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GHS Scholarship Database
Scholarship / Website / Brief Description / DeadlineAHAM-Hispanic-American Women’s Association Scholarship / / Scholarship for Hispanic Americans attending college. / 3/30/2012
All-State Foundation Scholarship / / 3-$2,000 awards. “Keep the Drive”Journalism award in either Print or Broadcast categories. / TBA
Alpha Kappa Alpha / / 3 scholarships
Merit-Full-time sophomore or beyond, 3.0 GPA, community service.
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. / TBA
Previously: 4/15/11
*AndersonUniversity / / Multiple scholarships are listed on this website. / Varies
American Legion Robert E. David / / $500. Must be a relative of a member of the South Carolina American Legion. Awards given based on academic success and financial need. Award must be used in South Carolina schools only. / TBA Previously:
5/1/2011
American Mensa Educational Foundation / / Applicants do not have to be a Mensa member. Awards are based on an essay of less than 550 words. / 9/15/2011-1/15/2012
ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarship / / 4-$1,000 scholarships. For students pursuing a degree in Nuclear Engineering. / April 1st
*Appalachian StateUniversity / / Multiple scholarships are listed on this website. / 12/01/11
Archibald Rutledge Scholarship. / / $2,000. Scholarship competition in creative writing, dance, music, theatre, or visual arts. Students will mail in original compositions in the above disciplines. Student must attend a South Carolina college. / TBA Previously: 2/4/11
Army ROTC Scholarship /
Contact number is in the Guidance Office. / Scholarship for PresbyterianCollege, Newberry, or LanderUniversity. Full-ride 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. / Open
Art Institute of Charleston / / Students can compete for scholarships in each area of study. / Varies
AXA Equitable
Foundation / / $10,000 Scholarship. One per state. / 12/1/2011Bank of AmericaADA Abilities / / Students must have a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and be pursuing a degree in finance, business or computer systems. Candidates also must be pursuing a career in the banking systems. / April 1st of each year
Barbizon Modeling / / College Tuition Scholarships / Ongoing
BBG Communications / / $1,000. Awards based on the completion of two essay questions. / TBA Previously: 6/30/11
Black Diamondz Social Club / / $1,000 Scholarship for an African American female with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. / TBA Previously: 3/31/10
Black P.E.A.R.L.S. Book Club / / $250-$500. Scholarship is available to African American females with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. / 4/15/12
Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field / / $1,000. Member of the Track and Field team competing at the Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field Meet. Must have a 2.5 GPA. / 2/1/12
Charlotte Blackwell Nursing Scholarship / / Open to graduating seniors pursuing nursing or current nursing students. Must attend Lander University of Piedmont Technical College. / Applications accepted from January 1st-March 29th of each year.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program / / For students who will be attending a 4-year accredited University who show an interest in the automotive industry. Candidates are likely to choose a course of study focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Design, Marketing, Finance, and Business. / TBA
Burger King Scholars Program / / Awards given in the following amounts: $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. / TBA
CamdenMilitaryAcademy Summer Program / / Boys entering grades 9-12. Program can help improve a grade or get ahead in 1 to 2 high school subjects / TBA
Carolina Tall Club / / $1,000 scholarships for students who meet minimum height requirements of 5’10” for girls and 6’2” for boys. / January 6, 2011
*Charleston Southern University / / Multiple scholarships listed for students attending Charleston Southern University. / June 30, 2012
*The Citadel / / Multiple scholarships listed for students attending The Citadel. / October 1, 2011
*CLEMSON / / Multiple scholarships available. Please see website. (Academic, Diversity, Special Programs, James W. and Margaret Grainger Clark Scholarship, Classified Staff Commission Annual Scholarship, Olivia Jackson McGee Endowed Scholarship, Pierce-Elizabeth Rogers Scholarship, Mack & Evelyn B. Taunton Memorial Scholarship and more). / December 1, 2011 for application and December 31, 2011 for transcripts and test scores
Clemson STEM "Wise Choice" / / A day where females from across the state can come to Clemson to explore careers in engineering and science. Eligible students must be enrolled in a CP and must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. / Fall (Seniors only)
-October 28, 2011
Spring (Juniors and Seniors) –TBA
*Coastal CarolinaUniversity / / Multiple scholarships listed for students attending CoastalCarolinaUniversity. / Varies
Coca Cola / / Candidates must be U.S. citizens who plan on attending an accredited post-secondary institution. Candidates must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. / October 31st each year
*College of Charleston / / Multiple scholarships listed for students attending the College of Charleston. / Varies
Colonial Dames National Society / / Winners of this essay contest will be able to spend a week at a workshop in WashingtonD.C. Essay topic is listed on the website. / January 15, 2012
ColumbiaCollege / / There are over a dozen scholarships listed on this website specific to ColumbiaCollege. / Varies
DanforthScholarshipWashingtonUniversity / / Full and partial tuition scholarships for WashingtonUniversity in St. Louis, MO. This is a merit scholarship. Essay, transcripts, recommendations, ACT or SAT scores will all be evaluated. / Student must be nominated by their Guidance counselor by October 15, 2011. Applications are due by January 15, 2012.
*DavidsonCollege / / Multiple scholarships are listed for DavidsonCollege on this website. (John M. Belk Scholarship, The Bryan Scholarship,Rupert T. Barber Scholarship, Bonner Scholars Program, Dobson Neely, and many more). / Varies
Davidson Bryan Scholarship / / $30,000 annual scholarship for scholar athletes. Must be nominated. / Nominations received by 9/23/11. Awards announced 11/10/11.
DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Good Citizen / (information)
(actual application). / Must be a U.S. citizen and plan on attending an accredited college or university in the U.S. / 2/15/12
DEKALB®Ag Youth Scholarship / / $2,500. Scholarship is available to students pursuing agricultural degrees. Student must also possess strong leadership abilities and community service. Student does not have to be a member of the FFA. / TBA Previously: 2/15/11
Dixie Baseball / (information)
(actual application). / Applicant must have been registered on a Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a franchised Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc. league prior to reaching age 13. / 3/1/12
*ErskineCollege / / Multiple scholarships listed on this website. / 5/1/12
Emerald Chapter of Office Professionals / / More information regarding this scholarship to come. / TBA
EmeraldCity Rotary Scholarship / Application will be available in the Guidance Office / $500 / TBA
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship / / There are several scholarships funded by ESA and they are listed on this website. Make sure to look at scholarships specific to the state you will be attending college. The application is also found here. / TBA
Family Circle Cup Scholarship / / $5,000 for a female athlete who excels on and off the playing field. Award based on academic accomplishment, community involvement, financial need, and athletic ability. / TBA
Fire (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education) Scholarship / / $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000 scholarships. This is an essay contest. Essays must be between 800-1,000 words. / 11/5/11
Thomas “Fox” Abrams Scholarship / / An award from the Palmetto State Law Enforcement Officers Association. An essay, high school transcript, acceptance letter, and proof of residency in South Carolina are necessary with this application. / 2nd Friday in April
*FurmanUniversity / / Multiple scholarships listed including the Hollingsworth and Townes. / 1/15/12
Gates Millennium Scholars Program / / A scholarship for minority students. 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. / 1/12/12
Goizueta Scholarship / / Scholarship for Hispanic/Latino students attending GeorgiaTechnicalUniversity. SAT/ACT scores, GPA, essay, leadership abilities, and financial need will all be evaluated for this scholarship. / Application to Georgia Tech must be submitted by 1/15/2012. Further requirements and dates listed.
Governor’s School Summer Research Scholars Math/Science / / This is a two year residential high school in Hartsville, SC. This school is for academically talented juniors and seniors to complete college-level courses. Students must be a sophomore in any SC high school, have a GPA of 3.5, PSAT of 110, and completed Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and English 2. / Students must apply by March 1st of their sophomore year.
Greenwood Association of Educational Office Professionals (GAEOP) / Application in the Guidance Office / $750 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be majoring in business, who will hopefully work in an educational area. Student must have taken at least 2 business courses. Must maintain at least a “C” average and a “B” average in business courses. / TBA
*GreenvilleTechnicalCollege /
/ There are multiple scholarships listed on their website. Make sure look at the college-offered scholarships as well as the ones offered by the Greenville Technical Foundation. Both websites are listed. / Varies
GreenwoodHigh School Booster Club Team Player / / Candidates must be excellent student-athletes. Students will also write a 250-word or less essay describing what influence GHS athletics has made in your life and how the scholarship would benefit you. / April 29th
Greenwood Housing Authority / Applications can be found in the Guidance office when they become available. / $1,500 and $1,000 scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded to a candidate who lives in either public or section 8 housing pursuing higher education / TBA
Hamilton Award / / $500. Must be a high school junior involved in community service that has a financial need. / TBA
Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund / / $2,500 scholarship for students majoring in 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. / 1/31/12
Health Careers Academy AHEC / / Students must be accepted to the academy. Eligible students should be in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades pursuing a career in the 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. / TBA
Previously: 6/10/11
Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Award / / $12,000 scholarship. Students must be nominated by their counselor and principal. A student will be nominated based on their leadership skills, participation in service organizations, achievements in the arts and sciences, employment experience, and their academic record. / Nominations must be received by 12/2/11
Horatio Alger Scholarship / and / 6-$5,000 scholarships for students who have “exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.” Students should be a resident of SC and intend to achieve a 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. / October 30, 2011
Imagine American Education Scholarship / / $1,000. Prospective college must be a participating member of the Imagine American Scholarship program. List can be found on the website. / Annual Deadline. December 31st.
INCIGHT Scholarship (Resources for Self-Empowerment) / / Annual scholarship for students with a documented disability. / Applications will be released January 2012 and will be due March 30, 2012.
J.P. Coates/SCACT Scholarship / Applications can be found in the Guidance Office when they come available. / $500 and $1000 scholarships. Scholarship 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. / TBA
James F. Byrnes Scholars / / $3,250 Scholarship. For South Carolina students who have lost one or both parents. / Will be posted late November of 2011.
James O. Thomason Scholarship / / $1,000. Student must attend an accredited 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. / 1/31/12
Jesse Brown Scholars Program / / Multiple awards are given up to $20,000. Must volunteer 100 hours at a VA hospital in order to qualify. / TBA
Previously: 2/26/10
Kids’ Chance of SC / / Scholarships for dependents of South Carolina workers who have been seriously or fatally injured in work-related accidents or occupational diseases. / December 30th and July 10th. (One month prior to semester start date).
Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship / / Must attend SC college or university. Students should have a combine SAT score of 1800 or an ACT score of 26. Students should have a 3.0 GPA. Family income should not exceed $40,000. / Applications open 9/12/11 and are due 11/21/12.
Knight Essay Scholarship / / Three $3,000 scholarships. Based on essay. / TBA
*LaGrangeCollege / / Multiple scholarships listed on this website for LaGrangeCollege. / Varied
*LanderUniversity / / Multiple scholarships listed on this website for LanderUniversity. / Varied
LanderUniversity Global Scholars Program / / This is a program for Lander students to be able to travel abroad for no additional cost. 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. / TBA
*LeesMcRaeCollege / / Apply for Lees McRae scholarships via FAFSA application using code 002939. / June 30th
Lottery-based scholarships / No application is necessary for the LIFE and HOPE Scholarships.
Palmetto Scholarship:
/ -LIFE Scholarship: Up to $5,000 each year of college. Student must have a 3.0 GPA and be in the top 30% of their class. Students should also score at least a 1100 on the SAT or 24 on the ACT.
- 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. / No Deadline
Mary Ella Ruff Nursing Scholarship /
/ One-time scholarship for students who plan on attending a certified nursing program in the state of SC. Students should express a financial need, demonstrate outstanding clinical nursing skills, have a B-average or better, and exhibit a strong commitment to the field of nursing. / March 29th of each year
MaxPreps Citizen Athelete / / $2,500. For student-athletes who are model citizens and participate on a team covered by MaxPreps. / TBA
Previously: 3/17/11
MCA South Carolina Scholarship / / $3,000. 10 scholarships offered / TBA
Previously: 4/1/11
Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarships / / There are 4 scholarships offered by the Ronald McDonald House. / Can begin applying online on November 11, 2011. Deadline: January 27, 2012.
Martin Luther King Jr. Mass Choir Scholarship (Greenwood Area) / Application can be found in the Guidance Office / Student must have an 800 on the SAT or a 21 on the ACT, be enrolled in College Preparatory or Tech courses, and at least a 2.8 GPA. A transcript, narrative of 200 words or less, and 3 recommendations will be necessary for this application. / TBA
Mensa / / Applicant must be a must be a resident of a participating Mensa region. Piedmont region is “Region 5:293.” Student must also be enrolled at an accredited college or university. An application and essay are required. / Process opens Sept.15 and closes Jan. 15
Milliken & Company Scholarship / / Up to $5,000. Applicant must be a dependent of a full-time Milliken employee. (Employee must have been employed for at least 2-years). Student must plan on attending a 4-year, non-profit college or university. / TBA
Previously: 12/31/10
Miss South Carolina / / $10,000 scholarship to NewberryCollege for the new Miss South Carolina USA and Miss South Carolina Teen USA. / Open
Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship / / $1,500. Student must be from a farm family with an above average academic record. Student should plan on pursuing agriculture at his or her college or university of choice. Student does not have to be a member of the FFA. / TBA
Previously: 2/10/11
MooreSchool of Business / / Scholarship to the Darla Moore School of Business at USC Columbia campus. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 with most recipients having a 3.5 GPA or better. Academic merit is the foundation / Available beginning February 7, 2012 and are due by 5:00 p.m. March 1, 2012
NSA (National Security Agency) Stokes Educational Scholars Program / / Scholarship is open to high school seniors, particularly minority students who plan to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering. Must have 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. / Due November 15th each year.
NIFB Young Entrepreneur Awards / / Open to high school seniors going to an accredited, non-profit 2 or 4-year college. Student must be running their own business to be included in this award. / 12/15/11
National Co-Op Scholarship Program / / $6,000. Must have a 3.5 GPA and plan on 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). / 2/12/12
National Merit Scholarship Program / / A student’s PSAT score qualifies them for this award. The PSAT is taken during the fall of a student’s sophomore year. / Nominations have already been made for the 2011-2012 and school year.
Nina Neely Essay Contest (Reformed Universal Masonic Brotherhood & Order of the Eastern Star). / Applications will be available in the Guidance Office. / $1,000-400. Essay contest / TBA
*NorthGreenvilleUniversity / / Many scholarships are listed on this page for students planning on attending NorthGreenvilleUniversity / Varies
*OaklandUniversity / / Scholarship opportunities available to students attending OaklandUniversity are listed on this page. / Varies
People with Disabilities / / There are numerous scholarships listed on this website specifically for students with disabilities. / Varies
*PiedmontTechnicalCollege / / Many scholarships are listed on this website for students attending PiedmontTechnicalCollege. / Varies
Sammy / / $7,500. Based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service, and essay. / TBA
*SavannahStateUniversity / / Many scholarships are listed on this website for students attending SavannahStateUniversity. / Varies
SCEITEA South Carolina Engineering and Industrial Technology Education Association / Application will be available in the Guidance Office / $500 scholarship. Your instructor must be a SCEITEA member. Must also have 3 written references and an essay for this scholarship. / TBA