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SunTrust Scholarship Sweepstakes
February 1, 2017
At SunTrust, we’re on a mission to stamp out financial stress. Are you in?
Take the first step and enter the 12th annual SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes, for a chance to win a $500 scholarship to help cover education expenses.*
Who can enter?
High school seniors or college undergraduates (no GPA or financial need requirement)
How often can entrants enter?
Starting September 12, 2016, students can enter online or by mail once during each two week drawing period
Who wins?
Two $500 scholarship winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks beginning October 28, 2016 until May 12, 2017. 30 total winners will be chosen at random during this time period.
Other Sweepstakes Details
- Entries are accepted starting on September 12, 2016; the first drawing is October 28, 2016; subsequent drawings are generally every two weeks thereafter until May 12, 2017
- Free to enter — eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need
- Entrants must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, at least 13 years of age and have a permanent residence in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia (DC)
- Eligible colleges: U.S. Department of Education Title IV eligible, 2 and 4 year public and private college and university located in one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (DC)
- Scholarship check will be payable to the winner’s college of attendance
- Read the Official Rules for the 2016-2017 Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes.
Law Firm Scholarship: Joye Law
February 1, 2017
2017 JOYE LAW FIRM SCHOLARSHIP
Joye Law Firm is offering you the opportunity to win a college scholarship to help further your education. Our firm will offer six $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year institution of higher learning in the fall. Selection of the recipients is based on the creative entry, school activities, positions of leadership, special honors and awards, community involvement, academic performance, and professional pursuits.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are required to submit the following materials along with their online application form:
- A current high school transcript; and
- A creative entry that warns of the dangers of drunk driving and/or distracted driving.
Entries may include, but are not limited to, an essay, poem, painting, poster, video, audio recording, web page or other creative entry. The more creative, the better. Essays should be limited to 600 words. Video/audio recordings should be limited to two minutes. All creative entries must be uploaded along with the rest of your application. Entries will not be returned to the applicant.
Start of Submission of Application: January 31st, 2017
Deadline of Submission of Application: April 1st, 2017
HOW TO WIN
Our selection committee will review your packet with a particular focus on your creative entry along with your community involvement. We intend to “publish” the six winning creative entries and disseminate them to leaders throughout South Carolina. Each scholarship recipient will be notified at your respective school’s year-end awards ceremony. If your school does not have such a ceremony, we will notify the scholarship winners no later than June 30, 2017. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Nicole Cerullo
5861 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101
North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: 843.725.4252
Email: ncerullo@joyelawfirm.com
Web: www.joyelawfirm.com
We look forward to reviewing your application, and wish you success in all your future endeavors.
Simon Youth Foundation Scholarships
February 1, 2017
Simon Youth Academy Scholarship Program
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled and graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2017 from one of the Simon Youth Foundation Academies located in Simon Property Malls and/or other locations identified by SYF
OR
- Be a recent graduate of a Simon Youth Academy (Fall 2016 graduate)
AND
- Plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational/technical or trade school full-time in Fall 2017
- Attend the Academy graduation ceremony if selected as an Academy Scholarship recipient
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, letter of recommendation, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
- Scholarships will be awarded up to $10,000 annually and are renewable
Simon Youth Community Scholarship Program
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a high school senior attending school and living near a Simon® mall property or in the surrounding communities
- Be a legal U.S. resident
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in Fall 2017
- Demonstrate academic promise and financial need
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
- Scholarships in the amount of $1,500, one at each Simon® property, will be awarded annually and are not renewable
Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a dependent son or daughter of a full-time or part-time employee of Simon Property Group who has been employed for at least one year as of March 1, 2017
- Be 23 years old or younger
- Be a high school senior or current college student planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in Fall 2017
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, letter of recommendation, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
- Scholarships will be awarded up to $3,000 annually and recipients can re-apply on a yearly basis
South Carolina Landscape Association Scholarships
February 1, 2017
The SCLTA places a high value on education and is pleased to support students that are committed to obtaining a degree in the fields of horticulture and urban forestry. We currently offer two “Gold” scholarships to those at a 4 year institutions and two “Silver” scholarships forthose that attend a 2 year school. The Gold scholarship is in the form of a check to the selected individual for $2,000 and the Silver is for $1,000. Applications are received, reviewed and selected during the fall semester.
The chosen scholarship winners (along with any family members that would like to share in this moment) are invited to be our guests and attend our annual conference in January. At the conference their achievement is recognized by the SCLTA board and present membership and their scholarship check is presented to them at that time.
To be eligible for the SCLTA scholarships, an applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a degree program majoring in Plant Sciences or a related field (urban forestry, landscape architecture, entomology, plant pathology, etc.) at a South Carolina educational institution. The applicant must have minimum GPA of 3.0. Application forms are available on the SCLTA website and they must accompany a short biography (that contains a statement of career goals) and their most recent transcripts. The SCLTA scholarship committee reviews each application and makes its recommendations to the board based on the type of scholarship, related extra-curricular activities and work history and career goals.
The four scholarships given out every year are line items in the SCLTA budget and are primarily funded by revenues received from our annual conference. We gladly accept donations toward any of our scholarships. Please earmark your checks with “Scholarships” or contact us for more information.
South Carolina Scholarships: Smart Scholar
February 1, 2017
South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer’s Association
February 1, 2017
ScholarshipsWe are excited to announce that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Foundation (SCLEOF) will award $7,000 in Scholarships in 2017 to 3 graduating high school seniors, along with 3 FBI LEEDA Scholarships for officer. The SCLEOF is the training and educational subsidiary of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association (SCLEOA), South Carolina’s oldest and largest professional association. SCLEOA has been the Voice of Law Enforcement in South Carolina since 1941. Today, nearly 7,000 officers, representing every rank in municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies, comprise the membership of our association. The SCLEOF will award one $3,000 scholarship and two $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors in the coming year. One of the $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to the child of an SCLEOA member. The SCLEOF will award 3 FBI LEEDA Scholarships in 2017 to SCLEOA Members. Further, the SCLEOF will pay the officer or department $200 towards travel cost to attend the 4 ½ day training. The value of each scholarship is $650 plus $200 in travel expenses. To be considered for a scholarship, a completed application (including transcript and essay) must be received by the SCLEOF or postmarked no later than Monday, February 20, 2017 at the end of the business day. The applications and guidelines can be found below. The SCLEOA and SCLEOF are proud to support education in The Palmetto State and look forward to the scholarship consideration process. Again, the Final Deadline to apply for all Scholarships is Monday, February 20, 2017 at the end of the business day.
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarships
February 1, 2017
We know you’re eager to get a head start on our 2017 scholarship, so we want to give you as much information was we can prior to the start of the competition.
For the last six years, South Carolina Federal Credit Union has given away scholarship money to deserving students. We have traditionally awarded $7,500 in scholarships:
- 1st place – $4,000
- 2nd place – $2,500
- 3rd place – $1,000
South Carolina Nurses Foundation Scholarships
February 1, 2017
Scholarships
Palmetto Gold Gala. For more information, please go to the Palmetto Gold website pages or contact your school faculty.
South Carolina Pest Management Scholarship
February 1, 2017
Carolina Pest will also donate $1000 to a non-profit organization in NC or SC of the winner’s choosing.
How do you give back? Compose an original essay discussing the importance giving back to the community and answering the following: How does the giver benefit? How does the community benefit? Discuss a charity or non-profit organization in your area that is making a difference.
Submit your 1,000 to 1,500-word essay including cited sources by the deadline of February 28, 2017. If your essay is selected as the winner, you will receive $1,000 for college and will donate a $1000 match from Carolina Pest Management to the charity of your choice! The winner will be announced on March 31, 2017. We are looking forward to your submission!
Carolina Pest Management is a leading pest control company that has served customers in the Carolinas since 1939. Many things have changed in the pest control industry over the years, but one thing remains the same: our excellent customer service. We value the importance of giving back to our community and supporting our future leaders through education.
South Carolina Department of Health Scholarships
February 1, 2017
School Nursing Awards, Scholarships
Dee Dee Chewning School Nurse Administrator Award
Each year, DHEC and the S.C. Department of Education publicly recognize a registered nurse functioning in a school nurse administrator/supervisor role who excels at administering and coordinating quality school nursing and school health programs. This award is called the Dee Dee Chewning School Nurse Administrator Award. It’s named in honor of Ruth D. Chewning, RN, SNP, NCSN. Through her work as a school nurse, executive director for Healthy Learners, and other leadership roles, she has excelled at demonstrating the traits of an effective leader and inspiring others to lead with respect and compassion.
The School Nurse Conference Planning Committee works with the State School Nurse Consultant to select the recipient.
- Dee Dee Chewning School Nurse Administrator Award
Nurse Administrator Award Nomination Packet Requirements & Form (pdf)
School Nurse of the Year RN and LPN Awards
Each year, DHEC and the S.C. Department of Education recognize recognize outstanding contributions by an RN and an LPN currently practicing as school nurses. The awards are presented at the Annual School Nurse Conference. Each year the School Nurse Conference Planning Committee works with the State School Nurse Consultant to select an RN and LPN to be honored.
- School Nurse (RN) of the Year Award:
RN Nomination Packet Requirements & Form (pdf)
- School Health LPN of the Year Award:
LPN Nomination Packet Requirement & Form (pdf)
Mary Ellen Hatfield School Nursing Scholarship Awards
The Mary Ellen Hatfield School Nursing Scholarship was established as a memorial to a former State School Health Nurse Consultant. Mary Ellen Hatfield served South Carolina from 1980 until her retirement in 1997. Hatfield knew that requiring licensed nurses for the provision of school health services was in the best interest of children. She worked hard to increase the number of school nurses in state schools. She also worked to build administrative systems to support a competent and well-informed school nursing work force. At the beginning of her tenure as School Health Nurse Consultant, South Carolina had 180 school nurses. Upon her retirement, there were more than 450. Thanks to Hatfield’s leadership, manuals outlining standards for school nursing practice were developed; an annual orientation program for school nurses was launched; and the Annual School Nurse Conference became the premier source of continuing education for South Carolina’s school nurses. She helped construct a solid foundation that continues to support innovative school health services programming.
Scholarship awards are provided annually, as funds are available. The scholarships will go to 2 nurses practicing in a school setting in South Carolina who are pursuing higher educational degrees. One award will be given to a licensed practical nurse, the other to a registered nurse.
To make a tax deductible donation to the Mary Ellen Hatfield School Nursing Scholarship fund, send your check, made payable to the South Carolina Nurses Foundation, to:
MaryEllen Hatfield School Nursing Scholarship
c/o SC Nurses Foundation, Inc.
1821 Gadsden Street
Columbia, SC 29201