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Ron Brown Scholarship Program 
Deadline: January 9, 2020  Amount of Scholarship-$10,000

The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.  RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship, and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures, and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth. Eligibility: African American high school senior who must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service, exhibit financial need.

LYCEUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM 
Deadline: January 15, 2020 Amount of Scholarship-$10,000

Seniors applying to Clemson. Program is open to students of any major but students who complete this course of study fulfill the requirements for a minor in political science.  Open to incoming freshmen, the Lyceum Scholars Program is the first college program in the US to use a Great Books approach to studying liberty, capitalism, the American Founding, and moral character.

https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/capitalism/lyceum/

High School Oratorical Scholarship Program: 
Deadline: January 21, 2020.

"A Constitutional Speech Contest". 1st Place $2000, 2nd Place $1000, 3rd Place $500, 4th Place $500. 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.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Scholarships
Deadline: February 21, 2020

Completed application and essay must be received or postmarked by the deadline date. One $3,000 award – two $2,000 awards for students

1. Print application from the SCLEOA website at www.scleoa.org.
2. Complete application in its entirety.
3. 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.
4. Include a bibliography of any cited sources.
5. Furnish the completed application to the guidance counselor of your school for his/her recommendation.
6. Include a copy of your high school transcript with the application.

Essay Topic:

Discuss social media and its impact on law enforcement in America. Can it affect law enforcement in both a positive and negative manner? Examine this phenomenon from both the perspective of the community and as a law enforcement officer. Do you believe that “social media policies” among law enforcement agencies are necessary, or should officers have the same freedoms as other community members?”

LIVE MAS SCHOLARSHIP (TACO BELL)
Deadline: February 21, 2020

https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/

SPARKLING ICE®  FLAVORFUL FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: February 22, 2020

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 2020 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. $5000

https://app.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarship/flavorfulfutures

Beach Ball Classic Scholarship.
Deadline: February 28, 2020.

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).

Key Scholarship. Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and HTC, Inc. 
Deadline: February 28, 2020

CTFC and HTC, Inc have partnered to offer scholarship awards to two graduating high school seniors within Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, or the southern part of Florence County. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two rising college freshmen attending either Coastal Carolina University or Francis Marion University for their four-year degree. The scholarships may be renewed for three consecutive years in the amount of $500 per year should the award recipients continue to meet qualifying criteria. The total scholarship amount each student may receive over a four-year period is $2,500. 

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James F. Byrnes Foundation Scholarship. Deadline: February 1, 2020

This scholarship is for high school seniors who have lost one or both parents. If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $4,500 award, renewable for a total of four years; total award $18,000 for the academic career. 

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Deadline: February 12, 2020

Recipients will exhibit accomplishment inside and outside the classroom, as well as qualities that are essential to professional success, including honesty, integrity, professionalism, good citizenship, civic-mindedness, charity, and a strong work ethic. 

Award: A one-time scholarship per awardee, in an amount to be determined by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation Board of Directors, will be paid directly to the recipient(s) for the intended purpose of offsetting first-year expenses related to higher education. 

DAR-Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships. Deadline: February 15, 2020

ll applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required; however, a DAR member may be used as a reference or may assist you with your application. If you are awarded a DAR scholarship you will receive an email from the National DAR Scholarship Chairman at the email address you provided in your application by May 15th of the year your application was submitted. Only applicants selected to receive a DAR Scholarship will be notified. You can also check the status of your application by logging into the system at any time.

Applications available at https://dar.academicworks.com/

Alice W. Rooke

The ACS Scholars Program
Deadline: March 1, 2020

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)

2019-2020 Environmental Scholarship Application Horry County (SWA) 
Deadline: March 6, 2020

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 pursuing 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 6, 2020, 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

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

The Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship
Deadline: March 6, 2020

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) awards 30 college scholarships ($2,000 each) every year to students in the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association’s (NTCA) service area. As your local telecommunications service provider, it is our pleasure to offer this national scholarship program once again to the students in your school.  Should a student from our service area be selected to receive a scholarship, HTC will contribute an additional $500 to the scholarship, bringing the total one-time scholarship award to $2,500. 

Please note that preference will be given to students expressing an interest to return to a rural area to work following graduation.  Students may also be eligible for one of the FRS Staurulakis Family Scholarships, TMS Scholarships, Roger Alan Cox Memorial Scholarships or Everett Kneece Scholarship.  Students who are majoring in math, science, engineering, or medicine are given preference for the FRS Staurulakis Family Scholarships.

 The FRS Scholarship Application is now available online. Students can visit www.frs.org/student to submit an application. Under the Employer section, the applicant should search for HTC in Conway SC. To confirm the correct company, ensure the address listed is P.O. Box 1820, Conway, SC 29528-1820.

2020 AFRICAN AMERICAN NETWORK-CAROLINAS SCHOLARSHIP  
Deadline: March 6, 2020

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 9, 2020

The purpose of this award is to recognize and support outstanding seniors who choose to enter the field of professional education.  Although award amounts may vary, last year we awarded one scholarship for $2,000, two scholarships for $1,000, and five scholarships for $750.  We hope to be able to match or exceed these awards this year.

Completed application materials should be mailed to Janet Todd at the District Office.  Every application will be assessed, and a pool of finalists will be invited to participate in an interview with members of the Teacher Forum.  Finally, scholarship recipients will be invited to the Teacher of the Year banquet on May 11.

HCS Teacher Scholarship Application

2020 NINA NEELY SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST (OES Scholarship)
Deadline: March 12, 2020

Reformed Universal Masonic Brotherhood and Order of the Eastern Star, Inc. will award a first, second, and third place scholarship to winners of our annual essay contest. 

1st place:  $1,000.00
2nd place: $   600.00
3rd place:  $  400.00

Essay topic:  Do you think education is more important today than it was 20 years ago and why?

2020 OES Essay Scholarship Application

South Carolina State Fair Ride of Your Life Scholarship 
Deadline: March 15, 2020

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 2020 scholarship application and eligibility requirements became available on our website at www.scstatefair.org.  

HCHEC LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Deadline: March 15, 2020

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 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP - COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Deadline: March 15, 2020

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.

SCEA - RETIRED SCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATION
DEADLINE: March 16, 2020

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. 

SCEA-R Scholarship Application

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. Answer a 500-word essay question to enter a scholarship contest. 

https://www.apartmentguide.com/students/scholarship/

Sun-News Educational Foundation
Deadline: TBD March 27, 2020
The application will be available at the end of February 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)

This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student, based on the student’s motivation, the potential for academic achievement, leadership, and involvement in community events and civic activities. 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.

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.

TYWANZA SANDERS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 30, 2020

The Tywanza Sanders® Legacy scholarship was established in 2017 to honor the Legacy and the commitment to the education of Tywanza Sanders®. Tywanza was a victim of the Emanuel Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolling in undergraduate study at a four-year college or university in the United States in the fall of 2020.

Legacy Scholarship

One (1) applicant will receive a one-time scholarship award in the amount of $5,000.  
One (1) applicant will receive a one-time scholarship award in the amount of $2,000. 
​One (1) applicant will receive a one-time scholarship award in the amount of $1,000. 

The scholarship award will be in the form of a check made payable directly to the accredited post-secondary institution of higher education attended by the scholarship recipient (once the scholarship recipient has enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education and submitted proof of enrollment to the Foundation). Applicants will be eligible to win only one scholarship award per year from this foundation.

https://www.tywanzasanderslegacyfoundation.com/scholarships

FBi Construction Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2020

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 Tuesday, March 31, 2020 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

Jason Vance Chatlosh Memorial Scholarship at Eastern Carolina Community Foundation
Deadline: March 31, 2020

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 Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 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

THE FRIENDS OF CAROLINA FOREST LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 1, 2020

The scholarship is designed to help alleviate the financial burden of higher learning for a full-time senior who resides in Carolina Forest and attends a high school located in Carolina Forest. The Scholarship consists of $1,000 awards (2) to be provided to two students. Each award will be paid to an accredited University, College, Community College or Technical School for the recipient. This Scholarship must be used for tuition and/or books only.  Friends of CF Library Scholarship Application

GEORGE K. ROBINSON YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Deadline: April 1, 2020

Please see the application linked below for the George K. Robinson Youth Achievement Award 2020, sponsored by the Gamma Lambda Boule' Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. This organization is seeking to award a senior African-American male student with a $1000 scholarship award based on his accomplishments in service, leadership and athletics or academics.

George K. Robinson Youth Achievement Award

The Thomas W. Jones Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 6, 2020, at 12:00 Noon

The Thomas W. Jones Memorial Scholarship is for students who are accepted to enroll in the School of Engineering at the University of South Carolina. The only other requirements for this scholarship are that the student has a 2.5+ GPA and is from Horry (or Georgetown) County. While this is a competitive scholarship, multiple scholarships are awarded. The renewable Jones Scholarship can be a very significant scholarship, depending on the recipient’s financial need.

Information is available on our website: https://waccamawcf.org/students/scholarship-opportunities/ 

2020 Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 15, 2020

The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the Horatio Alger Endowment Fund and the generosity of Association Chairman Emeritus and Endowment Fund President Walter Scott, Jr.  Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential)
• Will be enrolled in an eligible program in Fall 2020
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years) at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
• Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
• Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Be under the age of 30
• Be a United States citizen

Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies.  All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient.

EGGCEPTIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 30, 2020 

B&B Restaurants of South Carolina (DBA Eggs Up Grill) is honored to provide one $1,000 scholarship to a well-rounded and deserving senior at Carolina Forest High School. AVAILABLE FROM THIS LOCATION ONLY: Eggs Up Grill of Conway | 2246 Hwy. 501 | (843) 349-4748. 

If you have any questions about the application please contact Danny or Christine Bonar of B&B Restaurants of South Carolina (DBA Eggs Up Grill in Conway, SC).  Eggs Up Grill Scholarship Application

Law Office of Kenneth Berger scholarship
Lawyers Against Distracted Driving Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2020

The Law Office of Kenneth Berger is offering a yearly $1,000 scholarship to a South Carolina student who is either preparing for their first year of college or is currently enrolled full time at a college or university.

Our firm serves catastrophically injured people throughout South Carolina. All too often, we see the horrible effects of texting and driving on our state’s roadways. With this scholarship offer, we not only want to help students overcome the financial challenges of pursuing higher education but also highlight the dangers of distracted driving with the hope of eliminating it altogether.

To apply for the Law Office of Kenneth Berger scholarship, students must complete the application form attached below and write an essay on the dangers of distracted driving and what should be done to reduce or eliminate it. The essay must be at least 500 words, but not exceeding 1,000 words long.

Information is available on our website: https://www.bergerlawsc.com/reports/scholarship.cfm

Son’s & Daughters of Italy, Announces $2,500 College Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 30, 2020

To help students take a thoughtful approach to their selection process and help pay for a college education, Son’s & Daughters of Italy is awarding a $2,500 scholarship. 

We are honored to announce this scholarship, which reflects the importance of Italian/American heritage. The, $2,500 scholarship is open to students of Italian/American heritage, will be awarded based on the student’s essay and academic achievement. The application process opens on 1/30/2020 and concludes on 4/30/2020. The award winner will be announced no later than 6/1/2020.

Qualifications:

1. Applicants must be of Italian-American descent, having at least one ancestor who emigrated from Italy

2. Open to senior students of Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach High School, North Myrtle Beach High School, Socastee High School, St. James High School, Carolina Forest High School, Conway High School, The Academy for the Arts & Sciences, Coastal Leadership Academy, and the Academy for Technology and Academics.

3. Must be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education for fall 2020.

4. The applicant should have at least a “C” average and is not entering on a probationary status.

5. All questions in this application must be answered.

6. Award will be forwarded directly to the college/university in August 2020, in the student’s name.

7. DEADLINE FOR RETURNING THE APPLICATION TO THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY is April 30, 2020.

8. Mail application to Order Sons and Daughters of Italy, Myrtle Beach Lodge #2662, Academic Scholarship 2020, 7957 Moss Creek Road, Myrtle Beach, S.C., 29588

9. Recommended but not required to e-mail a PDF file of your documents to osia2662scholarship@gmail.com

10. The scholarship winner will be announced on or before June 1, 2020, with a formal presentation at the Son’s and Daughters of Italy lodge on June 14, 2020.

2020 Sons & Daughters of Italy Scholarship Application

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Educational Foundation (SCRLEF)
Deadline: May 1, 2020

Purpose

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Educational Foundation (SCRLEF) manages scholarships on behalf of a variety of organizations that support hospitality education. These scholarships are designed to assist students who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to the hospitality (restaurant, foodservice, lodging, tourism) industry.

Scholarship Amount Available: Each year the scholarship amounts vary depending on donations and local participation.  Over $261,000 in scholarship awards have been given to 191 students in the past 15 years.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must submit the following:

• Completed application
• Current transcript
• Essay (500-word minimum, 1000 word maximum)
  • Please submit an essay explaining the following: your reason(s) for applying for a scholarship and why you feel you should receive one, the type of career in the foodservice or hospitality industry you plan to pursue, and your future goals.

Only online scholarships will be accepted and must be completed by 12 am on May 1st. Transcripts must be uploaded with the application.

2020 SCRLA Scholarship Application

The Danny Bruscella Scholarship by Heroes for Children
Deadline: May 15, 2020

The Danny Bruscella scholarship is established to honor Danny Bruscella's never-ending commitment and support of children who have been in foster care. Danny was a Horry County Guardian ad Litem Volunteer for many years and served on the Heroes for Children board. An annual scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who has graduated or will graduate from high school and plans to attend an accredited institution of higher learning (includes 4-year college, 2-year college, accredited trade schools, and vocational school).

Scholarship Eligibility

1. Applicant must be enrolled in or planning to enroll within the calendar year to an accredited school to include an undergraduate education from college or university, community college, trade school, or other accredited secondary schools.
2. The applicant has been or is currently in the custody of Horry County DSS.
3. Must have graduated or will graduate from High School with a GPA or 2.5 or greater.

Scholarship Requirements

1. Scholarship must be used for tuition, fees, and/or books.
2. Scholarship will be paid directly to the accredited school, bookstore, or other related education expenses with other related education expenses as approved by the scholarship committee.

To remain eligible the applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 from the accredited institution to continue to receive scholarship amount each year. The applicant forfeits the scholarship should they withdraw from an accredited institution.

Required Scholarship Application and Material

1. Application form.
2. Transcript from high school or college.
3. A short essay (500 words or less) describing the field of interest, unique quality that makes the applicant deserving of the scholarship.
4. References: Minimum of two (2) references is required. It is preferred but not required that one (1) reference be from the Guardian ad Litem for the child. 
5. The selection committee may interview the applicant

   The Hero's for Children Board of Directors will make the final approval of the applicant.

   The Danny Bruscella Scholarship Application

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.

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:    

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/   
https://www.fastweb.com/                   
https://www.collegeweeklive.com/scholarships    
https://www.scholarships.com/             
https://www.cappex.com/                      
http://fidmscholarshipfoundation.org/en/SCHOLARSHIP+INFO/
http://www.scholarship.com/ 
SallieMae.com/ScholarshipSearch
www.scholarshipexperts.com
http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/

Scholarships and Grants for SC Residents

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

STUDENT ATHLETES 

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

NCAA Eligibility Center

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

THE NATHAN M. WOLFE LAW ENFORCEMENT CADET ACADEMY  
Deadline: May 1, 2020

June 20 - 26, 2020 at SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
5400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC
Cost: $50 registration + $200 = $250.00

Cadets must be high school students of good character, age 15 to 18 who have not reached the age of 19 by June 1, 2020, who will return to their communities with a better understanding of our state's law enforcement system.

Complete the forms below with the application, health forms, ID & all four permission forms and the full fee of $250.00 and return it to Department Headquarters by May 1, 2020.

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

2020 Law Cadet Application

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/

2020 PALMETTO BOYS STATE
Deadline: February 28, 2020

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

Optimist Oratorical Contest 
Deadline: March 17, 2020

Topic:   “Just iMagine a World without Boundaries 

There are 3 scholarships awarded in the South Carolina District, one (1) $2,500, one (1) $1,500, and one (1) $1,000 scholarship.  The $2,500 winner advances to the next level of competition at St. Louis University. The Southeast Regional where they compete against 8 other District winners to receive an additional $5000 scholarship. 

Should they win that level they advance to the World Contest at St. Louis University where they again compete against 8 Regional winners.  First Place receives an additional $15000 scholarship, second place receives $10000, and third place receives $5000.  This means if a student finished first, second or third in the World Contest their total scholarships earned are $22500, $17500 and $12500. Optimist International keeps these scholarships for each winner until they reach age 25. 

• The contest is open to youth under the age of 19 as of October 1st of the current Optimist International contest year (October 1 – September 30) and is not enrolled as a degree seeking student of a post-secondary institution.  There is no minimum age.    
• All contestants at each level of the contest must show proof of their birth certificate or passport with their completed entry form
• The time allowed will be not under 4 minutes or over 5 minutes.  Contestants going over or under will not be cautioned and will be penalized one point for each 15 seconds or fraction of over or under the allotted time.  These penalties will be determined by the official timekeeper.
• The last day to enter is March 17 and I will be the point of contact and entry.

The Oratorical Contest will be held at Horry Georgetown Technical College, Grand Strand Business and Conference Center, 743 Hemlock Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 on Tuesday, March 24 from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm.  Sign-in will begin at 4:00 pm. 

19-20 Oratorical Contest Planning Guide

2020 STOP THE BLEED Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 21, 2020

Are you a high school student? You can help yourself and help your school by a) making a 1 to 2-minute video or b) writing an essay from 250 to 500 words addressing one of the topic areas below.

Topic #1: Describe or show how you think Stop the Bleed helps to enhance personal and community resilience.

The “Stop the Bleed” campaign was initiated by a federal interagency workgroup convened by the National Security Council Staff and The White House. The purpose of the campaign is to build national resilience by better preparing the public to save lives by raising awareness of basic actions to stop life-threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters.

Resilience: Being able to confront a traumatic event and be able to move forward and act as needed.

Topic #2: Describe or show how Stop the Bleed training can help at an accident before emergency responders arrive.

Driving is a big responsibility. According to the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration, in the United States alone there are more than 6-million car accidents each year – resulting in nearly 36,000 fatalities. Since teen-related accidents account for the most injuries and fatalities, how can Stop the Bleed training benefit you and those that may be at risk of traumatic hemorrhaging prior to the arrival of emergency responders?

Topic #3: Make the case: Do you think some or all students should be required to learn to Stop the Bleed?

A growing number of states across the country have enacted legislation requiring Stop the Bleed training for high school students. In some states, it is a graduation requirement. Tell us and support your opinion about requiring Stop the Bleed training for high school students.

First Place $3000 Scholarship awarded to the student + 30 STOP THE BLEED^® Kits to the student’s high school

Second Place $1500 Scholarship awarded to the student + 15 STOP THE BLEED^® Kits to the student’s high school

Third Place $500 Scholarship awarded to the student + 5 STOP THE BLEED^® Kits to the student’s high school

Winning students will receive scholarship money towards post-secondary education. The schools of the winning students will receive free STOP THE BLEED^® Kits.

This year’s program consists of National Scholarships and State Scholarships. Every student submitting an application is eligible for the National Scholarships. Students who attend school in states with State Scholarships are automatically eligible for those scholarships, too (note: applicants are limited to one scholarship award).

Eligibility is limited to high school age students in the US and its territories.

National Stop the Bleed Day Scholarship Application

PARTNERS FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE (AT USC)
Deadline: April 15, 2020

Upperclassmen: June 21-June 26, 2020
Freshmen: June 23-June 26,  2020*

PMECS is a partnership between educators and businesses to provide gifted minority students academic enrichment in the career areas of engineering and computer science. The workshop will be a five-day session to be held at the University of South Carolina-Columbia campus focused on aiding in preparing the students for college, help develop their communication skills, enhance their technical background, and to prepare the students to move successfully from the relatively supervised environment of high school to the self-disciplined collegiate and corporate environment. The students will be involved in "hands-on" activities that are experiments and challenges that reinforced engineering activities covered in the classroom lecture environment.

https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/engineering_and_computing/outreach/summer/pmecs/apply.php

THE NATHAN M. WOLFE LAW ENFORCEMENT CADET ACADEMY  
Deadline: May 1, 2020

June 20 - 26, 2020 at SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
5400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC
Cost: $50 registration + $200 = $250.00

Cadets must be high school students of good character, age 15 to 18 who have not reached the age of 19 by June 1, 2020, who will return to their communities with a better understanding of our state's law enforcement system.

Complete the forms below with the application, health forms, ID & all four permission forms and the full fee of $250.00 and return it to Department Headquarters by May 1, 2020.

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

2020 Law Cadet Application