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Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline November 30, 2023

The Col. Kathleen Swacina STEM Scholarship, a testament to the remarkable career of Col. Kathleen Swacina, USA (Ret.), stands as a beacon of support for outstanding female college students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Generously funded by Col. Kathleen Swacina and Lt. Col. Daniel Swacina, USA (Ret.), this scholarship seeks to recognize and empower those who ... Read more

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

  • Amount $60,000
  • Deadline December 1, 2023

The Hagan Scholarship stands as a nationwide beacon, a need-based merit scholarship specifically designed for high-achieving rural students. This scholarship opportunity is tailored for those who graduate from public high schools situated in over twenty eligible states, specifically in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, residents of an eligible ... Read more

South Carolina Teaching Fellows

  • Amount $24,000
  • Deadline December 1, 2023

The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is designed to recruit students into the teaching profession and equip them to become effective and successful educators. Teaching Fellows are provided numerous professional development and leadership opportunities above those offered through the institution’s teacher preparation program. Teaching Fellows also are involved with communities and ... Read more

Dr. Charles T. Battle Jr Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline December 8, 2023

Applicants of the Dr. Charles T. Battle Jr Memorial Scholarship must: be a graduating senior attending a high school in Upstate South Carolina; be accepted, and enroll in the fall semester following his/her high school graduation, into an accredited technical college or four year college or university; and must submit a completed Application Packet no later than the deadline date provided on the ... Read more

University of Minnesota National Scholarship

  • Amount $60,000
  • Deadline January 1, 2024

The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either ... Read more

Clemson University Resident Merit Scholarships

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline January 2, 2024

Entering first year Clemson University students who are residents of South Carolina are considered for multiple Resident Merit Awards. Students who receive the South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and meet certain requirements related to class rank, test scores and other factors will be considered for a renewable merit award. Students who receive the South Carolina LIFE Scholarship and ... Read more

Built Ford Tough Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline January 11, 2024

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required ... Read more

University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

  • Amount $112,000
  • Deadline January 15, 2024

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize ... Read more

TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

  • Amount $80,000
  • Deadline January 31, 2024

We believe in breaking down barriers to education, especially for those who face challenges due to their immigration status. Our Opportunity Scholarship is designed for undocumented students living in locked-out states, where accessing higher education seems like an insurmountable obstacle. If you find yourself in such a situation, we are here to open doors for you. Key Features of the ... Read more

Harry Hampton Fund Scholarship

  • Amount $20,000
  • Deadline January 31, 2024

The Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation which partners with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for the promotion of education, research, management and the administration of game and fish laws, which will benefit conservation of wildlife, marine and other natural resources in South Carolina. Public education in the principles of ... Read more

ANSWER Scholarship Endowment

  • Amount $22,000
  • Deadline February 1, 2024

The ANSWER Scholarship Endowment provides financial support and encouragement to adult women age 25 and older who are raising school-age children (grades Pre-Kindergarten -12) and are seeking to earn a four-year undergraduate degree in the field of their choice. Scholarship award amounts will vary annually at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee, though they typically range from $2750 per ... Read more

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline February 5, 2024

You may be eligible to be considered as a Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship Recipient if you are (1) enrolled as a full-time high school senior (including homeschooled students/GED recipients) or full-time college freshman or sophomore (no older than 20 years of age) (2) have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduating high school seniors or 2.75 for college applicants. Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are ... Read more

Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarships

  • Amount $6,000
  • Deadline February 8, 2024

Watson-Brown Foundation provides need and merit-based scholarships to select Georgia and South Carolina students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Eligible students must be from one of 23 qualifying counties. A student's permanent address must be within the designated county region at the time of high school graduation. Current high school ... Read more

Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline February 16, 2024

Each year, SYF awards up to $1 million in one-time and renewable Simon Youth Scholarships to high school students in every community that is home to a Simon Mall. Targeting first-generation college students and those with demonstrated financial need, the Simon Youth Scholarships program furthers the SYF commitment to extending educational opportunities to all students who want to learn, ... Read more

The DYB Scholarship Program

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

The qualifications for the DYB Scholarship are simple; actually, there is only one qualification - you must have at one time played in a Dixie Youth Baseball franchised league, prior to reaching age 13. There is no relationship between the award of a scholarship and athletic ability. The committee gives weight to such factors as financial need, scholastic record, and citizenship. DYB, Inc. ... Read more

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving High School Seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). TCI Foundation receives scholarship nominations from Tall Club International’s local member clubs and members-at-large across North America. From this pool of nominations, the recipients are selected to receive a $1000 scholarship award from Tall Clubs ... Read more

Advocates for African Americans Carolinas Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline March 3, 2024

Advocates for African Americans Carolinas Scholarship Fund is supported by Advocates for African-Americans, a Duke Energy employee resource group in Charlotte. It was founded by Duke Energy employees in 1996 to attract, nurture, develop and promote a diverse workforce. Advocates for African Americans Carolinas Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to college-bound students from North and South ... Read more

CWIT Scholarship

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline March 17, 2024

To be eligible for the CWIT Scholarship, applicants must: be a South Carolina resident and enrolled in an accredited school, institution, college, or university and must provide proof of acceptance or current enrollment; be a United States citizen; and be well-qualified, with a serious interest in pursuing a degree specific to International Trade or a related course of study. Applicants do not ... Read more

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline March 31, 2024

There's no such thing as small change. Even little moments of inspiration can spark major transformation. That’s what the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest is all about: honoring Black Americans who have inspired change—big and small—in our lives. What Black American individual has inspired change in your life? Whether you’re inspired by a famous leader or your next door neighbor, we ... Read more

SETC Scholarships

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline April 1, 2024

The Southeastern Theatre Conference is proud to award scholarships for individuals continuing their study in theatre. Applications for all graduate and undergraduate SETC scholarships are accepted from Jan. 1 to April 1, annually. Winning scholars are announced by June 30 and invited to attend the following year’s SETC Convention with registration and membership fees waived. Scholarship money is ... Read more

NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $6,000
  • Deadline April 25, 2024

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Southeast Chapter is dedicated to helping develop the next generation of television professionals. We're looking for students with an innovative vision and a commitment to excellence that will one day "earn an EMMY® Award!" Scholarship applications are now being accepted that total $6,000, including the "Evelyn Mims Journalist of the Future ... Read more

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline April 26, 2024

Each year, qualified African-American and Black junior and senior high school students participate in the Essay Contest and Issue Forum. Students are presented with a topic that embodies some of our communities’ most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses, and opinion. Submissions are judged by a special committee of CBC Spouses. Winners and their ... Read more

Grover and Sara McKenzie Family Foundation Inc. High School Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline April 28, 2024

The scholarships honor the legacies of Grover McKenzie, Jr. and Sara Elizabeth (Gibbs) McKenzie. Grover graduated from St. Matthews High School, St. Matthews, SC in 1945. Sara graduated from Chester High School, Chester, PA in 1948. They raised their family with a commitment to the ideals of growth through educational achievement and a commitment to community involvement. Candidates must ... Read more

South Carolina Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships

  • Amount $3,000
  • Deadline April 30, 2024

Each year, the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation Educational Foundation awards scholarships to honor past Farm Bureau leaders that made significant contributions to the organization. The scholarships are for South Carolina Farm Bureau member families and will be awarded to rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors on the basis of character, demonstrated leadership abilities, and ... Read more

Paula Kovarick Segalman Family Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline May 1, 2024

To be eligible for the Paula Kovarick Segalman Family Scholarship, applicants must: have a parent or legal guardian currently battling ALS or who has passed away from the disease; be a legal resident of Washington, D.C, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina or Northern Ohio; have an annual household income of less than $100,000; have a 2.5 GPA; and attend or be accepted to school ... Read more

CMAA Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarship

  • Amount $4,000
  • Deadline May 1, 2024

The Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter is an organization dedicated to leading the growth and acceptance of professions in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry that can add significant value to the entire design and construction process, from conception to ongoing operation. To promote CMAA’s objectives, the South Atlantic Chapter is ... Read more

Reason One Mentorship and Scholarship Program

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline May 7, 2024

The Reason One Mentorship & Scholarship Program awards scholarship and mentorship opportunities to Black students who are enrolled or recently accepted in a digital-related program, pursuing or with plans to pursue a career in the tech industry. This program is explicitly focused on removing the systemic, financial, and socio-economic barriers that Black students encounter in tech career paths. ... Read more

Charlotte Pride Scholarships

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline May 26, 2024

The Charlotte Pride Scholarship Program, Generously Supported by Principal® Foundation, is open only to undergraduate and rising undergraduate students. While we consider your GPA and test scores, we place greater emphasis on your passion for education and demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community or a desire to serve the LGBTQ community. Multiple applicants will be selected; amounts for each ... Read more

S.C. International Trade Conference Scholarships

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline May 31, 2024

For the S.C. International Trade Conference Scholarships, applicants must either be South Carolina residents or attending an accredited college, university or trade school in South Carolina. All applicants must demonstrate interest in International Trade, Supply Chain Management or Business and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The Margaret A. Patrick & W. Don Welch Scholarship is offered to current ... Read more

Fourth Circuit High School Essay Contest

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline May 31, 2024

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is seeking submissions for its essay contest. The contest is open to all students currently in grades 9 through 12 from Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Students are invited to consider and share their thoughts on the question: "In light of Meyer and later cases, may a state, consistent with the protections ... Read more

Carolinas Chinese Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline May 31, 2024

The Carolinas Chinese Chamber of Commerce Scholarship will provide underprivileged students in the Carolinas the resources they need in order to excel and achieve their dreams. They will provide students funding for their interest in study-abroad programs to Asia to promote culture exchange, they will provide Asian American students majoring in political science the opportunity to pursue their ... Read more

Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline June 1, 2024

The Gordon Hay Scholarship is intended for students planning a career in a non-performance area of theater including but not limited to: Play Writing; Set, Costume, Lighting or Sound Design; Arts Administration; Stage Management; Production Management; and Technical Direction. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must: reside in the Charlotte metropolitan area (if a high school senior) ... Read more

WIRE Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline June 1, 2024

The WIRE Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to a woman who may not have been able to attend college when she graduated from high school, but now wants to further her education. Applicants for this scholarship must: demonstrate financial need; have graduated from high school or earned their GED at least 10 years ago; obtain acceptance into an accredited college or university; and be ... Read more

National Ocean Scholar Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline June 2, 2024

As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants ... Read more

South Carolina Tuition Grants Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline June 30, 2024

The SC Tuition Grants Program is administered by the SC Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission through an annual appropriation by the State General Assembly. The program's purpose is to provide need-based grant assistance to eligible South Carolina students obtaining an initial undergraduate degree who are attending, on a full time basis, eligible independent non-profit in-state colleges. ... Read more

SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline July 1, 2024

Annually, SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarships are awarded to students who advocate for wildlife conservation. There are three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each available to deserving students. This award is intended for students with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources. The scholarship will assist students ... Read more

Hearts for Community Service

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline July 31, 2024

The Hearts for Community Service $5,000 scholarship is available to student residents from the following Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. markets: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin who volunteer in their communities. To be eligible for this scholarship, students ... Read more

Boeing Engineering Internship Program

  • Amount $15,000
  • Deadline October 31, 2024

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with ... Read more

Future Technology Workforce Leaders & Visionaries (F12) Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline November 4, 2024

The Future Technology Workforce Leaders and Visionaries (F12) program, scheduled to commence in January 2023, stands as a transformative initiative designed to equip South Carolina students with the skills and knowledge essential for future roles in the dynamic field of Information Technology (IT). This program is not just an educational opportunity; it is a gateway to a brighter future. ... Read more

University of South Carolina Trustees' Award

  • Amount $20,000
  • Deadline November 15, 2024

The University of South Carolina Office of Undergraduate Admissions offers many different kinds of merit scholarships for freshmen who reside in South Carolina. While these awards generally cannot be combined with one another (see Presidential Scholars Award, Provost Scholars Award and USC STEM Supplement), they can be combined with a South Carolina state lottery funded scholarship, making your ... Read more

University of South Carolina Alumni Scholars Award

  • Amount $32,000
  • Deadline Varies

The University of South Carolina Office of Undergraduate Admissions offers many different kinds of merit scholarships for freshmen who reside in South Carolina. While these awards generally cannot be combined with one another (see Presidential Scholars Award, Provost Scholars Award and USC STEM Supplement), they can be combined with a South Carolina state lottery funded scholarship, making your ... Read more

South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarship

  • Amount $10,000
  • Deadline Varies

South Carolina Federal Credit Union is awarding a total of $45,000 to nine deserving students. We are looking for hardworking and dedicated students in South Carolina planning to pursue a post-secondary degree in the fall of the year the scholarship is awarded. More details, including the application and eligibility requirements, can be found at scfederal.org/scholarship. Applicants must be a ... Read more

Duke University B.N. Duke Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

B.N. Duke Scholars excel academically and demonstrate commitment to civic engagement. Scholars work collaboratively to build communities and solve problems on and off campus. To put this commitment into action, rising sophomores complete the Carolina Summer of Service (CSOS) project. Established in 1986, the B.N. Duke Scholarship is named in honor of Benjamin N. Duke, who funded scholarships to ... Read more

Duke University Trinity Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

Duke is proud to offer merit scholarships to incoming first-year students. These scholarships cover the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, room, and board for four years of full-time undergraduate studies. There is not a separate application for these scholarships. Those applying to Duke as incoming first-year students are automatically considered. Together with peers in the Trinity Scholars ... Read more

South Carolina Need Based Grants Program

  • Amount $14,000
  • Deadline Varies

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education was established in 1967 and serves as the coordinating board for South Carolina’s 33 public institutions of higher learning. In addition to partnering with institutions to deliver an effective statewide higher education system, the CHE acts both as an oversight entity on behalf of the General Assembly, and an advocate for the citizens of South ... Read more

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation's scholarship program awards annual grants for the education of deserving female students with financial need at more than 200 accredited educational institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. In accordance with the will that established the Foundation, grantee institutions use ... Read more

Trident Technical College Workforce Pathways Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

Trident Technical College (TTC) Division of Education is offering a limited number of State-Funded Scholarships for workforce training programs (until funds are expended). This is a separate opportunity from the funds that are available to pay for academic courses at Trident Technical College. The Workforce Pathways Scholarship is funded by the South Carolina General Assembly through the South ... Read more

South Carolina LIFE Scholarship Program

  • Amount $20,000
  • Deadline Varies

The Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program administered by the financial aid office at each eligible public and independent college and university in South Carolina. The LIFE Scholarship may be used towards the cost of attendance for up to eight terms based on the student's initial college enrollment date. Students must be enrolled in ... Read more

Palmetto Fellows Scholarships

  • Amount $29,200
  • Deadline Varies

South Carolina provides direct support to students pursuing higher education through a number of need-based and merit-based scholarships and grants, however you must prove residency in the state of South Carolina to apply for state-funded financial aid. The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program is a merit-based scholarship program administered by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. ... Read more

Last Reviewed: November 2023