The FAFSA form is now available online! Remember, this form MUST BE COMPLETED for ANY grants or scholorships to be awarded. You must have your 2009 tax retunrs completed, not filed, to complete this application. The website www.fafsa.ed.gov. If your child already has been accepted to a college or university, make sure that he or she accesses his or her personal website often. If any scholorships are awarded, he or she must accept or decline the money. Inaction results ineligibility. When your child does recieve scholorships, please forward a copy to the guidance office so that we may publicize these.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award: If you've made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C. next May.
CERRA: If you plan to become a teacher, you can receive up to $6,000 annually in scholarship money while completing a degree to teach. You must attend one of the 11 Teaching Fellows Institutions: Anderson University, Charleston Southern, College of Charleston, Columbia College, Furman University, Lander University, Newberry College, SC State University, USC Columbia, USC Upstate, and Winthrop.
Most Valuable Student Scholarship (sponsored by the Elks Lodge): The application is now available online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Deadline: November 2, 2009.
PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility & Alternative Eligibility:
1200 SAT/27 ACT (June test administration)
Top 6% (sophomore, junior or senior)
3.5 GPA UGP: OR
1400 SAT/32 ACT and 4.0 GPA in senior year
Award Amount & Info:
Attend 4-year SC institution immediately after high school (fall semester)
Up to $6,000 freshman
Up to $7,500 sophomore, junior and senior
LIFE SCHOLARSHIP
Initial Eligibility at 2-year Institution:
Initial Eligibility at 4-year Institution:
Life Scholarship Information
No application process
Must be a South Carolina Resident at the time of high school graduation and initial enrollment
Does NOT have to enroll immediately after high school graduation
Must meet continued eligibility requirements
SC HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
4 year Institutions Only:
LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE
SC resident and US citizen
Not be in default of student loans
Degree seeking (diploma, certificate, associates degree)
Awarded at two-year institutions only
File a FAFSA each academic year
B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
LTPA AWARD
Full-time Students (at least 12 credit hours)
Up to $900 for the cost of tuition for Spring 2009
Award amounts may change each term
Awarded for Fall, Spring & Summer terms
Part-time students (at least 6 credit hours)
$75 per credit hour for Spring 2009
Award amounts may change each term
Awarded for Fall, Spring and Summer terms
SC Need-based Grant Award
Full-time Students (at least 12 credit hours)
Maximum annual award up to $2500. Eligible foster care youth may receive the maximum
May be awarded for 2 terms in any combination of Fall, Spring & Summer terms
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA
Part-time Students (at least 6 credit hours)
Maximum annual award up to $1250
May be awarded for up to 2 terms in any combination of Fall, Spring and Summer terms
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA
Elks National Foundation..Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Eligibility
High school senior
US Citizen
Applications judged on scholarship, leadership and financial needs
To Apply
Committment to Agriculture Scholarship
One-hundred $1500 scholarships awarded to students who have immediate family engaged in production agriculture
Eligibility
To Apply
Deadline: February
The Crib to College Scholarship
A scholarship for high school seniors ~ 3 winners recieve a laptop computer and $1000 for the college they will attend. Winners selected based upon community involvement activities and answer to essay question.
Robert C. Byrd $tonors Scholarship
$1500 renewable scholarship ~ Deadline February
Applications available in Clarendon Hall guidance office
Best Buy Scholarship
Available to students who have good academic records and have participated in commuity service activities
Deadline to apply: February
SC Law Enforcement Officers Foundation Scholarship (still researching for more info)
Awards range from $1000 to $10,000 ~ given to students attending a 2 or 4 year college in South Carolina
Deadline to apply: February
James F. Byrnes Scholarship
Applications can not be completed until after first semester. $3250 awarded to a student who has lost one or both parents. Student must be planning to pursue a 4 year degree, have a satisfactory academic record, demonstrate excellence in character and have financial need.
Deadline to apply: mid-February
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship
$2500 award for a student who is a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, has a 2.5 GPA, has demonstrated leadership and community service
Deadline to apply: March
SAFE Federal Credit Union Scholarship
$1000 awarded ~ For SAFE Federal Credit Union members only ~ contact your local branch for more information
Clarendon Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship
$1000 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school student residing in Clarendon County who will be attending a college, university or technical college. The recipient must be majoring in an agricultural or environmental related field such as vocational agriculture, agriculture, economics or engineering, agronomy, biology, forestry, horticulture or soils
Deadline to apply: April
South Carolina Farm Bureau (Clarendon County)
Contact the Manning Farm Bureau office for more information..803-435-4357
The Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Seniors only ~ A non-renewable $1000 award for the first year of college at an approved accredited college or university
N. Edgar Miles Scholarship Program
Open to students who are SC residents and graduating in the top 25% or their high school class. Applications must demonstrate financial need, be enrolled on a full-time basis at a 4-year college. Awarded up to $4000 a year for 4 years.
Deadline to apply: May 1st
Goat Island Boat Club Scholarship
$1500 merit scholarship to either a high school senior who will be attending a higher learning institution in the fall OR a student currently pursuing a degree in wildlife management, forestry, fisheries, marine biology, or other related field. Student must reside in Clarendon, Calhoun, Orangeburg, Berkeley or Sumter counties.
Application must be postmarked by March 31st
The Tylenol Scholarship
Twenty $5000 scholarships AND one hundred fifty $1000 scholarships awarded to students who demonstrate leadership in community activities and intend to major in areas related to healthcare. Must be US Citizen.
Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Award
Must have a GPA or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Combined SAT score of 1800 or a composite ACT score of 26
Parents Annual Gross Income must not be above $40,000
apply online at www.wachoviascholars.com
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Scholarship amount: $10,000 per year for each of the 4 years attending a 4-year college
Burger King Scholars Program
www.bk.com/scholars
SC State Fair
Fifty $2000 scholarships awarded to HS seniors. Based on need, academic scholarship extra curricular achievement, communication skills, and an aptitude for completion of the application
USC Sumter Scholars
Santee Electric Cooperative High School Scholarships
Award amount $500
Applicant must be SEC member or a child of an SEC member
Must have a "C" average or better
Two recipients chosen at random by a drawing
- Applications available in CH Guidance office
Robert (Robbie) C. Hodge Memorial Scholarship
Award amount $1000
Applicants must be a US Citizen;
A resident of Clarendon County, SC;
Attending high school in Clarendon County;
A current senior planning to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college or university
Students will be chosen based on ability to demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evident by outstanding achievement in school, community or workplace; and be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to students achievement.
Wendy's High School Heisman Award
The 2009 Wendy's High School Heisman application is now available at www.wendysheisman.com. Any eligible student can register and begin the application process.
We want to hear from all student athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for your school's underclassmen!
Eligibility for the application is limited exclusively to students who will be in their senior year of high school during the 2009-2010 acedemic year. They must have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one of the 28 school-sponsored sports listed in the Wendy's High School Heisman application.
The application submission deadline for students is 5:00 pm, central time, on October 1, 2009. Each applicant must have their completed application reviewed and confirmed online by a school representative. Reviewers have until 5:00 pm, central time, October 6, 2009, to complete their review. Please encourage your 2010 graduating class to go online, log in, and follow the instructions to begin.
TEACHGrants
Awards up to $4000 annually to students who pursue a career in education
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