Pelion Pride 2020
Issue 7: April, 2020
Stay in touch with the Counseling & Advisement Office
Twitter: @PelionCounselor
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PelionCounselor
Mrs. Jessica Burke (Director): Last Names A-C jburke@lexington1.net
Ms. Amber Hartley: Last Names D-Mc alhartley@lexington1.net
Mrs. Alysha Walker: Last Names Me-Z awalker@lexington1.net
Mrs. Dana Crumpton: Career Specialist dcrumpton@lexington1.net
Ms. Tara Simmons: Graduation Coach tsimmons@lexington1.net
Please email your college acceptance letters and scholarship award letters to Ms. Kirby (KKirby@lexington1.net)
CONGRATULATIONS! College Acceptance Letters
Nicholas Adair
Taylor Ashline
Jasmine Austin
Emily Barney
Leighanna Bunton
Ina Burkhart
Maria Del Carmen Charre
Whitney Craft
Bradley Creech
Alexis De La Luz Aquino
Amanda Gibbons
Abagail Goff
Megen Gordon
Kayla Haynes
Katlyn Hendricks
Anthony Holm
Ian Kell
Miracle Livingston
Nayelie Lopez
Meghan Lorick
Summor Lucas
Amber Lucky
Justus Miller
Makenzie Osmanski
Korine Otto
Lee Padgett
Jadon Patterson
JohnRafael Perry
Destiny Peters
Madyson Quinn
Quenna Richburg
Joseph Safker
Caroline Grace Sasser
Alison Scott
Logan Sexton
Breanna Spencer
Kaleigh Spires
Ethan Summers
Kassandra Villafuete-Ibarra
Ashley Walker
Joseph Walker
Rachel Walters
Natalie Waltman
Haylee Williamson
CONGRATULATIONS! College SCHOLARSHIPS
Emily Barney
Alexis De La Luz Aquino
Abagail Goff
Megen Gordon
Kelly Haynes
Anthony Holm
Ian Kell
Noah Kelly
Dawn Kneece
Amber Lucky
Justus Miller
Korine Otto
Jadon Patterson
Madyson Quinn
Caroline Sasser
Ethan Summers
CONGRATULATIONS! Military Enlistment
Chance Vincent Hunter
Crystal Martinez Lopez
Elisabeth Grace McKinney
Daylin Brieghnn Peavy
William Ethan Summers
2020 John Cabot University Exchange Program
Application: www.johncabot.edu
- Study in Rome.
- Immersion in Italian life and culture.
- An international student body representing more than 80 different countries.
- Internships and career assistance.
- US Federal Student Aid
- Generous Scholarships
2020 USC Elementary Education Showcase
Where: USC College of Education
Link to Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPZMYMZ
Are you a high school student considering a career in elementary education? If
so, please join us at the University of South Carolina (USC) 2020 USC
Elementary Education Showcase.
During the event, participants can learn about our “practice-based” teacher
preparation program and support systems available to students.
This event is a limited opportunity. If you have questions email the Elementary Education Program Coordinator, Dr. Stephen Thompson (sthompson@sc.edu)
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/
Important Deadlines:
Clemson University
December 1 – Applicants who apply by this date will receive an admissions decision the week of February 15. Final deadline to apply for Fall admission is May 1.
College of Charleston
November 1- Early Decision Deadline – Students’ applications and all supporting documents – including transcripts and secondary school reports – must be submitted or postmarked by this date. Students should select the early decision option only if they have selected College of Charleston as their first choice and will not use scholarships and financial aid as a primary factor in their decision. Application materials for early decision candidates must be submitted by November 1. Decision letters are issued by early December 1.
University of Georgia
January 1 - First-year application Deadline.
University of South Carolina
October 15 - Early Application Answer Deadline – Students who submit complete applications and all required credentials by this date will hear from the admissions office by December 19. Answers may be acceptance, denial, or deferred decision until mid-March.
November 15, 2019 - Deadline for SC Honors College and Top Scholars Applications
December 1 - USC Regular Application Deadline
***January 15, 2020 - Extended priority consideration and scholarships
Students can apply through the Common Application, the Coalition Application or UofSC Application. All standardized test scores must be self-reported by February 1.
USC uses self-reported standardized test scores to make initial admission and scholarship decisions. Students can report their scores through their Admissions Portal after they apply.
College Open House/Visit Dates
Converse Open House: April 17, 2020
You can also check college websites for postings of Open House dates.
SCHOLARSHIPS
If You Are Planning to Attend the Following Colleges, please see Ms. Hartley in the Counseling & Advisement Office:
Coker University
Gettysburg CollegeInterested in Cosmetology or Barbering School?
WACE - National Co-Op Scholarship Program
Amount: 160 Merit Scholarships worth $4.2 million
Application: https://www.waceinc.org/
Go to Go the website for the most informative source about college level co-op programs. Students who are admitted to one of the eleven institutions listed in the scholarship brochure can apply for one of the scholarships. Go to www.waceinc.org to apply.
Joye Law Firm Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Application: www.JoyeLawFirm.com/scholarship
Requirements for Eligibility:
- 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 Extended**
Deadline: April 15, 2020Amount: $1,000
Applications: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eyfwygRYfZrdT5JtYHXQNvnW15dc_C_s
Requirements for Eligibility:
- 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
Application must be emailed to Tracy Pound (tpound@lexington1.net)
Doris Burkett Scholarship
**Deadline Extended**
Deadline: April 15, 2020Amount: Varies
Applications: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1o8dUEGNswuUAX7_BlhwcAjucSfXZNHkW
Requirements for Eligibility:
- Not necessarily high academic standards (SAT & GPA)
- Involved in extra-curricular activities
- Involved in community (church, volunteering, etc.)
- Financial need
- Shows tendency of striving hard to achieve excellence
- Exhibits service work as a student and potential service for the
- future
- Ability to “give back” to the Lexington community after college
- graduation
Mail Completed Applications to:
Lexington Chamber and Visitor's Center
PO Box 44
Lexington, SC 29071
Midlands Technical College Foundation
Amount: Varies
Application: https://www.midlandstech.edu/FoundationScholarships
The MTC Foundation offers 45 unique scholarships just for MTC students.
To apply for these scholarships as well as state and federal aid, you'll need to fill out a FAFSA.
Here's how it works:
When the MTC Foundation scholarships are open for application, we'll send you a letter or email with a link to apply online. You'll enter your information one time, and we'll match you with all the MTC Foundation scholarships that you qualify for. It's that easy!
Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Application: http://application.horatioalger.org
Requirements for Eligibility:
- Enrolled in a 2 year or less career or technical degree/certificate program.
- Attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution.
- Pell Grant eligible
- US Citizen
Lawyers Against Distracted Driving Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application: https://www.bergerlawsc.com/reports/scholarship.cfm
Requirements for Eligibility
- Must be attending or planning to attend a university or college in the United States during the Fall 2020 semester
- Must be a South Carolina resident
- Must be able to provide a high school transcript or acceptance letter proving your enrollment
2020 Saluda Law Liberty Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2020
Amount: $250
Application: libertyscholarships2020@saludalaw.com
Requirements for Eligibility:Essay of 1250 words
- Please see the web site for essay requirements.
Greater Columbia Chapter South Carolina State University National Alumni Association Scholarship
Amount: $1,250
Application: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uA3RMUD_P26USAFIPha-LsJy7qi_FP5g
Requirements for Eligibility:
- Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
- Must be a graduating high school senior with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or a transfer student to include Bridge students enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution with a 2.5 grade point average, and up to 24 transferable credits.
- MUST be admitted to South Carolina State University.
- Must reside in the Greater Columbia Chapter’s geographic area: Richland, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, and Sumter counties in South Carolina.
Send application and supporting documentation to:
Greater Columbia Chapter Scholarship Committee
South Carolina State University National Alumni Association
P.O. Box 7831
Columbia, SC 29202
Lexington District One Office Professionals Scholarship
**Deadline Extended**
Deadline: May 1, 2020Amount: $1,000
Applications: https://drive.google.com/open?id=189f_YyjsjFEgpIf76jZz7pK83ci-yS_s
Requirements for Eligibility:
- 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
Please email all application materials directly to tpound@lexington1.net.
Lexington County Law Enforcement Officers' Association Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2020
Amount: $1,000
Application: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D7JFJfM6FSRHmPNvcSWOf6r0KXcRQ_rD
Scholarship Criteria: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Xwiu5Iebop5BpLACMew-o9DTkv45kpdr
The Lexington County Law Enforcement Officers’ Association is now accepting applications for $1,000.00
scholarships from high school seniors currently attending any high school within Lexington County or anyHome-Schooled student graduating this spring.
Criteria for consideration:
- Applicants must be graduating in spring of 2020.
- Applicants must plan to attend an institution of higher learning such as a two or four-year college or technical college.
- Applicant must complete and submit an entry form accompanied with his/her essay on their topic of choice. (Only one entry per applicant.)
Essay format:
- Minimum 1,000 words
- Essay must be typed or written in print (no cursive writing).
- Double- spacing on 8 ½ x 11 white paper.
- Word count must be listed at the bottom of each page.
- Applicants name should appear on the cover page ONLY.
- Essay must include a bibliography as well as a list of sources used for interviews/research.
- One-inch margins
- Numbered pages
- Black ink only
- A copy of your GPA and 3 rd nine weeks Report Card must be included.
- Judging will be based on creativity, organization, documentation, research, grammar, spelling, neatness and accuracy.
- Applications and Essays must be postmarked (U.S. Mail) no later than May 31, 2020
Note: No entries will be accepted via e-mail or hand delivery.
Applicants must choose from one of the following topics:
- Pros and Cons of Body Cam Use in Law Enforcement
- Recruitment and Retention in Law Enforcement Today
APPLICATIONS, ESSAYS AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION MUST BE MAILED TO:
LCLEOA
P.O.BOX 5002
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. 29171-5002.
MUST BE POST MARKED NO LATER THAN May 31, 2020. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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.
Dorm Room Grant
Deadline: May 6, 2020
Amount: $300
Applications: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yEDgu0VuxR0737Sncxs08IUOPTAagfm_
Requirements for Eligibility:
- Applicants must be planning to attend a college, university, or technical college and live on campus
- Must demonstrate financial need
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Amount: Varies
Application: https://akauoo98.wufoo.com/forms/2019-scholarship-application-packet/
A complete application will include:
- Completed online scholarship application
- Your photograph
- High school transcript with SAT/ACT scores (mailed)
- Letters of recommendation (mailed)
- Essay on the topic listed in the ScholarshipEligibility Requirement sheet
- Students to be considered for the HBCU for LIFE Scholarship will submit an additional essay listed in the HBCU Scholarship eligibility requirements.
- Sufficient postage on the envelope to mail your application. Insufficient postage will cause your application to be returned to you, creating a delay in receipt by the deadline.
Application and all required documents must be received on or before May 22, 2020.
PB& J Scholarship
Amount: $500-$1,000
Application: http://bit.ly/pbjscholars2020
Requirements for Eligibility
- Open to all college-bound seniors at Pelion High School
- Attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college in the Fall 2020
Iris Garden Club Scholarship
**Deadline Extended**
Deadline: June 1, 2020
Amount: $400-500
Application: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YJ714t6nfGxvuFGAD5pFzengkxhI7rgr
Requirements for Eligibility:
- Scholarship applicant must be a senior at any of the Lexington One high schools.
- Applicant must have been an active member of one of the Lexington County FF A chapters for two years.
- Applicant must be pursuing a career in Horticulture, Agriculture or a related field.
- Recipients must plan to attend and be accepted by an accredited four-year college/university or accredited technical college that is located in South Carolina.
- Scholarship is for the first year of college only and is not renewable.
Honoring Our Hero's Children Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Application: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1314dvKl86lChdjbIRgPnlNUOSCoisPP9
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.
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL APPLICATIONS TO EVANS.JARED@YAHOO.COM
American Muscle Automotive Scholarships
Amount: $2,000
Application: https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
Scholarships are restricted to those students pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study.
El Dabe Ritter Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Application: https://www.personalinjurylawyerslosangeles.com/#scholarship
Requirements for Eligibility:
- Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited university, in the U.S.A.
- Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Ponton Law Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application: https://www.jamesponton.com/practices/car-accidents/#scholarship
Requirements for Eligibility:
- This scholarship is judged & awarded primarily on merit & need.
- Completed application must be submitted online by July 31, 2020. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
- INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
- Applicant must plan to attend college by fall semester 2020.
- Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
- A transcript must be attached for application for consideration.
- Applicant must submit an un-opened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist.
- This scholarship is a one-time award worth $1,000 to be awarded the fall semester of 2020.
- Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application.
- Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship
More Scholarship Resources
Always check the college's financial aid page for scholarship opportunities.
Pelion High School
Website: http://www.pelionpanthers.com
Location: 600 Lydia Drive, Pelion, SC, United States
Phone: 803-821-2208
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PelionCounselor
Twitter: @PelionCounselor