Panther Pride '18
Issue 2: October 6, 2017
Stay in touch with the Counseling & Advisement Office
Website: www.PelionHScounseling.com
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Remind Text Updates:
Sign up by texting @PelionHS to 81010
Mrs. Jessica Burke: Last Names A-K jburke@lexington1.net
Ms. Jill Zueger: Last Names L-Z jzueger@lexington1.net
Mrs. Dana Crumpton (Career Specialist) dcrumpton@lexington1.net
Joining the Military
Sign up to take the ASVAB
Where: Pelion High School
Register: See Mrs. Crumpton in the School Counseling Office to reserve your spot.
College Visit Procedures
Apply to College
After you submit your online application, you will then need to go to www.parchment.com to create an account and request that your transcript be sent to that college. If additional information is required, such as counselor and/or teacher recommendations, email your teacher and your counselor. We will mail everything together in one envelope.
Many 4-year colleges in South Carolina have a deadline of December 1. Don't miss the college application deadline. The sooner you apply, the better.
College Application Day
Thursday, Oct 26, 2017, 08:00 AM
Pelion High School, Lydia Drive, Pelion, SC, United States
Requesting Transcripts
Transcript requests for scholarship applications should be made to Mrs. Rogers in the Counseling & Advisement Office.
FAFSA
FAFSA WORKSHOP AT PELION HIGH SCHOOL: October 30, 2017 at 6pm
Call 803-822-3749 to schedule an appointment. You will need to bring the following items to your appointment:
- Picture ID
- Permanent Resident card (if eligible non-citizen)
- Social Security card
- Most recently filed tax return and W-2 forms
- Parents’ most recently filed tax return and W-2 forms (dependent students only)
FAFSA: How To Pay For College Workshop
Monday, Oct 30, 2017, 06:00 PM
Pelion High School, Lydia Drive, Pelion, SC, United States
College Information (This list will grow)
SC Independent Colleges and Universities Profiles (Click Here)
Charleston Southern University
- FREE online application
Clemson University
- Priority Deadline: December 1, 2017
- Honors College is a separate application
- Average GPA: 4.64
- Average SAT: 1220-1370
- Average ACT: 27-31
- Application cost: $70
- Fall Blitz (Open House): October 20
- Spring Blitz (Open House): March 30, April 6, April 13, April 20
Coastal Carolina
- Students who apply to Coastal Carolina on College Application Day will receive a fee waiver. College Application Day is October 26. Listen to the announcements for sign up information.
College of Charleston
- Early Decision Deadline: November 1
- Early Action Deadline: December 1
- Regular Admissions Deadline: February 15 (Do NOT wait this long.)
Converse College
- Application is FREE
- Priority Scholarship Deadline: November 1
- Open House: October 20, April 21
Francis Marion University
- Application Fee Waiver available in the counseling office. Please see your counselor.
Georgia Southwestern State University
- Waiving out of state tuition for residents of South Carolina
- Campus Preview Days: November 11, January 27, April 7
Lander University
- Open House: November 18; Sign up here
University of South Carolina - Columbia
- Early Decision Deadline: October 1
- Early Answer Deadline: October 15
- Honors College Deadline: November 15
- Regular Decision Deadline: December 1
- Average GPA: 3.99
- Average ACT: 25-20
- Average SAT: 1200-1340
Are you interested in...
Winthrop University: See your counselor ASAP to learn about specific scholarship opportunities for Winthrop University.
AES Engineering Scholarships
Amount: $500
Application: www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Amount: $22,000
Application: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/faq/
The Horatio Alger Association provides 106 $22,000 scholarships for students who have financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required) and who have a GPA of at least 2.0. Applicants should also be involved in co-curricular and community service activities. Apply online.
Voice of Democracy
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: Varies
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Theme: American History: Our Hope for the Future
Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars' (VFW's) premier scholarship program. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year's theme - American History: Our Hope for the Future
Delta Waterfowl Greater Columbia Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Requirements:
-Student must be a current senior and attend a 2 year or 4 year college or university in Fall 2018
-Student must have an interest and desire to enter field of natural resources (ex. Wildlife management, Forestry, or Marine Science)
-Student must be a US citizen
-GPA (un-weighted) of at least 3.0
-Student must submit a completed application before deadline
-Evaluation criteria includes academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities, community service, and notable experiences or skills.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Amount: $20,000
Application: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/the-process/
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. 150 $20,000 scholarships will be awarded. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Amount: $1,000
Application: http://spirit.prudential.com
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award is based on academics and community service. Two state winners will win $1,000 scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C. The national winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Access a nomination form online. Complete the form and email to your counselor to certify.
100 Black Men of Greater Columbia Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
- High school seniors transitioning to college
- Minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Planning to attend an institution for an entire academic year, beginning in the fall of 2018 (verification of enrollment will be required before scholarship is received)
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Application: http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
Various scholarships based on leadership, grades, and financial need. Apply online.
SC Teaching Fellows Program
Amount: $24,000
Application: http://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows.html
The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program was created to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession. High school seniors who are legal South Carolina residents may apply. Selection is based on academic achievement, community and school involvement, references, interview, and writing assessment. Teaching Fellows participate in advanced enrichment programs in Teaching Fellows Institutions, professional development opportunities during summer months, involvement with communities and businesses throughout the state and receive up to $6000 in yearly scholarships for four years (up to a total of $24,000) while they complete a degree leading to teacher certification. A Fellow agrees to teach in South Carolina one year for every year he/she received the Fellowship. Students must attend one of these institutions: Anderson University, Charleston Southern University, Coastal Carolina, College of Charleston, Columbia College, Francis Marion University, Lander, Newberry, USC-Aiken, USC-Columbia, USC-Upstate or Winthrop. This award may be combined with either Palmetto Fellows or LIFE Scholarships. Apply online. The online application will open on Sept. 1 and the deadline is December 1, 2017 11:45 pm. All letters of recommendation and transcripts must be received by 5:00 pm Dec. 8, 2017.
Silver Pen Writing Competition
Amount: Varies from $500-$1,500
Application: http://silverpen-slc.com/apply/
- Seniors
- No minimum GPA to apply
- Essay required (600-1000 words)
The AXA Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $10,000-$25,000
Application: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
The AXA Achievement Scholarship offers college scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarship is sponsored by the AXA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AXA US. Your application MUST be one of the first 10,000 submitted electronically by the deadline date. Apply early!
ACT Student Champion Scholarship
Amount: $500
Application: www.act.org/readinesschampions
- A student who has overcome challenges and can articulate education and career actions
- Students must have a composite ACT score of a 22 on a single test date OR a 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale
- Preference will be given to underrepresented and/or first-generation college students.
Ron Brown Scholarship
Amount: $40,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
- Must be Black/African American.
- Must excel academically.
- Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
- Must participate in community service activities.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
- Be a current high school senior at the time of your application. NOTE: Current college students are not eligible to apply.
Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Scholarship Fund
Deadline: January 15, 2018
Amount: www.csascholars.org
- Applicants must be a high school senior
- Must be a SC resident
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0-4.0
- Must have a combined SAT score of 1800 or a composite ACT score of 26
- Applicant's parents must have a household adjusted gross income of $40,000 or less
- Must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university in SC
SC Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies
Application: www.scholarshipprograms.org
- Must be a senior in a SC high school
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Must have a competitive or recreational interest in golf
- Must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university in SC
Harry Hampton Fund Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Application: http://www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html
- Harry Hampton Scholarship: $5,000/year up to 4 years($20,000) for students interested in majoring in natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science.
- Wallace F. Pate Scholarship: One time $1,500 for students interested in majoring in natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science.
- David M. Cline Scholarship: One time $2,000 for students who wish to further their education in law enforcement, criminal justice, or forensic science.
- James O. Thomason Scholarship: $2,000/year for up to 4 years ($8,000) for students who wish to further their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations, or mass communications.
The College Plan Scholarship
Amount: $250
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
The winning student must be accepted into an accredited college, university, or technical school by the end of the year. The scholarship will be made payable to the attending college, university, or technical school.
Pelion High School
Website: http://www.pelionhscounseling.com
Location: 600 Lydia Drive, Pelion, SC, United States
Phone: 803-821-2208
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Twitter: @_PHSCounseling