Updates: Scholarships, College, and Career Opportunities by https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9 Browse the columns below for the latest updates on scholarships, college options, and career opportunities. en-us 2025-09-13 19:54:35 UTC 2026-01-31 22:29:17 UTC hello@padlet.com 2025-2026 ACT Test Dates ECHSCounselingDepartment https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583459555 2025-09-14 02:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583459555 2025-2026 SAT Test Dates ECHSCounselingDepartment https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583462895 2025-09-14 02:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583462895 25-26 Delta GEMS Mentoring and Leadership Program ECHSCounselingDepartment https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583466208 2025-09-14 03:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583466208 NoMa STEAM FAFSA Workshop ECHSCounselingDepartment https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583485667 2025-09-14 03:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583485667 Virtual College Open Houses (SC) ECHSCounselingDepartment https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583503954 2025-09-14 04:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583503954 Big Future Scholarships ECHSCounselingDepartment https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583515883 2025-09-14 05:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583515883 Midlands Technical College - Quick Jobs Training Scholarships for Graduating H.S. Seniors ECHSCounselingDepartment https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583520536 2025-09-14 05:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583520536 Midlands Technical College - Quick Jobs Training Scholarships for Graduating H.S. Seniors ECHSCounselingDepartment https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583521214 2025-09-14 05:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583521214 Hydrocareers ECHSCounselingDepartment https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3583522780

There are many career opportunities in through water and waste water treatment in the Midlands Region and South Carolina. To learn more about these careers and how to prepare for them, visit: https://www.scworksmidlands.org/hydrocareers. (May need to copy and paste link into browser).

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Richland County Office of Economic recently completed a workforce development profile with US Brick, located and in Columbia and other regions in South Carolina.

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Richland County Office of Economic Development recently highlighted Integer Technologies and its apprenticeship program.

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Discover creative careers for aspiring artists in South Carolina. Learn form creative professionals, explore a career catalog and dive into resources for students, parents and counselors. Start your path to a fulfilling career in the arts.

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We are committed to supporting the educational goals of young women in our community, and we invite eligible students to apply.


Eligibility Criteria:

    •    Female students residing in Richland School District 1 or Richland School District 2

    •    Graduating from high school in May or June 2026


Scholarship Awards:

    •    Five (5) college scholarships

    •    $1,000 each


Application Deadline:

    •    All application packets must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025.

    •    Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.


How to Apply:

Please complete the online application at the following link:

👉 https://form.jotform.com/252907115663054


We encourage school counselors, teachers, community leaders, and parents to share this opportunity with eligible students.


If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:

Nitiki Satterwhite, Scholarship Committee Chair

📧 ncbwcolumbiasc.scholarship@gmail.com

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2026 Successteam Youth Council Applications are available now for current grades; 8th – 11th via the link: https://successteam.org/successteam-youth-council-application/


Please see key dates listed below:

  • Application Deadline: February 16, 2026

  • In Person Interviews: March 2026

For convenience, I can be reached via email response or direct line @ 803.508.0433

With Great Appreciation,

Tim Behling | Chief Executive Officer

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The direct link to the scholarship application on our website is: https://www.100blackmencolumbiasc.com/scholarship-application.

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Additionally, the attached fillable form can be completed electronically or printed and submitted to scholarship@100blackmencolumbiasc.com.

 

The direct link to the scholarship application on our website is: https://www.100blackmencolumbiasc.com/scholarship-application.

]]> 2026-01-30 01:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3769995495 Brenda J. Washington Scholarship (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Rho Kappa Zeta Chapter) ECHSCounselingDepartment https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3770061014 2026-01-30 02:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3770061014 Richland County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ECHSCounselingDepartment https://padlet.com/ECHSCounselingDepartment/hdr4n498i1538an9/wish/3771752182 Calling All Scholars!
Richland County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is awarding academic scholarships to deserving high school seniors! If you live in Richland, Lexington, Newberry, or Fairfield counties, this opportunity is for YOU.

Applications close March 6, 2026

Apply now using the QR code or the link below !

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