Scholarships

SENIORS…The scholarship list is updated throughout the year as new scholarships become available. Please check the scholarship eligibility requirements and the deadlines! We hope you will find these lists to be a valuable resource in your search for scholarship funds!

Most scholarship applications require an official transcript to be included in the application packet. You will need to request your official sealed copy. Please allow extra time to meet your deadlines when making the request.

Please remember to forward a copy of your scholarship award letters to your school counselor. This includes all scholarships you have been offered (even if you do not intend to accept the scholarship from that college or university).

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE KEEP TRACK OF YOUR TOTAL EARNINGS. THANK YOU!

 

November Deadlines: 

Tallo’s Scholarships

So many families have faced hardships over the past year and Tallo wanted to do something to help a student who was impacted financially by the pandemic, so we’ve officially launched Tallo’s $10,000 Scholarship to help a high school senior who is planning to pursue higher education in Fall 2022. This is a needs-based scholarship, with special consideration given to students who have experienced hardships during the pandemic that may inhibit their ability to afford college.

If any students you know might be a good fit for this scholarship, they can find additional details about the scholarship and apply here, or share the news with our press release here.

Landing Page Link: https://tallo.com/10k-scholarship/

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC)

Deadline: November 6, 2023  Amount of Scholarship-$10,000

The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors 9th-12th grade students who self-identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. To be considered for the Award for AiC, applicants must submit an application by the final deadline at 11:59 p.m. EST on November 6, 2023

https://www.aspirations.org/recognitions/AiCAward  

 

December Deadlines:

HeySunday Eco-Warriors Scholarship

Deadline: December 1, 2023 

 

South Carolina Teaching Fellows

Deadline: December 1, 2022 Amount of Scholarship-Varies up to $24,000


The SC General Assembly began funding the South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program in 1999. The mission of the Program 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 200 high school seniors who have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to their school and community, and a desire to teach in South Carolina. Teaching Fellows participate in advanced enrichment programs at Teaching Fellows Institutions, have additional professional development opportunities, and are involved with communities and businesses throughout the state. They receive up to $24,000 in fellowship funds (up to $6000 a year for four years) while they complete a degree leading to initial teacher certification. The fellowship provides up to $5700 for tuition and board and $300 for specific enrichment programs administered by CERRA. All Teaching Fellows awards are contingent upon funding from the SC General Assembly. A Fellow agrees to teach in a South Carolina public school one year for every year he or she receives the Fellowship. Eligibility To apply for Teaching Fellows, you must be: *a United States citizen or permanent resident alien legally authorized to be in the United States (Please note – students categorized as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not eligible for Teaching Fellows.) *(a legal resident of South Carolina (Please note – Residency will be verified by the Teaching Fellows Institution after a student has been offered an award.) *a high school senior or junior graduating early Deadline to Apply is Dec. 1, 2022

https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows-application.html

 

Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship

Deadline: December 15, 2022-Amount of scholarship $1,000

The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual.

• Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship. There are no conditions or outside requirements for this essay. Please keep submissions to 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the absolute maximum.

To apply please visit: https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/scholarship.cfm