Scholarships in South Carolina

Joseph Pledger Hodges Jr. Annual Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Marlboro County, S.C. and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Financial need is considered.

 

Lieutenant Miles Rapley Hunter Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,100, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Warren

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina and have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Financial need is considered.

 

James Paul Kirkpatrick Endowed Memorial Block and Bridle Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina, be an active member of the Block and Bridle Club, and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Billy Ray Lewis Memorial Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

James F. Martin Annual Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Edgerfield County, S.C. and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

McKenzie-Arnette Endowment

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of rural South Carolina and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Tyler William Orr Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a South Carolina resident with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.

 

Willie N. and Joe Wise Padget Scholarship

Award: $900, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Saluda County, S.C., have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.

 

Carl E. Poole Jr. Endowed Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduate of Bishop England High School and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

B. Marion Smith Jr. Memorial Fund Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Frank W. and Emilie D. Smith Endowed Scholarship

Award: $4,500, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina.

 

South Carolina State Association of Occupational Health Nurses Inc. Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a South Carolina resident and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Charles E. Springs Annual Agricultural Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a South Carolina resident from a designated rural area as defined by the Farmer's Home Administration and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Financial need is considered.

 

Mr. and Mrs. William B. Stevenson Endowed Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Chester or Lancaster County, SC and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Sumter County Farm Bureau Association Annual Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Sumter County, S.C. and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Strom Thurmond Scholarship

Award: $1,100, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Selection is based upon financial need.

 

May Ervin Wall Memorial Scholarship

Award: $650, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Hampton A. Whetsell III Memorial Fund Scholarship

Award: $1,300, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Orangeburg County, S.C. and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

J.P. Williamson Memorial Education Grant

Award: $700, Deadline: March 1

Applicant be a resident of Anderson County, S.C. and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Financial need is considered.

 

O.S. Wyly Endowed Scholarship

Award: $4,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduate of Walhalla High School and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Financial need is considered.

 

Out-of-State Tuition Assistance Scholarship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must show academic ability and not be a resident of Idaho.

 

Benjamin N. Duke Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a resident of North Carolina or South Carolina. Selection based on leadership potential and community involvement. Scholarship is awarded at the time of admission; no first time awards are made to upperclassmen.

 

Helen James Brewer Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be a lineal descendant of worthy Confederates or collateral descendant who is a member of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicant must be a member or former member of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy and reside in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and carry a minimum of 12 hours each semester. Applicant must be prepared to pass entrance examination of prospective college or university. Applicant must submit proof of Confederate Military Record, line of descent from Confederate ancestor, a letter of endorsement from sponsoring Chapter, a letter of recommendation, complete financial report, official transcripts, an essay on the significance of a southern heritage, and a wallet-size photo. Original and four copies of the application forms and five copies of all documents, certificates, and letters must be submitted to the Division Director of Education. All inquiries must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

 

Mt. Garfield Non-Resident Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of any state other than Colorado, and have a minimum 3.2 GPA.

 

Deborah B. Dubose Endowed Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina.

 

Trustee Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina.

 

Coca-Cola Clemson-Independent School Scholars Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a graduate of a South Carolina independent high school. Applicant must be nominated by his or her high school principal.

 

Buck Mickel Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina and must be working on a bachelor of science degree. Selection is based upon standardized test scores, personal background, extracurricular and community activities, and work experience.

 

Abney Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Selection is based upon financial need.