Scholarships

Wells FargoCollegeSteps Sweepstakes

Enroll at wellsfargo.com/collegesteps- winners are chosen throughrandom drawings giving you a chance to win $1000. A total of 100 $1000 prizes will be awarded to high school students.

Universityof South Carolina Scholarships for Nonresidents

Students who apply by December 1 will be considered for all meritawards with the exception of the Alumni Scholars, the McNair and the Horseshoe scholarshipawards- deadline11/15/2013.

Alumni- $5000 annually plus tuition reduction. SAT average- 1466and/or ACT 33

McNair Scholars- $15,000 annually plus tuition reduction

Horseshoe Scholars- $11,000 annually plus tuition reduction

40 of these top awards are given annually. Students mustparticipate in a scholarship weekend ( March 1-3, 2014). Last year, McNair andHorseshoe Scholars had an average CR/Math SAT score of 1507 and/or an ACT scoreof 34. Recipients also qualify for the instate tuition rate.

Cooper Scholars- $4000 annually plus tuition reduction- Avg SAT of 1451 or ACT of 33

McKissick Scholars- $2000 annually plus tuition reduction- Avg SAT of 1355 or ACT of 30

Woodrow Scholars and Sims Scholars- $500 annually plustuition reduction- Avg SAT of 1270 for Woodrow and 1249 for Sims or ACTof 28

2014 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Exceptional student leaders are invited to apply for the 2014 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Website:  http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx.  In honor of the legacy and character of President Ronald Reagan, this program annually rewards up to 20 college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships (up to $40,000 per recipient).  

     Like President Reagan, candidates use the formative experiences of their youth to lead, serve, and pursue a life of progress, both individually and for their communities.  Help put promising young leaders in the running for this prestigious award.  Share this news with scholars who exemplify these characteristics inside and outside the classroom and encourage them to apply.  You also may download a program flyer. 

     Applications for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will be accepted online until January 9, 2014.  Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online.  You may also follow us on Facebook. We look forward to honoring your young leaders next spring.

     Erin Korsvall, Program Officer, GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program     Applicants who have questions about the application process may contact the program’s administrator, Scholarship Management Services, at ge-reagan@scholarshipamerica.org. 

Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)

This program provides fundingfor NC students pursuing degrees in areas with critical need, such as: Nursing,teaching, allied health fields and medicine. The FELS application and program information will be available inNov.2013 at www.CFNC.org/FELS. The priority deadline for submitting the FELS application is April 1, 2014.