaging professional musical theater artists. From all of the applications submitted (almost 200 last year), six winners are selected to work with a mentor and music director to hone the student's original song into a Broadway-ready composition that is then recorded by Broadway musicians and vocalists in New York City. You can learn more about the process at https://www.arts.gov/national-initiatives/songwriting
2020 Songwriting Challenge
APARTMENT GUIDE SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 23, 2020
We’re giving away 2 scholarships of $2,500 to help pay for housing, books or tuition for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester. Student who is over the age of 17. Must have a GPA of 2.5. Must be enrolling in an undergraduate program full-time during the fall 2020 semester.
Submit a 500-600 word essay telling us what you love about where you live.
We encourage you to think creatively about your neighborhood, campus, town or city.
It might be that perfect climbing tree in the park down the street or the MLS soccer team you’re crazy about. It could be living near your best friend or that you love the anonymity of a big city. It might be the weekly farmers market or the world-class museum. Think about the places, culture, people or local teams that make you love where you live or where you’ve lived in the past.
Now write about it in 600 words or less for a chance to win $2,500. All essays are due by Monday, March 23!
https://www.apartmentguide.com/students/scholarship/
Sun-News Educational Foundation
Deadline: March 30, 2020 APRIL 30, 2020
Five (5) One-Year $1,000 Student Scholarships and
One (1) MARK AND NANCY GARNER LEADERSHIP Student Scholarship ($2,000 per year for four years for a total of $8,000)
Criteria and Conditions for Awards
1. Applications will be considered from Horry and Georgetown counties of South Carolina, and our circulation distribution area in Southern Brunswick County of North Carolina. Exceptions must be approved by the Foundation.
2. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student, based on the student’s motivation, potential for academic achievement, leadership, and involvement in community events and civic activities.
3. Scholarship holders must be full-time (as defined by the college) student and must maintain a minimum of 2.5 grade-point average. All applicants must be entering a college in the fall as a freshman at a two-year junior college, a technical/community college or a four-year college or university.
4. The yearly scholarship amount will be divided by the number of semesters or quarters in the school year. The first-semester or first-quarter funds will be released by the institution when the scholarship is awarded. Release by the institution of the remaining equal portions of the award will occur at the beginning of consecutive semesters or quarters if the student maintains a 2.5 grade point average in the previous session. Scholarship funds may be applied to tuition and other forms of educational assistance for the student, as long as the funds are paid to the institution. The student will be required to submit to the Foundation his/her transcript so that grades can be verified.
5. Two letters of recommendation should be submitted with the application. One letter must be from a teacher or guidance counselor.
6. The Foundation Board of Directors will interview final candidates.
7. In accepting this award, both the student and his/her parents give consent to the release of the student’s grades and other relevant information to the Foundation at the end of each semester or quarter. This is agreed to by the signature of both student and parent/legal guardian on the application.
8. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
9. Applications must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) by MARCH APRIL 30, 2020.
The Sun News Educational Foundation APPLICATION
Please submit to:
The Sun News Educational Foundation
914 Frontage Rd. E.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Attn: Kimberly Gary
Questions regarding application procedures should be directed to Kimberly Gary (843) 626-0355.
THE SUN NEWS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION is a non-profit, tax-exempt foundation with Internal Revenue Code 501(c) 3 status
