Scholarships
Wendy’s High School Heisman
Who: Senior Athletes
Criteria: Must have at least a “B” average, be a leader in your school and community, and participate in a school sponsored sport.
How to Apply: Complete an online application at www.wendysheisman.com.
Deadline: October 17, 2018 at 6:00 Eastern Time
SC Teaching Fellows Scholarship
Who: Seniors interested in pursuing a teaching career
Criteria: The application, the first phase of the process, includes a need for a transcript, SAT/ACT scores, and three references.
Amount: Up to $6,000 annually for four years
How to Apply: Apply online at teachingfellowsc.com
Deadline: December 1, 2018
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Who: Seniors
Criteria: Critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, minimum GPA of 2.0, and US citizen.
Amount: Up to $25,000
How to Apply: Visit scholars.horatioalger.org.
Deadline: October 25, 2018
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Who: Seniors
Criteria: Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Amount: $20,000
How to Apply: Apply online at https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Deadline: October 31, 2018 at 5:00 pm Eastern
Sixt Rent-a-Car
Who: Seniors
Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale.
Amount: $5,000
How to Apply: Apply online at https://www.scholarsapply.org/sixt/
Deadline: November 30, 2018
Anne Ford Scholarship
Who: Seniors with a documented learning disability and/or ADHD
Criteria: Plan to attend a four-year college, minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, submit current financial information, and provide must current documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD (e.g., psycho-educational report, neuropsychological evaluation, IEP or 504 plan) and has utilized services, supports, and/or accommodations.
Amount: $2,500 a year over four years
How to Apply: Apply online at https://ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards
Deadline: November 12, 2018
Allegra Ford Thomas
Who: Seniors with a documented learning disability and/or ADHD
Criteria: Will be enrolled in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD. Submit current financial information, and provide must current documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD (e.g., psycho-educational report, neuropsychological evaluation, IEP or 504 plan) and has utilized services, supports, and/or accommodations.
Amount: A one-time $2,500 award
Deadline: November 12, 2018
Robert E. McNair Scholarship (Francis Marion)
Who: Seniors
Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0, minimum score of 1160 on SAT or 24 on the ACT, dedication to public service, agree to participate in service learning/public service opportunities, agree to participate in travel and study abroad opportunities, submit two original essays, and submit two letters of recommendation.
Amount: Free tuition, fees, book allowance, and room and board.. There are many additional opportunities for the recipient that can be found on FMU’s website.
How to Apply: The application is part of the Francis Marion University Undergraduate Admissions application.
Deadline: December 1, 2018
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Who: High School Students
Criteria: Must have been engaged in a volunteer activity over the past year.
Amount: State Honorees receive $1,000, engraved silver medallions, and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC. National Honorees receive additional $5,000 awards, engraved gold medallions, and crystal trophies, and $5,000 grants for the charities of their choice.
How to Apply: Apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com.
Deadline: November 6, 2018
Questbridge National College Match
Who: Seniors
Criteria: Top 10% of class, minimum score of 1310 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT, strong personal character, and household earning less than $65,000 annually (for a typical family of four).
Amount: Full tuition to a Questbridge College Partner.
How to Apply: Apply online at www.questbridge.org.
Deadline: September 27, 2018
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