BHS SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER
April 2015
Read on for scholarships with deadlines coming up in April, and don't forget to report all offers of scholarships and financial aid to Ms. Waugh! It's crunch time!
Click the scholarship name to go the application, or pick up an application in the College Center (if indicated).
Applications are available in the College Center.
Due Date: April 1
Award Amount: $2,000
All applications for the American College Foundation's Visionary Scholarship Program will consist of:
- A completed American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Application
- A copy of the student's most recent report card
- A 500-word, typed, double-spaced essay on "Why College is Important to Me"
Applicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
Due Date: April 1
Award Amount: $5,000
This scholarship is offered by the American Fire Sprinklers Association. Applicants will first read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay." You may print the essay for reference if you choose. Complete a quiz based on the essay. Each correct answer enters the student's name into a drawing.
Due Date: April 1
Award Amount: $2,000
Due Date: April 1
Award Amount: $2,000
Answer the following question in less than 1000 words:
If you were asked to help an incoming freshman (grade 9) with his/her study habits, what are the 10 best study habit tips you would provide them? And why do you believe each is important?
Due Date: April 1
Award Amount: $500
National Pan-Hellenic Council at Columbia, SC- College Scholarship
Due Date: April 3
Award Amount: $500
Click the link above to view descriptions of each scholarship and submission instructions, or pick up a packet in the College Center.
Due Date: April 10
Award Amount: up to $1500.
Due Date: April 13
Award Amount: $500
Gamma Nu Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship
Applications are available in the College Center.
Due Date: April 13
Award Amount: $1,000
Each year, we award scholarships to college-bound high school students residing or attending a high school in 29016 zip code based on the applicant’s need for financial assistance, scholastic achievement, and involvement in community, school, church, or other public service organizations. Applicants must submit an application packet and participate in personal interviews with the Chamber’s scholarship committee. The scholarship program is conducted in the spring, with application information available from local high schools and our web site. Each winning student receives $1,000-1,500 and is presented their award at our annual Scholarship Banquet in the Spring.
Applications available in the College Center.
Due Date: April 14
Award Amount: up to $1500
Solomon Jackson Scholarship
Applications are available from Ms. Waugh in the College Center.
Due Date: April 15
Award Amount: Full cost of attendance
Due Date: April 15
Award Amount: $4,000
Due Date: April 15
Award Amount: $1,000
Due Date: April 20
Award Amount: $1,000
Due Date: April 26
Award Amount: up to $10,000
SC School Boards Association Caucus of Black School Board Members- Annual Essay Scholarship
Applications are available in the College Center.
Due Date: April 27
Award amount: $500
Club 24 Scholarship
Applications available in the College Center.
Due Date: April 30
Award Amount: $500
Due Date: April 30
Award Amount: $3,000
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Columbia Urban League Scholarship
Applications available in the College Center.
Due Date: April 30
Award Amount: $2500
Due Date: April 30
Award Amount: $5,000
The Makings of a Man Scholarship is available to all undergraduate or high school senior males who have a strong will to both display the characteristics of true manhood and instill those values in others while pursuing higher education. The awardee will receive a one-time scholarship of $1000. The application period is open from October 1 to April 30. One College Scholar will be selected for this scholarship each year.
Due Date: April 30
Award Amount: $1,000
College Center
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Location: 10901 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood, SC, United States
Phone: (803) 691-4090
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