Scholarships
#PantherPride
November 2015
The Center for Scholarship Administration
Amount: Varies
The Center for Scholarship Administration is proud to serve as the administrator of the following scholarship programs. The funds are provided through the generosity of corporations, foundations, individuals and trust funds.
All of these programs require that you submit information from other sources. It is imperative that you read the Guidelines and Instructions prior to starting your on-line application process so that you will have the information readily available. Please print this information. Answers to most of your questions will be covered here. After you read the Guidelines and Instructions you will be able to apply online for the scholarship of your choice.
Columbia College Scholarships
Amount: Varies
http://www.columbiasc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/first-year-scholarships
Columbia College offers several merit based scholarships. Please see the above link for the criteria.
Spartanburg Methodist College Scholars
Amount: Cost of tuition
http://www.smcsc.edu/full-tuition-scholarship/
Students must have a FINAL GPA of 3.0 or higher and complete the FAFSA by June 30, 2016.
SallieMae Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships
SallieMae sponsors a free monthly drawing for a $1000 scholarship each month of the school year. Apply online. You can also follow them on Facebook.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Amount: $1,000
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. The deadline to complete the application is November 3, 2015. Your certifier will then have until Nov. 10 to review and submit your application.
Erskine Presidential Scholarship
Amount: $165,000 over 4 years
http://visit.erskine.edu/apply/presidential-scholarship/
- Outstanding academic high school performance
- School, church, and community involvement
- Desire and potential to excel at Erskine
The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program
Amount: $24,000
http://cerra.org/teachingfellows/
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, 2015 11:45 pm. All letters of recommendation and transcripts must be received by 5:00 pm Dec. 7, 2015.
Francis Marion University: McNair Scholars Program
Amount: FREE Tuition, Room and Board, Books
http://www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions/article291494.htm
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a South Carolina resident
- Be a High school senior who has been admitted or have all admission materials sent to the University by the scholarship deadline--December 1, 2015
- Achieve a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Have a combined SAT Score of 1100 (Critical Reading and Math) or higher or have an ACT Composite Score of 24 or higher
- Display a dedication to public service
- Submit two original essays (see application for more detail)
- Submit two letters of recommendation
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Amount: Varies
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/
Various scholarships based on leadership, grades, and financial need. Apply online.
Clemson University Lyceum Scholars
Amount: $10,000
http://www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html
Lyceum Scholars study moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society.
The AXA Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $10,000-$25,000
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. The 2016 program will be accepting applications from September 10, 2015 until 10,000 applications are submitted or 11:59 p.m. CST on December 15, 2015, whichever comes first. Your application MUST be one of the first 10,000 submitted electronically by the deadline date. Apply early!
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Varies
- Graduating high school senior who will enter an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university in the Fall 2016.
- Must have an officially established business
John F Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Amount: up to $10,000
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Eligibility
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services and members of their families are not eligible to participate.
Requirements
- The contest deadline is Wednesday, January 6, 2016.
- Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.
- Essays must be the original work of the student.
- John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Edward M. Kennedy are not eligible subjects for essays.
- Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or after 1956, the publication date of Profiles in Courage. The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level. See Contest Information and Topic Guidelines and Helpful Tips for Writing Your Essay for more information.
- Essays about past recipients of the Profile in Courage Award will be disqualified unless they describe an act of political courage other than the act for which the award was given.
- Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Amount: $40,000
http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 Scale
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- High School senior planning to enroll as a full time student in a 4 year college or university in Fall 2016
The Gates Millennium Scholarship
Amount: Varies
The Gates Millennium Scholarship sponsors 1000 students who will be named Gates Millennium Scholars. The eligibility criteria is: 1) African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American 2) citizen/legal permanent resident of the U.S. 3) GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale 4) will be enrolling at a U.S. accredited college or university for the first time in the Fall after their senior year 5) have demonstrated leadership abilities 6) meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility status as determined by FAFSA 7) Submit all 3 required forms Apply online. The deadline to apply is January 13, 2016.
The SAE Engineering Scholarships
Amount: Varies
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsseniors.htm
The SAE Engineering Scholarships are for students planning to major in engineering. Apply online. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2016.
Ronald McDonald House Scholarship
Amount: Varies
http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
- High school senior planning to attend a 2 year, 4 year, or vocational school in Fall 2016
- Must be a U.S. resident
Harry Hampton Fund Scholarships
Amount: Varies
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.
- Deadline: February 1, 2016
Zonta International Scholarship; Young Women in Public Affairs
Amount: up to $4,000
http://www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/YoungWomeninPublicAffairsAwards.aspx
Click on the Application on the link on the left side.
- Female students between the ages of 16-19
- Committed to volunteerism, leadership, and the advancement of women