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| Congratulations to Mariel Webster! She has been accepted by Columbia College.
Congratulations to Rajvee Madhiwala! She has been accepted by USC-Sumter.
Congratulations to Clay Reynolds! He has been accepted by The Citadel.
Congratulations to Anna Caroline Chinnes! She has been accepted by Coker College.
Congratulations to Courtney Newton! She has been accepted by USC-Sumter.
Congratulations to Kyle Smith! He has accepted by The Citadel.
Congratulations to Anna Caroline Chinnes! She has been accepted by Francis Marion University.
Congratulations to Anna Caroline Chinnes! She has been accepted by Lander University.
Congratulations to Courtney Newton! She has been accepted by FMU.
Congratulations to Mariel Webster! She has been accepted by Coker College.
Congratulations to Drew Kellahan! He has been accepted by Coker College.
Congratulations to Jesse Cox! He has been accepted by NC State.
Congratulations to Drew Kellahan! He has been accepted by The Citadel.
Congratulations to Rajvee Madhiwala! She has been accepted by USC-Beaufort!
Congratulations to Tripp Connolly! He has been accepted by Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia.
Congratulations to Alex Ard! She has been accepted by Charleston Southern University.
Congratulations to Kathryn Brown! She has been accepted by North Greenville University!
Congratulations to Tara Courtney! She has been accepted by Francis Marion University.
Congratulations to Clay Reynolds! He has been accepted by Presbyterian College.
Congratulations to Clay Reynolds! He has been accepted into the Clemson Bridge program.
Congratulations to Tripp Connolly! He has been accepted by Clemson University.
Congratulations to Kyle Smith! He has been accepted by Lander University.
Congratulations to Jesse Cox! He has been accepted by Clemson University.
Congratulations to Kathryn Brown! She has been accepted by Francis Marion University!
Congratulations to Tara Courtney! She has been accepted by The College of Charleston.
Congratulations to Tripp Connolly! He has been accepted by Wofford College.
Congratulations to Tripp Connolly! He has been accepted by Georgia Tech.
Congratulations to Kyle Smith! He has been accepted by Anderson University.
Congratulations to Tripp Connolly! He has been accepted by Wake Forest University.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
The South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is $6700 for a student's first year, and $7500 for the second, third, and fourth years.
Freshmen Eligibility
High school seniors that have a 3.5 GPA, are in the upper 6% of their class, and scored 1200 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT or seniors that have a 4.0 GPA, regardless of class rank, and scored 1400 on the SAT or 32 on the ACT should contact their guidance counselor for nomination information. Only students that have been nominated and awarded through the Commission on Higher Education will receive Palmetto Fellows Scholarships.
South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
The South Carolina LIFE Scholarship is currently $5000 per year for a maximum of four years. LIFE Scholars in their second year and after may also be eligible for a $2500 Enhancement.
Freshmen Eligibility
To receive a LIFE Scholarship, an entering freshman must meet two of the three eligibility requirements:
Score 1100 on the SAT or 24 on the ACT
Graduate High School with a 3.0 GPA on the S.C. Uniform Grading Scale
Rank in the top 30% of graduating class
South Carolina HOPE Scholarship
The South Carolina HOPE Scholarship is currently $2800 per year for a maximum of one year.
The South Carolina HOPE Scholarship is for incoming freshmen with a 3.00 GPA on the S.C. Uniform Grading Scale who did not receive the LIFE Scholarship or Palmetto Fellows
State Scholarship Enhancements
The State of South Carolina has created $2500 per year Enhancements for Palmetto Fellows and LIFE Scholarship recipients majoring in science or math fields. To receive the Enhancement, a student must be a second year student or beyond and meet first-year requirements.
General Eligibility
Receiving either a LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
Be a second, third or fourth year student. Please note that this program is based on number of academic years, regardless of credit hours completed.
Have declared a Science or Math major in an eligible program
Completed the first-year requirements during the first academic year.
Eligible Programs
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Discovery Informatics
Geology
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Middle Level Education with a Concentration in Math or Science
Physics
First-Year Requirements
Complete at least 14 hours in math and natural science courses during the first year of enrollment.
The first-year of enrollment includes the fall, spring and summer semesters.
To meet the first-year requirements, students can use credits from AP/IB/CLEP, high school dual enrollment, courses taken the summer before the first year and courses taken as pass/fail. Please note that although these types of courses count towards the first-year requirements for an enhancement, they do not count towards meeting the renewal criteria of Palmetto Fellows.
Developmental, remedial and non-degree (does not apply towards graduation) courses do not count for the first-year requirements.
South Carolina Teaching Fellows
The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship is currently $5700 per year for a maximum of four years.
The SC Teaching Fellows Program is a merit-based program designed to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching program and to help them develop leadership qualities. The South Carolina Center for Teacher Recruitment administers the Teaching Fellows program. This program should not be confused with the S.C. Teacher Loan.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Below is information on scholarships that I have received information about in the mail or through email. Many other scholarships exist and can be found if you do a little research.
Kinder-Miller Scholarship Grant - Pick up an application from my office. The scholarship application must be returned to the Scholarship Committee (as stated on the form) by April 15.
SC Business Week - The deadline is April 1 and the week is July 11-16 at Presbyterian College. Download the application at www.scbusinessweek.com or see me.
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program - Go to www.kohlskids.com to apply.
Best Buy Scholarship - Apply at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com.
Students who are seeking a four year degree from FMU or Coastal can apply for the Carolina Trust/Horry Telephone/104.9 BOB FM Scholarship at www.carolinatrust.org, www.htcinc.net, and www.1049bobfm.com.
The American Legion offers information about scholarships and financial aid at www.legion.org/needalift.
Williamsburg Soil and Water Conservation District will issue the Outstanding Senior Award. This award is available to seniors who have outstanding service, performance and interest in one of the fields of conservation. See me for the application.
Spartanburg Methodist College - Full Tuition for SC graduates with a 3.0 or higher
The Wylie Math Scholarships at Furman - http://math.furman.edu
SC Tuition Grants Program - Need-Based grants for students who attend eligible SC Private Colleges. www.sctuitiongrants.com
See your English teachers for information on VFW contests and the Soil and Water Conservation photography contest.
If you are interested in the US Senate Youth Program (www.ussenateyouth.org), see me.
SC Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities - 2010 Journalism Contest - www.journalism.scvrd.net
COLLEGE INFORMATION
All colleges have their Open House and visitation info on their websites.
I will post info that I receive in the mail. If you do not see specific information here, you must check with the college!
Check out collegeweeklive.com for interesting information.
All colleges have their Open House and visitation info on their websites.
I will post info that I receive in the mail. If you do not see specific information here, you must check with the college!
Anderson College - They have several Sneak Peeks and Preview Days coming up. Check andersonuniversity.edu for more info.
Coastal Carolina University - The application fee will be waived for in-state students on Friday, November 13. You will need to take your application, sealed transcript, and SAT/ACT reports. Call the office of admission at 843-349-2027 to register.
Spartanburg Methodist College - Full-tuition financial aid (no loans) to students who are qualified for LIFE scholarship
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