We would like to keep Seniors aware of available scholarships. We hope to use this space to provide students with scholarship requirements, application process, and due dates. Check often for new posts.
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Coastal Carolina University is asking for assistance in reminding your graduating seniors about the Horry County Higher Education Commission (HCHEC) Scholarships. The deadline to apply has been extended to March 15th!
All Horry County seniors who are considering enrolling at Coastal Carolina University in fall 2010 are encouraged to review the 2010-2011 HCHEC Scholarship Brochure and complete the 2010-2011 HCHEC Scholarship Application. Please assist our future CCU students in taking advantage of this unique opportunity for renewable financial assistance. The scholarship is a $2,500 annual award and may be renewed each academic year provided the student meets specified criteria.
Our hope is to receive a minimum of five applications for the HCHEC Leadership and Visual & Performing Arts Scholarships from each Horry County high school. Don’t forget both the brochure and application are on the Web this year (see links above).
If you or your students have questions concerning the HCHEC scholarships or other Coastal Carolina University scholarship opportunities, please contact our office at (843) 349-2308 or email scholar@coastal.edu.
OPEN HOUSES and VISITATIONS
Erskine College: Register online at www.erskine.edu
Campbell University Visitation Days - www.campbell.edu
Spring 2010
March 27, 2010
April 10, 2010 (Junior Day) Voorhees College is having a High School Visitation
Day on
Friday, April 16, 2010.
For additional information please call the Office
of
Admissions at (866) 237-4570.
Converse College is accepting applications for the
summer
workshops to be held June 20-25, 2010 on the Converse campus in
Spartanburg.
Workshop information and an online application is
available
at
www.converse.edu/summerworkshops
The American Legion Auxiliary holds a yearly Americanism Essay Contest for grades 3-12. Grade levels are divided into five classes. One winner from each class will be chosen. If this essay is judged the top at the State Level, the essay will be sent to the National Level. The winner at the National Level is awarded $500.00 plus a citation plaque. The essay theme this year is “What is My Patriotic Role as a U.S. Citizen”.
9 and 10 grade level: 450-500 word requirement
11 and 12 grade level: 550-600 word requirement
The essay should be typed or neatly written conforming to the word limit for the class.
Additional information is available in the guidance office.
ATTENTION JUNIORS
2010 WASHINGTON YOUTH TOUR
The LIFE program is an alternative program at Coastal Carolina University that can meet the needs of some of our students with disabilities who wish to attend college. You may access an informational brochure on the LIFE program at the following URL: http://www.coastal.edu/cec/LIFE_09brochure.pdf
Feel free to contact Dr. Savage-Davis with any questions or needs for further information.
Located in the Biddle Center at CCU is a new LIFE program (Learning is for Everyone).
Dr. Emma Savage-Davis, Director of the Biddle Center, would like to inform teachers and parents of high school students about this new program.
Dr. Savage-Davis is available on Thursdays (during or after school), or Monday or Wednesday after school. Her email is esavage@coastal.edu Program information can be found at www.coastal.edu/cec/LIFEprogram.html or call 349-2665 for more information.
Furman University
The Emerging Public Leaders, a leadership program sponsored by the Richard W. Riley Institute of Government, Politics and Public Leadership will be offered this summer. The non-partisan Riley Instutue is housed at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina.
This week long program offers a series of experiences that enable students to become public leaders in both domestic and international arenas. This program is offered to rising high school seniors. The program is free of charge to all students who are selected to participate. If interested please contact Brooke Culclasure at 864-294-3236 or email brooke.culclasure@furman.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Columbia College
“Developing Women Scholar-Leaders in Chemistry, Mathematics and Computing”
The goal of this project is to increase the number of women and minorities graduating with baccalaureate degree in chemistry, mathematics and computer and information science (CIS) from Columbia College. As part of this project, NSF is providing scholarship funds of up to $7500.00 per student per year for nine female students entering in the fall of 2010.
An applicant must:
Plan to enroll full time in one of the specified majors, namely, chemistry, mathematics, or CIS (A student who later changes her major into one that is not on this list will lose this scholarship).
Have financial need as indicated from their FAFSA and confirmed by the financial aid office.
Be a US citizen, or have national refugee alien status or permanent resident alien status.
Must have at least two of the following:
High school GPA of 3.0
Combined SAT score of 1100 or composite ACT of 24
High school rank in the upper 30% of her graduating class
Applications can be obtained by sending an email to nsfwomen@columbiasc.edu
Presbyterian College offers a strong scholarship program in addition to its need-based aid program. In the fall of 2009, approximately fifty percent of the incoming freshman class received merit-based scholarships. Specific information on the scholarship program will be available in the guidance office.
Admission and notification dates are also available in the guidance office.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship: The ESA Foundation Board of Directors offers about 150 scholarships a year for deserving United States and International students who meet the criteria of individual endowments. The information about the scholarships are available online. www.esaintl.com/esaf
Additional information is available in the guidance office.
KEY Scholarship
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, HTC, and 104.9 BOB FM are partnering to offer two scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors from Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, and southern Florence County. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors seeking a four-year degree from either Coastal Carolina University or Francis Marion University. The scholarship may be renewed for an additional three years in the amount of $500 per year should the award recipient continue to meet qualifying criteria. The total amount a KEY Scholarship recipient may be awarded over a consecutive four-year period is $2,500. Additional information is available in the guidance office. You may pick up an application in the guidance department.
MARCH DEADLINES
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
Alpha Delta Kappa Chapter
Essay Contest
The Alpha Delta Kappa chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., is sponsoring the first annual ADK Essay Contest. The winner will receive a $250.00 scholarship check that will be used to assist in purchasing college books.
Student Requirements:
African American Senior
2.5 GPA
Must have proof of enrollment to a college or university
Essay Topic: “Where do you see yourself in 10 years and what steps will you take to get there and reach those goals?”
Essay Requirements:
Cover letter (Name, High School, Contact Info)
500-750 words
12-point font
Times New Roman
1-inch margin
Double-spaced
Word count must be at the bottom of essay.
Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2010
Alpha Delta Kappa
PO Box 51053
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Attention Upward Bound Members:
The Claflin University Upward Bound Math and Science Program, also known as PRISM Program is recruiting participants for the 2010 summer academic program. Students who are interested in pursuing careers related to science and mathematics are encouraged to apply. PRISM is the summer program for students who have the desire and the potential to succeed in these areas.
The summer program dates are June 13-July 24, 2010. Applications are available in the guidance office. The program is for students in grades 9-11.
Application deadline is March 10, 2010.
J.P. Coates/SCACT Scholarship
Eligibility requirements:
The applicant must be a senior graduating from a public high school in SC.
The applicant must plan to attend an accredited four-year college within the state of SC.
The applicant must plan for and pursue a career in education.
The applicant must have maintained a good high school academic record and maintain a 3.0 grade point ratio while attending a college.
The applicant must demonstrate leadership abilities.
The applicant must need financial assistance.
The application must contain a picture of the applicant.
The amount of the scholarship is $1000.00. Five hundred ($500.00) per semester paid to the SC college. The scholarship will be awarded four consecutive years unless the applicant completes graduation requirements early.
Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.
South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports and Trophies by “M” Scholarship
A $1000.00 scholarship to an enrolling female college freshman planning to major in the medical field.
Requirements:
1. Academic excellence (transcript, SAT and/or ACT scores)
2. Recommendation from guidance counselor or two teachers
3. Extra-curricular activities involving athletic and non-athletic
4. Enrolling female college freshman
5. A one-page essay on “Why I Want to Enter the Medical Field and What Area of Specialization Do I Plan to Enter”
6. SAT composite of 1000 and/or ACT composite of 22
7. Rank in class
8. GPA
9. Financial need
10. Include a list of all colleges or universities to which the applicant has been accepted
Application deadline: March 22, 2010
Applications available in the guidance office
South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports Educator’s Scholarship
A $500.00 scholarship to an enrolling female college freshman planning to major in education.
Requirements:
1. Academic excellence (transcript, SAT and/or ACT scores)
2. Recommendation from guidance counselor or two teachers
3. Extra-curricular activities involving athletics and non-athletic
4. Enrolling female college freshman
5. A one-page essay on “Why I Want to Be a Teacher And Where I Envision Myself in the Teaching Field in Ten Years”
6. SAT composite score of 1000 and/or ACT score of 22
7. Rank in class
8. GPA
Deadline to guidance office: March 22, 2010
Applications available in the guidance office
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship
Mrs. Janice Marie Scott was killed during one of the three attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. She was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon when terrorists crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the building of the Pentagon. In honor of Mrs. Scott’s commitment to the children of her community, the family created the Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship in October 2001. There are several requirements that must be completed to be eligible for this scholarship. Each candidate must provide a 500-1000 essay focusing on “Who is your Idol and how he or she has influenced/impacted your life”. The individual cannot be a relative. Applications and additional information are available in the guidance office.
Deadline: On or before March 31, 2010.
Myrtle Beach Marathon Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating senior scholar athletes who have participated in the Myrtle Beach Marathon. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2010. Come by the guidance department to pick up an application.
LORIS BUSINESS WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is available to female graduating high school seniors who enroll full-time at a college or technical school during the upcoming 2010-2011 academic year. The 2010 award amount is $1000.00.
Must provide proof that you have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale. High school transcript must be signed by the guidance counselor.
Must provide written acceptance from a college or technical school.
Must provide a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher.
Must provide an original 250 word written essay in response to our question “Why should we give this scholarship to you?”
Deadline: March 30, 2010
Application available in the guidance office.
APRIL DEADLINES
Grand Strand Running Club 2010 Scholarship The Grand Strand Running Club is offering two $1000.00
scholarships to a high school graduating female and male senior. A primary
objective of the running club is the promotion of running throughout the Grand
Strand community.
Requirements:
Complete application form
Essay: “Why is
running an important part of my life?”
Coach’s Letter of Verification and signed certification
Copy of transcript
Two completed recommendation forms
Application deadline: April 1, 2010
Applications available in the guidance office.
SC Black Caucus annual essay scholarship
The South Carolina Caucus of Black School Board Members is accepting applications through April 1, 2010 for its Annual Essay Scholarship Program to assist needy African-American high school seniors. The $500 scholarships will be awarded in August to students who have been accepted and will be entering a post-secondary institution in the fall of 2010.
Scholarship application instructions
List of members of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus
Loris Blue Pride Club Scholarship
Applications are available in the guidance office. Please complete your application and return to the guidance office by April 15. Horry County Schools
Teacher Scholarship, c/o Jean Burden, HCS TOY 2008-2009, Loris Middle School, 5209 Hwy. 66,Loris, SC 29569
The Horry County Schools Teacher Forum is made up of ten
teachers from across the district who, during the last two years, were named to
the top five in the Teacher of the Year competition. The 2009-2010 Forum, along with the Teacher
Cabinet, created this scholarship in honor of the teaching professionals in
this district who serve the students of Horry County
on a daily basis. The purpose of this
scholarship is to keep alive the educational goals of teachers who believe in
this as a noble profession and to encourage the best and brightest of Horry County
students to pursue this career. This scholarship will assist students who plan
a career in education and have firm plans to attend Coastal Carolina University
to enroll in Teacher Education. This
scholarship has been funded by the teachers, administrators, and other
professionals of Horry County Schools who have contributed out of pocket to
make this dream a reality.
Please return the completed application to your guidance
counselor who will then forward it to Jean Burden at Loris Middle School
by April 15.
2010 Student-View Scholarship Program
Student Insights is sponsoring a scholarship contest for high school seniors. Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute survey about colleges in your area.
The scholarship deadline is April 22, 2010.
MAY DEADLINES
Loris Healthcare System
The Loris Healthcare System Auxiliary has established a Health Education Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 for a student who is planning to attend an accredited Technical College or College/University to pursue a health related career. Students from Aynor, Green Sea/Floyds, Loris, North Myrtle Beach and South Columbus High Schools may apply.
The application deadline is due May 7, 2010.
Applications may be picked up in the guidance office.
JUNE DEADLINES
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Amount of Award: $500.00
Deadline: June 24, 2010
To apply for this scholarship and to learn more about it please go to this website. www.bigsunathletics.com
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