Scholarship Information
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| Moose Kids Talk – Participants select a topic and develop a presentation for groups of 4 to 9 year olds that they present to various groups like Sunday School classes, Boys’ and Girls’ Club groups, etc. Participants prepare written reports on those presentations. Six participants from this area will be chosen. $2000 to $12000. See Ms. Falls for more information. |
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| Big Sun Scholarship | Open to any athlete. $500. Due June 24, 2010. Apply at www.bigsunathletics.com |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program | Separate scholarships for each ethnicity. Winners will be exemplary role models in their communities. Apply at www.rmhc.org. Due February 16, 2010. |
| ULTA Scholarship | $2500. Pick up a scholarship kit at the ULTA store on Clemson Blvd. today. Deadline is February 1, 2010. |
| Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund | Must have a combined SAT (math, critical reading, and writing) of 1800 or ACT composite of 26. Parents must not have an adjusted gross income of more than $40,000. Must be planning to attend a 4 year in state school. Apply at www.wachoviascholars. com.
Due January 4, 2010.
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| SC Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship | Must have a competitive or recreational interest in golf. 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Must attend a four year in state college or university. Apply online at www.scholarshipprograms.org . Deadline for receipt of applications and all accompanying materials is January 4, 2010. |
| ESA Foundation Scholarships | 150 scholarships. Can apply for no more than 3. $5.00 fee per application. Apply at www.esaintl.com/esaf. Note: Check out this web site carefully before you make a decision to send an application fee. |
| Gates Millennium Scholars Program | Open to African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American. GPA of 3.3 on 4.0 scale. Must be Pell Grant eligible. Due January 11, 2010. Amounts vary. Apply at www.gmsp.org or see Ms. Falls for a paper application. |
| KFC Scholars Program | Must be enrolling in a public, in-state college or university. $5000 renewable for four years. GPA 2.75+. Apply at www.kfcscholars.org. Online application will be available between December 1, 2009 and February 10, 2010. |
| Presbyterian |
Many, many scholarships available. |
| Spartanburg |
Full tuition if you have a 3.0 GPA. |
| America’s National Teenager Scholarship | Scoring based on grades, community service, leadership and poise. $25.00 entry fee. Deadline is February 27, 2010. |
| George W. Jenkins Scholarship | Full ride to |
| Horatio Alger Scholarship |
$5000 - Must have acute financial need (adjusted gross income of family $50,000 or less) – Due October 30 – apply at https://horatioalger.org/scholarships
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| John Lennon Endowed Scholarship |
$5000 – Student must be planning to study communications, performing art, or visual art at a school endowed by the United Negro College Fund – Applications accepted through May 30 – Apply at www.uncf.org and click on the “For Students” tab.
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| SC Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities |
Three page essay on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities – Winner will receive a four year scholarship to the SC state supported institution of their choice - Due 1/19/10 – Applicants do not have to have a disability – Apply at www.journalism.scvrd.net.
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| Dr. Seuss’s “Oh the Places You’ll Go” Scholarship | $5000 – Due 2/15/10 – Download application at www.ohtheplaces.org |
| African American Women in Computer Science |
Scholarships from $4000 to $10000 per year – AAWCS runs through June 2012 – Contact Dr. Jason Black (Principal investigator of this NSF Grant) at jblack@cis.famu.edu
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| Call Me Mister |
Collaboration between Clemson University, Benedict and Morris Colleges, and Claflin University to recruit, train and secure employment for minority males as elementary teachers in the public schools of SC – For more information call 800-640-2657, www.callmemister.clemson.edu or email Mister@clemson.edu
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| Harry Hampton Scholarship |
Must plan to major in natural resources discipline such as wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, or marine science – Renewable for 4 years as long as a 2.5 GPA is maintained – apply at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org or see Ms. Falls for an application.
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| Wallace F. Pate Scholarship | Must plan to major natural resources discipline such as wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, or marine science – One time award – Apply at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org or see Ms. Falls for an application. |
| James O. Thompson Scholarship |
Must plan to major in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications – Renewable for 4 years as long as a 2.5 GPA is maintained – apply at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org or see Ms. Falls for an application.
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Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) Essay Contest |
$1000 to $5000- deadline is November 6, 2009 - enter at www.thefire.org |
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SCADA North-South All-Star Football Game Queen Scholarship Contest |
Only one applicant per school - Winners will be judged on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service, and a short essay - Ten finalists and a chaperone will be the guests of SCADA for the weekend of December 12 in Myrtle Beach - Queen will receive a $1000 scholarship - Two princesses will receive $500 scholarships - See Ms. Falls for an entry form - Due November 3. |
| Kids' Chance Scholarship | Must be the dependent of someone who has been seriously or fatally injured as the result of a work related accident or occupational disease. Awards are made throughout the year. For more info go to www.kidschancesc.org. Call (803)356-5862 or email kidschancesc@windstream.net for an application. |
| Teaching Fellows |
Must be planning to teach in SC. Due October 15. $24,000. See Ms. Falls for more details. |
| Sun Trust Off to College Sweepstakes |
2 drawings each month for $1000 scholarship - Students can reenter after each drawing - Must be at least 13 years old. Enter at offtocollege.info |
| LeTendre Education Fund |
Scholarship assistance for homeless students or students who have been homeless in the past. Download applications at http://naehcey.org/letendre_app.html Due 5:00 p.m. on September 18. |
| Emory Scholars Program | Awards two thirds to full tuition, room, board and fees for Emory University in Atlanta. Completely merit based. Financial need not considered. Must be an outstanding student. WHS can nominate up to 4 students. See Ms. Falls no later than September 30 for more details. |
| Goizueta Scholars Program |
Small and highly selective program for students planning to major in business at Emory University in Atlanta. Scholarship covers two thirds to full tuition and fees. See Ms. Falls by September 30 for more details.
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| Spartanburg Methodist College |
Full tuition if you have a 3.0 GPA. Generous grants and scholarships are also available to cover cost of room and board. See Ms. Falls for more info.
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| Miss South Carolina Pageant Information |
Any girl interested in participating in the Miss South Carolina USA or Miss South Carolina Teen USA Pageant needs to see Ms. Minniear for information and an application.
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Wendy's High School Heisman |
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AES Engineers Scholarship |
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Burger King Scholars |
$1000 - Must work (not necessarily for BK) an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year - 2.5 GPA - apply at www.bk.com/scholars - no due date listed |
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Johnson C. Smith Gold Scholars Program |
Any senior interested in attending Johnson C. Smith should see Ms. Falls. This program offers a free ride to 5 seniors. Must have a 3.5 GPA and 1000 SAT or 24 ACT. |
| Duke University |
Duke University has a new financial aid program designed to make Duke affordable for all students. Parents whose incomes total $60,000 or less no longer have to contribute financially. In addition, student loans have been eliminated for families with incomes totaling $40,000 or less. For more information, visit dukefinancialaid.duke.edu |
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Benedict College Scholarships |
To qualify you must apply to Benedict and submit the FAFSA |
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Kids Chance Scholarship |
must be at least 16 years old and dependent upon someone who has been seriously or fatally injured as a result of a work-related accident or occupational disease - amounts vary - for application materials call (803)356-5862 or e-mail request to www.kidschancesc.org |
| SC Teachers and Career Changers Loans |
Up to $60,000 - You may qualify for 20% or $3000 forgiveness for each year of teaching - Can also be used by instructional aids hoping to become certified teachers - See Ms. Falls
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SC Student Loan Corporation |
Monthly random drawing for $1000 scholarship - open to juniors, seniors and their parents - register at www.scstudentloan.org |
| NC A&T Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholarship |
1000 SAT minimum – must be accepted to NC A&T – for more information contact ncat.edu/admissions
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C. G. FULLER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP |
1100 SAT (ACT Not Accepted) - Parents' Adjusted Gross Income $60,000 or less - request an application at C. G. Fuller Foundation, c/o Bank of America, SC3-240-04-17, PO Box 448, Columbia, SC 29202 |
| Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship |
$125,000. 1000 on the SAT or 45 on the ACT (math and verbal combined).Additional $250 a month. Summer training sessions. Upon graduation, commissioning as a Second Lieutenant. www.nrotc.navy.mil |
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AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Up to $18000 - SC has had 3 National winners - Open to 9th - 12th grade - more information at scarolinalegion.org or call 1-800-642-7793 |
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Young Arts Program |
$100-$1000 Awards - covers ANY artistic discipline - See Ms. Falls for more information. |
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Spartanburg Methodist College |
Free tuition with a 3.0 GPA. See Ms. Falls for more information. |
| SC Teaching Fellowship | Want to become a Teacher? Want $24,000 for college? Apply online at www.cerra.org. See Ms. Falls for More Information. |
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SC ARMY NATIONAL GUARD |
Join up and get money for college
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| Other Scholarships |
· Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida ) http://www.jackituckfield.org/
· Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
· FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info) http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2005-2006/english/general-fafsa.htm
· HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world) http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/scholarships/index.html
· Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
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| Financial Aid Programs |
Go to the College Board's web site, http://www.collegeboard.com, for everything you need to prepare for, apply to, and pay for college.
South Carolina Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission - The SC Tuition Grants Program is administered by the SC Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission through an annual appropriation by the State General Assembly. The program's purpose is to provide need-based grant assistance to eligible resident undergraduates attending, on a full time basis, eligible independent non-profit state colleges.
Go to http://www.che400.state.sc.us, a site where students and parents can check on the status of changes in the Life Scholarship.
Check out http://www.collegeview.com. An excellent site for information on colleges, scholarships, financial aid, as well as career and vocational guidance.
FAFSA on the Web - The U.S. Department of Education site for financial aid.
Can't find a college in South Carolina that offers your major? Check out the Academic Common Market at http://www.sreb.org. You may be eligible to attend selected out-of-state institutions without paying out-of-state fees!
http://www.college-scholarships.com/south_carolina.htm - a wealth of information (including contact information) about South Carolina colleges, universities and scholarships...including links to ten FREE, online scholarship searches. The website also has similar pages for all other states as well.
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