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SCHOLARSHIPS:

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

Life and Hope Scholarship

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Additional Web Resources for Scholarship Searches:

Resources for Minority Students:

Financial Aid for Native Americans: www.finaid.org/otheraid/natamind.phtml

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: http://www.naacp.org/pages/naacp-scholarships

UNCF:  https://scholarships.uncf.org/

Black Excel, the College Help Network: http://www.blackexcel.org/ 

Asian and Pacific Islanders American Scholarship Fund: www.apiasf.org

Hispanic Scholarship Consortium: www.hispanicscholar.org

College Scholarships For Black Students: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/black-students-college-scholarships/

Scholarships in Military Branches:

US Air Force ROTC scholarships: www.afrotc.com

US Army ROTC scholarships: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html

US Navy Scholarships: http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities

US Marine Educational Benefits: http://www.marines.com/being-a-marine/benefits/education 

Military Family Information:

The link below is to the Veterans Administration GI Bill website for students whose parents have served in the military (Active, Reservist, or National Guard) since 9/11/01. They may be eligible for education benefits.  If the parent is still active or still in a reserve status, they may be able to transfer their benefits to an immediate family member. 
This link provides specific information on the transfer of benefits.

https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/

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  • Spartanburg Methodist College Scholar Program

Full Tuition

Complete FAFSA by June 30

High school seniors graduating with a 3.0 GPA. Apply online to SMC at smcsc.edu

  • SC Student Loan Corporation

$1,000

Monthly

Monthly $1K College Giveaways just for entering your email address. High school juniors and seniors, current college students, and parents are all welcome to enter, and to apply each month for another chance to win. https://www.scstudentloan.org/noeffort

  • Harry Hampton Scholarship

$5000/yr

1/31/2025

Open to high school seniors who have an interest in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science. Applications are available online at www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html

  • Thomas Webster Hardwick Jr. Scholarship

$5000/yr

1/31/2025

Open to high school seniors who have an interest in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science. Applications are available online at www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html

  • Wallace F. Pate Scholarship

$2,500

1/31/2025

Open to high school seniors who have an interest in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science. Applications are available online at www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html

  • James O. Thomason Scholarship

$2,000/yr

1/31/2025

Open to high school seniors who have an interest in furthering their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications. An essay is required. Applications are available online at www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html

  • David M. Cline Scholarship

$2,000

1/31/2025

Open to high school seniors who have an interest in furthering their education in law enforcement/criminal justice/forensic science. Applications are available online at www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html

  • Nu Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Shannon Rogers Scholarship

$500-1000

3/31/2025

Must be a high school senior, minimum 2.7 GPA, leadership qualities and demonstrated financial need. Applications can be found online at:https://shorturl.at/xMYhI

  • Kitty M. Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship

Amounts vary

2/10/2025

Must be planning to attend a four year college or university in SC, have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have demonstrated financial need. Applications can be found online at: www.csascholars.org/kmfr

  • James F. Byrnes Scholarship

$5,000/yr

1/25/2025

Must be a high school senior who has one or both parents deceased and has financial need. Must be planning to attend a four year college or university to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Applications can be found online at www.byrnesscholars.org

  • SC Law Enforcement Officers Association Scholarship

(1)$3000 & (1)$2000

2/14/2025

Must be a high school senior planning to attend a college, university or technical school in South Carolina. An essay is required. Applications can be found online at

https://www.scleoa.org/page/Scholarship

  • Silver Pen Writing Contest Scholarship

1st place $2,500; 2nd place $1,250

2/16/2025

To apply you must write an essay on an assigned topic. For more information and to apply online visit: silverpen-slc.com

  • Friends of the Chapin Branch Library Judy Carter Scholarship

$500

3/31/2025

Must be a graduating high school senior. An essay is required. Applications are available in the School Counseling office.

  • National Panhellenic Conference Scholarship

$2,000

3/9/2025

Open to high school seniors, an essay is required. To apply online visit: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/100491-National-Panhellenic-Conference

  • Larry A. Montgomery Scholarship

$1,000

4/1/2025

High school seniors planning to attend college, minimum 3.0 GPA, must possess leadership experience or potential. Apply online at: https://bold.org/scholarships/larry-a-montgomery-memorial-scholarship/

  • SC Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Annual Journalism Writing Contest

Cost of tuition at a 4 year college in SC

2/7/2025

Must be a high school senior planning to attend college in the Fall of 2025. For more information and to apply online visit: https://www.scvrd.net/172/Annual-Journalism-Contest

  • Richland County Education Association-Retired Scholarship

$2,000

4/25/2025

High school senior who resides in Richland County, plans to attend a 4 year college and major in Education. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications are available from the School Counseling office.

  • Irmo Yellow Jacket Club Student-Athlete Scholarship

Up to $1,000

3/31/2025

Open to Irmo and Spring Hill Seniors who are varsity athletes at Irmo High School. Applications are available in the School Counseling office.

  • Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Various amounts

1/31/2025

Multiple scholarship opportunities are available. For more information and to apply online visit: https://www.columbiascdelta.com/scholarships

  • Mid Carolina Touchstone Energy Scholarship

$4,000

3/3/2025

High school senior who are active in service to others, goal oriented, need financial assistance and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications are available online at: https://www.mcecoop.com/in-the-community/scholarships/

  • SC Federal Credit Union Scholarship

$2,500 and up

1/31/2025

High school senior planning to attend college in SC in the Fall. Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA. Applications are available online at: https://www.scfederal.org/scholarship.