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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships
February 22, 2017
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships. This is the foundation’s first educational program. The CBC Spouses Education scholarship is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees. The Educational Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 and has experienced substantial growth. Recipients for this program are selected through volunteers in the district offices of the members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). CBC Members work through local scholarship committees to award money to academically talented and highly motivated students.
Deadline: April
CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship
This scholarship program focusing on health was established in 1998 as the CBC partnered with the naming sponsor, General Mills, to increase the number of minority students pursuing degrees in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition and other health-related professions. Since the inception of the program, General Mills has invested more than $1,000,000 to underwrite this initiative. The General Mills Health Scholarship has served hundreds of students over the years, and has helped to create leaders in the medical and health related fields.
Deadline: February
CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship
Established in the year 2000, the CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts scholarship program was developed in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to ensure that students pursuing a career in the performing arts receive the financial assistance to achieve their goals.
Deadline: May
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship was established in 2006 for students who are pursuing a career in the visual arts.
Deadline: May
CBCF Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program
The Louis Stokes Health Scholars program, sponsored by the United Health Foundation, seeks to increase the number of qualified, yet underrepresented, college students entering the health workforce. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest to work in underserved communities. Students currently attending two-year institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: May
CBCF Environmental Studies Scholarship
The Environmental Studies Scholarship seeks to provide financial awards to minority and women college students pursuing a degree in environmental science or other related fields of study. Applicants should have a junior class standing in college with a declared major in environmental science or a related field, and understanding and acceptance of ServiceMaster’s core values. This scholarship offers $5,000 per semester to two students.
Deadline: July
Louis Stokes CBCF Scholarship at Case Western University
Every year, Case Western Reserve University awards the Louis Stokes CBCF Scholarship at Case Western Reserve University to two outstanding nominees who are nominated by CBC members. Intended to help economically and educationally disadvantaged students attain an education at Case Western Reserve University, the scholarship offers a full-tuition award, renewable for up to five years; a grant of up to $2,500 to cover the purchase of a computer and books; and assistance securing a paid summer internship. This program is open to all first-year students and transfer students from community colleges. In addition to completing an application for admission into Case Western, applicants must complete an additional 250-500 word essay. For additional information, visit the Case Western Reserve Scholarship page
**Immediate relatives (defined as: one’s parents, step-parents, siblings, spouse, children, step-children, foster children, in-laws, sibling in-laws, grandparents, great grandparents, step-great grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews) are not eligible for CBCF scholarship programs**
Ethnic and Minority Scholarship Directory
February 1, 2017
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.
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.