American Legion Constitutional Speech Contest
The American Legion offers a speech contest for students grades 9-12.
Award: Locally $750-$2,500. Nationally $20,000
Contact your local headquarters for more information- 803-612-1171 ext. 35
Scholarship Information
Studentscholarships.org
Student Scholarships is a scholarship newsletter with monthly scholarships nationally for students. This newsletter has 18 national scholarships listed.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Horatio Alger Scholarships
If integrity, determination, and courage describe you - you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar. Our scholarships reward students who possess the character to succeed in life. We help students overcome the financial barriers of pursuing higher education. The Horatio Alger Association honors the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and who are committed to supporting young people in pursuit of increased opportunities through higher education.
Criteria: Be enrolled full time as a high school in the United States; Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution); Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required); Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and Be a United States citizen
Award: Varies
Next steps: apply online at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/
Deadline: Varies
Trident Technical College Apprenticeship
(Applications accepted 2nd semester)
Info: Interested in getting your classes paid for while working in the industries of automotive, hvac, medical, bookkeeping, culinary, machine tool, and more.
Award: Full tuition at Trident Technical College
Deadline: Ongoing MORE INFO
National Technical Honors Society Scholarships
Since 2005, NTHS has awarded over $2 million in scholarships! It is our belief that CTE students must be supported and encouraged to seek continued education and training in today's highly competitive global community. NTHS has partnered with the following CTSO and Industry Partners in a national effort to recognize achievement and provide additional scholarship opportunities to our members.
Please read the description and application criteria for each scholarship to determine your eligibility. For assistance, please refer to the Scholarship Program Overview or email the National Office. Deadlines vary.
Website: https://nths.org/scholarships-2/
Trident Tech and TTC Foundation Scholarships
Description: Trident Technical College and the TTC Foundation offer more than 120 scholarships with more than $300,000 in scholarship money awarded every year. The next application period for the 21-22 academic year will open January 2021.
Award: Average award of $1,000
Unigo Scholarships
Description: Unigo offers a variety of scholarships for students.
Deadline: Check out online at www.unigo.com.
S.C. Scholarships
The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is a merit-based program recognizing the most academically talented high school seniors and encouraging these students to attend college in the state. Palmetto Fellows may receive up to $6,700 their freshman year and up to $7,500 for their sophomore, junior and senior years. Half of the scholarship is awarded in the fall term and half in the spring term. The scholarship must be applied directly toward the cost of attendance, less any other gift aid received. Eligible Palmetto Fellows may receive scholarship funding for a maximum of eight full‑time terms of study toward their first bachelor’s degree at an eligible four-year institution in South Carolina.
SCHOLARSHIPS PUBLICIZED BY SCDE
This link provides a listing of scholarships the South Carolina Department of Education publicizes. Please note that deadlines and contacts vary for each scholarship.
A competitive program for 12th graders that want to study teacher education at four year colleges in SC. The application submission window is open from October 1st until December 1st. Students must apply for Teaching Fellows during their final year of high school.
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