The American Legion offers a speech contest on the Consitution.
Award
$2,000
Deadline
www.scarolinalegion.org Local post speech contest conclude in January.
Program
Winthrop University Theatre Dance Audition Scholarship
Description
Students wishing to go to Winthrop for Theatre or Dance can audition for scholarships on February 11th at 10:00 a.m.
Award
Deadline
To Register- www.winthrop.edu/CVPA/TheatreDance
Program
USC High School Writing Contest
Description
The topic for the contest is “How should we improve the state of South Carolina?” Students can respond in any genre in 750 words or less.
Award
$250-$1,000
Deadline
December 2, 2016. Apply online at http://schc.sc.edu/writing-contest
Program
Vivint Smart Home Scholarship
Description
Students must submit a 1-2 minute video on one of the following prompts-
Tell us of a time when you or someone you know was affected by home invasion, burglary or vandalism or of a time when a security system was a benefit to you or someone you know.
Imagine your life without technology. How would you communicate with your friends and family, and what would you do in your spare time to better yourself.
Students must be majoring in one of the following majors- Accounting, Architecture, Art, Art History, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Communication, Creative Writing, Economics, Education, English, Graphic Design, History, Humanities, Information Systems, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Mathematics, Law, Healthcare, Political Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Social Work, Film Studies, Digital Media, Language, Theatre, Web Design, Women’s and Gender Studies
Award
$5,000
Deadline
February 1, 2017. Go online at www.vivint.com/scholarship
Program
Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund Scholarships
Description
The program offers four scholarships for students majoring in wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, or marine science.
Award
$2,500-$5,000
Deadline
January 30, 2017. Application is online at www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html
Program
JKF Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Description
Students can write an essay for scholarship monies.
Award
$100 to $1,000
Deadline
January 4, 2017. Application is online at www.jfklibrary.org/essaycontest
January 2, 2017. Apply online at www.csascholars.org
Program
SC Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship
Description
Seniors who have a competitive or recreational interest in golf are eligible to apply.
Award
Varies
Deadline
December 31, 2016. Application online at www.scholarshipprograms.org
Program
Elks Lodge Student Scholarship
Description
The Elks Lodge offers a scholarship for students who show leadership and academic achievement.
Award
Varies $1,000 and up
Deadline
November 30, 2016 online at www.elks.org/mvs Additional information can be found by emailing Jerry Maneri at jerrythegolfer99@gmail.com
Program
McNair Scholars at Francis Marion University
Description
Students planning on attending Francis Marion are able to apply for this scholarship. Students must have a 1100 SAT (CR+M), 24 ACT, GPA 3.0 minimum, and show interest in a career in public service.
Award
Full Tuition
Deadline
December 1, 2016. Apply online at http://www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions/scholarship.
Students with a GPA of 2.0 to 2.9 that are planning on attending Trident Technical College are eligible to apply.
Award
Full Tuition and Books
Deadline
See guidance for more information.
Program
Peck Law Firm Scholarship
Description
The Peck Law Firm offers a scholarship for students wishing to pursue a law degree.
Award
$2,000
Deadline
May 31, 2016. Application online at http://thepeckfirm.com/peck-law-firm-scholarship/
Program
Quest Bridge
Description
Quest Bridge is a scholarship program for students with a household income of less than $60,000.
Award
Varies
Deadline
Varies. Go to www.questbridge.org for more information.
Program
Teaching Fellows Scholarship
Description
Cerra offers a teaching fellows scholarship for students wishing to pursue a career in education in South Carolina. Students agree to teach for every year he or she receives the scholarship. Students must submit test scores, transcript, and recommendation letters.
Award
$6,000 per year
Deadline
December 7, 2016. Apply online at www.cerra.org.
Program
Scholarships for Women
Description
This website shows a listing of scholarships for female students.
Clemson University offers a scholarship for students who feel that inquiry ignites their passion for knowledge. Students that participate in this program get paired with a faculty member who will guide intellectual development. Certain courses are also required throughout the student’s four years.
Award
$10,000
Deadline
Apply online at www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html
Program
Art Institute Scholarship
Description
The Art Institute has a variety of competitions and scholarship opportunities for students to receive money to go to school.
Applicants must be an African American male wanting to go into the teaching profession and must attend a participating school such as Clemson, College of Charleston, Coastal Carolina, Benedict, etc…
Award
Free tuition
Deadline
Varies. Apply online at https://www.clemson.edu/education/callmemister/