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Ron McWhirt/Mark Cobb Scholarship
The Ron McWhirt/Mark Cobb Scholarship is open to a CCSD graduating senior
who’s parent/legal guardian is a full time employee of Charleston County School
District.
Student can be planning to attend either a 2 year or 4 year college/university.
Ron McWhirt/Mark Cobb Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 13th, 2020

NSBE Scholarships
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has a variety of scholarships
available.
For more information go to: https://apply.nsbe.org/

NTHS Scholarship
National Technical Honors Society has awarded over $2 million in scholarships to
date!
It is our belief that CTE students must be supported and encouraged to seek
higher education in today’s highly competitive global community. Aware of the
increasing costs to attend post-secondary schools, NTHS is dedicated to providing
scholarships to career and technical education students who choose a skilled
trade as their career.
In 2020, NTHS will award over a quarter of a million dollars through these
exclusive scholarship opportunities.
NTHS currently as several scholarships available with various deadlines from
January 19th until May 1st, 2020.

Go to https://nths.org/scholarships-2/ for a list of current scholarships
Deadline: May 1st, 2020

Parnell Law Firm “Distracted Driving Family Plan Essay Scholarship”
The Parnall Law Office is proud to offer the 2020 Scholarship Program that is
designed to help interested high school (upon graduation from high school) or
college students in the United States to attend an institution of higher education,
while also bringing to attention to the dangers of distracted driving. $5000 in
prizes will be awarded to the top 3 applicants.
Go to https://www.hurtcallbert.com/scholarships/ for more information.
Deadline: March 17, 2020. Submission opens on January 17th, 2020

The Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson
The Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson University offers $10,000 scholarships
to study the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society.
If you know a student who is interested in a rigorous education that studies
liberty, capitalism, the American Founding, and moral character, please
encourage him or her to apply to the Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson
University.
Deadline: December 11th

Trident to Clemson STEM Pathway & Scholarships
Trident Technical College has a 2+2 agreement with Clemson University and a
Student Pathways in Engineering and Computing for Transfers Program (SPECTRA)
Scholarship opportunity for students. I was hoping you would be able to direct me
to the appropriate person(s), I would like to share this information with clubs and
organizations within the Charleston County School District. It is a wonderful
opportunity for students looking to receive a bachelor degree from Clemson in
Engineering or Computer technology.

SPECTRA: Engineering and Computing Transfer Program
Some of the benefits:
Who can receive this scholarship? Students who:
• Are enrolled in an associate degree program at TTC
• Plan to transfer to Clemson to major in certain STEM programs
• Have demonstrated financial need (shown by completing a FAFSA)
• Are U.S. citizens
• Complete the scholarship application
What is the amount of the scholarship?
Students can be awarded scholarships in the range of $1,500 to $3,500 per year.
Students who transfer to Clemson will be awarded $5,000 to $10,000 per year,
based on the demonstrated need shown after the completion of the FAFSA.
How to apply for this scholarship?
Complete the scholarship application as well as the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov.
TTC’s school code is 004920
For more information and to apply for the Spectra Scholarship, visit
clemson.edu/cecas/spectra

Palmetto School Counseling Association Scholarship
The 2019-2020 Palmetto School Counseling Association Scholarship is now
accepting applications.
The Palmetto State School Counselor Association awards three high school
seniors a $1,000.00 non-renewable scholarship to assist with post-secondary
education costs.
Eligibility:

● Must be a high school senior attending a public or private secondary school in
the state of South Carolina.
● Must be a permanent resident of the state of South Carolina.
● Must plan to attend a post-secondary institution during the 2020-2021 school
year
Applicants must:
● Submit an application through this Google link:
https://forms.gle/4uaezBFjqt71WVXx8
● Complete an essay of no more than 500 words about a school counselor who
has made a difference in your academic, career, social, and/or emotional
development. You may additionally include your career goals, post-secondary
education plans, and an explanation for how the scholarship will help you.
● Include an official copy of high school transcript.
● Submit a letter of recommendation.
● A copy of your admission letter or another form of verification of acceptance to
college, university, technical school, or training center must be provided before
receiving funds.
Criteria for selection:
● Essay
● High school academic record
● Community service, and school activities
● Letter of recommendation (non-family member)
Deadline: December 31,2019

OppU Achievers Scholarship
To apply, students submit a short essay through our application portal. The
achiever will be selected in January and receive $2,500 for educational expenses.

Encourage your students to apply by adding our application portal to any
scholarship listings or resource pages that your school maintains.
Award Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: High school seniors, college students, graduate students; cumulative
GPA of at least 3.0/4.0; U.S. citizen or resident
To Apply: Students submit a short response to the question "What makes you an
achiever?"
Opportunity Financial, LLC
130 E Randolph St, Ste 3400, Chicago, IL, 60601, USA
Deadline: Dec. 31st

DAR has 26 different scholarships available. Minimum criteria for each
scholarship is students must be a US citizen and plan to attend an accredited
college or university in the United States.
Scholarship Categories are:
● General Scholarship
● Political Science, History, Government & Economics
● Medical & Nursing
● Specific College Scholarships
DAR Rise Up Scholarship Flyer
Deadline Feb. 15th, 2020

Paying for College Resources from SallieMae
Check out Sallie Mae’s free Paying for College Resource, which includes videos,
checklists, tools, and more on timely topics like the FAFSA, award letters,
scholarships, and student loans.

SC WIN Scholarship & Trident Technical College
Students who are majoring in certain critical workforce areas* may be eligible to
receive free money for college.
Are you majoring in one of the following areas?
● Health care
● Computer and information technology
● Advanced manufacturing
● Construction
● Hospitality and Tourism
● Transportation
visit https://www.tridenttech.edu/landing/freemoneyforcollege.htm
SC Win Flyer

Zeta Phi Beta Centennial Scholarship Application
In honor of the five founding members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated,
the Centennial International President of Zeta Phi Beta will award $100,000
scholarship each year to a new recipient, for five consecutive years beginning the
sorority’s Centennial Anniversary year of 2020.
General Eligibility: Must be a female senior student at a Title I high school or an
International equivalent high school.

Criteria:

      Must be graduating in May (spring) of the award year and enrolling as a
       full-time student in an accredited college or university in the fall of the
       same year.
       Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate financial
       need.

   Community service and involvement is a plus. Affiliation with any members
       of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated or any of its auxiliary organizations is
       not a requirement.

Due by February 28, 2020. Applications and support documents received after
this date will not be considered for the award.

      All submissions must be complete at the time of submission. NO partial
       submissions will be accepted. All submissions must be emailed in one PDF
       to: Scholarships@ZetaPhiBetaSororityHQ.org
      Subject: Centennial Scholarship Application

http://www.zpbnef1975.org/centennial-scholarship.html