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(24-25SY) $2,500 giveaway - no effort - Every Month (Jr. and Sr.) 

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(24-25SY) $2,500 giveaway - no effort - Every Month (Jr. and Sr.) 

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This drawing scholarship is for juniors and seniors. Parents may also enter the sweepstakes for their children.

You should enter each month.

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1K College Giveaway | South Carolina Student Loan

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Enter to win $1000 for college with our 1K Giveaway! New winners every month.

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(25-26 SY)James F. Byrnes Scholarship  - For students who have lost a parent - New Scholarship Info posted on their website Dec 2025

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(25-26 SY)James F. Byrnes Scholarship  - For students who have lost a parent - New Scholarship Info posted on their website Dec 2025

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Eligibility To be eligible for the James F. Byrnes Scholarship, a student must meet the following qualifications:

• have one or both parents deceased

• be a United States citizen and a South Carolina resident

• have need of financial assistance to attend college

• be a current senior in high school

• have a satisfactory academic record

• plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an in person accredited four-year college or university

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Byrnes Scholars - United By Loss, Bound By Love

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The James F. Byrnes Foundation Scholarships are living memorials to James Francis Byrnes and his wife, Maude Busch Byrnes. Since 1949 the Byrnes Foundation has awarded 1,090 scholarships.

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(24-25SY) McNair Scholarship - FMU- Due Dec. 1 

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(24-25SY) McNair Scholarship - FMU- Due Dec. 1 

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Be a South Carolina resident.

Be a high school senior.

Be in the top 30% of graduating class.

Achieve a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Display a dedication to public service.

Enroll at Francis Marion

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DEADLINE: December 1, 2024

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applications must be accompanied by two (2) letters of recommendation. (See application for detailed instructions.)

The Robert E. McNair Scholarship application is online and is part of the Francis Marion University Undergraduate Admissions application. Students must complete a Francis Marion University application for admittance prior to submitting the McNair Scholarship application. Once you have completed your application for Admission, please find the scholarship application by visiting the FMU Scholarships page below:

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DEADLINE: December 1, 2024 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applications must be accompanied by two (2) letters of recommendation. (See application for detailed instructions.) The Robert E. McNair Scholarship application is online and is part of the Francis Marion University Undergraduate Admissions application. Students must complete a Francis Marion University application for admittance prior to submitting the McNair Scholarship application.

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(25 - 26SY) Darla Moore Scholarship - FMU - JAN 19 Deadline

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(25 - 26SY) Darla Moore Scholarship - FMU - JAN 19 Deadline

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To be eligible to become a Darla Moore Scholar, students must be South Carolina residents, enrolling in full-time undergraduate studies at Francis Marion.

Students must demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), with family income generally not exceeding $75,000.

The scholarship is primarily, but not exclusively, geared toward students who will be the first in their family to attend college.

Recipients of the Darla Moore Scholarship must maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA and are not required to live on campus.

The Darla Moore Scholarship is funded by a generous $5 million gift from the Darla Moore Foundation and its founder, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Darla Moore of Lake City, SC. The scholarship covers tuition, housing, and a meal plan. This scholarship is available for incoming freshman with demonstrated financial need. Students must be full-time and South Carolina residents.

Applications are due by Jan. 19. Essay and recommendation letter required. Finalists interviews and awards will be made in March.

For additional information please see https://www.fmarion.edu/darla-moore-scholarship-established-at-fmu/

To apply please click the link above or click on https://www.fmarion.edu/admissions/darla-moore-scholarship-application/ .

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Darla Moore Scholarship Application | Francis Marion University

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© 2024 Francis Marion University | 4822 E. Palmetto St., Florence, S.C. 29506 | PO Box 100547, Florence, S.C. 29502

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(25-26SY) South Carolina Junior Golf foundation Scholarship - The application will be open from October 30, 2025 until January 15, 2026

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(25-26SY) South Carolina Junior Golf foundation Scholarship - The application will be open from October 30, 2025 until January 15, 2026

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There are 6 different Scholarships being offered through the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation. Please follow the link below to find out more and apply online at:

https://www.scholarshipprograms.org/golf/

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a resident of South Carolina

Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale through the spring 2024 semester.

Must attend and demonstrate community involvement through service/Volunteer work.

Must have a competitive or recreational interest in golf.

Must demonstrate Financial need.

Be sure to apply online.

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The application process for this scholarship is closed, but you may find details regarding the scholarship:
Scholarship Questions and Answers..Student Authorization and Acknowledgements

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(25-26SY) Kitty M. Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship- The application will be open from October 30, 2025 until February 5, 2026

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(25-26SY) Kitty M. Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship- The application will be open from October 30, 2025 until February 5, 2026

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Requirements:

Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to attend full-time an accredited college or university in the state of south Carolina.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Demonstrate financial need.

Eligible applicants can apply at:

www.csascholars.org/kmfr

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(25-26SY) Hagan Scholarship Foundation- The Application Deadline is December 1, 2025.

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(25-26SY) Hagan Scholarship Foundation- The Application Deadline is December 1, 2025.

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The Hagan Scholarship Foundation is eligible for high school seniors that meet the requirements below. This Scholarship is a unique need-based merit scholarship. Recipients receive $2000 to purchase essential items from college and an additional $7500 each semester for up to 8 semesters.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must attend a high school located in the U.S.

2. Eligible high schools include public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM schools.

3. Applicants who are not U.S. Citizens must be fluent in the English language.

4. Must be in the high school graduating class.

5. Must have a 3.50 cumulative grade point average.

6. Must enroll in an eligible four-year or higher college or university following high school graduation.

7. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.

8. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.

9. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000.

10. FAFSA information is not required from Applicants, only from Finalists in the spring of 2025.

11. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

12. Must not have a felony conviction.

Submit to: https://haganschlorships.org

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1. Applicants must create a UN and PW to access the Scholarship Application. Hagan Scholarship Application 2. After clicking on the Application Link, click on New User to create your UN and PW.3. 1,000 new Hagan Scholarships can be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year in college.4.

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(24-25SY) Teacher Nomination - VFW Award

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(24-25SY) Teacher Nomination - VFW Award

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See the attached documentation to nominate a teacher in grades k-12 who has had a positive impact with students.

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Theta Nu Sigma Chapter Scholarship - Due May 1, 2024 (2025 TBA)

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Theta Nu Sigma Chapter Scholarship - Due May 1, 2024 (2025 TBA)

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Please see the following link for the application:

2024 Marilyn Ford Memorial Scholarship Application (google.com)

Theta Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce its annual Marilyn Ford Memorial Scholarship, named in memory of one of its charter members, who passed away in October 2016.  The scholarship is designed to recognize graduating high school seniors.  These individuals must demonstrate success in academics, leadership, church involvement, and community service and express a desire to pursue an education on the technical, college, or university level.  The scholarship is in the amount of $500.

Eligibility Criteria:

-Applicant must be a graduating senior from a local Pee Dee County high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher using the SC Uniform Grading Scale.

-Applicant must provide a Letter of Acceptance from a college, university, or technical school.

-Most recent high school transcript

-Professional headshot photo

-Applicants must write an essay (500 words maximum) explaining their goals and aspirations.

- Include community service and any additional extracurricular activities.

-Applicant must submit the online application no later than May 1, 2024.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNS_44QnjJK1F2OMjZ4YR3ktS9Wpx0_slOif__BD4GfBqPgQ/viewform?usp=send_form

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Helping Others Pursue Excellence (H.O.P.E.) Scholarship - Due May 10, 2024 @ 3:00PM, Email hopescholars17@gmail.com to get application. (2025 TBA)

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Helping Others Pursue Excellence (H.O.P.E.) Scholarship - Due May 10, 2024 @ 3:00PM, Email hopescholars17@gmail.com to get application. (2025 TBA)

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For 2024, the H.O.P.E. Scholarship will award one applicant pursuing a business profession.

Eligibility:

To be eligible:

1. Applicants must attend Dillon, Lakeview, or Latta High School.

2. The applicant must be graduating high school senior in the year of the award.

3. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade pint average or higher.

4. Applicants must demonstrate improvement in academics and desire to attend college.

5. Applicants may not be related to any Board of Directors or staff for this presents a conflict of interest.

General Info:

1. Deadline - May 10, 2024 @ 3:00 PM

2. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Be sure to refer to the application process attached to this post.

3. Email the scholarship committee at hopescholars17@gmail.com with your full name. Staff members will then email the student with the application.

4. If any question does not apply to you in the application, please put N/A in the space.

5. If you have any questions about the application, please email hopescholars17@gmail.com

Items that should be submitted with your application are attached to this post. A hard copy of this post is available in the front office.

DEADLINE: MAY 10, 2024 @ 3:00PM

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A&E Scholarship - Due May 10, 2024 @ 3PM - Must Email aescholarships@yahoo.com for application (2025 TBA)

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A&E Scholarship - Due May 10, 2024 @ 3PM - Must Email aescholarships@yahoo.com for application (2025 TBA)

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This scholarship will be awarded to one applicant per school pursuing a healthcare profession for $100.

To be eligible:

1. Applicants must attend Dillon, Lakeview, or Latta High School.

2. The applicant must be graduating high school senior in the year of the award.

3. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade pint average or higher.

4. Applicants must demonstrate improvement in academics and desire to attend college.

5. Applicants may not be related to any Board of Directors or staff for this presents a conflict of interest.

General Info:

1. Deadline - May 10, 2024 @ 3:00 PM

2. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Be sure to refer to the application process attached to this post.

3. Email the scholarship committee at aescholarships@yahoo.com with your full name. Staff members will then email the student with the application.

4. If any question does not apply to you in the application, please put N/A in the space.

5. If you have any questions about the application, please email aescholarship@yahoo.com

Items that should be submitted with your application are attached to this post. A hard copy of this post is available in the front office.

DEADLINE: MAY 10, 2024 @ 3:00PM

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Harold Wilson Jr. Scholarship - Due date: May 16, 2025 

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Harold Wilson Jr. Scholarship - Due date: May 16, 2025 

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The 2nd Annual

Harold Wilson Jr. Scholarship

Application Form 2023-24 Academic Year

This scholarship will be awarded to a senior from Dillon, Latta, & Lake View High schools, with plans to attend a College or a University after High school.

Scholarship Application Criteria

1. Senior must have played Basketball during in High school.

2. Senior must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

3. Senior must submit a 1 page on, “Why you think you should receive this Scholarship?”

4. All essays must be submitted along with Scholarship Application.

Email your application packet to:

keyesj@dillon.k12.sc.us

Due May 15, 2024

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UPDATE - Be Greater Than Scholarship - Due May 10, 2024 - (2025 TBA)

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UPDATE - Be Greater Than Scholarship - Due May 10, 2024 - (2025 TBA)

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Eligibility Requirements

Ø  Latta High School senior planning to attend 2–4-year university or trade/vocational school.

Ø  Minority Student

Ø  SC 4.0 GPA greater than 2.8

Scholarship Packet Requirements

1. Essay: What does being greater than mean to you? How do you continue to improve yourself and others around you? And what are your future aspirations? Minimum of 300 words.

2. Application

3. High School Transcript

4. Letter of Acceptance

Deadline: Friday May 10, 2024

Submit completed packets to dsjones22@aol.com titled “Be Greater Than Scholarship”

Hard copies can be obtained at the front office.

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South Carolina Federal Credit Union 2025 Scholarship - Jan. 31 

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South Carolina Federal Credit Union 2025 Scholarship - Jan. 31 

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South Carolina Federal Credit Union is awarding nine scholarships, with denominations between $2,500 and $10,000. Please click HERE for the official scholarship rules.

Here's what you'll need:

Recommendation letter from someone who can provide an academic or professional reference, such as a teacher or guidance counselor from high school or college, or a supervisor from a current or past job. This person should be able to speak to your personal character, academic achievements, and work and volunteer experience.

Transcript from your current school with unweighted GPA (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

A recent photo of yourself.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Must be a legal U.S. resident.

Must have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good standing with current school.

Must be planning to attend a traditional college/university on a full-time basis, or a specialized/technical college/university on a part-time or full-time basis, in South Carolina for the fall 2025 semester.

Must be an undergraduate student for the fall 2025 semester. Graduate students are not eligible to apply.

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You can review the 2025 scholarship requirements here. Scholarships are available for students attending a college in South Carolina for the fall 2025 semester.

For the application, you'll be asked to write an essay (500 words or less) on how your education will enable you to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of South Carolinians.

If you want to get a head start on your application, make sure you have the following items ready to submit:

1. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor at your current school

2. A transcript from your current school (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)

3. A recent photo of yourself to be used on scfederal.org

The application link will become available on this page on January 14, 2025. The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. EST
on January 31, and winners will be announced in April 2025.

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2025 Scholarship | Higher Education | South Carolina Federal

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Deadline for scholarship applications is 11:59pm EST on January 31; winners will be announced in spring of 2025.

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(25-26SY) Moore Scholarship - The application will be open from October 30, 2025 until January 8, 2026 - Deadline Jan 8, 2026

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(25-26SY) Moore Scholarship - The application will be open from October 30, 2025 until January 8, 2026 - Deadline Jan 8, 2026

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To be eligible for this scholarship a student should:

1. Be a high school graduate that lives in Dillon Co., SC.

2. Demonstrate academic achievement.

3. Attend of be enrolled in an accredited, public or private, 2-year or 4-year college or university located in the USA.

4. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

To apply visit: www.csascholars.org/more

Deadline: Jan. 8, 2025

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The J. W. and Doris Floyd Moore Scholarship is providing scholarships for deserving students. The Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc. (CSA), a non-profit, independent organization is the facilitator of the scholarship fund.

The application process for this scholarship is closed

The application will be open from January 7, 2021 until March 2, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions

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(24-25SY) $2,500 giveaway - no effort - Every Month (Jr. and Sr.) 

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(24-25SY) $2,500 giveaway - no effort - Every Month (Jr. and Sr.) 

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This drawing scholarship is for juniors and seniors. Parents may also enter the sweepstakes for their children.

You should enter each month.

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Our offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 23th and Friday, November 24th.

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Win Free Money with #NoEffort

Are you headed back to school? Enter now to help pay your tuition expenses.

$1K College Giveaway entries are chosen randomly each month, and all winners will be featured here on our website.

It Only Takes a Minute

Eligibility requirements haven't changed-high school juniors and seniors, current college students, and parents are all welcome to enter, and to apply each month for another chance to win.

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1K College Giveaway | South Carolina Student Loan

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Enter to win $1000 for college with our 1K Giveaway! New winners every month.

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Local Scholarship- John Dollison Trust Scholarship- Deadline will be April 19, 2024 (TBA for 2025)

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Local Scholarship- John Dollison Trust Scholarship- Deadline will be April 19, 2024 (TBA for 2025)

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Must be turned into the front office, Mrs. B, or Coach German.  Due April 10, 2023.

To be eligible you must be a senior who:

1.      Will be graduating in the Spring

2.      Plans to attend a 2 year or 4 year college

3.      Has leadership skills

4.      Has completed some community service

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(25-26SY) Teacher Fellows- Submit by:Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:59 AM

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(25-26SY) Teacher Fellows- Submit by:Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:59 AM

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Submit by:Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:59 AM

This is for students who plan on becoming teachers.

The following link provides details concerning this scholarship. If you scroll to the bottom you find the online application link and Teacher Fellows main link that has additional information.

Important Dates

October 1st: The application window opens.

December 1st: The application window closes.

December 5th: Deadline to submit supplemental materials (high school transcript with class rank included, test scores, and two reference surveys) through the Kaleidoscope system.

December: The Teaching Fellows Initial Scoring Committee will score all complete applications.

No Later Than January 12th: Letters are mailed to all applicants; up to 500 students will be invited to participate in the second stage of the application process, the interview.

February: Regional interviews will be conducted with a selected group of applicants. Additional information will be provided to students who are selected to advance to this stage of the identification process.

The final number of students awarded a Teaching Fellowship is dependent upon the Program budget, which is set by the General Assembly. Award notifications will be made in early spring 2026.

Once you begin the application process, you will have access to a personalized Kaleidoscope dashboard. It is your responsibility to monitor this dashboard and ensure your application, transcript, test scores, and reference surveys are submitted by the deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be scored.

Application: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/TeachingFellows2025

Teacher Fellows Main Site: https://www.cerra.org/page/teaching-fellows

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Local Scholarship - Carolyn Bethea Cottingham Scholarship - Due date April 15, 2024 (TBA for 2025)

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Local Scholarship - Carolyn Bethea Cottingham Scholarship - Due date April 15, 2024 (TBA for 2025)

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This scholarship awards up to $2,500, and it was created by Mrs. Cottingam's children and grandchildren to honor Carolyn Bethea Cottingham's  commitment and dedication to higher learning.  Mrs. Cottingham was widowed at a young age and left with 3 small children to raise. She also taught adult school at night and summer school to supplement her teacher’s salary. College education and family values were her primary focus in raising her children in the Dillon community. Through her hard work and example, her 3 children received a college degree as well as her 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Cottingham died in 2014.

To be eligible for this scholarship a student should:

1. Have been raised by a single parent or guardian.

2. Exhibit character values.

3. Have good grades.

The guidance departments at Dillon, Latta, Lake View High Schools, and the Dillon Christian School have the scholarship applications available.

The completed form must be submitted electronically by April 15, 2024

Applications should be sent via email to clemsongp@aol.com. Scholarship application, essay, and letters of recommendation must be received no later than April 15, 2024.

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(25-26SY) Local Scholarship - George F. Spradley Scholarship- Due Oct. 31 or the last school day in October

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(25-26SY) Local Scholarship - George F. Spradley Scholarship- Due Oct. 31 or the last school day in October

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Available for all seniors graduating in May/June. Students must have a family member who is either in the military or  Students must also be enrolled in or served in the military in the past.

Please turn in by October 31st or the last school day in October to the front office. (Do Not leave anything on Mrs. B's desk.) If you would like to have a hard copy of this scholarship a copy can be obtained from Mrs. B, the front office, or you can print from the school library.

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(24-25SY) Voice of Democracy - Grade 9 to 12 - Due Oct 31.

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(24-25SY) Voice of Democracy - Grade 9 to 12 - Due Oct 31.

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Voice of Democracy- $100 and entered into finals for $30,000 - Due Oct. 31, 2024 to the front office.

It can be turned in at the front desk in the front office. (Do not leave this on Mrs. B's desk.)