SCHOLARSHIPS:
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- College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
- Scholarship search: http://www.scholarship.com/
- Financial Aid and Scholarship Search: http://www.fastweb.com/
- College, Career, Scholarship Search: http://www.collegeboard.com/
- Scholarship search: http://www.cappex.com/
- SallieMae site for financial aid: http://www.wiredscholar.com/
- Scholarship Search: www.fastaid.com/
- www.scholarshipexperts.com
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.affordablecolleges
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/
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: www.mcsf.org
- Military.com Scholarship Finder: www.military.com/Education/
- Scholarships for Military children: www.militaryscholar.org
SCHOLARSHIPS: |
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REQUIREMENTS: |
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Full Tuition |
Complete FAFSA by June 30 |
High school seniors graduating with a 3.0 GPA. Apply online to SMC at smcsc.edu |
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$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 |
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$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 |
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$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 |
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$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 |
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$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 |
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$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 |
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$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 |
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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 |
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$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 |
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(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 |
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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 |
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$500 |
3/31/2025 |
Must be a graduating high school senior. An essay is required. Applications are available in the School Counseling office. |
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$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 |
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$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/ |
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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 |
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$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. |
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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. |
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Various amounts |
1/31/2025 |
Multiple scholarship opportunities are available. For more information and to apply online visit: https://www.columbiascdelta.com/scholarships |
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$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/ |
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$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. |