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Suntrust Scholarship Sweepstakes
A winner is chosen every two weeks from October 28, 2011 to May 11,
2012.
$1,000
May 11, 2012. Enter online at www.offtocollege.info.
Spartanburg Methodist College Scholar Program
Full tuition package for students who graduate with a 3.0 GPA.
Full Tuition
www.smcsc.edu
Spartanburg Methodist College Early Decision Scholarship
Award based on when the reservation deposit is made for the upcoming
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$500-$1500
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Light Up A Life Scholarship Program
For children of current employees or volunteers of Greenville Hospital
System or active teen volunteers.
Varies
March 15, 2012. Apply at www.scholarshipprograms.org.
Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship
For female seniors planning to pursue a career in education.
$500.00
February 27, 2012. See Guidance for an application.
Charleston Women in International Trade Scholarship
For males and females pursuing a degree specific to international trade or
related course of study.
$1,500 (2)
February 29, 2012. See Guidance for an application.
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program
For young volunteers ages 6-18 who have made a positive impact on their
communities.
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March 15, 2012. Apply at www.kohlskids.com.
Bi-Lo Urban Scholarship
Must excel academically, be involved in extracurricular activities, be
accepted by an accredited college or university and demonstrate need for
financial assistance.
$2500
March 15, 2012. See Guidance for an application.
SCC Scholarships
Scholarships available in all fields of study.
Varies
July 2, 2012. See Guidance for applications.
2012 Nina Neely Scholarship Essay Contest
Reformed Universal Masonic Brotherhood and Order of the Eastern Star,
Inc. will award a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place scholarship to winners of the annual
essay contest. The topic is, “Has technology helped or harmed the world?”.
1st - $1,000; 2nd - $600; 3rd - $400
March 13, 2012. See Guidance for an application.
Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter Scholarship Fund
High School graduate of Spartanburg County Schools; pursuing a 4 year
degree at an accredited college or university in USA.
$1,000
?- Contact Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, PO Box 5951, Spartanburg, SC 29304.
Call Me Mister
For African-American males interested in the teaching profession.
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Check online at
http://www.clemsonedu/hehd/departments/education/researchservice/callmemister/.
The Hub City Writers Project
For creative writers in Spartanburg County who will attend a 4 year college
in fall 2012 and has a 3.0 GPA.
$1,000 (2)
March 31, 2012. See Guidance for more information.
The Ben Burfete and Workman Cantrell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Spartanburg County High School Graduate; member of the Tippers Club.
Varies
?- See Guidance for an application.
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The Laura M. Fleming Scholarship Fund
Must be a child of Founders Federal Credit Union members to attend an
accredited college, vocational or technical school. Scholarships are awarded
based on academic merit, financial need and involvement in activities.
$1,000-$2,500
March 1, 2012. Apply online at www.foundersfcu.com or
www.fftc.org/scholarships/.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Epsilon Beta Omega Chapter Scholarship
Must have 3.0 GPA or above and must be accepted by a 4 year college.
$1,000
March 22, 2012. See Guidance for application.
Southern Wesleyan University Fellow Scholarship
Covers tuition, room, board and most academically related fees for students
designated as SC Palmetto Fellows.
Up to $29,600
Go to swu.edu/swufellow
Spartanburg County Livestock Producers’ Association Scholarship
Must be accepted to Clemson University with a major in one of the fields
offered by the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences.
$500 per semester
March 15, 2012. See Guidance for an application.
CAWS Scholarships
For females majoring in the medical field or education.
$500-$1,000
March 1, 2012. Go to www.sccaws.org for applications.
The Christian Connector Scholarship Search
The Christian Connector, Inc. is offering the online Christian College
Scholarship Resource Program free of charge. Request information and you
will be entered in a $2,500 scholarship drawing.
varies
Go to www.ChristianConnector.com.
Robert M. Carlisle Memorial Scholarship Fund
Must attend Wofford College and have a financial need.
$1,000
?- Contact the Wofford College Financial Aid Office for more information.
The Helen V. Cole/Butler Scholarship Fund
Attend Claflin College; Member of United Methodist Church in Spartanburg
County.
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Dependent on need
?- Application Source: Helen V. Cole/Butler Scholarship Fund; PO Box 655,
Roebuck, SC 29376
Bobby Chapman Junior Golf Foundation Fund
May or may not be a golfer, must be seeking bachelor’s degree, have a 2.5
GPA or better.
$2,500 and $5,000
March 30, 2012- Contact Guidance or Golf coach for application.
Civitan Club of Spartanburg Scholarship Fund
Physically/mentally impaired, but able to enter and matriculate through
institute of higher learning; 2.0 GPA or better.
$500-$1,000
Information and Application Source: Guidance, Financial Aid Offices of
Spartanburg County Colleges, SC School for Deaf and Blind.
Cammie Fludd Clagett Scholarship Fund
African American graduates of Spartanburg County High Schools and must
exhibit financial need.
$500-$3,000
Information and Application Source: Cammie Clagett Scholarship Fund, c/o
Mr. Charles Ragin, PO Box 970, Sptbg., SC 29304.
Covenant Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund
Spartanburg County Student; Active member of Covenant Presbyterian
Church; Financial Need.
$1,000
?- Application Source: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 880 WO Ezell Blvd.,
Spartanburg, SC 29301.
Janet Ellis Scholarship Fund
Award is determined by the SC Federation of Business & Professional
Women’s Clubs Inc. Educational Foundation.
Varies
Application Source: SC Federation of Business & Professional Women’s
Clubs Inc.; Cathy McCabe (cmccabe@cityofspartanburg.org).
Faris Scholarship Fund
Dependents of employees of Oilmen’s Equipment Corp., Oilmen’s Truck
Tanks, Inc., OEC Fluid Handling, OEC Petroleum Systems, Corrugated
Containers.
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Application Source: Oilmen’s Equipment Cop Human Resource Department.
J. Howard & Blanche Chapman Foster/Bethel United Methodist Church
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Interested in Full-Time Ministry; Preference given to members of Bethel
United Methodist Church.
Up to $2,000.
Application Source: Bethel United Methodist Church, 245 S. Church Street,
Spartanburg, SC 29306.
Marche Gault Scholarship Program Fund
Resident of Spartanburg City Public Housing
$1,000
Application Source: Housing Authority of Spartanburg.
Paul High American Legion Post 45 Baseball Scholarship Fund
Inman area High School Graduate
$500
Application Source: Mr. Haskell Penland, 48 Bridges Street, Inman, SC
29349.
Eva S. Hoffman Scholarship Fund
Priority given to members of the Central UMC Spartanburg, SC.
Varies
Application Source: Central UMC Scholarship Committee
Kiwanis Educational Fund
Must be a Spartanburg County High School Graduate planning to attend
Wofford, Converse, USC Upstate, or SMC.
Up to $3,500
March I, 2012. See Guidance for an application.
H. Gene Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund
Graduating female athlete of a Spartanburg County High School.
Varies
Application Source: Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation, PO Box 5666,
Spartanburg, SC 29304.
Daniel Morgan ROTC Fund
Must be a Piedmont Section of SC ROTC Cadet.
$1,000
Application Source: Daniel Morgan ROTC, c/o LTC Robert Moran, USAF
(Ret), 109 Pinepoint Drive, Sptbg., SC 29302.
Jon H. Poteat Scholarship Fund
Must be a National Vocation Technical Honor Society member.
Up to $1,000
Application Source: NVTHS, PO Box 1336, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Emil Rusch Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Graduate of the Machine Tool Technology Program at Swofford Career
Center.
$1,000
Contact Swofford Career Center for more information.
SCCF John Alden Squires Memorial Alumni Scholarship Fund
Must be a Spartanburg County High School Graduate and enroll at SCC as a
full time student.
Varies
Contact SCC Financial Aid Office.
SCCF Todd Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Fund
Must be seeking an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Electronics at
Spartanburg Community College.
$1,000
Contact SCC Financial Aid Office.
SCCF Wil Myers Scholarship Fund
Must enroll in Spartanburg Community College in one of the following
programs: Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Basic Electronics, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning,
Welding and Continuing Education in Building Construction.
Varies
Contact Spartanburg Community College.
Scholastic Sportsmanship Foundation Scholarship Fund
Young athletes who meet certain criteria promoted by the Sponsor. These
athletes will be identified both regionally and nationally.
Varies
Contact Scholastic Sportsmanship Foundation; PO Box 579, Flat Rock, NC
28731.
SC School Plant Management Association Scholarship Fund
South Carolina High School Graduate
Up to $1,000
SC School Plant Management Association website: http//scspma.org or
contact Mr. Mike Johnson, 3999 Bridge View Driver, Charleston, SC 29405.
Dr. and Mrs. B.T. Sears, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Member of Cornerstone Baptist Church
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Contact Cornerstone Baptist Church
Ellen Hines Smith Girls’ Home Scholarship Fund
Resident or former resident of Ellen Hines Smith Girl’s Home
Up to $1,000
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Contact Ellen Hines Smith Girl’s Home, PO Box 1731, Spartanburg, SC 29304.
The Jennifer Leigh Smith Memorial Swimming Scholarship Fund
Must be a graduate from a SC high school and planning to attend a 4 year
college with a bonafide swimming program.
Varies
Contact Mike Smith, 101 Lindmont Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
The Coach Snipes Memorial Scholarship Fund
Graduating from any SC High School
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Contact the Guidance Office.
Spartanburg County Livestock Producers’ Association General Fund
Spartanburg County Student; Must be planning to attend the College of
Agriculture at Clemson University.
$1,000 per year
March 15, 2012. Contact the Guidance Office for application.
ST. Paul United Methodist Church Youth Scholarship Fund
Must be an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church
$500
Contact St. Paul United Methodist Church
Susan Y. West Memorial Art Scholarship Fund
Graduating senior from a Spartanburg County public high school or the SC
School for the Deaf and Blind; enrolled in an arts program in a college or
university in SC.
$2,000
Contact the Guidance Office.
Ruby Hawkins West Memorial Scholarship Fund
Spartanburg County High School Graduate, pursuing higher education in the
US
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Contact the Guidance Office.
J.P. Coates/SCACT Scholarship
Must be graduating from a public high school in SC and planning to attend a
4-year college or university and pursue a career in education.
$1,000
May 15, 2012
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
For students who plan to enroll full time in a 4 year college or university in
fall 2012 and plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering,
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technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.
Up to $25,000 per year
February 29, 2012. Apply at www.buickachievers.com.