Dixie High School
Scholarship List
Updated: October 13, 2011
Scholarship
Summary
www.collegeanswer.com
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.scois.net
SCAHEC
NCAA
Clearinghouse
NCAA Webinar
Jr Achievement
Scholarships
Ventures
Scholarship Prog
Project HOPE
USC Engineering
Citadel
Engineering
Epilepsy
Scholarship
Cheerleading
Scholarship
American Legion
Disabilities
Scholarship
SC Youth
Leadership Forum
Axia College
Mercer College
Engineering Prog
Global Action
Awards
Ackinson
Consulting Sch.
Job Fair
McCravy and
Newlon Law
Scholarship
Mentoring, instructional, scholarship program for BlackAmerican high school students interested in health care,
www.scahec.net
All student athletes must complete to be eligible to play
Division I or II sports. Cost is $50, unless Free/Reduced lunch
www.freerecruitingwebinar.org/recorded/ - Excellent
information that ALL student athletes need to watch!
Listing of various scholarships, description and websites, see
scholarship folder
First generation college-bound students. 550 math and verbal
SAT or 19 on all ACT sections, PSAT/PLAN also accepted
Medical Careers full Scholarship and academic support
Program, must meet low income guidelines, includes medical
boot camp and enrollment in technical college of choice
USC engineering scholarships, see college web site
Citadel engineering scholarships, see college web site
Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship
For high school cheerleaders. State winner can compete for
scholarships. www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com
For information go to www.legion.org
$1,000 to a student with at least one parent with a disability.
Academic and personal achievement considered. See
www.lookingglass.org or call 1-800-644-2666 for application
May 5 at Midland Technical College. Career leadership
program for juniors and seniors with disabilities who have
leadership potential. Go to www.palmettodcdt.org for app
$5,000 for on line associate’s degree. Go to
makingitcount.com/scholarship/axia
Saturday, October 8. Seniors interested in learning more
about engineering majors. More info in Guidance.
Applicants must be between 14 and 18 years of age. They
must also have taken outstanding actions to fight poverty.
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years…” essay required.
$1,750 scholarship to junior or senior.
www.ackinson.com/scholarships
Upper Savannah Job Fair at the Greenwood Mall 10:00 am to
3:00 pm, only companies with job openings will attend
Senior with knowledge of law. Must have extracurricular
activities, essay required. 4 - $500 scholarships awarded.
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Approximate
Deadline
Any time
Rolling Admission
Ongoing – sign up
Spring Jr year
On the web – begin
watching in 9th gr.
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
See guidance
2011
Must apply to
college 2011
Must apply to
college 2011
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Sept 13, 2011
September 24
Sept 25
Sept 29, 2011
Sept 30
South Carolina
Enrique Camarena
Award Youth
Nomination
Erskine College
Duke University
United States
Senate Youth
Program
Wendy’s High
School Heisman
Clemson
University WISE
CHOICE program
for girls
National Merit
Scholarship
National
Achievement
Scholarship
On-line College
Fair
Clemson
University
SNEAK preview
for Minorities
Horatio Alger
Outstanding
Students of
America
Youth Leaders for
Literacy
Scholarship
Coca-Cola
Scholarship
Prudential Spirit
of Community
Awards
Nestle’s Very Best
in Youth Awards
All American
Gardner Webb
North South All
Star Football
Game Queen
Enrique Camarena Awards were established to recognize and
honor those who are doing exceptional work in the area of
drug prevention, awareness, and/or education and who
personify Agent Camarena’s belief that one person can make
a difference.
Presidential Scholarship: Competitive full-tuition scholarship,
By invitation only to selected students who have completed
the admission process and been accepted
Engineering Open House, get more info and register at:
www.admissions.duke.edu
It will be held in Washington D.C. from February 26-March
5. 2 students from each state. They will be taken on tours of
different places in Washington D.C. The trip will be paid for
in full by the program.
Senior athlete, 3.0/4.0, $50 gift cards, must have app confirmed by counselor, apply at www.wendyshsheisman.com
Free one day workshop Friday, October 28 promoting
Science, Engineering, and Math majors to women. Must be
female and a HS senior with 3.0/4.0 GPA. Pick up
registration form and consent form in guidance.
Must be a junior and take the PSAT
September 30
Must be a junior, Black American, and take the PSAT $2,500
October 12, 2011
www.advanceweb.com/events
Oct 13, 2011
12:00 to 9:00pm
Must be receive by
Oct 14, 2011
Or faxed at
864-656-1397
Free science and engineering promotional program for
African-American and Hispanic/Latino students: Thursday,
Oct 27 to Sat, Oct 29, must have 3.0/4.0 GPA. Only 5
students per school. Pick up registration form and consent
form in guidance.
Financial need, extracurricular and community involvement,
2.0 GPA. Apply at: www.horationalger.org/scholarships
$1000 scholarship. Underclassmen can apply. Applicants
should be well rounded.
www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
It is funded by the National Education Association. For more
information visit the website at
http://www.nea.org/readacross/volunteer/youthleaders.html
Fifty winners will each receive a $20,000 scholarship.
Another 200 winners will receive a $4,000 scholarship. For
more information go to www.coca-colascholars.org
This contest is available to grades 5-12. The winner will
receive $1000, an engraved silver medallion, and a trip to
Washington D.C. http://spirit.prudential.com
Community Service, $1,000 donated to charity of your
choice, expense paid trip to award program in LA
SportQuest all-American. Christian Athletes. $3,000.
www.allamericanaward.org
Presidential Fellows: Full tuition, room and board
Academic Fellows: Full tuition,
University Fellows: 80% tuition
3.6 GPA and 1150 SAT or 25 ACT
Senior, high school must be a member of HS League, $40
registration fee, contestants judged on academic achievement,
extra-curricular activities, community service, essay, and
interview. 2 photos required. $1,000 award
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October 2011
Oct 1, 2011
October 7, 2011
Oct 3, 2010
Postmarked by:
Oct 5, 2011
or fax forms to:
864-656-1397
October 12, 2011
October 15
October 15
October 22
October 31
Nov 1, 2011
Nov 1, 2010
November 4
November 4, 2011
Must be nominated.
See Guidance if
interested.
November 10, 2010
Poetry and Poster
Contest
DAR Good
Citizen Award
Francis Marion
SC Junior Golf
Foundation
Scholarship
Toyota
Scholarship
Clemson
University
SC Teaching
Fellows Program
Lander University
SAE Engineering
Scholarships
Junior Golf
Foundation
Scholarship
Robertson
Scholars Program
Kittie M. Fairey
Educational Fund
Scholarship
Palmetto Fellows
Miss Cheerleader
of America
AXA
Achievement
Scholarship
Carolina Tall Club
Scholarship
KFC Scholarship
Gates Millennium
Scholarship
Betty Brown
Training Grant
National Career Development Associations’ Annual Contest
Poems must be on 8.5 x 11 paper. Posters can be free hand or
photo’s, clip art, collage, etc. See Guidance for more info.
Senior who has demonstrated good citizenship: dependability,
service, leadership, patriotism; essay, transcript and two
letters of recommendation required. See Guidance for form.
McNair Scholarship, 1100 SAT or 24 ACT, 3.0 GPA, full
tuition, fee and room and board, see college web site
Apply on line at: www.scholarshipprograms.org, Must have
GPA of 2.75/4.0, interest in golf, must attend a 4-yr college
Nov 16, 2011
One student per high school, academic achievement,
community service, honors, $10,000
Must apply on line, have test scores , transcripts and
supporting documents received by Dec 1 for priority
response, www.clemson.edu
Must apply on line at www.cerra.org. Up to $6,000 annually
if completing a 4 yr degree and pursuing teaching
certification, must attend a Teaching Fellows institution, must
send SAT and ACT from Collegeboard and ACT
$2,000 for housing and tuition, must turn in housing
application, 2.5GPA, 1000 SAT or 21 ACT
For seniors intending to major in engineering or related
science (math, Chem, physics, bio, computer sci). $1,000 to
$10,000. www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
Senior, 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and have an interest in golf.
For more information and to apply go to
www.scholarshipprogram.org
It is a scholarship program shared by Duke and UNC-Chapel
Hill. Duke scholars receive full tuition. UNC-Chapel Hill
scholars receive full tuition, living expenses, and a stipend.
All scholars also receive outdoor adventure trip and a laptop.
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, SAT 900 (or ACT of 19), have a
household adjusted gross income of less than $40,000, and be
planning to attend a SC college in fall of 2005. Apply online
at www.wachoviascholars.com
$6,700. 1200, 3.5, top 6% SAT/27 ACT www.che.sc.gov
www.applyweb.com/apply/scpfs
For high school cheerleaders. 2 students selected per school.
State finalists can compete for scholarships.
www.misscheerleaderof merica. Com
To qualify you must be well-rounded, do your personal best,
and have demonstrated achievement. One student from each
state will be selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship. Ten
additional scholarships for $15,000 will be awarded.
Females must be at least 5’10”, males must at least be 6’2”.
Submit record of personal and academic achievements,
volunteer work, and participation in school activities. Essay
about what it means to be tall, required. $1,000
Senior 2.75/4.0, 4-yr college, up to 20,000; on-line app opens
in December, www.kfcscholars.org
Minority students with 3.3/4.0 GPA, go to www.gmsp.org for
more info
Must have a disability; 2 letters of recommendation,
documentation of college application
November 23
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Nov 18, 2011
Nov 18, 2011
Nov 21, 2011
Dec 1, 2011
Dec 1, 2011
Transcripts
postmarked by
Dec 16, 2011
December 1
December 1, 2010
December 1
December 1
December 1
December 15
December 15
December 15, 2010
January 2011
January 2011
Jan 5, 2011
January 5
Super Teen
Contest
American Fire
Sprinkler
Association
Scholarship
Contest
Harry Hampton
Memorial Wildlife
Fund
Wallace F. Pate
Wildlife
Scholarship
James O.
Thomason
Wildlife
Scholarship
Mensa Education
and Research
Foundation
SC Assoc of Ed
Office Profs
RMHC
Scholarship
Talent Has No
Boundaries
S.C. Governors
Committee on
Employment of
People with
Disabilities
The State
Journalism
Scholarship
The State Golden
Palmetto Award
Sam Walton
Community
Scholarship
Anderson U
Scholarship
Harry Hampton
Memorial Wildlife
Fund
David M. Cline
Scholarship
Wallace F. Pate
Wildlife
Scholarship
Be featured in Next Step Magazine. Are you involved, have
great grades, do community service?
See Ms. Rosenbaum
The scholarship is open to seniors nationwide who plan to go
to a 2 or 4-year college. It is not based on financial need.
State first place winner will receive a $2000 scholarship.
Visit www.afsascholarship.org for requirements.
January 6
For students attending a 4 yr college and majoring in natural
resources, renewable, $2,500
Jan 15, 2011
Senior attending a 4 yr college and majoring in wildlife
biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science,
environmental science, $1,500/yr renewable. See Guidance
Senior attending a 2 yr or 4 yr college and majoring in
electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public
relations or mass communications, essay required, $1,000
renewable, see Guidance
550 word essay required. $1,000 scholarships available.
Essay should be about a goal, judging on persuasiveness,
steps taken to achieve goal, spelling, punctuation, etc.
(SCAEOP), $1,000, major in business, B in business courses,
financial need.
Seniors, $1,000 sent to college, recommendation letter,
financial need and test scores, grade point average considered.
www.rmhc.org
SC Workers with Disabilities, Governor’s Committee on
Employment Journalism contest, open to all seniors who plan
to attend a 4 yr college, www.journalism.scvrd.net
The winner will receive a four-year scholarship to the state
supported college of his or her choice. This year’s essay is
“You’re Hired! Success Knows No Limitations.” Juniors and
Seniors may apply.
Jan 15, 2011
Must be a senior intending to major in Journalism. Need
essay, two letters of recommendation. Applications in
Guidance.
For 10th 11th and 12th grade students who have done extensive
volunteer work and community service.
On-line after November 1. Students should apply at
www.scholarshipadministrators.net For information
www.walmartfoundation.org
Anderson University, see college application drawer
Applicants should be seniors with interest in leadership, at
least a 3.2 GPA, and a score of at least 1000 on the SAT.
Scholarships range from $500 to $1000 per year.
Seniors attending a 4 yr college and majoring in natural
resources such as: wildlife biology, fisheries biology forestry
or marine science, renewable if maintain 2.5 GPA, $2,500
www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
For students majoring in natural resources such as: wildlife
biology, fisheries biology forestry or marine science, or
Criminal Justice. One year scholarship of $2,000
www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
Seniors majoring in natural resources: wildlife biology,
fisheries biology, forestry, marine science, environmental
science. One year scholarship of $1,5000
www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
January 20
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January 5 or until
first 1000 entries are
received
Jan 15, 2011
January 15
January 15
January 17
Postmarked by
Jan 18, 2011
January 18
January 20
January 20
January 21 Must
apply to the college
Jan 31, 2012
Jan 31, 2012
Jan 31, 2012
James O.
Thomason
Wildlife
Scholarship
Discover Card
Tribute Award
Scholarship
Program
Burger King
L’Oreal/Family
Circle Cup
“Personal Best”
Scholarship
ROTC
Scholarship
Robert C. Byrd
Honors
Scholarship
Junior Achievement Essay
SC Law
Enforcement
Officers’
Foundation
Archibald
Rutledge
Scholarship
Competition
Co-op Scholarship
WatsonBrown
Scholarship
Poetry Award
Co-op
Scholarships
Best Buy
Scholarship
National Co-op
Scholarship
Program
Commitment to
Agriculture
Scholarship
Program
Monsanto
Scholarship
Seniors majoring in electronic, print or photo journalism,
advertising, public relations or mass communications, essay
required, renewable if maintain 2.5 GPA. $1,000
www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
For juniors only! $2,500, Juniors must have a minimum 2.75
GPA, be multi-talented, take the lead, have experienced a
significant obstacle, and are giving back to the community.
www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm
2.5/4.0 GPA; Work at least 15 hours per week – working at a
Burger King is NOT required; Community service, Financial
need; Written recommendations needed; Apply at
www.haveityourwayfoundation.org
The basis of the scholarship is to honor a female high school
student who “makes a difference” in the lives of others
through extracurricular activities, volunteer commitments,
athletics and role modeling. Applicants must be graduating in
the spring of 2005, and enrolling in college classes in the fall
of 2006. Good grades are a must.
PC, Newberry, Lander, 2.75/4.0, physical fitness test,
www.highlanderbn.com
$1,500 per year for up to four years. One per 100 seniors,
1200 on the SAT (or 27 on the ACT), at least a 3.5 GPA,
high class rank, report requested data, have outstanding
academic achievement
Essay contest, $5,000 for college, must be seniors,
visit www.ja.org/ethics
Applications can be printed at www.scleoa.org Seniors or
good moral character. 1,000 word essay on topic listed.
Recommendation required. Must attend a college in South
Carolina. One $5,000 two $2,000 awards.
Twelfth-grade students graduating in the spring of 2005 A
student may compete in only one of the four areas: creative
writing, drama, music, and visual arts. Applications are
available online at
http://myscschools.com/offices/ombudsman/arscholarship/
155 merit-based scholarships for $6,000. Must plan to
participate in a cooperative education program at a
participating university
On line application at: www.watson-brown.org/scholarship
$5,000, SC and GA residents, 500 word essay, 2 letters of
recommendation, financial statement, SAT/ACT scores
The Skylark Prize-Poetry Society of SC. Must be a high
school student and enrolled in an English class. $500. 10
submissions per school. See guidance for info sheet.
Merit scholarships. Must attend a Co-op college listed.
Jan 31, 2012
They are awarded to graduating high school seniors dedicated
to helping their communities. To learn more visit
www.BestBuy.com and click on Community Relations.
Sixty-nine scholarships will be awarded at $5000 each. They
will be given to seniors who are planning to participate in
college cooperative education. You must have a 3.5 GPA or
better and complete the application.
More information is in the 2005 FFA Scholarship Book. You
do not have to be a member of the FFA to apply.
February 15
Agriculture Scholarships, Must be a farm youth wanting to
major in agriculture. $1,500 scholarships. See
February 15
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January 31
Feb 1, 2010
February
Spring 2011
February 1
February 3
February 3
February 3
Feb 15, 2011
Feb 15, 2010
Feb 15, 2012
February 15
February 15
February 15
James F. Byrnes
College
Scholarship
Program
RMHC/African
American Future
Achievers
RMHC/Asia
Scholarship
Program
RMHC/HACER
www.monsanto.com for scholarships
One or both parents must be deceased. Annual award of
$2,750. Must plan to attend a four year college, satisfactory
academic record, good moral character, and need financial
assistance. Apply at www.byrnesscholars.org
To be eligible you must currently be enrolled in high school,
have at least one parent of African American heritage, and be
eligible to attend a two year or four year college.
To be eligible you must currently be enrolled in high school,
have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage, and be
eligible to attend a two year or four year college.
To be eligible you must currently be enrolled in high school,
have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage, and be eligible
to attend a two year or four year college.
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February 15
February 15
February 15
February 15
Who’s Who
Among American
HS Students
South Carolina
Sheriffs’
Association
Self Regional
Healthcare Mary
Ella Ruff Nursing
Scholarship
Marine Corps
Scholarship
Foundation
Pfizer Epilepsy
Scholarship
Award
Dixie Youth
Baseball
Scholarship
Delta Sigma Theta
Scholarship
Cheerleader of
America
USC Journalism
and Mass Com
Post and Courier
Sammy 2005
Buick Achievers
Scholarship
Dixie Boys
Baseball
Scholarship
Furman
Scholarship
NFIB Free
Enterprise
Scholars Award
Post and Courier
or Charleston
SC State Fair
Scholarship
All students who have taken the SAT or ACT. Applications
in HS Guidance Scholarship drawer. $4.00 processing fee.
Senior, 1000 word essay on a sheriff’s role, $1,000
extracurricular activities, letter of recommendation from the
principal and guidance counselor or teacher.
Seniors who intend to pursue a nursing degree at Piedmont
Technical College or Lander University. Must have financial
need, be client/patient oriented, demonstrate outstanding
clinical nursing skills, have good scholastic record, have
evidence of strong commitment to the nursing profession.
Applications may be copied in Guidance or go to
www.selfregional.org/foundation/SRH_Foundation_Main.ht
ml under programs.
Be a son/daughter of a Marine or US Navy corpsman on
active duty or discharged; family income of $63,000 or less;
download applications at www.mcsf.org.
$3000 one-year scholarship. Applicants must be under a
physician’s care for epilepsy and submit an application with
two letters of recommendation.
Applicant must be a senior in high school and must have
participated in a Dixie Youth Baseball program when twelve
years old or younger. Ability as an athlete is NOT a factor.
FINANCIAL NEED will be a factor. For application go to
www.dixie.org
In order to qualify for the $1000 scholarship, applicants must
have at least a 3.0 GPA, have an 800 on the SAT (17 on the
ACT), be enrolled in college prep courses, have applied to
college, and submit 2 letters of recommendation.
High school student, must have gown, do not have to have
any pageant experience, looking for an all-American girl. Go
to www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com for more info
$6,000, minority students majoring in Journalism or Mass
communications at USC and interested in career in
newspaper. see www.jour.sc.edu/.
$7,500 to seniors with high academic performance, athletic
excellence, leadership ability, community service, drink milk.
Apply online at www.whymilk.com
Seniors interested in 4-yr colleges majoring in Science, Tech,
Engineering , Math Business Admin, Finance, marketing or
Design with interest in Automotive or related industries,
www.buickachievers.com
Seniors who participated in a Dixie boys, Dixie Pre-Majors,
or Dixie Majors franchised program. Ability is NOT a factor,
Financial Need will determine award. For application go to
www.dixie.org
Furman University. $25,000 per year. Applications available
at www.engagefurman.com/hollingsworth
Applicants must be nominated by a dues-paying member of
NFIB. They must also meet the recommended academic
standards. Then they are selected by an independent
scholarship organization.
Minority newspaper scholarship. $6,000 must be journalism
and mass communications at USC
Fifty $1,500 SC State Fair Scholarships, any major, 2- or 4-yr
colleges, go to: www.scstatefair.org
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February 24
Must be received by
this date
February 27
February 28
March 1
March 1
March 1
March 1
March 1
March 1
March 3
March 31, 2011
March 15
March 15
March 15
March 15
March 18, 2011
South Carolina
Alliance of Black
School Educators
Scholarship
SCEA-R
Scholarship
2005 School-ToWork Transitional
Program
Educator’s
Scholarship
Medical
Scholarship
Bobby Chapman
Junior Golf
Foundation
Scholarship
Teen Expressions
Essay Contest
RYLA
June 11-17
Piedmont Tech
Scholarships
SC Coaches
Association of
Women’s Sports
SCCAWS-Edu
SC Coaches
Association of
Women’s Sports
SCCAWS-Med
International
Association of
Administrative
Professionals
Business Week
South Carolina
Education and
Technology
Education
Administrators
Scholarship
If you are planning on majoring in education you are eligible
to apply for the scholarship. An application, two essays,
three references, and a sealed copy of your official transcript
is required. Applications can be obtained by going to
www.scabse.com or www.cerra.org
Senior planning to attend a four-year college in South
Carolina and planning to pursue a career in education. Must
demonstrate leadership abilities, good academic record, and
have financial need. Must maintain a 3.0 GPR in college.
High school student who are 16 years old or older, from
throughout the state will be selected. The participants must
have a 2.5 GPA and be recommended by an instructor.
This scholarship is open to an enrolling female college
freshman planning to major in education. Only one
application will be accepted from each school. Applications
must be returned complete and in order. The scholarship is
worth $500.
This scholarship is open to an enrolling female college
freshman planning to major in the medical field. Only one
application will be accepted from each school. Applications
must be returned complete and in order. The scholarship is
worth $1000.
$5,000. Applicants do not have to be a golfer, but must be
accepted to a college. Must have good character, leadership
capacity, academic promise, and promise to make a positive
contribution as a mature citizen. 2 recommendations needed.
Must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.
Must be 14-19 years old, write an essay, poem, or submit
artwork for judging, all entries will receive a T-shirt
Rotatry Youth Leadership Awards program hosted by Erskine
College. Rising juniors and seniors. One delegate, one
alternate per school. $60 registration fee.
Seniors, $1,000, various scholarships. You must have applied
to the college and taken the placement test to apply.
$500 senior female athlete majoring in Education, excellent
transcript, 3 recommendations, extra-curricular activities,
SAT 1000 or ACT 22, essay required, see Guidance
Counselor for application
$1000 senior female athlete majoring in Medicine, excellent
transcript, 3 recommendations, extra-curricular activities,
SAT 1000 or ACT 22, essay required, financial need
considered, see Guidance Counselor for application
$500, one time award, must plan to further education in
secretarial science or office administration field. Awarded at
Administrative Prof Week April 24-28. Applications in
guidance
Multiple scholarships given from many industries. Learn
more about the business world July 9-14 at PC. Students will
be selected on strength of extracurricular activities and
leadership involvement, $50 reg fee, if accepted.
Nominee must be a South Carolina high school senior and an
occupational completer as defined by the CIP code
designation. You must send one official transcript, three
copies of the application, and reference letters. Recipients are
required to attend the SC Career and Technology Education
Administrators Association Banquet in July 2005.
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March 15
March 15
March 16
March 16
March 16
March 17
March 23
March 27
see Ms. Rosenbaum
March 24
March 31
March 22, 2010
www.sccaws.org
April 1
April 3
April 4
SC Technology
Champion Award
Self Regional
Volunteer
Program
SCABSE
Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority
Milliken Summer
Leadership
Institute
June 3-10
Emerging Public
Leaders
K. Todd Houston
Scholarship
American Cancer
Society
S.C. State
Scholarship
AHAM
Scholarship
Award Program
SC State
Scholarship
Sun Trust
Sweepstakes
Net Aid Global
Action Award
Educational
Communications
Scholarship
Foundation
TEACH Program
Robert E. David
American Legion
scholarship
Senior who has completed 4 units in their career major, must
have at least a 90 in major classes, good discipline record,
good citizenship, and leadership. Need 2 letters of
recommendation. Must travel to Greenville June 25 to be
awarded. Will receive US Savings Bond and plaque.
Must be at least 14 and at least in the 8th grade. Must have at
least a “C” average, have in interest in health care, and get
recommendation. Applications in guidance.
$1,000, Association of Black Educations awards scholarships
to students majoring in education pursuing teaching. Must
write 2 essays and have 3 references. Applications in
guidance or go to www.scabse.com
800 SAT or 15 ACT, 2.5 GPA, College Prep curriculum,
financial need, 2 letters of recommendation, accepted to
college
Milliken and Wofford College host a summer institute on
team-building, problem solving and leadership skills for rising
seniors. Must be in top 15%, have leadership skills and have
an interest in the manufacturing industry.
For rising seniors, leadership program featuring sessions with
local, state and national government leaders, Trips, speakers,
and group leadership activities at Furman University. Go to
www.furman.edu/riley/programs/emerging.htm
This scholarship is for hearing impaired students. If you are
hearing impaired and use speech as your primary form of
communication you are eligible for the scholarship. The
criteria is academic performance, development of an essay,
reference letters, and personal and professional goals.
$1,000 to a survivor of cancer. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 for an
application. www.cancer.org
Complete the application form along with sending your
transcript, SAT or ACT score, and 2 letters of
recommendation.
$3,000, Candidates must be of Hispanic descent, first or
second generation, have US legal status, senior, minimum
GPA of 3.0. Essay of career goals required. Financial need
considered. Must be accepted to a university, technical col.
Greenwood Alumni Chapter gives scholarship to student
planning to attend SC State University, need 2 letters of rec.
$1,000 scholarships. Winner drawn every two weeks
beginning September 15. www.offtocollege.info
High school students who have taken outstanding actions to
fight global poverty. $5,000 www.netaid.org
All students who are legal residents of the U.S. and have
taken the SAT or ACT examination may compete.
April 7
To receive this scholarship you must take 9 to 15 credit hours
a semester. Recipients must also commit to staying in the
child-care field for at least one year after earning degree.
$500, must be a relative of a South Carolina American Legion
member. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial
need and academic achievement.
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