Spring Valley Education Foundation

Endowed & Memorial Scholarships Spring 2027

W. Ben Nesbit Scholarship

This scholarship is given in honor of Dr. Ben Nesbit, SVHS Principal 1977-1992. It is awarded to a student graduating from Spring Valley whose parent is affiliated with Spring Valley High School or Richland School District Two. The student must have a strong school and personal record in academics and in school or community activities.

Alan and Susan Brill "Turnaround" Scholarship

To be awarded to a "turn-around student" who has changed course and overcome significant obstacles in order to pursue his/her education. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Wendy Noel Lippincott Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of Wendy N. Lippincott, who graduated from SVHS and attended Clemson University before her death. Any female student who will attend Clemson University has a "B" or above average, is active in sports and school activities, and has not received other scholarships is eligible. The applicant need not be in the top part of her class or have financial need.

Eddie Benton Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was started as a way to honor the memory of Eddie Benton, A SVHS graduate and employee with the Richland School District Two Maintenance Department for nearly 30 years.  Applicant must plan to attend a Technical College or Trade School and have a 2.0 GPA or higher and be of good character.

Legette Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship is given in honor of Coach Teresa Legette. Known for her love of Spring Valley and amazing heart, she started her work at the school in 2005. She made her first mark as a front office assistant. She eventually moved into the athletic administrative assistant position until 2020. Coach Legette played a role as an assistant coach to the four South Carolina state basketball championships won in the years 2009, 2011, 2016, and 2018. In addition to her tremendous contributions to Spring Valley’s girls basketball team success, Coach Legette also coached the East Columbia Basketball League and Carolina Shooting Stars AAU team.

Coach Teresa Legette embodied school spirit and pride. She took extra care to support all student-athletes and coaches to the best of her abilities. Her nurturing spirit and tenacity kept everyone she encountered focused and on track. Her bravery and humility lined the walls of Spring Valley High School. We remember her upon entrance to the Legette’s Legacy Locker Room. We seek to honor her by awarding the Legette Legacy Scholarship to a deserving student-athlete with the spirit and love for Spring Valley High School to match that of herself.

Applicants must have a 3.5 or better GPA.  A female Varsity level athlete at SVHS that demonstrates Viking Pride.  Applicant must submit a letter of recommendation and an essay describing in 500 words or less, her journey in athletics, as a woman and the role that sports has helped her in achieving success both academically and personally.  

Mohammed Ahsan Siddiqui Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship fund was created in memory of Mohammed Ahsan Siddiqui.  Mohammed was a third year medical school student at the University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine who had just begun his clinical rotations when he passed away on July 22, 2017. Mohammed was an ambitious, thoughtful, loving and altruistic person who enjoyed helping those in need. No matter how busy he was with work or school, Mohammed always found time to volunteer and help others. With this scholarship his friends want to honor Mohammed and his spirit by assisting students like him achieve their goals to help others when they need it most. The Mohammed Ahsan Siddiqui Memorial Scholarship is a merit-based, one-time gift for new college entrants pursuing an education in medicine, engineering or science related program. Applicants must be a graduating high school Discovery student enrolling in a medical, engineering or science-related program at an accredited college or university as a full-time freshman in the current summer or fall semester, possess a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, display a commitment to volunteering and community service.  Applicants should submit a 1000-word essay on "Why I want to pursue a career in one of the following areas of study: medicine, science or engineering.  Need is not a consideration in awarding scholarships except when two or more applicants have equal qualifications.

Ashley Nicole Dent Math & Science Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of Ashley Dent, a Discovery student at SVHS in 2006, who died during her Junior year. Ashley was an Honors student, Varsity soccer player and lettered in cross country. Ashley's infectious smile and love of life was evident to all who knew her. Ashley planned to major in medicine and her goal was to be an orthopedic surgeon. Applicants should be highly motivated students, planning to major in Math or Science, have a "B" or above average and be active in sports. The scholarship will be paid directly to the university that the recipient attends.

Coach John Jones Scholarship

This scholarship is given in honor of Coach John W. Jones.  Coach Jones’ enthusiasm has never wavered in all the years of coaching.  He asks for the best from his athletes and gives his best to them as their coach.  His commitment to leadership both on and off the field has shaped many young men’s lives over the years.  This commitment has led his athletes to become leaders in their families and communities.

Recipients must have a GPA of 3.0 and be a member of the Track & Field or Cross Country teams for at least two (2) seasons. Applicants should attach an essay describing in 1000 words or less, how participation on the Track & Field and/or Cross Country team has impacted your life both academically and personally as well as helped you develop leadership skills.  Include in your essay how what you have learned from participating in either of the sports will help you during your college education. You must plan on attending a 2 or 4-year College or Technical School in South Carolina and scholarship will be paid directly to the University