T.L. Hanna High School Guidance Department Scholarships Updated: October 19, 2012

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1 T.L. Hanna High School Guidance Department Scholarships Updated: October 19, 2012 This list is updated regularly, so check back frequently. If a scholarship is of interest to you, go ahead and pursue it. Do not wait until the deadline to apply. Notice that the scholarships are listed in chronological order by their due date, but the most recent additions will be in red. October 2012 Deadlines Horatio Alger Scholarships These scholarships are for seniors that have a financial need and especially for those that have worked to overcome some adversity in their lives: illness, death of a parent, adverse situations, etc. Six students from South Carolina will receive up to a $5,000 scholarship each. One major qualification for this scholarship is critical financial need (i.e., adjusted gross income of family is less than $50,000.) If more income is earned by the family, an explanation must be provided. Other qualifications include a strong commitment to pursuing a bachelor s degree, involvement in co-curricular and community activities, integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a minimum grade point average of 2.0, and citizenship in the United States. The deadline for applying for this scholarship is October 25, The application must be completed online at National Center for Women & Information Technology Award Calling all digital divas, web chix, and coder girls in grades 9 through 12. NCWIT seeks high-school-level young women to apply for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing! This award honors young women active and interested in computing and encourages them to pursue their passion for technology. Winners get cool prizes, gadgets, and scholarships, and can join a community of like-minded technical women. National award-winners are selected from across the country and Affiliate Award competitions are available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. All girls at all computing levels are encouraged to apply. National award-winners will receive $500 in cash, laptop computer, an engraved award, and a trip to the award ceremony on April 27, To apply, students should visit deadline to apply is October 31, Martin Luther King Scholarships The MLK Dream Weekend Scholarship Committee is sponsoring twelve scholarships to students of the upstate. Scholarships range from $2,000 to $15,000 and total over $100,000. Some of these scholarships (e.g., MLK Dreamer Scholarship, Coretta Scott King Dream Keeper Scholarship) can be applied toward any colleges. Others are college specific (e.g., Greenville Tech, USC-Upstate, Furman, and Clemson), and must be used at those participating colleges. To receive these scholarships, students must demonstrate financial need as well as meet other requirements. See the individual scholarships for the different qualifications and requirements. Application packets are available in the guidance office or at The application deadline is October 31, 2012 (new deadline). Winners must be available to attend the Diversity Banquet on January 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, SC. November 2012 Deadlines Prudential Spirit of Community Awards The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor students in grades 5 through 12 who have demonstrated exemplary voluntary service to their communities. The maximum amount for this award is $5,000. Students in grades 5-12 that have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year may

2 apply. To apply, students should visit or Once the form has been completed, then it must be submitted ( ed or hand-delivered) to the guidance office by November 6, December 2012 Deadlines AXA Achievement Scholarship The AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report provides scholarships to students throughout the nation. Fifty-two winners (one from each state, the District of Colombia and Puerto Rico) are selected to receive scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. These students share these qualities: ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; and ability to succeed in college. For more information, visit The deadline to apply is December 1, 2012, and only the first 10,000 will be considered. Kittie Moss Fairey Scholarship Program The Kittie Moss Fairey Scholarship Program is for students whose parents have an annual household income of $40,000 or less and that plan to attend a four-year college or university in South Carolina. Scholarship amounts fluctuate from year-to-year depending upon the number of applicants as well as the amount of funds available. In the past, scholarship amounts have been up to 1/2 tuition, room, and board. To be eligible, applicants must have a three 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a combined SAT score of 1800 or a composite ACT score of 26. For more information, see your guidance counselor or visit The deadline to apply is December 1, South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have a competitive or recreational interest in golf. Additional requirements include a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale and the desire to attend a four-year college or university located in South Carolina in the fall of The deadline to apply for the scholarship is December 1, For more information, visit or contact Susan Lee at South Carolina Teaching Fellows The S.C. Teaching Fellows Program is located on select college campuses. These include: Anderson University, Charleston Southern, College of Charleston, Columbia College, Furman University, Lander University, Newberry College, SC State University, USC-Columbia, USC-Upstate or Winthrop University. Award recipients agree to teach in South Carolina one year for every year they receive the fellowship. The award is worth up to $6,000 per year. Applications are online only and are due on December 5, Visit for more information. Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarship The NFIB young entrepreneur awards are one-time scholarships created to recognize young people who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, and the awards range in value from $1000-$10,000. This program was established to raise awareness among the nation s youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. These awards are open to any graduating high school senior that owns and operates his/her own small business. Additionally, the student must plan to enter his/her freshman year at an accredited two-year or four-year university, college, or vocational institute during the fall of For more information, visit The deadline to apply for these scholarships is December 17, Ronald McDonald House Charities US Scholarship Program Students across the country work hard to earn top marks. They dream of the college that they will attend and the education that they will receive. Unfortunately, many of those students cannot afford to get the

3 education of their dreams. To help them accomplish this, the network of US Chapters of the Ronald McDonald House charities, along with RMHC Global, offers scholarships to students in financial need that have demonstrated both academic achievement and community involvement. Since 1985, more than $44 million in scholarships have been awarded. For more information, visit The application deadline is December 20, January 2013 Deadlines John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Contest It takes courage to stand up for your beliefs. Some elected officials risk their careers to do right for their community and country. In Profiles in Courage John F. Kennedy described eight U.S. elected officials who demonstrated political courage. Here's your chance to write a new profile on courage. The John F. Kennedy library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to write an original essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after For contest information and registration information, students should visit the Profile in Courage Award Program at First place winner receives $10,000. Second place winner receives $1,000. Up to five finalists receive $500 each. Entries must be submitted by January 5, American Legion 2012/2013 High School Oratorical Scholarship The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program is sponsored locally by the American Legion Post. The primary purpose of the Scholarship Program is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States. The contest is open to students in grades nine through twelve. The local contest will be held January 12, 2013, with winners advancing to higher level competition. State scholarships range from $500 to $2000. Rules and regulations are available in the guidance office and at both and Post contests must be concluded by January 12, GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Honoring the legacy and character of our nation s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers financial aid reward to college-bound students so that they can pursue higher education. These students must demonstrate financial need as well as exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Each year, roughly 20 Scholars will receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for an additional three years. To apply, students may visit The deadline to do so is January 10, Harry Hampton Scholarship This scholarship consists of $2,500 annually, for up to four (4) consecutive years, to help a student further his/her education in the natural resources discipline. The recipient must major in a natural resources discipline such as: wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or environmental science to qualify. Applications may be downloaded at The deadline to apply is January 31, Wallace F. Pate Scholarship This scholarship consists of a one-time award of $1,500 to help a student further his/her education in the natural resources discipline. The recipient must plan to major in a natural resources discipline such as: wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or environmental science to qualify. Applications may be downloaded at The deadline to apply is January 31, David M. Cline Scholarship This scholarship consists of a one-time award of $2,000 to help a student further his/her education in the natural resources discipline. The recipient must plan to major in a natural resources discipline such as:

4 wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or law enforcement/criminal justice. Applications may be downloaded at The deadline to apply is January 31, James O. Thomason Scholarship This scholarship consists of $1,000 annually, for up to four (4) consecutive years, to help a student further his/her education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations, or mass communications. Applications may be downloaded at The deadline to apply is January 31, February 2013 Deadlines March 2013 Deadlines April 2013 Deadlines May 2013 Deadlines SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need. Enter online at as soon as September 14, One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 26, 2012 through May 10, High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship for their first year expenses at a college or private career school. Only one entry is allowed per person for each drawing. However, students can register after each completed drawing for the next scheduled drawing. No purchase or transaction necessary to enter or win. June 2013 Deadlines More Scholarships Navy ROTC Scholarships If a college degree and a successful career are your objectives, NROTC is the way to get both money for school and experience for life. This scholarship can provide enough money (up to $180,000) to cover up to four and in some cases (e.g., engineering, physics, etc.), even five years of tuition, textbooks, a monthly spending allowance, and other related fees. Plus, upon graduation, you will be placed in a job in an exciting career field. There are 160 top colleges and universities that participate (including USC and the Citadel), and there is no obligation to commit to the Navy until your sophomore of college. If you do commit, service options include Navy and Navy Nurse. For more information, visit and You may call Jesse Wheeler at (864) This scholarship is competitive and is based on your SAT/ACT scores. Army ROTC Full Scholarship - US Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Visit or contact LTC Hale, USC, You may also visit or Brian Pinson for even more information. American Legion Scholarship Students can attend college tuition-free in South Carolina if parent was a war time veteran and met certain criteria: 1) was KIA 2) died while in service 3) died of disability resulting from service 4) was a

5 POW 5) is permanently and totally disabled, as determined by the VA from any cause 6) was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor 7) is MIA or 8) applicant is the child of deceased veteran who qualified under items 4) and 5). To receive the scholarship, students must attend a state supported college or technical college. Eligibility terminates at age 26. Free tuition as long as work and conduct are satisfactory to the institution s governing body. Applications may be obtained by writing to the Office of the Governor, Division of VA, 1801 Assembly Street, Room 230, Columbia, SC The phone number is , and the web address is Call Me Mister The "Call Me mister" Program is a collaboration between Clemson University and three private, historically black colleges in South Carolina (Benedict College, Claflin University, Morris College) to recruit, train, certify and secure employment for minority males as elementary teachers in the public schools of South Carolina. For scholarship information and an application, call , or Mister@clemson.edu. P.E.O. Sisterhood Scholarship Programs The P.E.O. Sisterhood promotes educational opportunities for women. They make a difference in women's lives by offering five different programs that provide higher educational assistance. For more information, students should visit the guidance office or Deadlines vary throughout the school year. Web Sites for Discovering Even More Scholarships (Note: TL Hanna and Anderson District 5 are not responsible for the content of these sites.) - Lists multiple scholarships. Lists multiple scholarships. - Lists multiple scholarships. - Lists multiple scholarships. - Lists multiple scholarships. - Lists multiple scholarships. - Lists multiple scholarships. - Lists multiple scholarships. Lists multiple scholarships. Lists academic scholarships. Lists academic scholarships Lists scholarships for students attending Historically Black Universities. Lists Scholarships sponsored by Chevrolet. Lists scholarships for dependents of someone who has been seriously or fatally injured as a result of a work-related accident or occupational disease. - Lists multiple scholarships sponsored by Sate Farm