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https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Before you click start, you should have on hand:

Your Social Security Number

Your A-Number (if you're not a U.S. citizen)

Federal income tax returns, records of child support received; and your current balance of cash, savings, and checking accounts (Note: You must provide consent and approval to disclose your federal tax information to be eligible for federal student aid.)

Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable), net worth of investments, businesses, and farms

Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

An FSA ID (account username and password) to log in to StudentAid.gov and start the FAFSA form electronically

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Grants

A grant is a form of financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund, or you receive a TEACH Grant and don’t complete your service obligation). A variety of federal grants are available, including:

Pell Grants,

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG),

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants, and

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants.

Learn About Grants

Scholarships

Many nonprofit and private organizations offer scholarships to help students pay for college or career school. This type of aid, which is sometimes based on academic merit, talent, or a particular area of study, can make a real difference in helping you manage your education expenses.

Learn About Scholarships

Work-Study Jobs

The Federal Work-Study Program allows you to earn money to pay for school by working part-time. You’ll earn at least the current federal minimum wage. However, you may earn more depending on the type of work you do and the skills required for the position. Your total work-study award depends on

when you apply,

your level of financial need, and

your school’s funding level.

Learn About Work-Study

Loans

A loan is money you borrow and must pay back with interest. If you apply for financial aid, you may be offered loans as part of your school’s financial aid offer. When you receive a student loan, you are borrowing money to attend a college or career school. You must repay the loan as well as interest that accrues. It is important to understand your repayment options so you can successfully repay your loan.

Learn About Loans

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Minority Resources

FinAid

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Horatio Alger Association

BOLD.org (Scholarships searchable by ethnicity)

Resources for African American Students

Guide to Scholarships & Financial Resources for Black Students from Moneygeek.com

The Black Collegian

NAACP

United Negro College Fund

SREB Doctoral Scholars Program

Development Fund for Black Students in Science & Technology

Resources for Hispanic Students

Hispanic College Fund

Hispanic Education Foundation

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Latino College Dollars

National Hispanic Institute

Appily Scholarships for Hispanics

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities

Resources for Native American Students

American Indian College Fund

Indian American Scholarship Fund

American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)

FinAid for Native American Students

Resources for Students with Disabilities

HEATH Resource Center:  Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities

American Council of the Blind

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External Scholarship Links

Career One Stop

A scholarship database ran by the US Department of Labor that has over 8,000 scholarships.

Click here to begin searching.

Sallie Mae

A consumer bank that provides private student loans but also a number of online college planning tools, including a scholarship search database.

Click here to search their scholarship listings.

ABC Quality South Carolina Working Families Child Care Scholarships

ABC Quality is sponsored by the Division of Early Care and Education at the South Carolina Department of Social Services and makes child care more affordable for families so parents can work, attend school or training.

Click here for more information.

Going Merry

A company founded by Carnegie Mellon and Stanford graduates to make students’ scholarship searches easier.

Click here to begin searching.

Bold.org

Scholarships, fellowships and grants search engine

Click here to begin searching.

Greenwood Promise

Covers last-dollar tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students, as well as FAFSA and college application assistance. (Available to students from Greenwood County Districts 50/51/52 only.)

Click here for more information.

FastWeb

A company that offers students simplified college scholarship search by matching students’ qualifications and interests with listed rewards.

Click here to begin searching.

Drug Rehab US Mental Health Scholarship

Open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program, including psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and related fields.
Applicants must be committed to making a difference in the mental health field and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others.

Visit the DrugRehabUS.org Scholarship Page

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Tuition Reimbursement

For nurses interested in pursuing further credentials to become nursing faculty, $10 million in tuition reimbursement was allocated to support the BOLD (Better Outcomes, Less Debt) Career Pathways Nursing Faculty Loan Program. Participating students must enroll in in regionally accredited, not-for-profit, South Carolina based, public and private institutions graduate-level Master of Science (MSN) programs, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Ph.D., or other like programs appropriate to prepare individuals for faculty roles and agree to assume a faculty role in a public nursing education program after graduation, for a minimum of two years for each year they receive financial support.

Although the initial year (2023-24) of the program was open to public institutions only, please note that as of the Fall 2024 semester, students in programs at the following independent institutions are now eligible to participate:

Anderson University (MSN and DNP only)

Charleston Southern University (MSN only)

Claflin University (MSN only)

Coker College (BSN to MSN Bridge Program)

Limestone University (MSN only)

Further details of this program as well as application instructions are available at: https://www.scstudentloan.org/career-pathways/bold-nursing-faculty-program.

BOLD Career Pathways Nursing Faculty Loan Program Printable Flyer (PDF)

BOLD Career Pathway Nursing Faculty Loan Program - Application and Promissory Note 2023-24 (PDF)

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South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation​

(there are 6 different scholarships)

​SC Resident

Cumulative GPA 2.75 on 4.0 scale (unweighted)

Involvement in Service/Volunteer work

Demonstrate financial need.

Kittie M. Fairey Scholarship

​SC Resident

Enrolled in Accredited college or university in SC fall 25

Cumulative GPA 3.00 on 4.00 scale (unweighted)

Demonstrate financial need.

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Regeneron Science Talent Search

Deadline: Nov 07, 2024

$250,000

Elks Most Valuable Student Competition

Deadline: Nov 12, 2024

$30,000

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program

Deadline: Nov 14, 2024

$55,000

Student OpEd Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 15, 2024

$5,000

James Alan Cox Student Photojournalism Scholarships

Deadline: Nov 15, 2024

$2,500

Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 15, 2024

$500

Live Your Dream Awards

Deadline: Nov 15, 2024

$16,000

Conerto High School Musicians Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 15, 2024

$2,500

P.E.O. International Scholar Awards

Deadline: Nov 20, 2024

$25,000

New Face of Tech Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 22, 2024

$1,500

Volunteer for Vets Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024

$1,000

Rumba Meats Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024

$1,000

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Sallie Mae "No Essay" Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024

$2,000

The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry. See link for more qualifications.

ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 29, 2024

$1,000

ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most.

Future Leaders Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024

$1,500

Since 1995, our mission has been to help connect students with the right schools for them. Carnegie Dartlet, the organization that houses CollegeXpress, is an educational publisher and higher education marketing agency.

The Future is Now Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024

$1,001

The Lenny Scholarship offers $1,001 US to support young individuals aged 16 and above, enrolled in college and residing in the US or India. Automatic disqualification may occur for multiple applications.

Apply Easy Money Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024

$1,000

The Apply scholarship application is fast and easy. Scholarship Eligibility: This scholarship is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and first semester senior students for all majors and schools.

10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 15, 2024

$1,000

This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org.

Common App Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024

$2,000

To encourage students to spend more time preparing for the Common App, Scholarship Guidance has created an annual scholarship to reward students

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Fastweb- Connects students with scholarship opportunities based on your unique profile. Get started at www.fastweb.com.

StudentScholarships.org

https://studentscholarships.org/newsletter

www.salliemae.com

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Scholarship Website:

https://www.scholarships.com/

CollegeXpress Scholarship

Deadline: Oct 31, 2024

Since 1995, our mission has been to help connect students with the right schools for them. Carnegie Dartlet, the organization that houses CollegeXpress, is an educational publisher and higher education marketing agency. Every year, thousands of students across the United States and around the world discover their colleges using our websites, magazines, and services.  This scholarship has an intake period...

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19121/collegexpress-scholarship

Sallie Mae No Essay Scholarship

Deadline: Oct 31, 2024

$2,000

The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited...

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY PAGE

Scholarship Owl No Essay Scholarship

Deadline: Oct 29, 2024

Scholarship Owl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities...

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY PAGE

SP Scholarship

Deadline: Oct 31, 2024

The SP College Scholarship program was created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays.To be eligible for the Scholarship you must be:A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.Thus...

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY PAGE

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Deadline: Oct 15, 2024

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides...

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY PAGE

Daniels Scholarship

Deadline: Oct 18, 2024

The Daniels Scholarship Program helps make college possible for motivated and ambitious students.We’re looking for students with great potential, strong character, big dreams, and values that align with the man behind it all, Bill Daniels. Daniels Scholars® are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and committed to making a difference in the world around them. They are...

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY PAGE

NCWIT Award For Aspirations in Computing

Deadline: Oct 29, 2024

The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award honors 9th - 12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face...

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY PAGE

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Apply Easy Money Scholarship

Deadline: Oct 31, 2024

The Apply scholarship application is fast and easy. Scholarship Eligibility: This scholarship is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and first semester senior students for all majors and schools. We will judge this scholarship based on other criteria such as volunteer work, extracurricular activities, special circumstances, etc. About the sponsors of the scholarship (EAB and Apply):EAB is the market leader in helping colleges...

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY PAGE

Chick-fil-A Community Scholars

Deadline: Oct 30, 2024

Through the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program, Chick-fil-A, Inc. helps pay for the education of leaders in our communities who want to continue learning, while alsoinvesting in their leadership development.Developing future leadersEvery year, at least twelve (12) $25,000 scholarships are awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need. The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars also participate in the Chick-fil-A...

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY PAGE

Builders' Association Scholarships

Deadline: Oct 31, 2024

Established in 1992, The Builders Scholarship Foundation uses investment income from the scholarship endowment fund to create scholarships for outstanding individuals preparing for a career in construction within the area served by the association (Missouri, Kansas, and the surrounding area). Through members’ generous donations, the fund now exceeds $1,000,000. The Foundation currently supports the following 27 named scholarships through the...

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY PAGE

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Deadline: Oct 31, 2024

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.Voice of DemocracyEstablished in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique...

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY PAGE

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Scholarships Available

$2,500 (20 Awards)

Track to the Trades Scholarship

Deadline: November 4, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

$1,000 (2 Awards)

Dr. Robert Hawkins  Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: November 6, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

$5,000 (1 Award)

Ray Stoesser Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: December 6, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

$500 (2 Awards)

Rubincam Youth Award

Deadline: December 15, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

$25,000 (1 Award)

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: October 1, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

$10,000 (1 Award)

CollegeXpress Scholarship

Deadline: September 30, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

$2,000 (12 Awards)

SM Scholarship

Deadline: September 30, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

$25,000 (1 Award)

Niche Scholarships

Deadline: September 30, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

$1,000 (50 Awards)

ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

Deadline: September 29, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

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Chick-fil-A Community Scholars

Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Oct 30, 2024

Through the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program, Chick-fil-A, Inc. helps pay for the education of leaders in our communities who want to continue learning, while alsoinvesting in their leadership development.

Developing future leaders

Every year, at least twelve (12) $25,000 scholarships are awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need. The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars also participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development alongside our Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholars. Through this program, we recognize remarkable individuals who share our dedication to caring for others and caring for their communities. It is our pleasure to support the academic journeys of these future leaders.

Relieving educational expenses

Awards can be used for tuition, fees, books and education-related expenses incurred at any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school. Scholarship checks are made payable to the school and cannot be applied toward student loans or refunded to students. In addition to the scholarship, these students participate in a year-long program focused on leadership development and mentoring.

Eligibility

To apply to become a 2025 Chick-fil-A Community Scholar, you must:

Be a resident in the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada.

Be a postsecondary undergraduate or graduate student or planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Be recommended by a teacher, coach, community leader or mentor, addressing the applicant’s personal and/or professional achievement. Up to three recommendation letters will be accepted.

Show demonstrated care through community-service in the twelve (12) months prior to application. You will be asked to share in what ways you were able to make an impact on your community, friends and family.

Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Academic awards and recognition will be considered. Applicants are required to upload a transcript that displays their name, school name, classes taken and GPA.

Demonstrate financial need.

Not be employed at a Chick-fil-A restaurant or Chick-fil-A, Inc. at the time of application or the dependent or spouse of a Chick-fil-A, Inc. Employee or Operator.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $35,000
Awards Available: 50
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2024

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.

Voice of Democracy

Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay.  Each year, nearly 25,000 ninth through 12th-grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.

The national first-place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$21,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000. Before submitting your essay, download the 2024-2025 entry form here and find your sponsoring local VFW Post as applications must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31. denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. (Foreign exchange students are ineligible.)

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

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Daniels Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $40,000
Awards Available: 250
Award Deadline: Oct 18, 2024

The Daniels Scholarship Program helps make college possible for motivated and ambitious students.

We’re looking for students with great potential, strong character, big dreams, and values that align with the man behind it all, Bill Daniels. Daniels Scholars® are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and committed to making a difference in the world around them. They are independent and entrepreneurial thinkers who are proud of their country and their communities and work hard to improve them.

What are the selection criteria for the Daniels Scholarship Program?

Bill Daniels was a cable television pioneer known for his compassion for those in need and his unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Bill loved America dearly. He fought in two wars to defend our country and the freedoms we enjoy today. Bill Daniels was also passionate about the free enterprise system, which he believed provided the best opportunity to help people improve their lives.

Daniels Scholars are selected because they embody the criteria Bill Daniels defined for the program:

Strength of character

Leadership potential

Commitment to serving their communities

Academic performance or promise

Well-rounded personality

Emotional maturity and stability

Bill Daniels would also want his scholars to uphold the values that meant so much to him. Those values include ethics and integrity, honesty, respect for people, loyalty and reliability, entrepreneurial spirit, patriotism and dedication to community, commitment to excellence, and etiquette.

There are a number of specific requirements to be eligible for the Daniels Scholarship Program. Please read the Eligibility section below for full details.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Daniels Scholarship Program, students must meet the following requirements at the time of application:

Be a graduating high school senior

Be a resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming

Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States

Earn a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 in high school (on an unweighted 4.0 scale)

Earn a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490, or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category (writing score not required).

Meet financial eligibility requirements.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

NCWIT Award For Aspirations in Computing

Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 391
Award Deadline: Oct 29, 2024

The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award honors 9th - 12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and future plans. Since 2007, more than 25,000 students have received an AiC Award.

The multi-tiered award structure includes Winner, Honorable Mention, and Rising Star designations at National and Regional Affiliate levels, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, all U.S. overseas military bases, and Canada. Regional Affiliate Award programs are hosted in 79 locations nationwide by NCWIT Alliance member organizations—a powerful, national network of universities, companies, non-profits, and government organizations working to increase the influence and meaningful participation of girls and women from every community.

Eligibility

Women, genderqueer, and non-binary students in grades 9 through 12 are welcome to apply.

They are 13 years of age or older at the time of account creation.

They receive parent/guardian approval by the approval deadline OR are 18 years of age or older at the time of application submission.

They attend a school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S. overseas military base.

They are not an NCWIT employee and have no immediate family relationship with employees, extended staff, contractors, or board members of NCWIT (including spouses, siblings, children, grandchildren, and persons residing in the same household).

Note that applicants under the age of 18 ​at the time of application submission will require parent or guardian approval.​​

They are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or individual who meets the requirements of the substantial presence test.

They have a U.S. Tax Identification or Social Security Number.

Applicants may reapply each year; however, National Award Winners are not eligible to win again.

Regional Affiliate Award programs allow repeat recipients, at their own discretion.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Scholarship Value: $37,000
Awards Available: 2500
Award Deadline: Oct 15, 2024

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated
their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education.  NSF actively encourages submission of applications from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

NSF GRFP was established to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions in STEM. NSF especially encourages applications from undergraduate seniors and Bachelor's degree-holders interested in pursuing research-based graduate study in STEM.  First- and second-year graduate students in eligible STEM fields and degree programs are also encouraged to apply.

Each Fellowship provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period. For each of the three years of support, NSF provides a $37,000 stipend and $16,000 Cost of Education allowance to the graduate degree-granting institution of higher education for each Fellow who uses the support in a fellowship year.  The Fellowship is portable and can be transferred to a different institution of higher education if a Fellow chooses to transfer to another institution after completion of the first Fellowship year.  While the Fellowship is offered to the individual, the Fellowship funds are awarded to the institution of higher education at which a Fellow is enrolled and the institution is responsible for disbursement of the stipend to the Fellow.

Estimated number of awards

2300 Estimated number of awards description- NSF will support up to 2,300 new Graduate Research Fellowships per fiscal year under this program solicitation pending availability of funds.

Applicant Eligibility:

See the Detailed Eligibility Requirements in Section IV for full information. Eligibility is based on the applicant's status at the application deadline.

Applicants must self-certify that they are eligible to receive the Fellowship. To be eligible, an applicant must meet all of the following eligibility criteria at the application deadline. All academic credentials must be indicated in Registrar-issued transcripts.

Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

Intend to enroll or be enrolled full-time in a research-based Master's or doctoral degree program in an eligible Field of Study in STEM or STEM education (See Appendix and Section IV.3 for eligible Fields of Study

Never previously accepted a Graduate Research Fellowship

Declined any previously offered Graduate Research Fellowship by the acceptance deadline

Never previously applied to GRFP while enrolled in a graduate degree program

Never earned a doctoral or terminal degree in any field

Have completed no more than one academic year (according to institution's academic calendar) while enrolled in a graduate degree program (non-degree coursework must be clearly identified in the transcript and does not count toward this limit)

Individuals holding joint Bachelor's-Master's degrees who did not apply while enrolled in the joint program, may apply as second-year graduate applicants if enrolled in an eligible doctoral program the beginning of the academic year immediately following the academic award year of the joint degree

Individuals with prior graduate enrollment who have: (i) completed more than one academic year in any graduate degree-granting program, (ii) earned a previous master's degree of any kind (see guidance for joint Bachelor's-Master's degree-holders above), or (iii) earned a professional degree must meet the following requirements:

not enrolled in a graduate degree program at application deadline

two or more consecutive years past graduate degree enrollment or completion at the application deadline

Not be a current NSF employee.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

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Rhodes Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $50,000
Awards Available: 95
Award Deadline: Oct 2, 2024

The U.S. Rhodes Scholarship application is available each year in early July.

District receptions and interviews are now held annually on the second weekend of November (Friday and Saturday).  District Secretaries will notify candidates regarding interview status at differing intervals, but in all cases no later than two weeks prior to the interviews.  Election announcements are made at the conclusion of the Saturday interviews.

For those contemplating application, rules and requirements will generally remain similar from year to year.

This information is for candidates applying to the Rhodes Scholarship through the United States of America constituency, for entry in October to the University of Oxford, in the United Kingdom.

Am I applying to the right constituency/region?

What is a Rhodes constituency? A constituency is a country, a group of countries, and/or territories, regions or states, grouped together for the purposes of administering scholarships.

If you only have a connection to one Rhodes constituency and you meet the eligibility criteria below, you can apply to the Rhodes Scholarship for that constituency following the process outlined in this document.

If you have connections to more than one Rhodes constituency and meet the eligibility criteria for more than one constituency, you should apply to the one that you have the greatest connection to. Once you have chosen your constituency you should read the Information for Candidates and then apply as usual.

If you have strong and demonstrable connections to two or more Rhodes Constituencies but do not meet all of the eligibility criteria for any of them, you may be eligible to apply for interjurisdictional consideration. Please visit the ‘Applying for Inter-Jurisdictional Consideration’ page for more details about this as you will need to follow a slightly different process. Please note that while some eligibility criteria are waived for inter-jurisdictional candidates, this does not include the age or academic achievement criteria.

If you cannot see your country or region listed in the list of Rhodes constituencies (see list here) and you are not eligible to apply for inter-jurisdictional consideration, you may be able to apply for a Global Scholarship. Please visit our website to check if you meet the Global eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality/citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States OR you must have been admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident, and must have maintained, and be expected to maintain, such legal status.

Age: You must meet either of the below criteria:

Academic Achievement: You must have completed an undergraduate degree (usually a Bachelor’s) by July 2024, and you must have an academic background and grade that - at a minimum - meets or exceeds the specific entry requirements of your chosen course at the University of Oxford (https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/courses-a-z-listing).

Candidates will have a higher chance of successful admission to Oxford if they have:.

A GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher (with no rounding)

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US Senate Youth Program Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 100
Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2024 (Deadline Estimated)

Rising high school juniors and seniors may obtain a USSYP application through their high school principals, school counselors and social studies teachers OR they may inquire directly to their state selection contacts using this website (see selection contacts listing on home page). All student delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program are selected by state-level education officials – the United States Senate and The Hearst Foundations do not provide individual states’ applications or choose the delegates and alternates.

USSYP Selection Process – How to Qualify

Qualified high school junior or seniors must show demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing or previously represented a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs and community service. They must be actively serving in qualified leadership positions, enrolled in high school and living in the state (and for these purposes the District of Columbia) that they will represent for the entire 2024 – 2025 academic year.  All student leadership positions are subject to the judgement and verification of the state selection administrators.

The DoDEA central administrative office will select the DoDEA delegates and alternates residing overseas. Military dependents who reside and attend schools in the U.S. shall apply for the program under the RESIDENCY ruling shown below.

Alternate delegates will be selected as replacements if a primary delegate is unable to participate in Washington Week. If the primary delegate is unable to attend, The Hearst Foundations must be notified in advance.  Attendance during the entire Washington Week program is required to receive the financial scholarship; the appropriate disposition of scholarship funds will be determined by the program director in the event a primary delegate is unable to attend the program due to emergency circumstances or is dismissed.

Selection will be based on the student’s outstanding abilities and demonstrated qualities of leadership in an elected or appointed high school student office for the entire 2024-2025 school year. The primary purposes of the qualifying leadership position must be representation of a constituency and service to others.  A student who graduates high school at the close of the Fall 2024 semester/quarter is not eligible to apply for the program, and students other than DoDEA delegates must be residing in one state of primary residence in the U.S. during the entire 2024-2025 academic year to participate.

Any high school junior or senior student is eligible for the program provided he or she has not previously been a delegate to Washington Week and has not received a USSYP scholarship.

RESIDENCY – Each student must be a legal permanent resident or citizen of the United States at the time of application.  Students who are not United States Citizens must be in possession of their I-551 / “green card” at the time of application to be eligible to apply. Students must be enrolled for the entire academic year in a public or independent high school located in the state (and for these purposes the District of Columbia) in which at least one of their parents or guardians currently resides. Home-educated students must be approved by their state department of education to apply.

1. The student must hold leadership positions for the current 2024-2025 academic year in any one of the following student government, civic or educational organizations during the entire 2024-2025 academic year. All student leadership positions are subject to the judgement and verification of the state selection administrators:

Student Body president, vice president, secretary or treasurer

Class president, vice president, secretary or treasurer

Student Council representative

A National Honor Society officer (including discipline-based Honor Societies such as the National English and Social Studies Honor Societies that include service components)

Student representative elected or appointed (appointed by a panel, commission or board) to a local, district, regional or state-level civic, service and/or educational organization approved by the state selection administrator, where the student holds a high-level position of representation to a constituency in a year-round capacity providing service to others.

2. Participation or holding an officer position in academic clubs and/or educational competition programs/conferences or organizations designed primarily for the student’s personal development and enrichment do not qualify a student for USSYP, although many students who qualify participate in these activities. The positions listed below DO NOT qualify the student for the program:

Attendance or officer position at Boys/Girls Nation or State summer conference

Member of the National Honor Society (serving as an elected officer for the organization for the entire school year is acceptable)

Member or leader of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts  or a sports team

A founder or chairperson of a self-created group

A participant, captain or officer in Mock Trial, Debate Team, Model U.N. or other academic club, mock legislature, conference or competition where the primary engagement is for the individual educational enrichment or benefit.

3. Exceptions to the residency requirement will only be made in the following cases:

Students from DoDEA overseas will represent the state(s) of which the parents/guardians are U.S. legal voting residents. Students attending DoD schools in the U.S. or students enrolled through U.S. military bases in local schools must be residing in the state in which their school is located for the entire academic year.

Students may reside in a state other than the state in which they attend school if they are enrolled in the only designated public high school available to them in a school district that crosses contiguous state borders through a legal interstate agreement. Students in these schools shall make applications to the program through the state where the high school is located and shall represent that state if selected.

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CollegeXpress Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2024

Since 1995, our mission has been to help connect students with the right schools for them. Carnegie Dartlet, the organization that houses CollegeXpress, is an educational publisher and higher education marketing agency. Every year, thousands of students across the United States and around the world discover their colleges using our websites, magazines, and services.  This scholarship has an intake period every month until May 2023.
To be eligible for the CollegeXpress Scholarship you:
A) Must be 13 years of age or older and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or D.C.
B) Must be currently attending high school, college, vocational, or any other accredited post-secondary institution.
*Employees/officers/directors of Carnegie Dartlet entities and family/household members are not eligible.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 150
Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2024

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. 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. With the 36th class in 2024, the Foundation has provided over 6,900 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $84 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

For the 2025 Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship, applicants must be:

Currently enrolled high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2024-2025 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award; individuals who have already graduated from high school are not eligible)

U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility

Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year

Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution

Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework

Applicants may not be:

Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.

Children or grandchildren of former employees who are currently receiving retirement benefits based on their previous employment with Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.

International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools)

High school graduates

Temporary residents

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

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1. Women in Aviation International Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 105
Award Deadline: Oct 11, 2024

Applications for the 2025 scholarship funds open August 1, 2024. You must be a current member of Women in Aviation International by October 1, 2024, and your membership must not expire before March 2025. You may apply for up to three scholarships.

Scholarships applications are only accepted through the WAI website via the new online portal.

Please note the scholarship portal is independent of our website, i.e., if you are signed into the WAI website with your membership information, you will still need to register on the application portal to apply.

Once your application has been submitted, changes cannot be made to your application. All applicants must submit the following:

Two (one-page) letters of recommendation—letters may not be from family members

One 500-word essay focused on why a scholarship will help you achieve your goals

Resume (no more than two pages)

If applying for a flight training scholarship, please include copies of your aviation and medical certificates and the last three pages of your pilot logbook

Other information if requested for each specific award/grant/scholarship

These requirements are the minimum for all scholarships unless otherwise indicated.  Please read the description thoroughly to make sure you meet all requirements.

Your essay should include the following:

your name and contact information

how a scholarship will help you achieve your goals

other information as requested for each specific award/grant/scholarship

Resumes should include the following:

work history or school studies

any educational awards or honors

demonstrated involvement in aviation-related activities

certificates already obtained, date, and flight hours completed (if applicable)

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

2. DEED Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $4,000
Awards Available: 11
Award Deadline: Oct 15, 2024

DEED offers three types of funding for students to pursue energy-related careers: lineworker and technical education scholarships, student internships, and student research grants. Check out our scholarship options online, career videos highlighting several job options in public power, use APPA's online job board to see current openings, and consider the benefits of student membership in the American Public Power Association.

Eligibility

Student applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited vocational institution, lineworker school or two to four-year college/university within the U.S. and must not be graduating within 12 months of the application deadline.

Directions

DEED offers two scholarship application cycles each year. Application deadlines are February 15 and October 15. Email DEED@publicpower.org to request login credentials to begin your application through our web-based scholarship application site. Official transcripts as well as the application must be submitted by the application deadline.

3.CouponBirds Help To Save Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Oct 10, 2024

CouponBirds has launched the "Help to Save" scholarship for high school and college students who need help with their tuition fees. Firstly, this program requires the participants to upload a 2-3 minute video (no longer than 5 minutes). Secondly, participants are required to post on Twitter or Facebook with information related to saving money with CouponBirds SmartCoupon Extension. Individuals with the best idea and response will be selected to give a presentation at our site, last but not least, the person with the most creative idea will win the grand prize.

Only ONE application per person is allowed.

Notification

The potential scholarship winner will be notified by email and must reply to scholarship@couponbirds.com within seven (7) business days from the date of the email. Any potential winner who cannot be contacted by email and submit an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release (except where prohibited by law) within seven (7) business days will be disqualified from the program. If you become disqualified the scholarship will be forfeited, and the prize will be rewarded to the next highest-scoring applicant from the same application period.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

4.Don't Text and Drive Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2024

Do you know how far you will drive on the freeway if you take your eyes off the road for five seconds, the average time it takes to send a text? An entire football field. According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, texting while driving makes drivers 23 times more likely to get into a "safety-critical event." The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the risks of texting while driving. For more information on texting while driving, please see these articles.

Who may apply: You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home-schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Deadline: September 30, 2024 to coincide with September's No Texting while Driving Day.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

5.HomeTown Pride Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Aug 31, 2024

At The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, we take special pride in serving the people of Illinois and being able to call this state our home. We understand that being from a certain town, city, or even state is an important part of a person’s identity and personality. Our Hometown Pride Scholarship is intended for students to share stories about why they are proud to be from their hometown or state, and what effect it has had on them. Whether you lived in your hometown or state your whole life, or call a new place your home, we want to hear all about why where you came from is important to you.

Through our 2024 Hometown Pride Scholarship, we will award one deserving student with $1,000 to assist them in obtaining their education and their future endeavors.

Eligibility

To be considered eligible for the 2024 Hometown Pride Scholarship students must be a U.S. citizen currently attending an accredited college or university within the United States. Graduate, Undergraduate, and High school seniors who will be enrolled in college before the scholarship deadline of August 31, 2024 are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. All majors are welcome to apply for this scholarship opportunity.

Application Requirements

A full scholarship application must include the following:

An up-to-date resume with current contact information

An academic transcript, official or unofficial

A 750-1,000 word essay explaining why you are proud to be from your hometown or state and what makes it special to you.

Application Deadline and Instructions:

All scholarship criteria must be submitted either on or before the August 31, 2024 deadline. Applications must be submitted using the contact form below. Applications received after the August 31st deadline will not be considered eligible.

Thank you for your interest in our 2024 Hometown Pride Scholarship!

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

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16) Sallie Mae "No Essay" Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Aug 31, 2024

The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:

1. A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;

2. A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;

3. A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;

4. A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

17) Be Bold Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 1, 2024

The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.
To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:
A) Earnest
B) Determined
C) Moving
The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.
Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

18) Niche $25,000 Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2024

Covering the cost of college expenses for four years without writing a single essay? Sounds too good to be true.

It isn't with Niche. We are giving one student $25,000 to help pay for tuition, living expenses, books, and other educational expenses.

Who Can Apply

All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Please note: Not everyone is eligible for this scholarship. Niche sponsored scholarships and sweepstakes are for people with US citizenship or a valid Visa/US passport only.

How It Works

The $25,000 Back To School Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required! Only one entry allowed per person. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page.

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

19) The Future is Now Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,001
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Sep 28, 2024

The Lenny Scholarship offers $1,001 US to support young individuals aged 16 and above, enrolled in college and residing in the US or India. Automatic disqualification may occur for multiple applications.

Eligibility

You must be a resident of the US or India

You must be 16 years of age or older

You must be enrolled in a college

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

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1) Minuteman Scholarship - $48,000 – 100 Awards (Deadline: September 1, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a high school senior interested in receiving an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship and

commissioning into the Army Reserve.

B) Be between the ages of 17-28.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24455/minuteman-scholarship

2) The Gates Scholarship - $200,000 – 300 Awards (Deadline: September 15, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be in the high school graduating Class of 2025 and from at least one of the following ethnicities: African-

American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24457/the-gates-scholarship

3) Women in Nursing Scholarship - $5,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: September 15, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be female student who plans to pursue a 4-year degree in nursing.

B) Be passionate about making an impact on their future patients.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32236/women-in-nursing-scholarship

4) Epic Flight Academy Aviation Scholarships - $20,000 – 7 Awards (Deadline: October 1, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a junior or senior attending high school in the U.S.

B) Be able to start flight training or aircraft mechanic training within 12 months of receiving the scholarship.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20607/epic-flight-academy-aviation-scholarships

5) Girls Impact the World Scholarship Awards - $5,000 – 12 Awards (Deadline: October 1, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be attending high school or enrolled in an undergraduate program.

B) Be 25 years of age or younger at the time of application.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14062/girls_impact_the_world_scholarship_awards

6) NSCA High School Scholarship - $2,000 – 2 Awards (Deadline: October 15, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Intend to graduate with a degree in the strength and conditioning field.

B) Be a current senior in high school.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25982/nsca-high-school-scholarship

7) NCWIT Award For Aspirations in Computing - $500 - 391 Awards (Deadline: October 29, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a woman, genderqueer, or non-binary students in grades 9 through 12.

B) Be interested in technology and computing at the post secondary level.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12511/ncwit-award-for-aspirations-in-computing

8) American Culinary Federation Scholarships - $2,500 - 10 Awards (Deadline: October 31, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be an exemplary student and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.

B) Be accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15688/american-culinary-federation-scholarships

9) Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: November 15, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline.

B) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater and be a citizen of the United States.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9919/odenza-marketing-group-scholarship

10) Conerto High School Musicians Scholarship - $2,500 - 3 Awards (Deadline: November 15, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a high school musician (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2024-2025 academic year.

B) Play a woodwind, brass or a percussion instrument.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16826/conerto-high-school-musicians-scholarship

11) Dr Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship - $1,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: November 30, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry.

B) Be a full-time undergraduate student for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 academic year.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9600/dr-juan-andrade-jr-scholarship

12) Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers - $3,000 – 6 Awards (Deadline: December 1, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be planning to pursue a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in high school.

B) Be a citizen of the United States of America.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9561/barbara-lotze-scholarships-for-future-teachers

13) Future Women In Law Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: December 1, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a female high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student.

B) Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan on becoming a lawyer.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31427/future-women-in-law-scholarship

14) North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship - $1,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: December 15, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Plan on enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited college/university in the United States.

B) Intend on completing an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11374/north-american-van-lines-logistics-scholarship

15) Healthcare Leaders Scholarship - $1,500 – 1 Award (Deadline: December 31, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be US citizens, at least 17 years of age, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

B) Be planning on entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program related to nursing or medicine.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24419/healthcare-leaders-scholarship

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Dual Enrollment Forms are linked in the image above. Please follow the process below to ensure you have accurately completed the dual enrollment process.

Rising 10th, 11th and 12th Graders (New Dual Student-Never taken a dual enrollment course).

1. Complete the forms linked above and turn in to Dr. Stone.

2. Use the QR code or the web address listed in Step 2 and complete the online registration.

Rising 12th Graders (If Not NEW to Dual Enrollment-you have already taken a Dual Enrollment Class)

1. Complete the forms linked above and turn into Dr. Stone.

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High Point Academy Graduation Cords: Only cords provided by HPA are allowed to be worn at HPA graduation unless approved by the principal.

Beta Club | Black/Gold |

Beta Club Active Members

Career Ready Seal of Distinction | White |

GPA 3.0, CTE Completer with Recognized Credential or Silver or higher on WIN, or Complete Work-Based Learning

College Ready Seal of Distinction | Royal Blue/White |

GPA 3.0 or ACT 20, or SAT 1020, 4 English credits, 4 Math Credits, 3 Science Credits, 3 Social Studies Credits, 2 Same Language credits, and 1 Fine Art Credit

CTE Completer | Black |

Completed Required Business (3), Arts AV Technology & Communications (4), Media Tech (4) or Digital Arts (4) courses

Fine Art Excellence | Teal |

4 units in the arts (2 must be honors level)

Fine Art Excellence Completer | Teal/Maroon |

Double Completers in Arts (Example: Theatre (4 credits) and Chorus (4 Credits) 2 levels must be Honors in each area.

Fine Art Excellence Triple Completer | Teal/Maroon/White | Triple Completers in Arts (Example: Band (4 Credits), Chorus (4 Credits) and Art (4 credits) 2 levels must be Honors in each area.

High Point Original | Red/White/Blue |

Students has completed all grade levels at HPA beginning with the school's opening year 2014-2015.

Honors Seal of Distinction | Purple/Gold |

3.5 GPA, ELA (4)2 credits honors, Math (4)3 credits honors, Science (3)2 credits honors, 3 Credits same Language, and 4 Additional credits of honors or higher (Junior/Senior Year)

Junior Leadership | Light Green/Blue |

Participate during the junior year and attended monthly meetings held by JLS Spartanburg program.

National Honor Society | Light Blue/White |

NHS Active Members

Palmetto Boys State | PBS/Red/White/Blue |

Male representative for PGS

Palmetto Fellows | Purple |

Palmetto Fellows Recipient SAT (1200) and ACT (25) score. 3.5 GPA and Top 6% Class Rank

Palmetto Girls State | PGS/Gold/Navy/ White |

Female representative for PGS

Salutatorian Stole | Silver |

Second Highest GPA in Class

STEM Seal of Distinction | Pink |

4 Credits beyond required graduation requirements in math, science, technology and engineering (minimum of 2 @ Honors level)

Teacher Cadet | Navy Blue/Gray |

Student completed both Teacher Cadet 1 and 2 and a final grade of 80 or above average.

Valedictorian Stole | Gold Stole |

Highest GPA in Class

World Language Seal of Distinction | Orange |

4 credits of the same language w/ B or higher

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FRESHMAN YEAR

During freshman year, self-advocacy should be a goal on the student’s transition plan. To actively participate in the planning process, students can:

Increase their knowledge of their own disability and how it may affect their academic performance.

Practice explaining their own strengths and challenges to others.

Work with the transition team and a college guidance counselor to register for their courses and ensure they have the credits needed for their high school diploma.

Prepare for and pass all end-of-course exams. (If a student receives a course substitution and/or waiver in high school, make sure there’s a clearly documented rationale that relates directly to the student’s disability.)

Start a transition portfolio of disability documentation, letters of support, verification of test accommodations used on statewide assessments, copies of past IEPs, and school records. (These will be helpful when requesting accommodations in college.)

Begin identifying adaptations and modifications they’re likely to use in college to support their learning.

Be sure that at least one annual goal on the IEP addresses postsecondary or other vocational transition activities.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Students should spend this year reinforcing and expanding the college prep work they started freshman year. They should continue actively participating in IEP planning, taking classes that get them ready for the rigors of college, and sharpening their basic academic skills. Sophomores can also:

Conduct more research on colleges. Talk to guidance counselors, go to college fairs, and chat with college representatives who visit high schools.

Review college disability documentation guidelines.

Work with their parents to make sure that their disability documentation records are current, and request an update if not.

Find out how to prepare disability documentation for college

Identify and apply for high-stakes test accommodations.

Prepare for and take the PSAT to gauge how prepared they are for the SAT.

Acquire and expand on specific study skills, such as using the library, reading with auxiliary aids and assistive technologies, and writing a term paper.

Develop fluency with assistive technologies they can use in college.

JUNIOR YEAR

During junior year, students should consolidate their college prep plans, expand their self-advocacy skills, and start to narrow their focus to specific colleges. They can:

Consider possible career goals and college majors that support those goals.

Identify a short list of potential colleges that are a good fit for their goals, interests, and abilities (and offer the necessary disability support services).

Use college catalogs and websites to research information about admissions, prerequisites, tech requirements, housing, campus life, and disability services.

If the website has a place to submit a question, send queries to admissions and disability services personnel in preparation for the campus visit.

Plan campus tours, including a visit to the disability services office. Be prepared to talk to postsecondary disability service personnel about access to support services.

Consider retaking high-stakes entrance exams, if necessary.

Start working on college application essays (high school English teachers and guidance counselors can usually help students prepare for the essay-writing process).

Request letters of recommendation from teachers and other individuals—from coaches and counselors to drama directors and employers.

SENIOR YEAR

Almost to the finish line! As they wrap up their high school experience, seniors should:

Meet with the guidance counselor early in the year to review their transition portfolio and identify materials they’ll need for their college application.

Talk to their guidance counselor about receiving a Summary of Performance to include in the transition portfolio.

Continue to develop self-advocacy skills and study skills for college.

If the target colleges require an admissions interview, practice before the interview by role-playing with the transition coordinator or guidance counselor.

Go on final campus tours. Bring a list of questions about academics, disability services, and more—admissions procedures, financial aid, housing, social activities, athletics, etc.

Review how to complete college application forms online.

Fill out college applications (most colleges require applications to be filed by December of senior year).

Ask the guidance counselor to review completed applications 2-3 weeks before the deadline.

Wait for a letter of acceptance—letters will probably begin to arrive in mid-March.

If multiple acceptance letters arrive, congratulations! Consider second campus visits or follow-up phone calls to ease the final decision.

Write a short acceptance letter and mail it early along with any deposits and housing requests.

CELEBRATE an awesome achievement!

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Thousands of students around the world have already taken the digital SAT.
Here's what a few had to say:

Preview the app or take a
full length practice test

Your Quick Guide to the Digital SAT

We're not just putting the current SAT on a digital platform-we're taking full advantage of what it means to deliver an assessment digitally.

While the digital SAT will bring a number of student-friendly changes, many important features will stay the same
A built-in calculator Free practice for everyone is allowed on the entire math section
Scores will remain
on the 1600 scale

Take it at a testing center or in your school

Measures the knowledge and skills that matter most

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Registration Deadline:
August 11, 2023

*Starting in 2024, the SAT will be digital everywhere.

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Learn about the digital SAT including the digital experience, student testimonials and more. See what is staying the same, what is changing, how to practice and frequently asked questions.

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From free practice tests to a checklist of what to bring on test day, College Board provides everything you need to prepare for the digital SAT. (Click the Link Above)

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From free practice tests to a checklist of what to bring on test day, College Board provides everything you need to prepare for the digital SAT.

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ACT Registration Portal

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National test dates are for the United States, US territories, and Puerto Rico.

If you missed the regular registration deadline for a test date, you can still register by the late registration deadline for an additional fee.

If you did not register for a test date by the late registration deadline, you may be able to request standby testing for an additional fee.

Deadlines occur at midnight Central Time.

If you are unable to test on a Saturday test date for religious reasons, there may be options available to you. See Non-Saturday Testing.

All requests for Accommodations and English Learner supports, including appeals, must be submitted by the late registration deadline through the Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) system.

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Getting a Fee Waiver

The SAT now has a built in

If you think you're eligible, request a fee waiver directly from College Board (See link above).

If you choose to request a fee waiver directly from College Board, please:

Review the eligibility criteria.

Be mindful of registration deadlines and apply for fee waivers early so you can apply those benefits in a timely manner.

Be prepared to share the contact information of an adult who can verify your eligibility.

Do you meet the eligibility criteria? If so, you can request a fee waiver directly from the College Board. By making sure you meet the eligibility criteria, it ensures we can continue to offer this benefit efficiently for qualified students.

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If you're eligible for a fee waiver, you can take the SAT for free and get other benefits.

Getting a Fee Waiver

If you think you're eligible, talk to your school counselor about getting a fee waiver code from them or, starting in fall 2023, request a fee waiver directly from College Board.

If you choose to request a fee waiver directly from College Board, please:

Review the eligibility criteria.

Be mindful of registration deadlines and apply for fee waivers early so you can apply those benefits in a timely manner.

Be prepared to share the contact information of an adult who can verify your eligibility.

Talk to your school counselor if you have questions about the process.

Homeschooled Students

If you're homeschooled, you can get a fee waiver by contacting a local high school counselor or, starting in fall 2023, you can request a fee waiver directly from College Board.

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National test dates are for the United States, US territories, and Puerto Rico.

If you missed the regular registration deadline for a test date, you can still register by the late registration deadline for an additional fee.

If you did not register for a test date by the late registration deadline, you may be able to request standby testing for an additional fee.

Deadlines occur at midnight Central Time.

If you are unable to test on a Saturday test date for religious reasons, there may be options available to you. See Non-Saturday Testing.

All requests for Accommodations and English Learner supports, including appeals, must be submitted by the late registration deadline through the Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) system.

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Use the link above to register for the SAT.

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Show colleges you're ready: register now for an upcoming SAT.

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Fee Waiver: Students can access their own SAT Fee Waiver:
Improvements have been made to the fee waiver process starting with the 2023–24 school year.  Schools will no longer be responsible for identifying fee waiver eligible students.

With this change, all students who meet College Board's SAT fee waiver eligibility criteria can now obtain a code by completing a fee waiver request form on the College Board website (linked in the image above)

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If you're eligible for a fee waiver, you can take the SAT for free and get other benefits.

Getting a Fee Waiver

If you think you're eligible, talk to your school counselor about getting a fee waiver code from them or, starting in fall 2023, request a fee waiver directly from College Board.

If you choose to request a fee waiver directly from College Board, please:

Review the eligibility criteria.

Be mindful of registration deadlines and apply for fee waivers early so you can apply those benefits in a timely manner.

Be prepared to share the contact information of an adult who can verify your eligibility.

Talk to your school counselor if you have questions about the process.

Homeschooled Students

If you're homeschooled, you can get a fee waiver by contacting a local high school counselor or, starting in fall 2023, you can request a fee waiver directly from College Board.

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Register by Friday, September 22 for the ACT® test on October 28.

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Create Your Honors and Awards List for Applications

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It’s time for you to start thinking about listing awards, honors, and activities for your college and scholarship applications. There are five blanks for academic awards on the common application. Where do you start? What do you include? This shouldn’t be difficult if you’ve been keeping your awards and honors organized in saved folders or saved on your computer.

Academic Awards and Honors

Academic awards and honors should be the only items listed under the Awards section on your Common Application. This section may not be lengthy if your school does not offer many awards, and that’s okay.

Examples of academic awards include, but are not limited to:

AP Scholar

Any “honor society” such as, International Thespian Society, National Honor Society, etc.

Honor Roll

National Language Exam Recognition

National Merit Award

President’s Award

School subject-based award

Subject-specific exams (i.e. National Spanish Exam; Science Olympiad)

Winner of a science fair or academic competition

Making the List: Title, Ranking, & Description

Title

Know the correct title of the award you are listing. Look at the certificate, medal, trophy or other item to ensure it’s correct.

Rank

List the most significant based on the level of recognition first. The highest  level of recognition is where you should begin: international, to national, to state, to community to school. For example, if you placed 1st in district but 2nd in state in a debate competition, you would list the 2nd place first since it was at a higher level.

Next, determine the selectivity for the award. Being an “honor roll” student is not a very selective award as it is very common, especially since so many students are working to get into their college or university of choice. This would be near the bottom of the list based on selectivity. So, if you are a National Merit award winner that would be placed above honor roll student–if you choose to list honor roll student in one of the slots provided for awards.

Description

The description of the award should be short and specific. Think Twitter..140 characters or less, but use proper spelling and grammar with no hashtags. Focus your keywords on the selectivity of the award. Do not use unnecessary information. Choose impactful verbs demonstrating selectivity to begin the description: “Awarded…”, “Achieved recognition for…”, “Recognized as…”, etc.

Examples include

Selected as one of five recipients of 500 applicants.

Awarded second place in a state competition with over 1,000 participants.

Non-Academic Awards and Honors

Many students earn awards or honors not related to academics. The non-academic awards and honors from athletic events, extracurricular activities, volunteering or from the community should be listed in the Activities section, not awards and honors. For example, if you were captain of the football team, you would include it under football. If you won 2nd place at state in track and field for long jump, you would list that under track & field.

When you list activities and non-academic honors, rank them with the most impressive first. For example, if you were a member of FBLA but did not hold any leadership positions it would be listed closer to the bottom following activities with honors/awards.

Outside of the Box Honors and Awards

Are you from a small school that doesn’t offer a lot of academic awards? Or, do you want to add more academic awards? Look online to sign up for academic competitions.

Academic Competitions

A good place to look is The Center for Future Global Leaders (CFGL). CFGL is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating the youth of today into tomorrow’s leaders through educational attainment and character development and sponsors a triad of academic competitions, known as IAC, that seek to recognize outstanding achievement in essay writing, mathematical problem-solving, and a mastery of English vocabulary. The IAC has over 6,000 participants each year from the USA, Canada and South Korea; it recognizes winners at the divisional, regional, national, and international levels.

Academic Clubs

You can also join subject-based clubs that compete, especially if there is one in your future career department. For example, if you are a business, marketing, or finance major you should join FBLA, BPA or DECA and compete in any competitions to gain experience and possibly awards.

Academic awards and honors should be a focus of yours once you enter high school. The more elite university you wish to attend, the more prestigious awards you will need to list. Start thinking about your future and what you need for applications, join the clubs you need to in order to compete, sign up online for competitions, and make sure you stand out from the crowd!

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Graduation Requirements Class of 2024, 2025, 2026

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Graduation Requirements Class of 2024, 2025, 2026

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High School Graduation Requirements
English (4 Units)
Mathematics (4 Units)
Sciences (3 Units)
U.S. History (1 Units)
Economics (0.5 Unit)
Government (0.5 Unit)
Other Social Studies (1 Unit)
Computer Science (1 Unit)
Physical Education or JROTC  (1 Unit)
Foreign Language or CATE Elective (1 Unit)
Electives (7 Units)

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South Carolina Graduation Requirements Beginning with Entering Freshmen Class 2023-2024 (Class of 2027)
Courses:
English (4 Units)
Math (4 Units)
Science (4 Units)
US History (1 Unit)
American Government (0.5 Unit)
Economics and Personal Finance (0.5 Unit)
Social Study Elective (1 Unit)
Physical Education or ROTC (1 Unit)
Computer Science (1 Unit)
Foreign Language or CATE Course (1 Unit)
Personal Finance (0.5 Unit)
Electives (6.5 Units)