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Scholarship or Award |
Criteria |
Amount |
Application |
Deadline |
| Navy ROTC Scholarship |
Minimum SAT critical reading of 530 & math of 520 or ACT English of 22 & math of 22 |
Up to $180,000 |
Online applications available at https://www.nrotc.navy.mil |
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Call Me Mister Program
| African-American males interested in majoring in education at CCU
| $8,000/year for tuition and books
| Visit
http://www.coastal.edu/admissions/callmemister.html
| ASAP |
| Santee Cooper's Power Associates Program |
High school graduates interested in the electric utility industry |
Two-year program where students earn a technial associates degree and gain hands-on experience by working in a generating station. Santee Cooper pays for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Students earn a competitive wage, receive a weekly stipend, and qualify for substantial incentive bonses each semester based on academic performance. Graduates recieve preferential consideration for full-time employment at Santee Cooper. |
See Mrs. Gaghum for an application |
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| Miss Lafee Prom USA |
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Picture in a national prom magazine; weekend trip for 2 to Chicago; $2,500 scholarship; a free prom gown; prizes for her high school |
For more information or to enter, visit http://www.lafeeprom.com or visit the Lafee Prom Fashion Page on Facebook |
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| HCHEC Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship |
Must be named the high school's valedictorian or salutatorian; must be admitted to CCU; must be enrolled full-time at CCU |
$2,000 annually for up to 4 years or 8 semesters |
No Application Necessary |
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| HCHEC Senior Collegiate Scholarship |
Minimum of 2.75 collegiate GPA; demonstrates financial need as determined by the FAFSA |
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No Application Necessary |
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North Greenville University Scholarships
| Anyone planning to attend NGU
| Varies | See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for information
| |
Sun Trust
Off to College Scholarship Contest |
|
$1,000 |
Registration available at www.offtocollege.info or www.suntrusteducation.com
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One will will be chosen every two weeks from Sept. 14, 2009 - May 15, 2010 |
The Allen Blum Memorial Scholarship
| Must attend University of S.C.; have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale; demonstrate financial need; write an essay of 700 words or less telling why you feel you should be awarded the scholarship; include an official transcript
| $1,000 | See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance for an application.
| March 26, 2010
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Conway Rotary Club Education Foundation Scholarship
| Senior enrolled at Conway High, Aynor High, or Conway Christian; demonstrate financial need, school and community service involvement, and goals for the future; at least a 2.75 GPA
| $1,000 | See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance for an application
| April 8, 2010
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Miss Alma Lewis Scholarship
| Senior who excels in English or history and plans to major in one of these fields in college, or a student who plans to become a teacher
| $200 | See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance
| April 16, 2010
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S. L. Lemmon Mathematics Scholarship
| Senior who excels in mathematics through calculus and who plans to major in math or a math-related field
| $200 | See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance
| April 16, 2010
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Jennifer Timbes Leadership Scholarship
| Senior who exhibits outstanding leadership qualities; applicant must be a member of the NHS; an essay and an interview are required for finalists
| $1000 | See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance
| April 16, 2010
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Charles Watson Scholarship
| Seniors planning to attend CCU
| Covers half of the tuition cost at CCU
| See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance
| April 16, 2010
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E. Craig Wall, Jr. Scholarship
| Outstanding College-bound senior male at CHS who emulates the qualities, characteristics, and achievements of E. Craig Wall, Jr; candidates must be nominated by a teacher, coach, administrator, or other CHS staff member
| | See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance
| April 16, 2010
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Fine Arts Scholarship
| Recognizes talent in fine arts, such as music, theatre, art sculpture, or dance; applicant must show interest in fine arts and plan to major in that area
| $200 | See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance
| April 16, 2010
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The Dewey Kennedy Scholarship
| Seniors; must send the most recent copy of transcript; an original essay (1500 word min.) on an assigned topic (see Mrs. Gaghum for choices)
| $2,000
| See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for an application
| April 16, 2010
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Whittemore High School Alumni Association
| Descendant of an alumnus of WHS (verification of almnus' attendance required); have a GPA of 2.5 o higher on a 4.0 scale
| $1,000 | See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance for an application
| April 20, 2010
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McDonald's Scholarship
| Honors students who demonstrate the characteristics exemplified by McDonald's founder, Ray Kroc: persistence, hard work, determination, and a dedication to excellence; honors unsung heroes who have earned the respect of his/her peers and teachers alike; applicants must have been accepted to a 2 or 4-year college
| $1,000 | See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance for an application
| April 23, 2010
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The Grand Strand Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Scholarship
| Awarded based on merit; students with a military affiliation or career goal are encouraged to apply, but this is NOT a requirement
| $1,000 | See Mrs. Gaghum in Guidance for an application
| April 30, 2010
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Grand Strand Young Republicans Scholarship
| High school senior who plans to attend CCU and is a registered voter; an incoming freshman at CCU; submit a 1-2 page essay on a given topic (see Mrs. Gaghum)
| $500 | See Mrs. Gaghum in guidance for an application
| April 30, 2010
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2010 Student-View Scholarship Program
| High school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college, or a career school.
| One $4,000 award; two $1,000 awards; four $500 awards
| Log on to http://www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.
| May 1, 2010
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| Big Sun Scholarship |
High school senior student-athlete |
$500 |
Visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com
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June 24, 2010 |