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Scholarship Website Brief Description Deadline AHAM-Hispanic- http://www.ahamsc.org Scholarship for Hispanic Americans 3/30/2012 American Women’s attending college. Association Scholarship All-State Foundation www.allstate.com/foundation/keep-the-drive/HSJ.aspx 3-$2,000 awards. “Keep the Drive” TBA Scholarship Journalism award in either Print or Broadcast categories. Alpha Kappa Alpha http://www.akaeaf.org/undergraduate_scholarships.htm 3 scholarships TBA Merit-Full-time sophomore or beyond, 3.0 Previously: GPA, community service. 4/15/11 Financial need-Full-time sophomore or beyond, 2.5 GPA, community service. P.A.C- Full-time sophomore, 3.0 GPA, academic achievement, financial need, involvement in leadership, volunteer, civic and campus activities. *Anderson University http://www.andersonuniversity.edu/finaid.aspx?id=2417 Multiple scholarships are listed on this Varies website. American Legion http://www.educationcorner.com/american-legion-robert- $500. Must be a relative of a member of the TBA Robert E. David e-david-scholarship.html South Carolina American Legion. Awards Previously: given based on academic success and 5/1/2011 financial need. Award must be used in South Carolina schools only. American Mensa http://www.mensafoundation.org/AM/Template.cfm? Applicants do not have to be a Mensa 9/15/2011- Educational Section=Scholarships1 member. Awards are based on an essay of 1/15/2012 Foundation less than 550 words. ANS Incoming www.ans.org/honors/scholarships 4-$1,000 scholarships. For students April 1st Freshman Scholarship pursuing a degree in Nuclear Engineering. *Appalachian State http://www.admissions.appstate.edu/costs-and- Multiple scholarships are listed on this 12/01/11 University scholarships website. Archibald Rutledge http://ed.sc.gov/agency/pr/Standards-and- $2,000. Scholarship competition in creative TBA Scholarship. Curriculum/Archibald-Rutledge- writing, dance, music, theatre, or visual arts. Previously: Scholarship/ArchibaldRutledgeScholarship.html Students will mail in original compositions in 2/4/11 the above disciplines. Student must attend a South Carolina college. Army ROTC www.presby.edu/rotc/ Scholarship for Presbyterian College, Open Scholarship Contact number is in the Guidance Office. Newberry, or Lander University. Full-ride

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scholarships are available. Applicants must be medically qualified, have good moral character, be a U.S. Citizen, and pass the Army PT test. Students must also have a 2.5 GPA, and have a 920 SAT or 19 ACT score. Art Institute of http://www.artinstitutes.edu/charleston/financialaid/schol Students can compete for scholarships in Varies Charleston arship_competitions.aspx each area of study. AXA Equitable http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA- $10,000 Scholarship. One per state. 12/1/2011 Foundation achievement-scholarship.html Bank of America ADA http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/dos_home/ Students must have a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale April 1st of Abilities disability_home/OSPD_IMAGES/bank%20of and be pursuing a degree in finance, each year %20america.pdf business or computer systems. Candidates also must be pursuing a career in the banking systems. Barbizon Modeling http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/index.php/scholarship College Tuition Scholarships Ongoing s BBG Communications www.breylancommunications.com $1,000. Awards based on the completion of TBA two essay questions. Previously: 6/30/11 Black Diamondz Social http://www.blackdiamondzsc.com/scholarship.html $1,000 Scholarship for an African American TBA Club female with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 Previously: scale. 3/31/10 Black P.E.A.R.L.S. http://www.gwdpearls07.com/scholarship.html $250-$500. Scholarship is available to 4/15/12 Book Club African American females with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Bob Hayes Invitational http://www.bhitm.org/pdf/Scholarship%20Packet.pdf $1,000. Member of the Track and Field 2/1/12 Track and Field team competing at the Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field Meet. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Charlotte Blackwell http://www.selfregionalfoundation.org/files/cbmapp.pdf Open to graduating seniors pursuing Applications Nursing Scholarship nursing or current nursing students. Must accepted attend Lander University of Piedmont from January Technical College. 1st-March 29th of each year. Buick Achievers http://www.buickachievers.com For students who will be attending a 4-year TBA Scholarship Program accredited University who show an interest in the automotive industry. Candidates are likely to choose a course of study focused

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on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Design, Marketing, Finance, and Business. Burger King Scholars http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_sc Awards given in the following amounts: TBA Program holars_program.html $50,000, $25,000, $5,000, and $1,000. Must be a graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Must plan to enroll at a 2 or 4-year accredited college, university, or vocational school in the U.S. , Canada, or Puerto Rico. Camden Military http://camdenmilitary.com/summer_programs Boys entering grades 9-12. Program can TBA Academy Summer help improve a grade or get ahead in 1 to 2 Program high school subjects Carolina Tall Club http://www.tall.org/clubs/sc/carolina/index2.html $1,000 scholarships for students who meet January 6, minimum height requirements of 5’10” for 2011 girls and 6’2” for boys. *Charleston http://www.csuniv.edu/admissions/fa_scholarships.asp Multiple scholarships listed for students June 30, Southern University attending Charleston Southern University. 2012 *The Citadel http://www3.citadel.edu/finaid/c/cfinaidscholar.shtml Multiple scholarships listed for students October 1, attending The Citadel. 2011 *CLEMSON http://www.clemson.edu/financial- Multiple scholarships available. Please see December 1, aid/types/scholarships/index.html website. (Academic, Diversity, Special 2011 for http://www.clemson.edu/financial- Programs, James W. and Margaret application aid/types/scholarships/cu-schol.html Grainger Clark Scholarship, Classified Staff and Commission Annual Scholarship, Olivia December Jackson McGee Endowed Scholarship, 31, 2011 for Pierce-Elizabeth Rogers Scholarship, Mack transcripts & Evelyn B. Taunton Memorial Scholarship and test and more). scores Clemson STEM "Wise http://www.clemson.edu/ces/wise/outreach/wise_choice. A day where females from across the state Fall (Seniors Choice" html can come to Clemson to explore careers in only) engineering and science. Eligible students -October 28, must be enrolled in a CP and must have a 2011 GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Spring (Juniors and Seniors) – TBA *Coastal Carolina http://www.coastal.edu/financialaid/scholar.html Multiple scholarships listed for students Varies

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University attending Coastal Carolina University.

Coca Cola https://www.coca-colascholars.org/page.aspx?pid=388 Candidates must be U.S. citizens who plan October 31st on attending an accredited post-secondary each year institution. Candidates must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. *College of http://finaid.cofc.edu/types-of-financial- Multiple scholarships listed for students Varies Charleston aid/scholarships/index.php attending the College of Charleston. Colonial Dames http://www.nscda.org/site3/ps/pa_scholarships.php#Wa Winners of this essay contest will be able to January 15, National Society shington spend a week at a workshop in Washington 2012 D.C. Essay topic is listed on the website. Columbia College http://www.ccis.edu/offices/financialaid/scholarshipfinder There are over a dozen scholarships listed Varies /FreshmanScholarships-categorized.asp on this website specific to Columbia College. Danforth Scholarship http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships/programs/page Full and partial tuition scholarships for Student must Washington University s/danforth.aspx Washington University in St. Louis, MO. be nominated This is a merit scholarship. Essay, by their transcripts, recommendations, ACT or SAT Guidance scores will all be evaluated. counselor by October 15, 2011. Applications are due by January 15, 2012. *Davidson College http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x3892.xml Multiple scholarships are listed for Davidson Varies College on this website. (John M. Belk Scholarship, The Bryan Scholarship, Rupert T. Barber Scholarship, Bonner Scholars Program, Dobson Neely, and many more).

Davidson Bryan www.davidson.edu/Bryan $30,000 annual scholarship for scholar Nominations Scholarship athletes. Must be nominated. received by 9/23/11. Awards announced 11/10/11. DAR (Daughters of the http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Must be a U.S. citizen and plan on attending 2/15/12

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American Revolution) (information) an accredited college or university in the Good Citizen http://members.dar.org/darnet/forms/SCH-1001.PDF U.S. (actual application). DEKALB® Ag Youth http://www.monsanto.com/ourcommitments/Pages/agric $2,500. Scholarship is available to students TBA Scholarship ulture-scholarships.aspx pursuing agricultural degrees. Student must Previously: also possess strong leadership abilities and 2/15/11 community service. Student does not have to be a member of the FFA. Dixie Baseball http://www.dixie.org/Page29.aspx (information) Applicant must have been registered on a 3/1/12 http://www.dixie.org/Assets/dixie+youth+baseball/pdf/20 Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a 12+Scholarship+Application+09-12-11.pdf (actual franchised Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc. league application). prior to reaching age 13. *Erskine College http://www.erskine.edu/admissions/financialaid/new- Multiple scholarships listed on this website. 5/1/12 scholarships-freshmen.shtml Emerald Chapter of http://www.orgsites.com/sc/iaapemerald More information regarding this scholarship TBA Office Professionals to come. Emerald City Rotary Application will be available in the Guidance Office $500 TBA Scholarship Epsilon Sigma Alpha http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/esa- There are several scholarships funded by TBA Foundation foundation/scholarships/how-to-apply ESA and they are listed on this website. Scholarship Make sure to look at scholarships specific to the state you will be attending college. The application is also found here. Family Circle Cup http://www.familycirclecup.com/pages/articles/20090121 $5,000 for a female athlete who excels on TBA Scholarship 150145.html and off the playing field. Award based on academic accomplishment, community involvement, financial need, and athletic ability. Fire (Foundation for http://thefire.org/takeaction/students/essaycontest $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000 scholarships. 11/5/11 Individual Rights in This is an essay contest. Essays must be Education) between 800-1,000 words. Scholarship Thomas “Fox” Abrams http://www.psleoa.com/scholarship_application.pdf An award from the Palmetto State Law 2nd Friday in Scholarship Enforcement Officers Association. An April essay, high school transcript, acceptance letter, and proof of residency in South Carolina are necessary with this application. *Furman University http://www2.furman.edu/admission/EngageFurman/Fina Multiple scholarships listed including the 1/15/12 ncialInfo/Pages/Scholarships.aspx Hollingsworth and Townes.

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Gates Millennium http://www.gmsp.org A scholarship for minority students. 1/12/12 Scholars Program Scholarship is open to students who will be entering college for the fist time in the Fall of 2012. Scholarship is good for the student’s school of choice and is good for all four years. Goizueta Scholarship http://www.finaid.gatech.edu/scholarships/goizueta/ Scholarship for Hispanic/Latino students Application to attending Georgia Technical University. Georgia Tech SAT/ACT scores, GPA, essay, leadership must be abilities, and financial need will all be submitted by evaluated for this scholarship. 1/15/2012. Further requirements and dates listed. Governor’s School http://www.scgssm.org/educators/ This is a two year residential high school in Students Summer Research Hartsville, SC. This school is for must apply by Scholars Math/Science academically talented juniors and seniors to March 1st of complete college-level courses. Students their must be a sophomore in any SC high sophomore school, have a GPA of 3.5, PSAT of 110, year. and completed Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and English 2. Greenwood Application in the Guidance Office $750 scholarship for a graduating senior TBA Association of who will be majoring in business, who will Educational Office hopefully work in an educational area. Professionals Student must have taken at least 2 business (GAEOP) courses. Must maintain at least a “C” average and a “B” average in business courses. *Greenville Technical http://www.gvltec.edu/financial_aid.aspx?id=4375 There are multiple scholarships listed on Varies College their website. Make sure look at the college- http://www.gvltec.edu/foundation_scholarships offered scholarships as well as the ones offered by the Greenville Technical Foundation. Both websites are listed.

Greenwood High http://www.gvltec.edu/foundation_scholarships Candidates must be excellent student- April 29th School Booster Club athletes. Students will also write a 250- Team Player word or less essay describing what

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influence GHS athletics has made in your life and how the scholarship would benefit you. Greenwood Housing Applications can be found in the Guidance office when $1,500 and $1,000 scholarships. TBA Authority they become available. Scholarships will be awarded to a candidate who lives in either public or section 8 housing pursuing higher education Hamilton Award www.hamiltonfriends.org $500. Must be a high school junior involved TBA in community service that has a financial need. Harry Hampton http://www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html $2,500 scholarship for students majoring in 1/31/12 Memorial Wildlife Fund wildlife, fisheries, forestry, biology, zoology, marine science, environmental science, or related fields. Re-occurring scholarship for all four years. Student must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. There are a couple of other smaller scholarships also listed on this website that students might be interested in. Health Careers http://www.midcarolinaahec.org/health-careers- Students must be accepted to the academy. TBA Academy AHEC program/health-careers-academy-hca Eligible students should be in the 9th, 10th, Previously: 11th, or 12th grades pursuing a career in the 6/10/11 health field. Transcript, reference letter, and essay are necessary for acceptance. Students accepted in the academy have opportunities for scholarship, test-prep, shadowing, skill training, professional certifications, summer internships etc. Herff Jones Principal’s http://www.nassp.org/tabid/2538/default.aspx $12,000 scholarship. Students must be Nominations Leadership Award nominated by their counselor and principal. must be A student will be nominated based on their received by leadership skills, participation in service 12/2/11 organizations, achievements in the arts and sciences, employment experience, and their academic record. Horatio Alger https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm and 6-$5,000 scholarships for students who October 30, Scholarship https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_sout have “exhibited integrity and perseverance 2011 hcarolina.cfm in overcoming adversity.” Students should be a resident of SC and intend to achieve a

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Bachelor’s degree. Students should exhibit a financial need ($50,000 a year or less of family income). Student should also be involved in co-curricular and community activities and excel in the classroom. Imagine American http://www.imagine-america.org/highschoolscholarships $1,000. Prospective college must be a Annual Education Scholarship participating member of the Imagine Deadline. American Scholarship program. List can be December found on the website. 31st. INCIGHT Scholarship http://www.incighteducation.org/ Annual scholarship for students with a Applications (Resources for Self- documented disability. will be Empowerment) released January 2012 and will be due March 30, 2012. J.P. Coates/SCACT Applications can be found in the Guidance Office when $500 and $1000 scholarships. Scholarship TBA Scholarship they come available. for students who plan on attending a 4-year accredited college or university pursuing a career in education. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Student must also demonstrate financial need. James F. Byrnes www.byrnesscholars.org $3,250 Scholarship. For South Carolina Will be Scholars students who have lost one or both parents. posted late November of 2011. James O. Thomason http://hamptonwildlifefund.homestead.com/JOT_criteria_ $1,000. Student must attend an accredited 1/31/12 Scholarship 2012-13.pdf institution of higher learning and pursue print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations, or mass communications. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Essay is also required. Jesse Brown Scholars http://www.dav.org/volunteers/Scholarship.aspx Multiple awards are given up to $20,000. TBA Program Must volunteer 100 hours at a VA hospital in Previously: order to qualify. 2/26/10 Kids’ Chance of SC http://kidschancesc.org Scholarships for dependents of South December Carolina workers who have been seriously 30th and July or fatally injured in work-related accidents or 10th. (One occupational diseases. month prior to semester

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start date). Kittie Moss Fairey https://www.csascholars.org/kmfr/index.php Must attend SC college or university. Applications Educational Fund Students should have a combine SAT score open 9/12/11 Scholarship of 1800 or an ACT score of 26. Students and are due should have a 3.0 GPA. Family income 11/21/12. should not exceed $40,000. Knight Essay www.sar.org/Youth?Knight_Essay_Rules Three $3,000 scholarships. Based on TBA Scholarship essay. *LaGrange College http://www.lagrange.edu/admission/finaid/scholarships.h Multiple scholarships listed on this website Varied tm for LaGrange College. *Lander University http://www.meritaid.com/meritScholarships/Lander- Multiple scholarships listed on this website Varied University-218229 for Lander University. Lander University http://lander.edu/en/Academics/Colleges- This is a program for Lander students to be TBA Global Scholars Departments/Study-Abroad/Global-Scholars- able to travel abroad for no additional cost. Program Program.aspx 20 entering freshmen are eligible for this scholarship. To qualify students should enter Lander as a freshman, have a SAT score of 1300, have a GPA of at least a 3.5, and be in the top 10% of their class. *Lees McRae College http://www.lmc.edu/admissions/financial_aid/ Apply for Lees McRae scholarships via June 30th FAFSA application using code 002939. Lottery-based No application is necessary for the LIFE and HOPE -LIFE Scholarship: Up to $5,000 each year No Deadline scholarships Scholarships. of college. Student must have a 3.0 GPA and be in the top 30% of their class. Palmetto Scholarship: Students should also score at least a 1100 http://www.che.sc.gov/New_Web/GoingToCollege/FinAs on the SAT or 24 on the ACT. st.htm - Palmetto Fellows Scholarship: Students can receive up to $6,700 for the first year and $7,500 for following years. Students must achieve a 1200 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT. Students should also have a 3.5 GPA -SC HOPE Scholarship-Up to $2,800. Must have a 3.0 GPA and not recipients of the other lottery scholarships. Mary Ella Ruff Nursing http://www.selfregionalfoundation.org/nursingscholarshi One-time scholarship for students who plan March 29th of Scholarship ps.htm on attending a certified nursing program in each year the state of SC. Students should express a http://www.selfregionalfoundation.org/files/merapp.pdf financial need, demonstrate outstanding

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clinical nursing skills, have a B-average or better, and exhibit a strong commitment to the field of nursing. MaxPreps Citizen http://www.maxpreps.com/events/citizenathlete/default.a $2,500. For student-athletes who are model TBA Athelete spx citizens and participate on a team covered Previously: by MaxPreps. 3/17/11 MCA South Carolina www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9666/mca_so $3,000. 10 scholarships offered TBA Scholarship uth_carolina_scholarship_scholarship.php Previously: 4/1/11 Ronald McDonald http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ There are 4 scholarships offered by the Can begin House Charities U.S. Ronald McDonald House. applying Scholarships online on November 11, 2011. Deadline: January 27, 2012. Martin Luther King Jr. Application can be found in the Guidance Office Student must have an 800 on the SAT or a TBA Mass Choir 21 on the ACT, be enrolled in College Scholarship Preparatory or Tech courses, and at least a (Greenwood Area) 2.8 GPA. A transcript, narrative of 200 words or less, and 3 recommendations will be necessary for this application. Mensa http://www.mensafoundation.org/Sites/foundation/Navig Applicant must be a must be a resident of a Process ationMenu/Scholarships/USprocess/USProcess.htm participating Mensa region. Piedmont opens region is “Region 5:293.” Student must also Sept. 15 and be enrolled at an accredited college or closes Jan. university. An application and essay are 15 required. Milliken & Company http://scplscholarships.wordpress.com/2011/02/07/millik Up to $5,000. Applicant must be a TBA Scholarship en-and-company-scholarship/ dependent of a full-time Milliken employee. Previously: (Employee must have been employed for at 12/31/10 least 2-years). Student must plan on attending a 4-year, non-profit college or university. Miss South Carolina www.misssouthcarolinateenusa.com $10,000 scholarship to Newberry College Open for the new Miss South Carolina USA and Miss South Carolina Teen USA. Monsanto http://www.monsanto.com/ourcommitments/Pages/agric $1,500. Student must be from a farm family TBA

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Commitment to ulture-scholarships.aspx with an above average academic record. Previously: Agriculture Student should plan on pursuing agriculture 2/10/11 Scholarship at his or her college or university of choice. Student does not have to be a member of the FFA. Moore School of http://mooreschool.sc.edu/undergrad/admissions/schola Scholarship to the Darla Moore School of Available Business rshipsawards.aspx Business at USC Columbia campus. beginning Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 February 7, with most recipients having a 3.5 GPA or 2012 and are better. Academic merit is the foundation due by 5:00 p.m. March 1, 2012 NSA (National Security http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/ Scholarship is open to high school seniors, Due Agency) Stokes stokes.shtml particularly minority students who plan to November Educational Scholars major in computer science or 15th each Program computer/electrical engineering. Must have year. a 1600 (1100 critical reading and 500 on math) or a 25 on the ACT. Recipients of this scholarship will receive scholarship and will work for the NSA during the summer. NIFB Young http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young- Open to high school seniors going to an 12/15/11 Entrepreneur Awards entrepreneur-awards accredited, non-profit 2 or 4-year college. Student must be running their own business to be included in this award. National Co-Op http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/scholarship.html $6,000. Must have a 3.5 GPA and plan on 2/12/12 Scholarship Program attending a WACE Partner Institution. (Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology). National Merit http://www.nationalmerit.org/steps_nmsp.pdf A student’s PSAT score qualifies them for Nominations Scholarship Program this award. The PSAT is taken during the have already fall of a student’s sophomore year. been made for the 2011- 2012 and school year. Nina Neely Essay Applications will be available in the Guidance Office. $1,000-400. Essay contest TBA Contest (Reformed

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Universal Masonic Brotherhood & Order of the Eastern Star). *North Greenville http://www.ngu.edu/private-scholarships.php Many scholarships are listed on this page Varies University for students planning on attending North Greenville University *Oakland University http://www.oakland.edu/scholarships Scholarship opportunities available to Varies students attending Oakland University are listed on this page. People with Disabilities http://www.disabled- There are numerous scholarships listed on Varies world.com/disability/education/scholarships/ this website specifically for students with disabilities. *Piedmont Technical http://www.ptc.edu/admissions/fininfo/266-scholarships Many scholarships are listed on this website Varies College for students attending Piedmont Technical College. Sammy www.bodybymilk.com $7,500. Based on academic performance, TBA athletic excellence, leadership, community service, and essay. *Savannah State http://www.savannahstate.edu/fiscal- Many scholarships are listed on this website Varies University affairs/scholarships.shtml for students attending Savannah State University. SCEITEA South Application will be available in the Guidance Office $500 scholarship. Your instructor must be a TBA Carolina Engineering SCEITEA member. Must also have 3 and Industrial written references and an essay for this Technology Education scholarship. Association Schering-Plough “Will http://www.willtowinscholarship.com/ $5,000. Scholarship for students with TBA to Win” Seniors asthma. Students must have a 3.5 GPA to Previously: apply for this scholarship. 5/31/11 Sertoma Scholarship http://www.sertoma.org/scholarships $1,000 scholarship for students who are 5/1/12 deaf or hard of hearing. Must have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale. South Carolina http://scaeop.com/Documents/Student%20Scholarship Scholarship for students pursuing a January 15th Association of %20Application2.pdf business degree preferably in the education of each year. Education Office area. Professionals South Carolina http://www.northsouthallstarfootball.com/North_South_F The game queen receives $1,000 and the TBA Automobile Dealers ootball/Home.html princesses receive $500. Students should Association Queen have a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Extra-curricular

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Scholarship Contest activities, community service, and an essay will all be required. South Carolina http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/? There are three scholarships listed on this February 1st Department of ss=16&navtype=TOPNAVIGATION&cid=nrcsdev11_00 website: Tribal Scholars Program, USDA Agriculture 1022&navid=800000000000000&pnavid=null&position= National Scholars Program, Hispanic Public Scholarships Welcome.Html&ttype=detail&pname=Student Service Leaders Scholarship. The national %20Programs%20&%20Scholarships%20%7C scholars program requires those students %20NRCS posses at least a 3.0 GPA and have a 1,000 SAT or 21 ACT score. Students are required to attend listed historically black colleges including South Carolina State. Students should plan on studying agriculture, food and natural resource sciences. South Carolina http://www.scba.net/scholarships_overview.htm $3,200. For students attending the March 31st. Broadcasters University of South Carolina School of Association (University Journalism. of South Carolina School of Journalism). South Carolina http://www.sccbsbm.com/home.html $500 for an African American high school TBA Caucus of Black senior pursuing higher education. Previously: School Board 5/1/08 Members Scholarship South Carolina http://www.scaca.org $500 for a female athlete pursuing TBA Coaches Association education. Educator’s Scholarship South Carolina http://www.scaca.org $1000 for a female athlete pursuing the TBA Coaches Association medical field. Medical Scholarship South Carolina Junior https://www.scholarshipprograms.org/golf/index.php For students with an interest in golf. 11/21/11 Golf Foundation Students should have at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale and plan on attending a 4- year college or university in the state of South Carolina. South Carolina Law http://www.scleoa.org/scholarship.html Scholarships ranging between $1,000- TBA Enforcement Officers’ 5,000. Transcripts, recommendations, and Previously: Foundation essay required for this scholarship. 2/11/11 Scholarship. South Carolina State www.scstatefair.org Fifty seniors will be awarded $1,500 for up TBA

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Fair Scholarship to 4 years. Will be judged on school Previously: Program performance and involvement, 2/11/10 extracurricular activities, communication skills, and completed application. South Carolina http://scspa.sc.edu/scholar.html $1,000 scholarship for students who have TBA Scholastic Press been accepted to USC’s School of Previously: Association Journalism and Mass Communication. 2/25/11 Students are judged based on their involvement in journalism and academic achievement. South Carolina http://sheriffsc.org/Scholarships.html $1,000-$2,000 scholarship. Students must TBA Sherriff’s Association plan to attend USC. An essay, Previously: Scholarship recommendations, and transcript are all 2/22/11 involved. South Carolina Society http://www.scssar.org/committees.htm Scholarship is not awarded based on TBA Sons of the American academic achievement, but also based on Previously: Revolution character, citizenship, patriotism, and extra- 2/28/11 curricular activities. Students do not have to be related to members of the Sons of Revolution. *South Carolina State http://www.scsu.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarship There are multiple scholarships listed on Varied University s.aspx#rotc this page. South Carolina Tuition www.sctuitiongrants.com Needs-based grant. Students apply for June 30th Grants Program these grants when they submit their annually application for student aid (FAFSA). Students must graduate in the top 75% of their class or have either a 900 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT. Students must also have at least a 2.0 GPA. Student-View www.student-view.com One $4,000, two $1,000, and eight $500 TBA Scholarship program scholarships. Fill out a 15-20 minute survey. Nickie Moose South http://www.sccca.citymaker.com/page/page/4283699.ht $1,000 for senior cheerleaders with TBA Carolina Cheerleader m outstanding scholastic achievement. Must Previously: Coaches Association have a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. 3/14/11 Scholarship Cheerleading coach must be a member of SCCCA. South Carolina Application can be found in the Guidance Office 4-year scholarship for any state-supported TBA Governor’s Committee institution in South Carolina. Students with Previously:

* indicates specific College or University. Revised 10/2011 GHS Scholarship Database 15 on People with disabilities are encouraged to write an 1/20/09 Disabilities article to win this scholarship. Springfield PTO Application can be found in the Guidance Office $250. Scholarships is for students who TBA Scholarship attended Springfield Elementary School. Previously: 4/12/10 Spirit of Community http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc $1,000 and a trip to Washington DC. This is 11/1/11 “Prudential” a program that recognizes students who Scholarship have been very active in their communities. SunTrust “Off to http://www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/ $1,000 scholarship. A winner will be chosen Can apply College” Sweepstakes every 2-weeks beginning October 28, 2011 beginning and ending May 11, 2012. 9/16/11 Susan G. Komen http://ww5.komen.org/Content.aspx?id=6442451554 $10,000 annually. Scholarship is open to a 11/15/11 Scholarship student who has lost his or her parent to breast cancer. Student must have a 2.8 on a 4.0 scale and express financial need. Tom Joyner http://www.semesteratsea.org/admission-and- Semester at Sea. Students must be 10/12/11 for Foundation aid/financial-aid-scholarships/tom-joyner-foundation.php enrolled full-time at a historically black Spring college or university. Students must also semester. have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated TBA for fall leadership, community service, and 2012 extracurricular activities. semester. Toyota Scholarship http://www.nsbe.org/Programs/Scholarships/Scholarship 2-$2,500 scholarships. Scholarship is open 12/2/11 -Vault/Toyota-Corporate-Scholarship-Program- to African American students pursuing 2011.aspx engineering or technology disciplines. Students must have a 3.0 GPA, be a current sophomore, junior, or senior NSBE member. Must major in Chemical, Electric, Industrial, Material Science, or Mechanical Engineering. *University of https://www.admissions.uga.edu/tag/scholarships.html Multiple scholarships are listed on this Varies Georgia website for students that will attend UGA. *University of South http://web.usca.edu/financialaid/scholarships/usca.dot Multiple scholarships are listed on this 2/1/12 Carolina-Aiken website. *University of South http://www.sc.edu/financialaid/academic.html Multiple scholarships are listed on this Varies Carolina-Columbia website. *University of South http://uscsalkehatchie.sc.edu/home/office-of-financial- Multiple scholarships are listed on this Varies Carolina- aid-and-veterans-assistance/institutional- website. Salkehatchie scholarships/salkehatchie-scholarships/ *University of South http://www.uscupstate.edu/enrollment_services/financial Multiple scholarships are listed on this 3/1/12

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Carolina-Upstate _aid/scholarships/default.aspx?id=15232 website. *University of http://finaid.utk.edu/aid/scholarships/ Multiple scholarships are listed on this Varies Tennessee website. *Wake Forest http://www.wfu.edu/finaid/merit-based_intro.html Multiple scholarships are listed on this Varies website. Wallace F. Pate http://www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html One-time $1,500 award. Student must TBA Scholarship attend a college or university in South Previously: Carolina. Student should also plan to major 1/31/11 in natural resources such as wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science, or environmental science. Walmart http://walmartstores.com/communitygiving/8736.aspx Scholarship for Walmart associates or Multiple dependents of Walmart associates. The deadlines; dependent scholarships is worth $13,000 Please see paid out over 4-years. Student must have a website for 2.0 GPA. more details. Wendy’s Heisman http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/ $500. This scholarship honors male and 10/2/11 Scholarship female student-athletes who excel in academics and athletic leadership. Students must have a “B” average. *Winthrop http://www.winthrop.edu/finaid/default.aspx?id=3482 Multiple scholarships are listed on this Varies website. *Wofford College http://www.wofford.edu/internationalprograms/scholarshi All applicants are automatically considered 11/15/11 popportunities.aspx for scholarships. Early Decision 2/1/12 Regular Decsion

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