Scholarship Information
South Carolina Scholarship Opportunities
S.C. Tuition Grant Programs – Provided to attend a private college or university. Submit FAFSA. Check info at www.sctuitiongrants.com.
Life Scholarship - $4700 plus a $300 book allowance. Must meet 2 of the 3 criteria: SAT 1100 or ACT 24, 3.0 GPA, top 30% of class. Must attend SC public or private college or university. Institution will notify students who meet eligibility criteria.
Palmetto Fellows -$6700 annually. SAT 1400 or ACT 32, 4.0 GPA, rank top 6% of the class. Attend S.C. public or private college or university. High school counselor will notify student of nomination.
SC Hope Scholarship - $2800 (including $300 book allowance) during first year of attendance only. High school graduate. 3.0 GPA. Be a full-time degree seeking student at a SC public or private college or university not eligible for Palmetto or Life Scholarships.
Lottery Tuition Assistance - Portion of tuition, dependent on number of participants and funds available. Must file FAFSA. www.che.sc.gov or 1-877-349-7183.
S.C. Needs Based Grant Program – $2500 full time, $1250 part-time. Administered by financial aid office on each public college campus. Complete FAFSA. www.che.sc.gov or 1-877-349-7183.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship—Applicants rated on 100 point scale, SAT/ACT—30%, class rank-25%, GPA-25%, extra curricular 15%, guidance recommendation-5%. See high school guidance counselor or contact the SC Department of Education at 803-734-8116.
Archibald Rutledge-one time $5,000. Must be planning to attend state college. Scholarships in drama, creative writing, music and visual art. Download applications from SC Dept. of Education website.
Teacher Scholarship Information
S.C. Student Loan Corporation - $1000 Giveaway or $2500 Teachers’ Loan or Career Changers’ Program. Phone: 1-800-347-2752.
SC Teaching Fellows Program - $6,000 yearly scholarship to become SC educator. Fellowships are based on academic achievement, references, community and school involvement, an interview and a writing assignment. Students must attend one of the ll teaching fellows institutions(Anderson College, Charleston Southern University, College of Charleston, Columbia College, Furman University, Lander University, Newberry College, SC State University, USC Columbia, USC Upstate and Winthrop.) Applications can be downloaded at www.cerra.org or call 1-800-476-2387.
Arts Scholarships
Music Club of Greenville School Scholarship: Apply and audition for scholarship dollars
Provided by the Music Club of Greenville. Applicants (vocalists, instrumentalists or dancers) must be high school or home schooled seniors from Greenville County, SC who plan to major in music or dance in a US college, university or conservatory. Scholarship applications are available at www.greenvillemusicclub.org or by calling 269-9714. Applications must be received by March 22, 2011 and auditions will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Pendleton Street Baptist Church, 1100 South Main Street, Greenville, SC across from the drive stadium.
Deadline date: March 22, 2011.
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts –Recognizes young artists in dance, film/video, jazz, music, photography, theatre, visual arts, voice and writing. Phone: 1-800-970-ARTS (2787) or visit www.ARTSawards.org or www.youngarts.org
Sheffield Wood Scholarship – Student must be nominated by a Fine Arts Center faculty member.
Deadline: May each year.
Scholastic Writing Awards-up to $10,000, submission of a portfolio containing three to eight works (i.e. dramatic script, journalism, poetry, short story, etc.) Application can be found at the Scholastic Writing Awards website.
The Charles and Lucille King Film and Television Scholarship-$7,000. Merit based, emphasis on past awards and film activities. Application available at Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation website.
Phi Delta Theta Foundation Francis D. Lyon Scholarship-$1,000 to $3,000. Do not have to be a member of Phi Delta Theta to be eligible. For Film Studies and Television Students. Application can be found on the Phi Delta Theta Foundation website.
ASCAP Foundation Steve Kaplan TV and Film Studies Schlarship. Amount varies, one time award. Students interested in film scoring. Application can be found on the ASCAP Foundation website.
Phi Delta Theta Foundation Francis D. Lyon Scholarship-$1,000 to $3,000. Do not have to be a member of Phi Delta Theta to be eligible. For Film Studies and Television Students. Application can be found on the Phi Delta Theta Foundation website.
ASCAP Foundation Steve Kaplan TV and Film Studies Scholarship. Amount varies, one time award. Students interested in film scoring. Application can be found on the ASCAP Foundation website.
Duck Tape Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest-$3,000. Create an outfit and/or costume almost entirely out of Duck Tape for Prom, judged on originality, workmanship, and quantity of tape. Submit a picture of the Duck Tape ensemble to www.stuckatprom.com
World Studio AIGA Art Scholarship-$2,000-$6,000, minority and/or economically disadvantaged design/art students, selected based on need, talent, and commitment to give back to the community. Application can be found on the Worldstudio AIGA website.
Scholastic Art Awards-up to $10,000. Submissions can include works in animation, ceramics, glass, design, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and film and video. Applications can be found at www. artandwriting.org
American Harlequin Dance Scholarship Program-$500 to $5,000. Must be enrolled in dance school to qualify, based on random drawing. Application can be found at www.harlequinfloors.com/us/en/dance-area/dance-scholarship.html
Pastel Society of America
Community Service
Prudential Spirit of Community Award – State Honorees receive $1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. National Honorees receive $5,000. This program honors students for outstanding acts of community service to reward and encourage volunteerism. For more info visit www.prudential.com/spirit.
Presidential Freedom Scholarships: $1000 ($500 scholarship, $500 match from local source). Requires 100 hours of service, 2 students per high school. Write to: 1150 Conn. Ave. N.W. Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20036. Phone: 866-291-7700 - 202-742-5390 (local) - 202-742-5393 (fax)
Senior Youth Foundation National Scholarship Program - One time monetary scholarship of $1500. Selection based on academic performance, leadership skills, and participation in school and community activities. Applications are available at the customer information center at Haywood Mall from the end of January through mid March. Scholarships announced at the end of May.
Toyota Community Scholars Program – Senior with 3.0 GPA and involved in service to community. Must be nominated by home high school.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - $4,000 to $20,000. Visit www.coca-colascholars.org. Awards 1.8 million annually to 250 students who demonstrate leadership, commitment to community and academic achievement. Application deadline is October 31.
Financial Need
Bi-Lo Urban Scholarship: $2500 – Requirements – any student eligible to apply but
scholarships are awarded primarily based in financial need and strength of the student’s essay:
Application available at home high school – postmark deadline March 15.
Horation Alger Association—seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength in character, critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family), good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education and a desire to contribute to society. Application and supplemental materials are due by Oct. 30. www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Elks National Foundation – Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Visit www.elks.org
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships - Plan to enroll at an accredited two or four year school, adjusted gross income of $35,000 or less, US citizen. Can also download application at www.usafunds.org.
Kitty Moss Fairey Trust Fund Scholarship – Must attend SC college or university. SAT 900, GPA 3.0. Based on academic merit and financial need. Income not to exceed $50,000. Deadline: January each year.
Essay Contest Awards
Nina Neely Scholarship Essay Contest: $2000 in school’s topic: “How will integrity deliver
You to your goals in life?”
Eldar and Lemaur Publishers Challenge the Experts. Scholarship $10,000. Submit an essay based on a provided topic, no major required. Application can be found on the EL Publishers website.
Golden Palmetto All State Leadership Team – 500 to1000 word essay on your community service, transcript, resume of leadership roles, letter of recommendation.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay Contest – www.vfw.org.
Luke H Chatman Scholarship - www.gglapa.org
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Kaplan / Newsweek “My Turn” Essay Competition - 1-800-KAPTEST (527-8378) or www.kaptest.com
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Ayn Rand Novel: The Fountainhead - (310) 306-9232 or www.aynrand.org/contests/.
South Carolina Sheriff's Association - (803) 749-0265. Sheriffs c@aol.com.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Foundation - Must write an essay on a specified topic. www.scleoa.org or (803) 781-5913.
The Chapel of Four Chaplains – Essay Contest (215)-218-1943 or www.fourchaplains.org.
Other Scholarhips
Watson-Brown Foundation – 16 Georgia and South Carolina counties. Annual renewable scholarships of $3000 and $5000. Postmark deadline February 15. Based on merit and need.
J E Sirrine Scholarship: Must complete FAFSA, complete application, return School Recommendation form. See home school guidance counselor. Deadline March each year.
Rotary Club of Greenville -$1000. For students whose parents or grandparents are members of the Rotary Club of Greenville. Need, academic achievement and community/school involvement. See home school guidance counselor for application.
Tall Clubs International KAE Summer Einfeldt Scholarship Award. For further information contact Professor Shirley Ritter, Furman University, Education Dept. at 294-3086 or shirleyritter@furman.edu.
James F. Brynes Foundation - $2,750 each year for four years. One or both parents must be deceased, South Carolina resident, pursue a bachelor’s degree, satisfactory academic record, need for financial assistance. www.byrnesscholars.org.
Discover Card Tribute Award – $1250 to $2500. Juniors only. Cumulative GPS 2.75. Based on accomplishment in four of the following areas: special talents, leadership, obstacles overcome, unique endeavor, and community service. Applications received by the American Association of School Administrators. (703) 875-0708.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship -$1000 up to $20,000, or Walton Foundation Scholarship -$8,000. www.walmartfoundation.org.
USA Today/Got Milk? Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award Program - Academics, athletics, leadership, community service, and milk experience. Must be nominated, high school seniors are allowed and encouraged to nominate themselves. www.whymilk.com
Robert E. David American Legion’s Children’s Scholarship - from $500. Must be a relative of a SC American Legion member. Scholarship is based on need and academics. May 1 deadline. Call 803-799-1992.
Vocational Rehabilitation Department – Scholarships are individual. Allergies considered a disability if documented as an impairment. Students should contact Voc Rehab directly at 252-328-1321
The Major-Woodruff Educational Scholarship Program
Open to Greenville and Abbeville County minority high school seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning. GPA 2.75. 3 letters of recommendation required. Official high school transcript, letter of acceptance to accredited college, and essay required. Deadline: May 16. Go to www.mwesf.com or email: mwesf_07@charter.net for application packet. Mail completed packet to Major- Woodruff Educational Scholarship, P.O. Box 6328, Greenville, SC 29607.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation. www.entrepreneur.org/scholarship . Awards $10,000 to the top applicant, 4 awards of $5,000 to finalists and at least $300-$1,000.
Jeanette Cannada/Red Ribbon Scholarship. www.greenvillefamilypartnership.org/community_channels/youth_station Awarded to Greenville, SC high school seniors committed to community volunteerism and living a tobacco, alcohol, and drug-free lifestyle. May 3 deadline.
Printing and Publishing Industry National Scholarship Program. www.scholarships4school.com/scholarships/printing-and-publishing-industry-national-scholarship. Awards $500-$3,000. High school seniors. 3.0 GPA minimum, strong leadership qualities, specific goals for a graphics career. Deadline March 1. http:/www.gatf.org or 412-741-6860.
AXA Achievement Scholarship – in association with US News and World Report – 52 $10,000
State scholarships and 10 $15,000 national scholarships will be awarded. To qualify, students should be well rounded, determined to succeed and have demonstrated achievement at a job, sport or extracurricular activity. Find more information at www axa.achievement.com. Deadline December 15.
More scholarship search databases:
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
www.financialaidfinder/student-scholarship-search/
FAFSA forms must be completed to qualify for many scholarships. Most students complete this process on line.
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