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2006-07 Scholarship and Financial Aid
Information
The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program:
$24,000 over four years to become a South Carolina
educator. Must be a senior, U.S. citizen and legal resident of South Carolina.
Applications are on file in guidance.
Coca –Cola Scholars Foundation scholarship program:
Scholarships are $10,000 and $20,000. Go to
www.coca-colascholars.org for additional information and to apply.
Application deadline is October 31, 2006.
Ron Brown Scholar Program:
Must be a senior, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident,
African American. Applications are available on line beginning September 1, 2006
at
www.ronbrown.org. Early deadline is November 1, 2006. Applications by this
date will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and forwarded to a
select number of additional scholarship providers. January 9, 2007 is the final
deadline. Applications by this date will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar
Program only.
Horatio Alger Scholarship:
Scholarships range from $1000 to $20,000. Must be a senior
with plans to enter a college in the U.S., have minimum GPA of 2.0, have a
critical financial need, involved in co-curricular and community service
activities. Students must submit an online application at
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships by October 30, 2006.
SAE Engineering Scholarships:
Senior intending to earn a degree in engineering or a
related science, U.S. citizen meets minimum requirements with regard to GPA, and
SAT or ACT. Applications can be obtained at
www.sae.org/students/engschir.htm. Application deadline is December 1, 2006.
Update August 30, 2006:
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Prudential Spirit of Community Service Awards:
Open to all grades. Scholarship is based on Community
Service and Volunteerism. Applications are available in guidance and must
complete and turned into guidance by October 31, 2006. Awards can amount to
$6,000.
Outstanding Students of America:
Scholarships available for high school seniors. No fee
associated with scholarships. Deadline in October 10, 2006. Go to
www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com.
Update:
September 20, 2006
The South Carolina Association of Educational Office
professionals:
$1,000 scholarship. Senior planning to pursue a degree in
the business field.
Applications are on file in guidance. Must be postmarked by
February 1, 2007
Washington and Lee - Information session
The Palmetto Club
1231 Sumter Street
Columbia, SC
Tuesday, November 14, 7:00 PM
Additional information 540-458-8710
North-South All-Star Game Queen Scholarship Contest:
Open to high school senior girls who plan to attend an
institution of higher learning following graduation. Registration fee is $40.
Applications are on file in guidance. Due date is November 14, 2006.
The National CO-OP Scholarship Program:
Senior with a 3.5 GPA or better
Must be accepted for the 2007-08 academic year to one of
the eleven NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities listed on the application
Due date is February 15, 2007
Online applications are available at
www.co-op.edu.
WISE Choice:
Girls interested in engineering at Clemson University
November 16-18, 2006
No Cost for attending
For more information call 864-656-0976 or call Serita
Acker, Program Director at 864-656-7472
Sam Walton Community Scholarship:
A non-renewable $1000 award for the student’s first year of
undergraduate study at an approved accredited college or university.
Must be a senior
Can not be a Wal-Mart or SAM’s Club associate or the child
or legal dependent of an associate
The deadline for entry is January 12, 2007
To apply go to
www.walmartfoundation.org.
The access coed is (SWCS) and must be used to access the
application process.
Also available at
www.walmartfoundation.org are scholarship opportunities for Associates and
Children of Associates.
Columbia College Department of Music
Scholarship opportunities for women vocalists, pianists,
organists and instrumental.
All auditions coordinate with Columbia College Open House.
Contact Office of Admissions for registration at
1-800-277-1301
Update October 25, 2006
The James F. Byrnes Scholarship:
This $3,250 renewable scholarship is available to a senior
that has lost one or both parents. The student must be a South Carolina resident
and US Citizen, planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited 4-year
college/university, have a satisfactory academic record, demonstrate excellence
in character, and have a financial need.
Students must request an application packet by calling
803-254-9325 or go to byrnesscholars.org.
The American Legion:
Scholarships and scholarship links can be found at
www.legion.org
Scholarship web sites:
www.scstudentloan.org
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
www.fastweb.com
www.collegenet.com/mach25/
SunTrust Off To College Scholarship:
$1,000 scholarship for high school seniors
Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial
need
Apply on line at
www.offtocollege.info
Barbizon College Scholarship:
Up to 100,000
www.barbizonlectures.com or
www.barizonmodelingandacting.com
Letters about Literature Contest:
Open to students grades 4 through 12
Readers write a letter to an author, past or present,
describing how that author’s work made an impact
Winners on the state level each receive a cash award and a
$50 Target gift certificate
Entries must be postmark3ed by December 8, 2006
Go to
www.loc.gov/letters
First Freedom Student Competition Essay Contest:
Open to students grades 9 through 12
Awards range from $750, $1,500 and $3,000
Essay question: “Is the constitutional protection of
religious freedom as important today as it was in the past?”
Go to
http://competition.firstfreedomcenter.org/programs/studentscomp.html
Boston University:
Merit scholarships including the Trustee, Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr, Alexander Graham Bell and School of Education Presidential
Scholarships
Instructions and additional information online at
www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholarships.html
University of South Carolina:
The Carolina Legacy Scholarship - $500 to an incoming
freshman who has a parent or grandparent that is a USC graduate and a member of
the Carolina Alumni Association
Application deadline is December 31, 2006
The Richard T. Greener Scholarship:
$2,000 per year sponsored by the Association’s Black Alumni
council and is open to freshman, Given to one student and is based on academic
achievements, leadership, community service and financial need
Application Deadline is February 28, 2007
Applications for both USC and Richard T. Greener available
at www.CarolinaAlumni.org/Scholarships
The American Legion 2007 High School Oratorical Contest:
State scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,500 with the
winner advancing to national competition
Additional information is on file in guidance or students
can email
dept.programs@aldsc.org or call 1-800-642-7793
South Carolina Junior Golf foundation Scholarship Program:
Seniors with a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale, resident of SC,
have a recreational or competitive interest in golf and plan to attend an
accredited college or university I SC
Application information is on file in guidance
Deadline registration in December 1, 2006
Kittie M.Fairey Educational Fund:
Must be a high school senior, South Carolina resident, have
a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, a combined SAT of 900 or a composite ACT score of
19
Applicant’s parents must have a household adjusted income
not exceeding $40,000
Must be planning to attend an accredited SC college or
university in the fall of 2007
Applications deadline is December 1, 2006
Applications and information is on file in guidance
AXA Achievement Scholarship:
Students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate
drive, determination and ability to succeed in college and have self respect and
respect for family and community
52 $10,000 and 10 $15,000 scholarships will be awarded
Application deadline is December 15, 2006
Go to
www.axa-achievement.com
University of South Carolina College of Engineering and
Information Technology Scholarships:
Seniors must have an SAT score of at least 1200 to be
considered
Scholarships range to $740
Deadline for submitting application is February 15, 2007
Applications are on life in guidance or go to
www.engr.sc.edu
Harry Hampton and Wallace F. Pate Scholarships:
Seniors who plan on majoring in the natural resources
discipline such as wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry or marine
science. The Hampton scholarship is $2,500 for four years and the Pate
scholarship is $1,500 for one year. Students may apply for both but may receive
only one of the two.
Applications are on file in guidance or you may go to
www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org or call 803-600-1570
Both applications are due by December 31, 2006
James O. Thompson Scholarship:
Seniors that will continue their education in print or
photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications
$1,000 for four years
Applications are on file in guidance or go to
www.HamptonlifeFund.org or call 803
-600-1570
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship:
Fully paid scholarship to American high school students to
spend a year in Germany. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who have a 3.0
GPA and are between the ages of 15 and 181/2
Application forms are online at
www.ciee.org/cb or call 800-448-9944
Applications must be postmarked by December 16, 2006
Scholarship Search:
www.acinet.org
America’s Career Info Net
Update: November 1, 2006
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, Horry Telephone
Cooperative, Inc.
Senior living in the southern part of Florence County
planning to attend either Francis Marion University or Coastal Carolina
University. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Applications are on file the guidance office.
Due date March 1, 2007
Duke University Merit Scholarships
No separate application is required. All applicants will be
considered for every scholarship. Additional information is available at
www.aas.duke.edu/ousf/ and
www.finaid.duke.edu.
South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship:
Four $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors planning to
attend a college or university in South Carolina.
One $2,000 scholarship to a senior of a law enforcement
officer and plans to attend a college or university in South Carolina.
Applications are on file in guidance. Due date is March, 1,
2007.
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship:
JUNIORS Must have a 2.75 cumulative GPA for the 9th
and 10th grades, demonstrate leadership, actively contributing to the
community and have experienced and overcome a significant obstacle in life.
Ten $25,000 national scholarships and 300 $2,500
scholarships will be awarded.
Go to
www.discovercard.com/tribute to apply, request a paper copy of the
application materials and check out FAQ. If internet access is not available
call 1-866-756-7932.
Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2007.
JUNIORS The Governor’s School of South Carolina at
The College of Charleston Summer Programs:
Academically talented juniors must be nominated by their
counselor.
South Florence qualifies for eight positions
June 10-July 7, 2007
See Mr. Gamble for additional information
Applications must be postmarked by January26, 2007
2007 Washington Internship Experience:
The program can be taken in three week or longer segments
starting June 17 extending through July 28.
Participants experience college living and dining on the
campus of Marymount University located in nearby Arlington, Virginia.
Call 1-800-368-5688 for additional information.
December 6, 2006
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship:
$1,500 scholarship per year for up to four years. Must be a
senior with a 3.5 GPA, 1300 SAT (Math and Critical Reading) or 29 ACT, have
applied to college, be a legal resident of SC and a US citizen or national with
appropriate documentation. Only one application per 100 seniors may be
submitted. Applications are available from Mrs. Lee in guidance and are due to
Mr. Gamble by Friday, January, 12.
Archibald Rutledge Scholarship:
Students have the opportunity to compete in the areas of
drama, creative writing, music and visual arts. Scholarships are approximately
$4,000. Applications are available in guidance and are also available at
http://ed.sc.gov/.
Update January 16, 2007
Entrepreneurship Education:
Web site provides a searchable database of college
entrepreneurship programs and scholarships.
www.entrepreneurU.org. Additional information is on file in guidance.
The South Carolina Education Association Retired/J.P.
Coates/SCAT Scholarship:
A $1,000 renewable scholarship to a senior graduating from
a South Carolina public high school planning to pursue a career in education.
Must attend a fours year college or university in South Carolina. Applications
are on file in guidance and must be postmarked by March 21, 2007.
South Florence High School APTS Scholarships:
- Endeavor Scholarship
- Achievement Scholarship
Both scholarships are for $1,000. The Endeavor scholarship
will be awarded to a senior with a GPA or 3.1 or higher and takes into account
extracurricular activities, community service, SAT/ACT scores, GPA and work
experience.
The Achievement scholarship will be awarded to a senior
that has overcome some personal activity. Extracurricular activities, community
service, work experience will be considered. Additional information and
applications are on file in guidance. Completed applications are due in guidance
by February 14, 2007.
Elk National Foundation 2007 Most Valuable Student
Scholarship:
500 four year awards ranging from $4,000 to $60,000.
Applications are available I guidance. Deadline January 31, 2007
South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators:
Six $2,000 scholarships to qualifying seniors. Applicant
must be eligible for free or reduced price lunch in South Carolina and must be
able to meet the entrance requirements of an approved post secondary
institution. Completed application packet must be sent to the Title I district
coordinator by Thursday, February 1, 2007. Applications are on file in
guidance.
McKelvey Foundation:
Up to $10,000 per academic year for four years. Must be a
graduating senior, attend a four year college or university, won and operate a
genuine business. Apply on line at
www.mckelveyfoundation.org by January 31, 2007. Additional information is on
file in guidance.
2007 Business at Moore Program:
Summer program for June 16-22, 2007 on the University of
South Carolina campus. All expense paid residency program designed to introduce
minority students to the study of business related fields. Applications are due
April 9, 2007 and are available in guidance. Additional information can obtained
by calling, 803, 777-3834, email at
BAM@moore.sc.edu or go web site at
hhtp://mooreschool.sc.edu/moore/undergraduate/Wachovia-scholars/business-at-moore.html.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Foundation:
Graduation senior, must attend an accredited college,
university, or technical school. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Applications are on file in guidance. The due date is February 9, 2007.
Best Buy Scholarship:
Go to BestBuy.com/scholarships.
Deadline February 15, 2007.
West Point: The United States Military Academy Summer
leaders Seminar:
800 eleventh graders will be invited. Brochures are on file
in guidance. Applications can be made on line at http:lladmissions.usma.edu
prior to April 1, 2007.
University of South Carolina Sumter Scholarships:
Applications on file in guidance or go to
www.uscsumter.edu/students/financial_aid/scholarships.shtml. Requested date
for application February 1, 2007.
PRISM: Claflin University
Six-week summer residential program to increase knowledge
in science and math. Open to students from low-income, potential first
generation college and in grade 9-11. Applications are on file in guidance. Due
date March 1, 2007
Furman University Emerging Public Leaders:
Service-oriented leadership program open to rising high
school seniors. The week-long summer program offers a series of experiences that
enable students to become public leaders. The program is free of charge to
selected participates. Apply on-line at
www.rileyinstitute.org or contact the Institute at 846-294-3236.
Applications are due by Friday, April 30, 2007.
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation:
Must be the son or daughter of a Marine on active duty, in
the Reserve, retired or deceased or the son or daughter of a Marine or Marine
Reservist who has recently received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or
who was killed while the service or our country or the son or daughter of an
active duty, reserve, or former US Navy Corpsman who is serving or has served
with the US Marine Corps.
Must be a senior and a family income of $65,000 or less
(limit increases with siblings).
Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000.
Application forms are available to download at
www.mcsf.org and the deadline is March 1, 2007.
Betty Ann Darby Scholarships:
Two $1,000 scholarships to Florence County graduating
seniors who will pursue advanced academic or professional degrees in arts
discipline or art education.
Applications are available in guidance and are due on or
before Friday, March 30, 2007.
NROTC Scholarships:
Four-year and two-year scholarship opportunities, full
tuition plus stipend for text books. Go to
www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships_application.cfm.
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, Inc. WIRE Scholarship:
$1,000 scholarship to the college or university of
student’s choice. Applying student must be the dependent of a member-owner of
Pee Dee Electric. Applications are available in guidance and are due Wednesday,
April 11, 2007.
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, Inc. Washington Youth/Tour
/Leadership Conference:
Current high school junior. All-expense paid trip that
consists of visiting House and Senate members, touring the Capital and
Smithsonian and learning about cooperatives and our government. Applications
available in guidance and are due February 9, 2007.
Columbia College Lead:
Residential leadership summer camp for high school
sophomore and junior girls held on the Columbia College campus, July 15-21,
2007. Tuition $600. Interested students may receive additional information and
sign up in guidance by March 1, 2007.
University of Tennessee-Knoxville Nuclear Engineering
Scholarships:
Applications are available in guidance or go to
www.engr.utk.edu/nuclear.
The Junior Statesman Summer Program:
Summer program on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton,
Yale and Stanford to students interested in discussing and debating issues.
Additional information on file in guidance.
South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators CERRA
scholarships:
$1,000 renewable scholarship to a senior planning to
teach. Applications are on file in guidance or may be requested at
www.scabse.com or at
www.cerra.org.
Due date is April 1, 2007.
South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and
Mathematics Summer Program:
Applications area available online at
www.scgssm.org. Programs are for rising 9th and 10th
graders and include Genetics, Marine Biology, Robotics, Physics, Chemistry and
3-D Video Creation.
Clemson University & BB&T 2007 Economics Summer Camp:
Juniors, all expense paid program covering real world
topics in economics. Application information in available in guidance or go to
http://www.buisness.clemson.edu/bbtcenter.
Application deadline is March 23, 2007.
South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports
Educator’s:
$500 scholarship to an enrolling female college freshman
planning to major in education.
Applications are on file in guidance and are due back to
guidance by March 23, 2007.
South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports and
Trophies by “M” Scholarship:
$1000 scholarship to an enrolling female college freshman
planning to major in the medical field. Applications are on file in guidance are
due back to guidance by March 23, 2007.
Donate Life SC Scholarships:
DLSC Scholarship: $2500 scholarship to a student planning
to pursue a career related to organ and tissue donation, including careers in
medicine, nursing, social work, or other related fields.
Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence F. McManus Scholarship: $2500
scholarship to students who are living donors, transplant recipients, immediate
family members of a donor or recipient, or active volunteers with DLSC.
Application packets my be requested by contacting Shirley
McAdams at DLSC too-free at 1-877-277-4866 or my be downloaded at
www.donatelifesc.org.
Applications must be submitted by April 13, 2007.
Educational Communications Scholarship:
Recognizes exemplary students. Applications on file in
guidance or go to
www.whoswho-highschool.com or
www.ecisf.org. Deadline May 15, 2007.
Joey Rodgers Scholarship:
Scholarship given to a high school senior with a minimum
2.5 GPA. Student must be actively involved as a community service volunteer or
must be pursuing a degree in criminal justice. Applications are on file in
guidance and are due to the foundation by the first Friday in April.
Update February 15, 2007
Gary Lowder, Jr. Memorial Scholarship:
$1,200 scholarship offered by the parents of Gary Lowder,
Jr. in his memory to a senior male who has played football for at least two
years including the senior year or who has played in the band for at least two
years including the senior year.
The student must have a3.25 on a 4.0 scale and a score of
1100 (Critical Reading / Math) or a 24 ACT. Applications are on file in guidance
and must be returned to Mr. Gamble in guidance by March 30, 2007.
Erskine College Flying Fleet Athletic Training Camp:
Learning experience for beginning athletic training. Topics
explored include spine boarding, ankle taping, CPR, foot taping, splinting and
others. Cost for overnight $300. Call Jim Riser at 864-379-8999 or email at
riser@erskine.edu.
Johnson & Wales:
Top students eligible for scholarships from $7,500 to Full
Tuition.
For additional information call 1-800-DIAL-JWU.
Mentoring and Enrichment Seminar in Engineering:
Summer program to 11th grade African American
student interested in engineering. The camp will be held June 3 – 15, 2007 at
the University of Houston. Contact John Matthews at 713-743-4226 for additional
information.
South Carolina State Fair Scholarship:
Fifty (50) selected seniors will be awarded $2,000
scholarships to be applied to post secondary high school education or training
in a South Carolina university, college, or technical school. Applicants will be
judged on overall performance and involvement, need, communications skills and
an aptitude for completion of application. Applications are on file in guidance.
Applications must be received by the Fair office by 4:30 pm Wednesday, March 21,
2007.
April 5, 2007
Lions International Youth Exchange Program:
Additional information and an application is on file in
guidance.
Summer Programs:
Additional colleges include the University of South
Carolina and Morris College. Information is posted on the bulletin board outside
guidance and on file in the guidance office. Summer program information to
additional colleges is also posted.
The American Architectural Foundation and Target – Redesign
Your School: A Contest of Scholarly Proportion
Open to students grades 9 – 12. This is a national contest
that asks students to submit their vision of ideal places to learn in the 21st
century. Scholarships up to $10,000 and Target GiftCards will be presented to
winners, eight will be invited to Washington, D.C. Deadline for entry is June
30, 2007. A registration form and other rules, instructions and resources area
available online at
www.redsignyourschool.org.
Congressional Black Caucus Scholarship Fund Program:
Program provides financial assistance to help defray the
expense of college. Must have a 2.5 / 4.0, demonstrate academic achievement,
exhibit leadership, particularly in community service activities, and
demonstrate financial need. Applications are on file in guidance. The due date
is May 1, 2007.
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