SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sharing information about scholarships is a courtesy of the School Counseling Department at Northwestern High School.   Northwestern High School does not conduct scholarship searches for students, nor does it solicit scholarship offers.  The criteria for scholarships is determined by the organization sponsoring the scholarship who has requested we advertise their scholarships. It is highly recommended that students conduct scholarship searches on their own if they do not meet the criteria for the scholarships listed in this newsletter.  Unless specified, Northwestern High School does not sponsor or endow any of the scholarships listed, nor is it a part of the committees designated to determine scholarship recipients. For more information about the scholarships listed, please contact Mrs. Dean or your School Counselor.

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General search engine websites are a useful way to generate available scholarships; check out a few that are listed below:

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• fastweb.com
• scholarships.com
• niche.com
• bigfuture.collegeboard.org
• careeronestop.org
• studentscholarships.org - sign up for scholarship newsletter!
• Quest Bridge -- non-profit program that links high-achieving low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at leading U.S. colleges and universities
• Raise Me -- get scholarships from colleges for your achievements in high school
• SC Commission on Higher Ed
• US Dept of Education
• Minority Scholarships

The following scholarships have been updated as of April 15th, 2025

April Scholarship Newsletter via studentscholarships.org

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Scholarships for High School Seniors

2025-2026 SCWINS Program

The South Carolina Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship (SCWINS) shall be limited to South Carolina residents enrolled in critical workforce programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential (IRC), certificate, diploma, or degree in the following areas:

1. Healthcare
2. Computer Technology and Information Technology
3. Advanced Manufacturing
4. Hospitality/Tourism Management
5. Construction
6. Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
7. Criminal Justice and Corrections
8. Early Care and Education
9. Human Services
10. Agriculture and Natural Resources
11. Business Management and Administration

Qualifying students must:

• Be a South Carolina resident
• Be enrolled in an eligible program
• Have completed the 24-25 FAFSA
• Not be in default on a Federal Student Loan
• Completed the SC Wins Affidavit
  • This form will be sent to the student once they have been awarded.

SC WINS is a statewide technical college scholarship program designed to address workforce shortages in South Carolina. The scholarship covers any remaining tuition and instructional course fees left after applying all other scholarships or grants.

Click here for more information

• • Criteria:
    • You must be a Health Science completer and have a 3.0 GPA
    • The essay must be at least one full page in length
    • Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1.5 line spacing
  • More Info & Application
  • Deadline: April 15, 2025 
    • Essays can be submitted electronically to robine@rhmail.org or handed directly to the guidance office at ATC

Girls on the Run - Jake Miller Memorial Alumni Scholarship

Any girl who participated in a Girls on the Run (grades 3-5) or Heart &Sole program (grades 6- 8) in York, Chester or Lancaster Counties and will enter college in the fall of 2024 is eligible to apply for a Girls on the Run Tri County SC scholarship. 

Award: $1,500

Click here for more information

Deadline: April 18th, 2025

Minority Scholarship Foundation

• Minority
• Graduating High School Senior
• 2.5 GPA or greater
• Financial Need (free or reduced lunch)
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Completion of Essay 

Deadline: April 18th, 2025

The Jamie Nichols Alumni Scholarship Fund 2025

Primary Award Criteria

• Financial need 
• Academic achievement: Minimum 2.9 GPA or top 50% in class AND
• Minimum of 1000 SAT score or minimum 21 ACT score
• Community/extracurricular involvement
• Leadership experience
• Awards and recognitions
• Work history
• Parent/Guardian incarceration (for longer than 12 months after 2005)
• Only graduating high school seniors from Rock Hill public schools with a parent or guardian who has been incarcerated for longer than twelve months post 2005.
• Applicants who do not meet but are close to the academic requirements (GPA/SAT/ACT) are encouraged to still apply. 

Click here for application and to apply

Deadline: April 18th, 2025

Juneteenth Rock Hill - Dr. Ann Cain Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY:

• African American high school senior graduating in May/June of current school year from a school in the Rock Hill School District

• Resident of Rock Hill, SC 

• Accepted into an accredited college or university 

• Intends to major in education 

• Demonstrates commitment to public service

Click here to learn more and apply

Deadline: April 30th, 2025

Award: $1,000

GFWC-York County Woman’s Club Scholarship

The GFWC York County Woman’s Club (GFWC-YC) is a proud supporter of the military families in the county and is offering 2 (two) $4,000 college scholarships to 2 (two) York County high school seniors whose parent(s) are a veteran, reservist, or current service member. This scholarship is available for the 2025-2026 school year and can be used at any post-graduate school. Scholarship money will be sent directly to the school for tuition.

Click here for application

Deadline: April 30th, 2025

Award: $4,000

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarship

The Eta Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and the Tri-County Alphas Education Foundation are proud to announce the availability of two scholarships each valued at $1,000 for the 2025-2026 school year only. 

The Scholarship is open to any African American young man in York, Chester, and Lancaster counties with a GPA of 3.00. 

Click here to apply

Deadline: May 9th, 2025

Rev. Robert G. Toatley Memorial Scholarship

Looking to distribute our annual $1000 and $500 Rev. Robert G. Toatley Memorial Scholarships to local Rock Hill seniors. This scholarship honors one of our notable charter members, Rev. Robert G. Toatley. The scholarship consists of an online application on
how the scholarship would help the applicant with college expenses. To be considered for the Rev. Robert G. Toatley Memorial Scholarship, students must complete all scholarship items by Friday, May 16th, 2025.

Click here for more information and to apply

Deadline: May 16th, 2025

Powerful Minds Scholarship

The City of Rock Hill and the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA) have partnered to give $1,000 merit-based scholarships to a high school senior planning to enroll in a full-time program of study at an institution of higher education.

Eligibility*

• Must be a high school senior having earned all basic credits for entering college or a proper vocational or technical school

• Must be planning full-time attendance at an accredited South Carolina university, college or technical college in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation

• Must have a minimum, unweighted, GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent if using a non-traditional scale.

• Parents or guardians of student must have an active residential electric utility account with the City of RockHill

*Any applicant who has received a full-tuition scholarship to the school or his/her choice is not eligible for scholarship. Students with a parent or guardian who works for the City of Rock Hill are not eligible. 

Click here to learn more and apply

Deadline: May 23, 2025

Brother David Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility*

• Must be a high school senior having earned all basic credits for entering college or a proper vocational or technical school

• Must be planning full-time attendance at an accredited South Carolina university, college or technical college in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation

• Must have a minimum, unweighted, GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent if using a non-traditional scale.

• Must have worked on a community or school related service project within the last 12 months (not a required school or work project).

• Parents or guardians of student must have an active residential electric utility account with the City of RockHill

*Any applicant who has received a full-tuition scholarship to the school or his/her choice is not eligible for scholarship. Students with a parent or guardian who works for the City of Rock Hill are not eligible. 

Click here to learn more and apply

Deadline: May 23, 2025

Presbyterian College 

Students that are applying to PC and wish to be nominated 1880 Student Referral Program Scholarship should contact their School Counselor.  The scholarship is $1880 awarded annually for up to 4 years. The student should be nominated before the student is accepted to PC. 

$100,000 BOYS STATE AND GIRLS STATE SCHOLARSHIPS AT PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE
Palmetto Boys State and Girls State students automatically qualify for a $100,000 scholarship ($25,000/year over four years). But they must apply by our Early Action deadline on December 1. Please encourage your Palmetto Boys State and Girls State students to apply if they haven't already.

FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY #1 Tell your high achievers to apply to PC by December 1 to qualify for the full Griffith Scholarship. The Griffith covers the full cost of tuition, fees, room, and board and is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study at PC. There are two recipients each year.

FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY #2  Your service-minded students with entrepreneurial spirits also have a chance to receive a full-ride scholarship. Our Service Entrepreneurship Scholarship Competition gives your students the chance to solve a problem in their community ... for a chance to earn a full ride to PC! 

Please check the Presbyterian College Website for additional information about each scholarship.

South University Alumni Scholarship

To qualify for the scholarship, you must graduate from one South University program and be accepted into another OR be selected to receive a Transferred Alumni Scholarship from an eligible South University graduate. All recipients must:

- Be a newly enrolled student in the South University program
- Maintain continuous enrollment with no unapproved breaks
- Have a signed Memorandum of Understanding on file

Click here for more information

Memorandum of Understanding (must be included with application)

Scholarships for Student's HBCU Education (An HBCU is a Historically Black College or University)

https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/african-american-scholarships/

Golden Door Scholars                                         

As a Golden Door Scholar, each student receives a scholarship to empower them to earn a bachelor's degree and pursue a dream career. Eligible students may be high school seniors, recent high school graduates, or currently enrolled in college pursuing an undergraduate degree. This organization is committed to assisting undocumented students. https://www.goldendoorscholars.org

NSHSS   

NSHSS and its partners offer more than $2,000,000 in scholarships annually. All students are eligible to apply for high school and college scholarships in the areas of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, leadership, literature, medicine, music, STEM, sustainability, visual arts, and more.  https://nshssfoundation.org/scholarships/

Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

This nonprofit organization is dedicated to empowering creative teens and celebrating youth voices. Scholastic Awards for students age 13 and up. Go to the link to learn more about scholastic awards and eligibility.  https://www.artandwriting.org/

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Corinthian Masonic Lodge 416 Scholarship Application

• • Applicant must be seeking a career in the trades
  • Applicant must have a GPA of 2.8 or better 
  • Application
  • Deadline: April 11, 2025

York Technical College Foundation Achievement Scholarship Application

Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority Inc. Scholarship 2025

Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority Inc. awards scholarships based on a comprehensive process. Areas that are reviewed by the committee include but are not limited to the following: Academic Accomplishments, Community Service, References, Personal Essay, and Financial Need. The scholarship committee will pay scholarship funds of $1,250.00 directly to the recipient’s institution. One scholarship will be awarded the first semester of the academic year. The Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority Inc. Scholarship will be awarded without regard to race, color, or ethnicity. The Scholarship awarded is based upon the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria.

CRITERIA

· Applicants must be female.

· Applicants must have permanent residence status in York and Lancaster County, South Carolina.

· Applicants must be high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

· Applicants must be accepted as a full-time student at a 2 year or 4-year college, university, or trade school program for the upcoming academic semester. If scholarship money is awarded, this is the only program that will receive the funds on behalf of the applicant.

· Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

· Applicants must complete 20 hours of community service (may include church choir, church usher, church praise team, any volunteer services, any after school curriculum, etc.)

· Applicants must submit a 500-word essay with topic “Who Am I”.

· Applicants must have four letters of reference.

· Applicants must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.

· Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship Application by Friday, April 04, 2025.

Click here for more information and application

Deadline: April 4th, 2025

Sheriff’s Foundation of York County Scholarship

The Foundation will award $2000 Scholarships to selected applicants who intend to pursue a law enforcement-related area of study such as criminal justice, detention/corrections, forensic science, criminology, social work, etc.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be high school seniors who:
  • are currently enrolled in a public, private or home school in York County, SC
  (municipalities included);
  • have a minimum of a B average;
  • have been accepted by an accredited college or university for the academic year of 2025-
  2026.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Click here to apply

Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Award: $2,000

DeMayo Law Offices Arrive Alive Scholarship

To qualify, students must have applied for full-time enrollment at a four-year university or college and must complete and return a scholarship application to DeMayo Law Offices by the announced deadline. Scholarships will be awarded based on the student’s essay, brochure, billboard, website home page, or music video, as well as their application, SAT/ACT scores, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Students are asked to submit their presentations and all related documents by mailing their completed applications to the address provided in the application. Winners will be chosen by a selection committee.

Click here for application

Hard copies of application are available in the School Counseling Office

Award: $5,000

Deadline: March 24th, 2025

Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Scholarship

The Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Memorial Scholarship Committee will recognize fifteen students which includes two HBCU scholarships. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 Book Award, which is non-renewable. All awards will be paid directly to the institution.

Eligibility

Student must be:

• A resident of York or Chester counties, South Carolina or a participant in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incoporated® - Eta Alpha Omega Chapter 2025 Debutante Cotillion. 
• An African American female or male high school senior, with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale.
• A letter of acceptance from a two or four-year college or university before the check will be disbursed. 

Click here for more information and application

Deadline: March 31st, 2025

Rock Hill Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Garrick-Ramseur Memorial Scholarships 

The Rock Hill Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., annually awards the GarrickRamseur Memorial Scholarships. The scholarships are given in memory of our deceased sorority members, Margaret Garrick and Essie Ramseur. Scholarships may go toward studies at an accredited two-year (including technical school, junior college, or community college) or four-year institution with the award amount split between two consecutive academic terms. Preference is given to minority applicants.

There will be multiple scholarships awarded valued at $2000. Scholarship applications are available to high school seniors who meet the following criteria:

1. Attend a York County high school or current/past Rock Hill Alumnae Jabberwock participant/Youth Initiatives participant
2. Scholarship: 3.0 GPA or higher
3. Demonstrate Service: Applicant must demonstrate involvement in community service (school and non-school)
4. Demonstrate Leadership: Applicant must show leadership through active membership in school or community organizations 

Deadline: March 31, 2025

Award: $2,000

Click here for application

Dallas Hirst Lumpkin Scholarship

The Lumpkin family is very pleased to offer the 2025 Dallas Hirst Lumpkin scholarship to graduating seniors, a one-time $3,000 award.  Students may now go to https://dhlscholar.org/application to apply online or download a printable application for those who prefer to complete and mail.  Applications are due March 31.  An official transcript and up to two letters of recommendation are required for the application to be considered complete.

Award:  one-time $3,000

Eligibility:  graduating seniors planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university.  Criteria:  financial need; qualities of leadership, character, and genuine concern for others; B average and/or upper 25% of class.  For more information and to apply, visit:  https://dhlscholar.org/application  

Deadline: March 31, 2025  

Please note: an official transcript and up to two letters of recommendation are required for an application to be considered complete.

Any questions may be directed to dhlscholar@gmail.com

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Eta Alpha Omega Chapter Book Scholarship

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc®, Eta Alpha Omega Chapter of Rock Hill, SC, awards annually the Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship may go toward studies at an accredited two-year (including technical school, junior college, or community college) or four-year college or university. Preference is given to minority applicants.

Please submit applications to eaoakascholarship@gmail.com.

Click here for flyer and link to application

Deadline: March 31st, 2025

 Award: $1,000 Book Award

UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

The UCB will award 30 scholarships up to $5,000 and 3 scholarships of up to $10,000 to people living with epilepsy, their family members, and caregivers pursuing education. 

Click here to learn more

Deadline: March 31, 2025

The South Carolina State Fair Scholarship

The South Carolina State Fair will award fifty-three (53) $10,000 scholarships to students across the state to be paid at the rate of $2500 per year over a four-year period.  The fifty-three 2025 scholars will be required to meet eligibility requirements deemed necessary by the South Carolina State Fair.

This scholarship is available to any student in South Carolina who is a senior in a public or private high school or home school.  This student must be planning to attend a public or private college, university, or technical college in the state of South Carolina.

Click here for more information and application

Deadline: March 15th, 2025

York County Education Association - Retired Scholarship Application

Criteria:

• Pursuing a major in teacher education
• Financial Need
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• SAT or ACT Score
• Letter of Recommendation from a teacher at your high school
• Essay on why you wish to be an educator

Click here for application

Deadline: March 15th, 2025

Award: $1,000

The South Carolina Education Association - Retired 

This scholarship is awarded annually and is designed to help enable young people to pursue a 4 year degree in education at a SACS accredited college, university, technical school or community college in South Carolina. Eligibility requirements listed below:

• Must be a senior graduating from a public high school in South Carolina
• Must plan to attend a SACS accredited college, university, technical school, or community college in SC as a full time student
• Must plan to pursue a career in Education
• Must have maintained a good high school academic record and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA while attending college
• Must demonstrate leadership abilities
• ,Must need financial assistance

Award: $1,000

Click here for application

Deadline: March 14th, 2025

Foundation 649 Scholarship

Eligibility requirements:

• Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2024 as a Freshman or transferring from a community college
• Identify as Asian American / Pacific Islander
• Have a track record of involvement and interest in AAPI communities, issues, or causes
• Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship
• Be a US citizen, resident, or foreign national. Undocumented students are also welcome to apply.

Click here to apply

Click here for informational flyer

Award: $4,000 spread over 4 years 

Deadline: March 1, 2025

Rock Hill - Central City Optimist Club Essay Contest

Compose a 700-to-800 word around the central idea of "How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success"

Students under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2024, are eligible to compete.

Click here for more information and to apply

Entry due to: 

Central City Optimist Club

PO Box 446

Rock Hill, SC 29730

Questions: email - tkowens2000@yahoo.com or kowens@rhmail.org

Deadline: January 31st, 2025

Award: $2,500

Hampton Wildlife Fund Scholarships (5)

The Hampton Wildlife Fund is pleased to offer 5 scholarships to South Carolina graduating seniors; Harry Hampton, Thomas W. Hardwick Jr., James O. Thomason, Wallace F. Pate, and David M. Cline Scholarships. Click here for more information.

The Harry Hampton Scholarship and the Thomas W. Hardwick Jr. Scholarship are 4-year $5,000 per year scholarships for students wishing to further their education in the natural resources disciplines, such as wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, or marine science. The recipients will receive these scholarships for 4 years as long as a GPA of 2.5 or above is maintained for the academic year.

The Wallace F. Pate Scholarship is a one-year, $2,500 scholarship for students who wish to pursue a degree in natural resources discipline such as wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, or marine science.

The James O. Thomason Scholarship is a 4-year $2,000 per year scholarship for students who wish to pursue a degree in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications. The recipient will receive the James O. Thomason for 4 years as long as he or she maintains a GPA of 2.5 or above for a given academic year. Applicants are also required to submit a topical essay.

The David M. Cline Scholarship is a one-year, $2,000 scholarship for students who wish to pursue a degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or forensic science.

Applications can be found at www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarships or via email at jim.goller@hamptonwildlifefund.org.

Deadline for all applications is January 31, 2025.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States

• Exhibit a strong commitment to complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate financial need ($65,000 or lower household income)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

• Be a United States citizen

Award: Varies. 600+ scholarships available - up to $25,000 each 

Deadline: December 1st, 2024 - March 1st, 2025

Apply here

UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship™

This program aims to help individuals living with myasthenia gravis (MG) and their immediate family members pursue further education. Potential applicants may obtain program information and apply online by creating an account at www.ucbmgscholarship.com.

Award: 15 one-time scholarships of up to $10,000 each 

Deadline: February 5th, 2025

Silver Pen Award

Eligibility:

• All high school seniors who live or attend school within 25 miles of the community they are applying to. (Osprey Village is open to applicants within 35 miles)
• Community employees and children of employees
• Residents limited families – grand (great grand) children, nieces and nephews (grand nieces and nephews)

Apply here

Award:

1st Place – $2,500
2nd Place – $1,250 

Deadline: February 16th, 2025

The Bronfman Fellowship (11th Grade only)

FREE Fellowship opportunity for 26 Jewish high school juniors of all backgrounds who love to learn and think outside the box. The Fellowship begins with an immersive summer program and launches into a full year of transformative study and deeply personal journeys. Fellows wrestle with major issues in contemporary Jewish life, meet some of today’s most influential figures, and expand their perspectives as they build community with those representing different backgrounds, worldviews, and approaches to Jewish life and practice. Applicants must be in 11^th grade, identify as Jewish, and live in the U.S. or Canada. 

The deadline is December 2, 2024.      

• Information Session: October 10th, Thursday, 9 pm ET/ 6 pm PT. Register here. 
• Q&A Session: November 12th, Tuesday, 8 pm ET/ 5pm PT. Register here.

Click here to apply

Lyceum Program at Clemson University

Our program offers $10,000 scholarships for students to study liberty, capitalism, the American founding, and the principles of moral character. The eight course curriculum engages students in the serious study of philosophy and politics through the careful reading of great works from the Ancients to the Moderns.

Central to the program is the mentorship Lyceum professors offer to Scholars. This includes Socratic Tutor sessions, which provide an opportunity for students to meet with faculty and discuss the ways in which ideas from the classroom connect to everyday life. 

How to Apply
The Lyceum Scholars Program is open to Fall 2025 freshmen in ANY major. Interested students should apply to both the Lyceum Scholars Program and Clemson University. The application deadline is December 15, 2024.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) perpetuates the memory of Jackie Robinson by providing generous four-year scholarships and comprehensive support services to highly motivated college students with financial needs to ensure their success and further develop their leadership potential. To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must: • Be a graduating, minority high school senior; • Be a United States citizen; • Present evidence of financial need; • Demonstrate a record of academic excellence; • Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service; • Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United Statesbased college or university; • Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college. 

For more information and to apply, click here.

Award: Up to $35,000 over four years

Deadline: January 9th, 2025

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship                                                      Award:  Up to $50,000

Graduating seniors who are citizens of the Unites States are eligible to apply.  Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. For more information and the application, click here or visit https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

Deadline to apply is November 12, 2024.

THE GARDEN CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA

2024-2025 HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST

“IS RECYCLING PLASTICS THE ANSWER TO OUR PLASTIC DISPOSAL PROBLEM?”

The Gardening on the Cay Garden Club invites local high school students to participate in the Garden Club of South Carolina state-wide essay contest.  Each participant will receive a certification and the winner will be awarded $500.00. Essays must be the created work of the participant student.  This essay contest is open to all interested South Carolina students grade 9-12. 

Deadline: November 15, 2024 

Click here for more information and application

Teaching Fellows

The mission of Teaching Fellows is to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and help them develop leadership qualities. Each year, the program provides Fellowships for up to 230 high school seniors who have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to their school and community and/or have work experience, and also possess a desire to teach in South Carolina. Teaching Fellows receive up to $24,000 in awards (up to $6000 a year for four years) while the attend a Teaching Fellows Institution and pursue a degree that will lead to initial teacher certification.

Zoom information sessions for students and parents will be held on September 26, October 1, and November 25 at 6:30p.m. at the following link: https://winthrop-edu.zoom.us/j/87347751505 

Click here for more information and application materials.

Deadline is December 1, 2024

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

Eligibility:

• Must graduate from a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM high school
• Must have achieved a 3.5 GPA
• Must enroll in an eligible college or university the first semester following graduation
• Must maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule
• Must work 240 hours prior to commencement of the fall semester in college
• Applicants Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000

Award: Provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.

Click here for more information and application

Deadline: December 1, 2024

The Omegas of Rock Hill, Inc. International High School Essay Contest

The Omegas of Rock Hill, Inc., in partnership with the Kappa Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., of Rock Hill, SC, is pleased to announce its annual International High School Essay Contest. Contestants will have the opportunity to compete for scholarship awards at the local Kappa Alpha Chapter level and the First-Place essay will be submitted to compete at the District Level.

Kappa Alpha Chapter Scholarship Awards:

1st Scholarship: $500; 2nd Scholarship: $300; 3rd Scholarship: $200

International Four College Scholarship Awards:

1st Scholarship: $5,000; 2nd Scholarship: $3,000; 3rd Scholarship: $2,000; 4th Scholarship: $1,000

The Contest is open to all high school seniors who attend high school in York and Chester Counties in South Carolina who submit an essay. We invite all qualified students to put forward a submission. Contest Closes on October 24, 2024.

Click here for more information

Click here for the essay packet

Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars

Every year, at least twelve (12) $25,000 scholarships are awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need. The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars also participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development alongside our Chick-fil-A True Inspiration™ Scholars. Through this program, we recognize remarkable individuals who share our dedication to caring for others and caring for their communities. It is our pleasure to support the academic journeys of these future leaders.

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Click here to apply

Applications close October 30, 2024

John M. Belk Scholarship - Davidson College

For seniors who plan on attending Davidson College after graduation. The Belk Scholarship provides comprehensive funding (tuition, fees, food and housing), plus $6,000 in special opportunity stipends to support intellectual, personal, and leadership development over the course of their college career. For more information, click here. Students must be nominated for this scholarship. If you plan on attending Davidson College and would like to be nominated, please see your school counselor.

Nomination Deadline: November 1, 2024

Powerful Minds Scholarship

The City of Rock Hill and the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA) have partnered to give $1,000 merit-based scholarships to a high school senior planning to enroll in a full-time program of study at an institution of higher education.

Eligibility*

• Must be a high school senior having earned all basic credits for entering college or a proper vocational or technical school

• Must be planning full-time attendance at an accredited South Carolina university, college or technical college in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation

• Must have a minimum, unweighted, GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent if using a non-traditional scale.

• Parents or guardians of student must have an active residential electric utility account with the City of RockHill

*Any applicant who has received a full-tuition scholarship to the school or his/her choice is not eligible for scholarship. Students with a parent or guardian who works for the City of Rock Hill are not eligible. 

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Brother David Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility*

• Must be a high school senior having earned all basic credits for entering college or a proper vocational or technical school

• Must be planning full-time attendance at an accredited South Carolina university, college or technical college in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation

• Must have a minimum, unweighted, GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent if using a non-traditional scale.

• Must have worked on a community or school related service project within the last 12 months (not a required school or work project).

• Parents or guardians of student must have an active residential electric utility account with the City of RockHill

*Any applicant who has received a full-tuition scholarship to the school or his/her choice is not eligible for scholarship. Students with a parent or guardian who works for the City of Rock Hill are not eligible. 

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Rev. Robert G. Toatley Memorial Scholarship

Looking to distribute our annual $1000 and $500 Rev. Robert G. Toatley Memorial Scholarships to local Rock Hill seniors. This scholarship honors one of our notable charter members, Rev. Robert G. Toatley. The scholarship consists of an online application on
how the scholarship would help the applicant with college expenses. To be considered for the Rev. Robert G. Toatley Memorial Scholarship, students must complete all scholarship items by Friday, May 17th, 2024.

Juneteenth Rock Hill - Dr. Ann Cain Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY:

• African American high school senior graduating in May/June of current school year from a school in the Rock Hill School District

• Resident of Rock Hill, SC 

• Accepted into an accredited college or university 

• Intends to major in education 

• Demonstrates commitment to public service

Deadline: May 10, 2024

Award: $1,000

York County Woman's Club

The GFWC York County Woman’s Club (GFWC-YC) is a proud supporter of the military families in the county and is offering 2 (two) $4,000 college scholarships to 2 (two) York County high school seniors whose parent(s) are a veteran, reserv-
ist, or current service member. This scholarship is available for the 2023-2024 school year and can be used at any post-graduate school. Scholarship money will be sent directly to the school for tuition.

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Bessie Moody Lawrence Scholarship

The York County Democratic Women's Council has been offering scholarships to York County graduating senior women since 2014. This year they plan to offer two scholarships of $1,000. The scholarship is in memory of Dr. Bessie-Moody Lawrence, a professor of Education at Winthrop University and a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving from 1993-2008. She tackled issues that had an impact on children, teachers, and women. She was especially concerned about those living in poverty.

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CSM Gary Coates Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate scholarship and service through community involvement, volunteerism, scholastic achievement, and extra-curricular participation. 

Award: $2,500

Deadline: May 5th, 2024

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Zeta Epsilon Scholarship

The mission of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, trade schools, and universities. Click on the link below to read more about this scholarship.

• Applicants must be female.

• Applicants must have permanent residence status in York or Lancaster County, South Carolina.

• Applicants must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• Applicants must be accepted as a full time student at a college, university, or trade school program for the upcoming academic semester.  If scholarship money is awarded, your selected school is the only institution that will receive funds on behalf of the applicant.

• Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance. 

• Applicants must complete 20 hours of community service (may include church choir, church usher, church praise team, any volunteer services, any after school curriculum, etc.)

• Applicants must submit a 500 word essay with topic “Who Am I”.

• Applicants must have 4 references letters.

• Applicants must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.

Award: $1,250

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Student-View Scholarship Program

The program is offering over $14,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. The program includes: One $10,000 Scholarship, Two $1,000 Scholarships, and Five $500 Scholarships.

To apply, all you need to do is visit student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The Scholarship will be awarded via random drawing of all completed applications.

Tywanza Sanders Legacy Scholarship

The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors enrolling in undergraduate study at a four-year college or university in the United States for the 2024-2025 academic year.  The review committee will assess the following areas: written essay, academic performance, and financial need.  Scholarships are awarded upon the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria. 

Award: $8,000 total available, $2,000 for text books available

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Class 101 Scholarship

Since 2017, Class 101 has sponsored the 101 Scholars Program, giving students nationwide the opportunity to compete for $3,000 to help them make college more affordable. To date, 18 students have received this honor. This year, four scholarships will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate excellence in leadership, community involvement and academic achievement.

All freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school, who have not won in the past, are eligible to apply. The scholarship will be sent to the college in the summer before their freshman year of college.

Award: $3,000

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Central City Optomist Club Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

Application must be received by March 15th.

GPA must be 2.0 or greater. GPA for first semester senior grades will govern. GPA must be derived from at least three of the following subjects: Math, History, English, or Science.

Recipients must be accepted by an accredited technical school, junior college, or 4 year institution of higher learning.

Two letters of recommendation: one from a high school teacher or guidance counselor, and one from a Central City Optomist Club Member. 

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Horatio Alger Association Scholarships

Eligibility:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior or senior in the United States

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

• Be a United States citizen

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Henry D. Miller Memorial STEM Scholarship

Must be a minority male student

Must be a Graduating Senior from an accredited high school.
Must have received admission in the Fall 2024 Freshman class.
Must have a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must attend a High School in York, Chester, Lancaster, Mecklenburg or Union counties

Award: Ranges from $1,000 - $2,500

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Rock Hill Kappa Foundation/ Richard Boulware Memorial Scholarship

Must be a minority male student

Must be a Graduating Senior from an accredited high school.
Must have received admission in the Fall 2024 Freshman class.
Must have a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must attend a High School in York, Chester, Lancaster, Mecklenburg or Union counties

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Award: Ranges from $1000 - $2500

UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

The UCB will award 30 scholarships up to $5,000 and 3 scholarships of up to $10,000 to people living with epilepsy, their family members, and caregivers pursuing education. 

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York Electric - Touchstone Energy Scholarship

Each year, YEC awards 12 $1,000 Touchstone Energy Scholarships to graduating seniors at each area high school.
• To apply, you must be a high school senior and a member of YEC.
• With your application, submit an essay on how businesses can better connect with younger generations. Whether it’s through an online platform or by giving back, we want to hear your ideas.

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York Electric - Technical Advantage Scholarship

YEC awards one $1,000 Technical Advantage Scholarship to a graduating senior attending York Technical College in the fall, and one $500 Work-Based Learning Scholarship to a senior participant at the Floyd D. Johnson Technology
Center.
• To apply, you must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a technical college to study a trade.
• With your application, submit an essay on Ready SC: The Importance of a Ready Workforce. Write about the Ready SC Initiative and describe the importance of a ready workforce.

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Garrick-Ramseur Memorial Scholarships

Scholarships may go toward studies at an accredited two-year (including technical school, junior college, or community college) or four-year institution with the award amount split between two consecutive academic terms. Preference is given to minority applicants.
There will be multiple scholarships awarded ranging between $500- $2000. Scholarship applications are available to high school seniors who meet the following criteria:
1. Attend a York County high school or current/past Rock Hill Alumnae Jabberwock participant
2. Scholarship: 3.0 GPA or higher
3. Demonstrate Service: Applicant must demonstrate involvement in community service (school
and non-school)
4. Demonstrate Leadership: Applicant must show leadership through active membership in
school or community organizations

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Minority Scholarship Foundation 

Eligibility: Minority; Graduating High School Senior; 2.5 GPA or greater; Financial Need (free or reduced lunch); 2 letters of recommendation; Completion of Essay; Optional- the Selection Committee may request an interview

Award: $2,500 per year, for 4 years + a $500 one-time book scholarship may also be provided to deserving students. 

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Dallas Hirst Lumpkin Scholarship

Eligibility: Graduating seniors planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university.  Criteria:  financial need; qualities of leadership, character, and genuine concern for others; B average and/or upper 25% of class.  For more information and to apply, visit:  https://dhlscholar.org/application  

Award: One-time $3,000

Any questions may be directed to dhlscholar@gmail.com

Delta Xi Zeta Scholarship

It is the desire of Delta Xi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority to provide financial assistance to one or more high school female(s) who is(are) interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree. Eligibility: High school senior female who has been accepted at an accredited four-year college or university or a two-year technical institution. 

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Laura M. Fleming Scholarship

The purpose of the Scholarship Fund is to provide undergraduate scholarships to the children of Founders Federal Credit Union members to attend an accredited college, vocational or technical school of their choice. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, financial need and involvement in school and community activities.  Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Award: $1,000 - $2,500 annually 

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The Silver Pen Writing Competition Scholarship

For this scholarship, students must write a 1000 word essay on this assigned topic: How does music define a generation? What is your favorite band/musician, and how do they define you? Award winners will receive: 1st place - $2,500, 2nd place - $750, and 3rd place - $500.

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Winthrop Eagle STEM Scholars Program

For graduating seniors seeking a STEM-related degree at Winthrop University (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer science, Cybersecurity, Data science, Environmental science, Math). Click here for more details and information. 

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Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program

The Archibald Rutledge Scholarship program offers twelfth-grade students (enrolled in a public school in South Carolina) the opportunity to compete for a scholarship in creative writing, dance, music, theatre, or visual arts as well as encourages and recognizes academic and artistic excellence among South Carolina students.

• Students must currently be enrolled in twelfth grade in a public school in South Carolina.
• Students must plan to attend a South Carolina college or university.
• Students must be a U.S. citizen and have attended public school in South Carolina for the past two years.
• Students may only apply for one scholarship.

Award: $2,000

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The Michael A. DeMayo Arrive Alive Scholarship

This scholarship plans to award fifteen, $2,500 Scholarships to high school students. The firm's committee selects students based on their grades, school and community involvement, SAT or ACT scores, and a presentation (essay, brochure, billboard ad, or tiktok video) that encourages fellow teens to abstain from underage drinking and driving or distracted driving, and highlight dangers and consequences of drinking and driving or distracted driving.

Please visit the School Counseling office for a Scholarship Application Packet.

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South Carolina Federal Credit Union 2024 Scholarship

South Carolina Federal Credit Union is awarding nine scholarships, with denominations between $2,500 and $10,000. Please click HERE for the official scholarship rules.

Eligibility:

• Must be a legal U.S. resident.
• Must have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good standing with current school.
• Must be planning to attend a traditional college/university on a full-time basis, or a specialized/technical college/university on a part-time or full-time basis, in South Carolina for the fall 2024 semester.
• Must be an undergraduate student for the fall 2024 semester. Graduate students are not eligible to apply.

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James F. Byrnes Scholarship

The Byrnes Scholarship is available to students who have lost one or both parents and who plan to seek a bachelor’s degree at a four -year college or university.

Award: $20,000 ($5,000 anually)

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York Technical College Foundation Achievement Scholarship

The Achievement Scholarship is offered by the York Technical College Foundation to incoming high school students who have been accepted to York Technical College and will start in the fall semester. This scholarship will be awarded to one exceptional student from each of the high schools in the college’s service area. The Scholarship Committee will review all applications and make awards based on the availability of funds to those individuals recommended by their high school representative and who best meet the following criteria: 1. Applicants must rank in the top 30 percent of their graduating class. 2. Demonstrate financial need for scholarship assistance. 3. Be recommended by a high school representative, such as an instructor, counselor or principal. 4. Submit current transcripts and a letter of recommendation to be completed by a high school representative. All completed applications must be emailed for review to the York Technical College Foundation at: Foundation@yorktech.edu

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Award: $1,000 to be used at the rate of $500 per academic year for two years 

Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship

The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors helps make the dream of higher education a reality for outstanding students from under-resourced, underrepresented, and underserved communities.

High school seniors who are facing financial challenges may apply to win a $10,000 scholarship to help them attend college or a vocational-technical school.

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Ellevation Education Scholarship Program

Ellevation will be awarding ten $2,000 scholarships to deserving MLL (multilingual learner) students who are pursuing higher education. This year, in addition to financial support, they will also be providing scholarship winners with networking and mentorship opportunities from the Ellevation community.

Applicants must:

Be a high school senior who has been enrolled as an English Language Learner (ELL) at some point during their K-12 education.

Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four- year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2023-2024 academic year

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