Scholarships
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September 2016
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.
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 Wendy's High School Heisman
Amount: Varies
The Wendys High School Heisman competition is now open to all seniors who have at least a ‘B’ average and participate in high school athletics. Apply online at www.wendysheisman.com. List your counselor as your reviewer. You will need a copy of your transcript to refer to when you apply. Each high school will have a male and female winner and each will then compete at the state and potentially national level.
AES Engineering Scholarships
Amount: $500
www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
AES Engineering Scholarships of $500 are offered based on an essay.
The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Amount: $22,000
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.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Amount: $20,000
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).
VFW Voice of Deomcracy
Amount: Varies
Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students from across the country enter to win a share of the $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition.
The VFW established the Voice of Democracy program (VOD) in 1947 to provide students grades 9-12 the opportunity to express themselves in regards to democratic ideas and principles.
The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. Other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first-place winner from each (state) VFW Department wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
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.
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Amount: Varies
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/
Various scholarships based on leadership, grades, and financial need. Apply online.
The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program
Amount: $24,000
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, 2016 11:45 pm. All letters of recommendation and transcripts must be received by 5:00 pm Dec. 7, 2016.
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. Your application MUST be one of the first 10,000 submitted electronically by the deadline date. Apply early!
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.