All scholarships are for 2-or 4-year college-bound seniors unless otherwise indicated
Find update online at http://www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/HanahanHigh.cfm?subpage=62205
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South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) Scholarship
This organization will award one scholarship to a student in Berkeley County planning on
attending college in South Carolina. Students must write a short essay on how they selected
their college, major, and what contributed to the student’s character/attitude.
$2,500
January 20, 2016. Application can be found in guidance or online at
www.sccounties.org/scac-scholarships
Plum Creek Community Scholarship Program
HHS students are eligible to apply!
$1,000 Varies
January 20, 2016. Application will open November 11th at
www.scholarsapply.org/plumcreekcommunity.
American Legion Oratorical Contest
The American Legion offers a speech contest for students. Students can present a speech
between 8 and 10 minutes on some phase of the Constitution which will give emphasis to the
attendant duties and obligations of a citizen to our government.
$500-$2,000, then can go on to national level for more scholarship monies
January 2016. See your school counselor or contact Chairman Roberta Poulas at
rcpoulos@msn.com
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Students who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship are eligible to apply.
$10,000
January 7, 2016. Application online at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
Francis Marion McNair Scholars Program
Francis Marion offers a McNair scholarship program for students with an 1100 or higher SAT
(CR+M) or 24 or higher ACT. Students must be interested in a career in public service.
Full Ride
December 1, 2015. Application online at www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions/scholarship
Elks Lodge Most Valuable Student Scholarship
The Elks Lodge offers a scholarship for students who demonstrate academic excellence,
leadership, and financial need.
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December 4, 2015. Application online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
The JFK foundation offers a scholarship based on an essay regarding an act of political
courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956.
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January 6, 2016. Apply online at www.jfklibrary.org
Student Scholarships
www.studentscholarships.org offers a variety of scholarships for senior students.
Money Rocks Scholarship Program
Money Rocks provides a free financial education event for students and parents on March 5 th
at Charleston Southern University. Students that attend can apply for a scholarship.
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February 19, 2015. For more information, go to www.moneyrocks.org
Spartanburg Methodist College Scholarship
Students attending Spartanburg Methodist College will offer a full tuition package for students
who graduate with a 3.0 or higher. This is a two year program.
Sun Trust Off to College Sweepstakes
Sun Trust offers a drawing for students.
$500
Two winners are drawn randomly from October 30th to May 13th at
www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes
Peck Law Firm Scholarship
The Peck Law Firm offers a scholarship for students wishing to pursue a law degree.
$2,000
May 31, 2016. Application online at http://thepeckfirm.com/peck-law-firm-scholarship/
Quest Bridge
Quest Bridge is a scholarship program for students with a household income of less than
$60,000.
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Common Scholarship Search Sites
Check out the following scholarship search sites:
www.cappex.org www.fastweb.com www.meritaid.com www.scholarshipexperts.com
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Teaching Fellows Scholarship
Cerra offers a teaching fellows scholarship for students wishing to pursue a career in
education in South Carolina. Students agree to teach for every year he or she receives the
scholarship. Students must submit test scores, transcript, and recommendation letters.
$6,000 per year
December 1, 2015. Apply online at www.cerra.org.
Scholarships for Women
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This website shows a listing of scholarships for female students.
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http://www.onlinecolleges.net/for-students/scholarships-for-women/
Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program
Clemson University offers a scholarship for students who feel that inquiry ignites their passion
for knowledge. Students that participate in this program get paired with a faculty member who
will guide intellectual development. Certain courses are also required throughout the student’s
four years.
$10,000
Apply online at www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html
Art Institute Scholarship
The Art Institute has a variety of competitions and scholarship opportunities for students to
receive money to go to school.
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Call Me Mister Education Program
Applicants must be an African American male wanting to go into the teaching profession and
must attend a participating school such as Clemson, College of Charleston, Coastal Carolina,
Benedict, etc…
Free tuition
Varies. Apply online at
http://www.clemson.edu/hehd/departments/education/research/callmemister/
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Dr. Pepper does a giveaway for scholarship money
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www.drpeppertuition.com