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2015-16 Scholarship Opportunities
September
Name: ShipDig ScholarshipAward: $1000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to enroll in an accredited academic institution. Visit http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_shipdig_scholarship_8943.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201508&utm_content=3772bd80ac0be620d2c956c1e917c338 to apply.Deadline: September 15, 2015Name: Quest BridgeAward: Up to full tuitionWho is Eligible: Seniors that excel academically and display financial need. Please visit http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-how-to-apply to apply and for more details.Deadline: September 28, 2015 Name: US Bank Internet ScholarshipsAward: $5,000Who is Eligible: Seniors applying to a college or university. Visit https://usbank.community/financial-education/scholarship.htmlDeadline: September 17, 2015Name: Student Loan Assistance CounselAward: $500Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to enroll in a college, trade or technical school. Visit http://www.studentloanrepaymentprogram.org/loans/227/helping_student_with_the_cost_of_college.phpDeadline: September 15, 2015Name: OMG ScholarshipAward: $500Who is Eligible: Students between the ages of 16 and 25 and have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Visit http://www.odenzascholarships.com/awards/9/application_odenza_marketing_group_scholarship.php for the application and essay questions.Deadline: September 30, 2015
October
Name: Berkshire Hathway HomeServices American Dream Essay ContestAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Juniors and Seniors. Visit http://www.bhhsgeorgia.com/american-dream-scholarship.aspx for essay topics and contest rules.Deadline: October 16, 2015Name: Horatio Alger Association ScholarshipAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Seniors planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution, demonstrate
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financial need, be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity and have a 2.0 GPA or higher. Visit www.scholars.horatioalger.org for more information and to apply.Deadline: October 25, 2015Name: Mercer University School of EngineeringAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Students interested in Mercer University School of Engineering, SAT math score of 600 and combine math and verbal SAT score of 1150 or above. Students must be available to attend Mercer University November 14th for the annual Scholarship Challenge Day. To apply and for more information visit www.engineering.mercer.edu/scholarshipDeadline: October 15, 2015Name: Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay ContestAward: $1000Who is Eligible: Any student 16 years or older planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. Visit http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship for details. Entry period for October opens Oct 1st.Deadline: October 15, 2015Name: Chameleon John Annual USA School Student ScholarshipAward: $500Who is Eligible: Any student 13 years or older that has financial need. Visit http://www.chameleonjohn.com/scholarship for details and to apply.Deadline: October 15, 2015Name: Wendy’s High School Heisman AwardAward: National recognition in New York City, $500 Wendy’s gift card and $10,000 for the winner’s high school.Who is Eligible: Senior student athlete with a “B” grade point average. Apply online at www.wendyshighschoolheisman.comDeadline: October 2, 2015Name: UNC Charlotte-The Levine Scholars ProgramAward: Up to $155,000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend UNC Charlotte, have an unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher, SAT score of 1900/ACT score of 29, demonstrate a commitment to community service and possess leadership skills. Please see Ms. Blake to be nominated and receive further instructions.Deadline: October 15, 2015Name: Coca-Cola ScholarshipsAward: $20,000Who is Eligible: Seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Apply at www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.orgDeadline: October 31, 2015
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November
Name: National Portfolio Day in Charlotte, NCAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Bring your portfolio and meet one-on-one with the top art and design colleges and universities. Visit www.portfolioday.net to see a full list of schools and details.Deadline: November 22, 2015Name: Points ScholarshipAward: $10,000Who is Eligible: Any student age 13 or older planning to attend college. Apply at http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_points_scholarships_8953.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201510&utm_content=3772bd80ac0be620d2c956c1e917c338Deadline: November 3, 2015Name: Good360 Sustainability ScholarshipAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend college and have an interest in sustainability and the environment. Apply at http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_good360_sustainability_scholarship_8951.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201510&utm_content=3772bd80ac0be620d2c956c1e917c338Deadline: November 30, 2015Name: VFW Patriotic Audio Essay CompetitionAward: Up to $30,000Who is Eligible: All students grades 9-12. Record a 3-5 minute essay on an audio CD or flash drive with a theme “My Vision for America.” Pick up a pamphlet with admission details from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: November 1, 2015Name: Erskine College Presidential ScholarshipAward: Up to $200,000Who is Eligible: Seniors who embody the values of hard work, academic achievement, and strong character. For more information and to apply visit http://visit.erskine.edu/apply/presidential-scholarship/Deadline: November 15, 2015Name: The Prudential Spirit of Community AwardsAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Seniors that have achieved academic success and that have made a positive difference in their community through volunteering. Visit http://spirit.prudential.com for details and to apply.Deadline: November 3, 2015Name: Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay ContestAward: $1000Who is Eligible: Any student 16 years or older planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. Visit http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship for details.
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Entry period for November opens Nov 1st.Deadline: November 15, 2015
December
Name: AXA Achievement ScholarshipAward: Up to $25,000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4-year college and demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. Visit https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html for more details and to apply.Deadline: December 15, 2015Name: Herrman & Herrman Scholarship Essay ContestAward: Up to $2,000Who is Eligible: Juniors and Seniors. Essay topic “How has technology altered the driving experience in the 21st century? Describe the ways the technological innovations have impacted highway and vehicle safety”. Visit www.herrmanandherrman.com/scholarship for details.Deadline: December 1, 2015Name: Flosum ScholarshipAward: $750Who is Eligible: Seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Apply at http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_flosum_scholarship_8952.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201510&utm_content=3772bd80ac0be620d2c956c1e917c338Deadline: December 15, 2015Name: NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award ProgramAward: $2,000Who is Eligible: Any senior who owns and operates his/her own small business. Apply at www.NFIB.com/YEADeadline: December 18, 2015Name: McNair Scholars ProgramAward: $10,000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend Francis Marion University. Student must have an 1100 SAT/24 ACT or higher, 3.0 GPA or higher, being interested in a career in public serve and be willing to commit to study abroad and service learning opportunities while enrolled at FMU. Visit www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions/scholarship to apply.Deadline: December 1, 2015Name: Columbia College Momentum ScholarshipAward: Up to full tuitionWho is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend Columbia College that have demonstrated high school or community involvement, courage and motivation, commitment to learning and the potential for leadership on campus. Have a teacher, guidance counselor, church or community leader nominate you at www.columbiasc.edu/momentum
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Deadline: December 1, 2015Name: Clemson Lyceum Scholars ProgramAward: $10,000Who is Eligible: Seniors interested in studying the moral, political and economic foundations of a free society at Clemson University. Visit www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html for more information.Deadline: December 8, 2015Name: CERRA Teaching FellowsAward: $24,000Who is Eligible: Seniors interested in teaching and planning to attend one of the twelve Teaching Fellows Institutions. For a list of these institutions and to apply visit http://cerra.org/teachingfellows/application.aspxDeadline: December 1, 2015Name: Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay ContestAward: $1000Who is Eligible: Any student 16 years or older planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. Visit http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship for details. Entry period for December opens Dec 1st.Deadline: December 15, 2015
January
Name: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Essay ContestAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Visit www.jfklibrary.org for contest rules and details.Deadline: January 6 , 2016Name: The American Legion Oratorical Scholarship ContestAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Visit www.scarolinalegion.org or call 803-612-1171 ext 40 for details.Deadline: Contest January 9 , 2016Name: South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators ScholarshipAward: Up to $2,000Who is Eligible: Senior must be eligible for free and reduced lunch, must be able to meet the entrance requirements of an approved post-secondary institution and must submit a completed packet by the required deadline. Please pick up a packet from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office and return the completed packet to Ms. Blake.Deadline: January 8 , 2016Name: South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation ScholarshipAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university located in South Carolina, must have a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and must have a competitive or recreational interest in goldf Apply at www.scholarhipprograms.orgDeadline: January 11, 2016Name: Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship
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Award: VariesWho is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university located in South Carolina, must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, combined SAT score of 1800 or ACT score of 26, have a household adjusted gross income not exceeding $40,000 and must demonstrate traits of high personal character and leadership. Apply at www.csascholars.orgDeadline: January 11, 2016Name: 2016 Ge-Reagan Foundation Scholarship ProgramAward: Up to $40,000Who is Eligible: Seniors who embody the characteristics of President Ronald Reagan (leadership, drive, integrity, citizenship) at school, in the community, in the workplace, and at home. Visit www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships for more information and to apply.Deadline: January 7, 2016Name: Ronald McDonald House Charities U. S. Scholarship ProgramAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college. Visit http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships for details on several different scholarships.Deadline: January 20, 2016Name: John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Essay ContestAward: Up to $10,000Who is Eligible: Students in grades 9-12. Visit http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx for contest details and essay topic.Deadline: January 6, 2016Name: Washington University in St. Louis Danforth Scholars ProgramAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Students interested in attending Washington University in St. Louis that demonstrate outstanding academic performance, a commitment to community service and high moral character. For more information visit http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/Freshman-Academic-Scholarship-Fellowship-Programs/Pages/The-Danforth-Scholars-Program.aspx See Ms. Blake to be nominated.Deadline: January 15, 2016Name: Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay ContestAward: $1000Who is Eligible: Any student 16 years or older planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. Visit http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship for details. Entry period for January opens Jan 1st.Deadline: January 15, 2016
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February
Name: The Silver Pen Writing CompetitionAward: Up to $1,500Who is Eligible: Senior essay contest. Visit http://silverpen-slc.com/ for the essay topic.Deadline: February 27 , 2016Name: Family Trust Eddie Reeves Community Commitment ScholarshipAward: Up to $1,000Who is Eligible: All high school students who are dedicated to serving our community. Apply at https://www.familytrust.org/about/membership/choose-family-trust/scholarshipsDeadline: February 29 , 2016Name: Family Trust Tweet for College ScholarshipAward: Up to $1,000Who is Eligible: High school juniors and seniors who are members of Family Trust Elements of Money. Visit https://www.familytrust.org/about/membership/choose-family-trust/scholarships for details.Deadline: February 29 , 2016Name: The James F. Byrnes ScholarshipAward: $3,500 per yearWho is Eligible: Students that have a deceased parent, plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree, have a satisfactory academic record, have demonstrated financial need and have demonstrated excellence in character. Visit www.byrnesscholars.org to complete the application.Deadline: February 6 , 2016Name: Buick Achievers Scholarship ProgramAward: Up to $25,000 per yearWho is Eligible: Seniors that plan to attend a 4-year college or university in the fall and plan to major is a specified course of study that focuses on engineering, technology or design, with an interest in the automotive industry. Visit www.buickachievers.com to apply and for more details.Deadline: February 29 , 2016Name: SC Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Journalism ContestAward: Four-year scholarship to the SC state-supported institution of his/her choice.Who is Eligible: Visit www.journalism.scvrd.net for complete rules and eligibility requirements.Deadline: February 1 , 2016Name: NAFEPA Scholarship ProgramAward: $2,500Who is Eligible: Seniors who have demonstrated financial need and have participated in extracurricular activities/leadership activities. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.
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Deadline: February 12 , 2016Name: Central City Optimist Club and Optimist International Essay ContestAward: $2,500Who is Eligible: Open to participants under the age of 18 as of October 1, 2015. 700 to 800 word essay on the topic: “Lead by Example: Reality or Fiction.” Pick up an application and Essay Contest rules from the Scholarship Notes in the Guidance Office.Deadline: February 28 , 2016Name: National Co-op Scholarship ProgramAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend a WACE partner institution (including Johnson & Wales) and have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher. For a list of partner institutions and an application, visit http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.htmlDeadline: February 15, 2016Name: P.L.A.Y. Scholars Helping Collars Essay ContestAward: $1000Who is Eligible: Juniors and Seniors. Visit http://www.petplay.com/scholarship/ for essay topic and contest details.Deadline: February 15, 2016Name: James O Thomason ScholarshipAward: $2,000 per yearWho is Eligible: Seniors planning to major in print or photo journalism, advertising public relations or mass communications. Visit www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html for the application and more details or pick up a copy from the Scholarship Notebook in Guidance.Deadline: February 1, 2016Name: David M Cline ScholarshipAward: $2,000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to major in law enforcement, criminal justice or forensic science. Visit www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html for the application and more details or pick up a copy from the Scholarship Notebook in Guidance.Deadline: February 1, 2016Name: Wallace F. Pate ScholarshipAward: $1,500Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to major in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science. Visit www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html for the application and more details or pick up a copy from the Scholarship Notebook in Guidance. Students may apply for the Wallace F. Pate Scholarship and the Harry Hampton Scholarship together on one application.Deadline: February 1, 2016Name: Harry Hampton ScholarshipAward: $5,000 per yearWho is Eligible: Seniors planning to major in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science. Visit www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html for the application and more details or
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pick up a copy from the Scholarship Notebook in Guidance. Students may apply for the Wallace F. Pate Scholarship and the Harry Hampton Scholarship together on one application.Deadline: February 1, 2016Name: The 9th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship ContestAward: $10,000Who is Eligible: All students. Submit a greeting card design at http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htmDeadline: February 25, 2016Name: Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay ContestAward: $1000Who is Eligible: Any student 16 years or older planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. Visit http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship for details. Entry period for February opens Feb 1st.Deadline: February 15, 2016Name: Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship P.L.A.Y. Essay ContestAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Seniors can submit an essay with 2-3 photos of their volunteer efforts to help animals. Visit http://www.petplay.com/scholarship/ for more details and to apply.Deadline: February 15, 2016Name: APA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay ContestAward: Up to $5,000Who is Eligible: College-bound students. Visit www.afateens.org for details.Deadline: February 15, 2016
March
Name: Facing History Together Student Essay ContestAward: VariesWho is Eligible: All high school students. Visit http://contest.facinghistory.org/mockingbird/#homepage-slider for contest rules and directions.Deadline: March 16, 2016Name: Optimist International Oratorical Contest ScholarshipAward: $2,500Who is Eligible: Students under the age of 19 years old. Apply online at http://www.centralcityoptimist.org/index.php?page=oratorical-contestDeadline: Contest is March 26, 2016Name: Scholarship MarathonAward: $500Who is Eligible: All high school students. The marathon will be held at Northwestern High School, March 26th. The student that completes the most scholarship application will be awarded a $500 scholarship. Register at www.all-infoudation.orgDeadline: March 26, 2016
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Name: Dallas Hirst Lumpkin ScholarshipAward: $1,500Who is Eligible:. Seniors planning to attend an accredited four year college or university, show financial need, a B average, possess qualities of leadership, character and a genuine concern for others. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: March 31, 2016Name: SC Coaches Association of Women’s Sports Educator’s ScholarshipAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Senior females planning to enroll in a college and major in education. Visit www.sccaws.org for the application. Turn applications in to Ms. Blake in the Guidance Office.Deadline: March 15, 2016Name: SC Coaches Association of Women’s Sports and Trophies by “M” ScholarshipAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Senior females planning to enroll in a college and major in the medical field. Visit www.sccaws.org for the application. Turn applications in to Ms. Blake in the Guidance Office.Deadline: March 15, 2016Name: Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship ApplicationAward: $2,500Who is Eligible: Seniors that have been accepted for full-time enrollment or planning to pursue a degree at an accredited four-year college or university and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office for more details.Deadline: March 18, 2016Name: Mary Doctor Performing Arts ScholarshipAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Demonstrated ability and great interest in one or more areas of the performing arts, desire to pursue an undergraduate major in a discipline related to the performing arts, 2.5 GPA or higher, accepted as a full-time student by a university or college with an established performing arts program and demonstrate financial need. Visit http://www.blumenthalarts.org/scholarships to apply.Deadline: March 24, 2016Name: Gordon Hay ScholarshipAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Career potential in a non-performance area of the performing arts as evidenced by the student’s portfolio and appropriate references, desire to enrich the lives of others through the performing arts, exemplary high school academic performance, demonstrated pursuit of community engagement and proof of enrollment at a four-year accredited university or college with undergraduate study directly related to a career in a non-performance area of the performing arts. Visit http://www.blumenthalarts.org/scholarships to apply.Deadline: March 18, 2016Name: Apartment Scholarship
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Award: $2,500Who is Eligible: Any legal U.S. resident at least eighteen (18) years old who is currently attending high school and will be attending an accredited university or college in the next academic year. Visit https://www.apartmentlist.com/scholarship to apply.Deadline: March 1, 2016Name: The Laura M. Fleming Scholarship FundAward: $1,000-$2,500Who is Eligible: Seniors of parents that are Founders Credit Union members and have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Visit https://fftcscholarships.communityforce.com to apply.Deadline: March 4, 2016Name: Central City Optimist Club Scholarship FundAward: Up to $1,000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend an accredited technical, 2-year or 4-year school after graduation and have a 2.0 GPA or higher. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: March 15, 2016Name: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Garrick-Ramseur Memorial ScholarshipAward: $500-$1,500Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college, 3.0 GPA or higher, demonstrate service and leadership. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: March 15, 2016Name: York County Education Association-RetiredAward: $500Who is Eligible: Seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in education, demonstrate financial need and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office and return the completed application to Ms. Blake.Deadline: March 10, 2016Name: Bessie Moody-Lawrence ScholarshipAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Female senior that is registered to vote (if 18) and accepted to a college or university in South Carolina. Pick up an application and addition criteria from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: March 15, 2016Name: Dallas Hirst Lumpkin ScholarshipAward: $1,500Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend a 4-year college/university, have a B average and demonstrated financial need. Visit www.dhlscholar.org for an application or pick one up from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: March 31, 2016Name: Blumenthal Performing Arts Gordon Hay ScholarshipAward: $5,000Who is Eligible: Seniors that have demonstrated academic and personal excellence, school and community engagement, desire to enrich the lives of others through the performing arts, career potential in a non-performance area of the performing arts and have financial
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need. Visit http://blumenthalarts.org/scholarships for an application and details.Deadline: March 18 , 2016Name: The Mary Doctor Performing Arts Scholarship FundAward: $10,000Who is Eligible: Seniors that have demonstrated ability and great interest in one or more areas of the performing arts, desire to pursue an undergraduate major in a discipline related to the performing arts, 2.5 or higher GPA and have financial need. Visit http://blumenthalarts.org/scholarships for an application and details.Deadline: March 24 , 2016Name: York County Genealogical & Historical Society ScholarshipAward: $500Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning who are interested in history or genealogy. Requirements include a 400 to 500 word essay, 3.5 GPA or higher and two letters of recommendation. Paper applications are available in the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: March 15, 2016Name: Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay ContestAward: $1000Who is Eligible: Any student 16 years or older planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. Visit http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship for details. Entry period for March opens March 1st.Deadline: March 15, 2016
April
Name: My Voice. My Vote. Instagram ScholarshipAward: $2,000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution for the 2016-17 school year. Visit www.scbar.org/myvoicemyvote for details.Deadline: April 18, 2016Name: 2016 Congressional Art CompetitionAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Students ages 14 to 23. Winning artwork will be displayed for a year in the U.S. Capitol Building and the artist will be invited to attend the Congressional Art Competition Ceremony in Washington this June and will receive scholarship opportunities. The theme for this year is “America.” Visit http://joewilson.house.gov/sites/joewilson.house.gov/files/documents/2016%20Art%20Competition%20Handout.pdf for more details about the competition.Deadline: April 22, 2016Name: YDI ScholarshipAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: All students. Applications can be found by going to https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12809/you_deserve_it_scholarship.phpDeadline: April 29, 2016
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Name: GFWC-York County ScholarshipAward: $1,500Who is Eligible: Seniors whose parent is currently on active duty, reservist or a veteran. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office. Return completed application to Ms. Blake.Deadline: April 29, 2016Name: 2016 Scholarship Points AwardsAward: $10,000Who is Eligible: Any student planning to enroll in a college or university in the US. Applications can be found by going to https://www.studentsholarships.org/scholarship/10959/2016_scholarship_points_awards_scholarship.phpDeadline: April 30, 2016Name: E-Waste ScholarshipAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Current high school students. Applications can be found by going to https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10724/e_waste_scholarship_scholarship.phpDeadline: April 30, 2016Name: The Xi Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. “The Torch of Wisdom Scholarship 2016”Award: $500Who is Eligible: African American senior that has been accepted to an undergraduate progrm, has financial need and a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 29, 2016Name: Minority ScholarshipAward: $500-2,000Who is Eligible: African American senior that has been accepted to a two or four-year college or university, has financial need and a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 15, 2016Name: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Memorial ScholarshipAward: $1,000 Book AwardWho is Eligible: African American male or female senior that has been accepted to a two or four-year college or university and a high school 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 15, 2016Name: Richard Boulware Memorial ScholarshipAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Senior African American male, accepted into a two or four year institution of higher learning, have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and have financial need. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 22, 2016Name: Piedmont Medical Center Nurse Betty Scholarship
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Award: $5,000Who is Eligible: Seniors that have been accepted in an accredited BSN program at a college or university in South Carolina, GPA of 3.0 or higher and must agree to work for Piedmont Medical Center for 24 months. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 22, 2016Name: Piedmont Medical Center Robert D. White ScholarshipAward: $3,000Who is Eligible: Seniors that have been accepted in an accredited paramedic program at a college or university in South Carolina or Gaston College, GPA of 2.5 or higher and must agree to work for Piedmont Medical Center for 24 months. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 22, 2016Name: Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority ScholarshipAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Female seniors that have been accepted as a full time student at a college, university or trade school, has a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate financial need. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 16, 2016Name: Sheriff’s Foundation of York County ScholarshipAward: $2000Who is Eligible:. Seniors that have been accepted by an accredited college of university and have a B average. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 1, 2016Name: Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority Inc ScholarshipAward: VariesWho is Eligible:. Senior females with a 3.0 GPA or higher, accepted as a full time student at a college, university or trade school, demonstrate a need for financial assistance, must complete 20 hrs of community service, submit essay and 4 letters of reference. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 16, 2016Name: Volunteer Auxiliary of Piedmont Medical Center ScholarshipsAward: $3,000-8,000Who is Eligible:. Seniors that have been accepted to an accredited 2 or 4-year school of nursing in the healthcare field. Pick up an application and brochure from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 1, 2016Name: Zeta Theta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, 2016 Rev. Robert G. Toatley Scholarship ApplicationAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Seniors pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 1, 2016
2015-16 Scholarship Opportunities
Name: The Joye Law Firm Scholarship ContestAward: $2,000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend a 4-year college/university. Selection is based on creativity of the entry, positions of leadership and future professional goals. Visit http://joyelawfirm.com/joye-scholarship-program/ for more information.Deadline: April 1, 2016Name: Delta Kappa Gamma International, Eta Alpha State, Gamma Chapter of Chester and York Counties ScholarshipAward: $250Who is Eligible: Female seniors planning to major in education. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: April 11, 2016Name: Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay ContestAward: $1000Who is Eligible: Any student 16 years or older planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. Visit http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship for details. Entry period for April opens April 1st.Deadline: April 15, 2016Name: Signet Classics Scholarship Essay ContestAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Juniors and seniors. Visit http://www.penguin.com/services-academic/essayhome/ for essay topics.Deadline: April 15, 2016Name: Student-View Scholarship ContestAward: $500-$4,000Who is Eligible:. All Seniors. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. Apply at www.studentinsights.comDeadline: April 22, 2016
May
Name: Paradigm Challenge ScholarshipAward: $100Who is Eligible: Students ages 7 to 18 and must have their parents’/guardians’ permission to participate. Applications can be found by going to https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12702/the_paradigm_challenge_scholarship.phpDeadline: May 1, 2016Name: Powerful Minds ScholarshipAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend an accredited SC university, college or technical college, have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher and parents must have an active residential electric utility account with the City of Rock Hill. Pick up an application and details from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.
2015-16 Scholarship Opportunities
Deadline: May 1, 2016Name: Extend the Dream ScholarshipAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to attend an accredited SC university, college or technical college, have a 2.75 GPA or higher, financial need, demonstrated commitment to community service, social justice issues and/or leadership qualities. Visit http://www.sacac.org/knowledge-center/for-students-and-parents/extend-the-dream-scholarships/ to apply.Deadline: May 6, 2016
June
Name: Charlotte Knights Healthcare Scholarship ProgramAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Seniors that have declared a major within the Healthcare Field or have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in a Healthcare Field. Student must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.3, minimum 1200 SAT/26 ACT, involved in at least one sports team or extracurricular activity and heavily involved in the community. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office or see Ms. Blake.Deadline: June 1, 2016Name: Charlotte Knights STEM Scholarship ProgramAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Seniors that have declared a major within the STEM field or have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in the STEM field. Student must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.3, minimum 1200 SAT/26 ACT, involved in at least one sports team or extracurricular activity and heavily involved in the community. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office or see Ms. Blake.Deadline: June 1, 2016Name: Mark A. Forester ScholarshipAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Any student that will be enrolled in an accredited American university or college Fall 2016. Apply at http://www.rockymountainmattress.com/company/mark-a-forester-scholarship.phpDeadline: June 1, 2016Name: Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship ProgramAward: $2,500Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to pursue a career or technical education in a post-secondary environment, have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Visit www.application.horatioalger.org to apply.Deadline: June 1, 2016Name: 10 Words or Less ScholarshipAward: $500Who is Eligible: All students. Apply at https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10_words_or_less_scholarship_
2015-16 Scholarship Opportunities
scholarship.phpDeadline: June 30, 2016Name: Buy-Rite Beauty Annual Cosmetology ScholarshipAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Seniors interested in pursuing a degree in cosmetology. Apply at http://www.buyritebeauty.com/scholarships/Deadline: On-goingName: Project HOPE ScholarshipAward: VariesWho is Eligible: Available to members of FI (TANF) families, and qualifying low income individuals who are at least 200% of the poverty level or below, including SNAP recipients, US Veterans and Catawba Indians. Pick up an application from the Scholarship Notebook in the Guidance Office.Deadline: On-goingName: The Army Reserve 4-year Minuteman ScholarshipAward: Up to $10,000 per yearWho is Eligible: Students 17 years or older and currently in the Army Reserve or eligible for enlistment. Contact at [email protected] or 502-624-7695 for more information.Deadline: On-goingName: Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship ProgramAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Seniors interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Visit http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to apply.Deadline: June 1, 2016Name: Aspiring Nurse ScholarshipAward: $1,000Who is Eligible: Seniors planning to pursue college education in nursing, has a track record of academic excellence and a passion for the nursing profession and overall healthcare field. Visit www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com for more details and to apply.Deadline: June 30, 2016