Pelion Pride '19
Issue 7: March, 12 2019
Stay in touch with the Counseling & Advisement Office
Website: www.PelionHScounseling.com
Twitter: @PelionCounselor
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PHSCounseling1
Mrs. Jessica Burke: Last Names A-D jburke@lexington1.net
Ms. Amber Hartley: Last Names E-M alhartley@lexington1.net
Ms. Jill Zueger: Last Names N-Z jzueger@lexington1.net
Mrs. Dana Crumpton: Career Specialist dcrumpton@lexington1.net
Ms. Tara Simmons: Graduation Coach tsimmons@lexington1.net
Ms. Kim Kirby: School Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Amy Miller: Student Records
Prom
Saturday, Apr 27, 2019, 08:00 PM
Pelion High School
College Decision Day
Thursday, May 2, 2019, 11:00 AM
Pelion High School
Awards Day
Friday, May 17, 2019, 08:30 AM
Pelion High School Gym
Graduation Day!!!
Friday, Jun 7, 2019, 04:00 PM
Colonial Life Arena, Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC, USA
SIGN UP FOR THIS!
Please bring your college acceptance letters and scholarship award letters to Ms. Kirby in the School Counseling Office.
CONGRATULATIONS! Military Enlistment
Jacob Thompson
Conner Westberry
CONGRATULATIONS! College Acceptance Letters
Caroline Barnes
Anna Bazemore
Nick Bazemore
Aleeya Byrd
Natalia Campbell
Elizabeth Cooper
Lauren Duenke
Trevor Dunn
Taylor Eubanks
Sadie Gantt
Lily Herron
Caitlin Jeffcoat
Taylor Johnson
Cheryl LaDue
Savannah Lee
David Lima
Gabriel Locklear
Mitchell Macon
Eryn McDaniel
Savannah McLeod
Alana Meetze
Brianna Miller
Lydia Mills
Angela Moreland
Tayler Murray
Broderick Nicewonger
Makenzie Renew
Austin Shumpert
Jaidon Shumpert
McKenna Smith
Dylan Williamson
CONGRATULATIONS! College SCHOLARSHIPS
Carolime Barnes
Lauren Duenke
Trever Dunn
Lily Herron
Caitlin Jeffcoat
Cheryl LaDue
Savannah Lee
Savannah McLeod
Lydia Mills
Makenzie Renew
Jaidon Shumpert
Austin Shumpert
McKenna Smith
College Visit Procedures
Requesting Transcripts
Transcript requests for scholarship applications should be made to Ms. Kirby in the Counseling & Advisement Office.
FAFSA
Every college-bound senior needs to complete the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you have not completed the FAFSA, The Educational Opportunity Center at Midlands Tech will help you. You do not have to be attending Midlands Tech to use this service.
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)
Student-Athletes: Are you planning to play sports in college?
NCAA link: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
NAIA link: https://www.playnaia.org/
April Lynn Quinton Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Eligibility
1. Must be a Lexington School District One Senior
2. Must be planning to attend a SC college or university
3. Must be planning to major in Special Education
4. Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher
5. Must have an SAT score of at least 1100 OR an ACT score of at least 22
Carrie Mayer-Cowan and Benjamin Mayer Memorial Scholarship II
Amount: $1,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Eligibility
1. Must be a graduating senior at Pelion High School, White Knoll High School, or River Bluff High School
2. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
3. Must have an SAT of at least 1150 OR an ACT of at least 24
4. Must be pursuing a degree in Science Education OR Engineering at a 4-Year college or university in SC
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.
Ernestine and Walter P. Rawl Scholarship
Amount: $500
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Eligibility
1. Must be enrolled in Agriculture courses in Lexington District One
2. Must be pursing a 4-year degree in the field of Agriculture
3. Must be an active member in the FFA at Pelion High School
Lexington Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship (Nursing)
Amount: Varies $1,000-$2,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Lexington Medical Center Auxiliary is accepting applications for those receiving their nursing education at a variety of levels (2-year or 4-year degrees).
Noah Kneece Scholarship
Amount: $500
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Eligibility
1. Must be a member of the Pelion High School FFA
2. Must be enrolled in the Advanced Agribusiness Research Center at Pelion High School
The SC State Fair Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Application: https://www.scstatefair.org/scholarships/scholarship-requirements
Eligibility:
A. Applicant must be a full-time resident of South Carolina and a senior in a public or private high school or home school in South Carolina.
B. Applicant must complete the online application form in its entirety.
C. Applicant must attach a current photograph (preferably a senior class photo).
D. Applicant must attend a public or private college, university, or technical college in the state of South Carolina.
Award:
A. Applicant will be judged based on need, academic and extra-curricular achievement, communication skills, and on aptitude for completion of application.
B. Scholarship will be paid directly to the treasurer’s office of the college or university attended.
C. Fifty (50) $6000 scholarships will be awarded to students across the state to be paid at the rate of $1500 per year over a four-year period. Students pursuing two-year degrees will receive $1500 per year over the two-year period.
The selected fifty (50) 2019 scholars will be required to meet eligibility requirements deemed necessary by the South Carolina State Fair to renew their scholarships each year.
Woodrow and Edith Worthy Ministerial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Eligibility
1. Must be a senior in Lexington District One
2. Must have a GPA of at least 3.0
3. Must be involved with church and/or Christian organizations during high school
4. Must be pursuing a major in Music Ministry or Religious Studies and/pr plan to be very involved with religious life/church while in college.
5. Must be attending a 2-Year or 4-Year college or university
6. Awarded based on financial need
South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports and Trophies by “M” Medical and Educator's Scholarships
Deadline: March 22, 2019
Amount: $1000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
1. South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports and Trophies by “M” Scholarship - $1000.00 scholarship to an enrolling female college freshman planning to major in the medical field.
2. South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports Educator’s Scholarship - $1000.00 scholarship to an enrolling female college freshman planning to major in education. An additional $1000.00 scholarship is awarded from these applications for a Female Scholar Athlete.
South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports Educator's Scholarships
Deadline: March 22, 2019
Amount: $1000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports Educator’s Scholarship - $1000.00 scholarship to an enrolling female college freshman planning to major in education. An additional $1000.00 scholarship is awarded from these applications for a Female Scholar Athlete.
Lexington Woman's Club Anne D. Pitts Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 25, 2019
Amount: Varies
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a Lexington School District One graduating senior with a 2.5 or higher GPA
- Must be majoring in a field of study related to medicine/health
- Must attend a college in SC
THE MOLES Celestyne Diggs Porter Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Applicants must:
• Be African-American • Be a citizen of the United States
• NOT be related in any way to a member of THE MOLES
• Be a graduating high school senior
• Be accepted to an accredited four-year college/university
• Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
• Have a SAT composite score of 1030 or above on a 1600 scale; or an ACT score of 20 or above
Palmetto State School Counselor Association Scholarshp
Amount: $1,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
The Palmetto State School Counselor Association awards three high school seniors a $1,000.00 non-renewable scholarship to assist with post-secondary education costs.
Eligibility:
- Must be a high school senior attending a public or private secondary school in the state of South Carolina.
- Must be a permanent resident of the state of South Carolina.
- Must plan to attend a post-secondary institution during the 2019-2020 school year.
Applicants must:
- Submit an application.
- Complete an essay of no more than 500 words about a school counselor who has made a difference in your academic, career, social, and/or emotional development. You may additionally include your career goals, post-secondary education plans, and an explanation for how the scholarship will help you.
- Include an official copy of high school transcript.
- Submit a letter of recommendation.
- A copy of your admission letter or another form of verification of acceptance to college, university, technical school, or training center must be provided before receiving funds.
Criteria for selection:
- Essay
- High school academic record
- Community service, and school activities
- Letter of recommendation (non-family member)
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office or online https://jmscottmemorialfund.org/apply/
Qualification/Eligibility
- US Citizen or permanent resident of US
- GPA of 3.0/equivalent or higher (out of a 4.0 scale)
- High School Senior who will matriculate full-time at a US accredited four-year college or university within the fifty states or District of Columbia.
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services or other extra curricular activities.
- Combined adjusted income of the parent(s) cannot exceed $50,000.
Joye Law Firm Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Amount: $2,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office or online https://www.joyelawfirm.com/joye-scholarship-program/
Eligibility Requirements:
- Open to all graduating South Carolina High School Seniors
- Must plan to attend a 4-year college or university
- Demonstrate strong community-oriented values
- Submit a Creative Entry that raises awareness of a selected Personal Injury matter. Five topic choices are provided in the application.
Lexington District One Educational Office Professionals Scholarship
Deadline: April 5, 2019
Amount: $1000.00
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Requirements:
- Must be a graduating senior in 2018-2019 School Year.
- Must major in Business, Computer Science, Marketing, Accounting, or Advertising.
- Must have maintained at 3.0 GPA all through high school.
- Must be a US citizen and resident of SC.
- Demonstrates through grades, character, and commitment a potential success as a business professional
Lexington Woman's Club Scholarship
Deadline: April 9, 2019
Amount: Varies
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
The members of the Lexington Woman's Club are pleased to be able to present a scholarship again this year to a graduating senior (male or female) who plans to enter the field of education. Students at all Lexington One high schools are eligible to apply.
The amount of the scholarship changes from year to year, depending on funds raised.
For paper applications, see Ms. Kirby in Counseling and Advisement.
Make Your Mark: Coach Mark Gerald Student Leader Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
● demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community
the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
● demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade
point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
● demonstrate financial need;
● be citizens of the United States of America;
● be current high school seniors attending high school in the United
States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and home
schooled students are also eligible); and
● plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a
bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university or
technical college
● in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
Paige Erin Marie Widmer Scholarship
Deadline: April 10, 2019
Amount: Varies
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
This scholarship will go to a Pelion High School Student.
Honoring our Heros'' Children Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Scholarship Selection Process:
The Honoring our Heroes’ Children Scholarship seeks to provide educational assistance to
children, who have at least (1) one parent currently serving or who previously served in the
U.S. Armed Forces OR have at least (1) one parent who volunteers or is employed as a First
Responder*. The scholarship must be used for higher education expenses for a student who
will attend a two or four-year university.
*First Responder includes: Fire/EMS/911/Law Enforcement
SCAAA/NIAAA Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office or http://www.niaaa.org/assets/Scholarship-Application-2019_fillable.pdf
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a Senior
- Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following:
(A) minimum of B+ average;
(B) Ranked in the top 25% of class;
(C) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading)
- Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport
- Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports
- Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application
- Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director
- School athletic director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association
- The principal or athletic director must sign the application to insure that the academic information submitted is accurate
- All hard copy materials must be postmarked or electronic materials sent to the NIAAA State Liaison in your respective state by your states deadline.
George Rogers Foundation of the Carolinas Scholarship
Deadline: April 12, 2019
Amount: Varies
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be a:
- South Carolina Resident
- First-generation college student - defined as a student whose parent(s) have not graduated from an institute of higher education with a four-year degree
- High school senior or a currently enrolled full-time undergraduate student.
Applicants must submit:
- An official transcript indicating a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better
- Admissions acceptance letter OR college registration documentation indicating full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year U.S. institution for the entire academic year. Unfortunately, students applying to or enrolled at online or proprietary schools are not eligible
- Two letters of recommendation from a high school/college faculty member, school counselor, employer, or church leader
- One letter of affirmation from a parent/guardian stating the applicant is the first person in his/her family to attend college
Midlands Technical College Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Application: https://1midlandscholars.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
Various scholarships available through Midlands Tech.
The Senator Katrina Shealy Scholarship
Amount: $500
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Applicants must be graduating from South Carolina public, private, or home schools and planning to attend a South Carolina university, college or technical college. Students should be active in their school and community, and have a strong academic record.
Tywanza Sanders Legacy Scholarships
Deadline: April 15, 2019
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Application: https://www.tywanzasanderslegacyfoundation.com/scholarships
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must have permanent residency in South Carolina, and must be a United States citizen.
- Applicants must be a graduating high school senior from a South Carolina high school.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must be accepted into an accredited 4-year college or university in for the Fall 2019 academic semester.
- Applicants must demonstrate a financial need.
- Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application along with the required supporting documentations.
- Applicants must complete a 500-800 word written essay.
The Michael Bryan Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Must be planning to attend a trade school.
SCCSS Clio Scholarship
Amount: $500
Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYnTn9J2VTpAVZVMtnBfLX9Zmd6nw0OgOOl2YxNJ_BoO-vNw/viewform
The SCCSS annually recognizes a high school senior who plans to pursue a career as a K-12 social studies educator. Winning students will receive the following:
** recognition by the SCCSS at the annual fall conference;
** notification of the local media of this accomplishment; and
** a $500 scholarship.
The application deadline is May 1st of each year.
Criteria:
* Complete application
* 2 references: One MUST be a recommendation from a member of SCCSS
* Submit official transcript by May 1st of each year.
SCCSS Awards Committee Chair
PO Box 11746
Columbia, SC 29211-1746
SIGMA GAMMA RHO Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2019
Amount: $500.00
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Eligibility:
- Current high school seniors
- Must be attending college or university in the United States
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
Vivint Smart Home Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Application: https://www.vivint.com/scholarship
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
- Open to high school seniors or college students who are legal residents of the United States
- Scholarship payable only to students living in the United States
- Student must enroll in semester beginning no later than September 10, 2018
- Winner is not based on financial need
- Home-schooled students may apply so long as their completed coursework equals a high school senior
- Applicants required to submit a video (see “Make A Video” tab for details)
- Student must be declared, or have intent to declare a major in one of the eligible disciplines listed in the Scholarship Official Rules
SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Amount: $500
Application: https://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarship-sweepstakes/index.html
Free to enter and no minimum GPA required.
Drawings are approximately every two weeks.
Christian Connector, Inc Scholarship Drawing
Amount: $2,500
Application: http://www.christianconnector.com
The scholarship runs each year from June 1st through May 31st. The drawing winner of each scholarship is selected at random and The Christian Connector, Inc. reserves the right to change the random drawing selection process at any point. Individuals must meet the below guidelines in order to be eligible to receive the scholarship.
Drawing Guidelines:
- The scholarship recipient must have plans to enroll for the first time as a full-time student at a Christ-centered Christian college or Bible college within 16 months of being notified by The Christian Connector, Inc. that he/she has won the drawing.
- The Christian Connector, Inc. reserves the right to make the determination of whether or not a particular school qualifies. Any school that is a member of the CCCU, NACCAP or ABHE automatically qualifies.
- The scholarship recipient may not currently be enrolled at a Christian college or Bible college.
- The scholarship will not be sent to the individual recipient, but rather it will be sent directly to the school of choice, meeting the above criteria.
- An individual cannot enter the scholarship drawing more than once, however, he/she may use the request form and Christian Connector services as often as they wish.
- By completing the information request form, the winner of the scholarship allows their name, city and state to be used on the site and in promotional materials, announcing that he/she is a Christian Connector scholarship recipient.
Should the initial randomly selected individual(s) not meet the above guidelines for the scholarship drawing entered, the scholarship will be forfeited and offered to another individual until a selected individual who meets the above guidelines is awarded the appropriate scholarship.
The Caring.com Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2019
Amount: Varies
Application: https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers#the-caring-com-scholarship
At Caring.com, we understand the demanding lifestyle of student-caregivers and the challenges they may face. The Student-Caregiver Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are caring for an adult relative while enrolled in college.
Two scholarships of $1,500 are awarded each year to student-caregivers to help cover costs of tuition and books. Applicants must be full-time college students at an accredited two-or-four-year college or university in the United States, or full-time high school students who are registered to attend a qualifying institution the following semester.
How to Apply
Interested students can submit either a 1,500-word essay or a two-minute video addressing the following questions:
- Who are you caring for and how are you involved as their caregiver?
- How has your role as a caregiver influenced the decision for your major/career path?
- How would this scholarship be helpful to you in your current student-caregiving role?
Pelion High School
Website: http://www.pelionhscounseling.com
Location: 600 Lydia Drive, Pelion, SC, United States
Phone: 803-821-2208
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PHScounseling1
Twitter: @PHSCounseling_