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Horry Georgetown Technical College Scholarship Opportunities. Various Due Dates
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Begin your educational journey at HGTC with a simple and straightforward application process. Complete your application today to access a wide range of academic programs and scholarship opportunities. Please be advised that the HGTC financial aid office manages the financial aid process for students. The information provided below is intended to inform students about potential scholarship opportunities. Visit HGTC Admissions for more information
CF 2026 Scholarship Application- PDF - Google Docs.pdfTHE FRIENDS OF THE CAROLINA FOREST LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIP DUE APRIL 1, 2026
This year the Friends of the Carolina Forest Library will award several $2,000 scholarships to be used for tuition and/or books at institutions of higher learning. Full-time High School Seniors residing in the Carolina Forest Community, graduating from a Horry County accredited public or private high school in 2026, and continuing their education as a full-time college student in the fall 2026 are eligible
Low Country 2026.pdfThe Low Country Herb Society, a group whose purpose is to stimulate an increased awareness and knowledge of herbs, to sponsor and cultivate related herb programs in the community and to gain knowledge and stimulate interest in the planting, harvesting and uses of herbs, is pleased to offer two $1000 scholarships to students living within Horry and Georgetown counties. To be eligible students should show an interest in herbs and their uses and intend to pursue a career path that will involve herbs. The scholarships will be awarded to students who plan to attend two/four- year colleges or accredited technical institutions and to study horticulture, landscaping, culinary arts, medicine, pharmacy, or related field programs.
LCHS is also offering one $500 award to a student who will enroll in the Horry Georgetown Technical College Culinary Arts Program in the Fall.
DUE April 1, 2026
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 13, 2026
Rayne & Company EmpowerHER Scholarship! DUE April 1, 2026 . This scholarship is designed to support young women in their pursuit of higher education.
Brave Military Grant.pdfThe Brave at Heart Foundation announces their latest Military Service Grant. This year’s program will offer a $500 Grant to one graduating senior from Horry County, Georgetown County, and Williamsburg County school districts.
DUE 4-1-26
Brave at Heart 2026.pdfThe Brave at Heart Foundation announces their latest Scholarship Awards. This year’s program will offer $ 1,000 and $500 scholarships to graduating seniors attending Carolina Forest, Carvers Bay, Conway, Georgetown, Hemingway, Kingstree, Loris, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Socastee, St. James, and Waccamaw High School within the Horry County, Georgetown County, and Williamsburg County school districts'
DUE 4-1-26
PTSO.pdf2026 PTSO College Scholarship DUE April 1, 2026
Scholarship amount and number of recipients will be determined by the 2024-2025 PTSO Scholarship Committee
Sons 2025 scholarship email for Horry County Schools.docxSons and Daughters of Italy Myrtle Beach Lodge 2662 $2500 College Scholarship: DUE April 1, 2026
The Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA), Myrtle Beach Chapter 2662, offers an annual $2500 college scholarship opportunity for Horry County High School Seniors. The $2,500 scholarship is open to high school seniors of Italian-American descent (at least one Italian or Italian-American parent or grandparent) who attend a nationally accredited high school in Horry County, South Carolina. The scholarship will be awarded based on the student’s scholarship essay, academic achievement, and faculty recommendations. Please visit https://sonsofitalymb.com/soi/scholarships/ for the application and information.
The Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina DUE April 7, 2026
The Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina (GFOASC) is a non-profit organization that promotes the professional development of its members by providing a forum for the exchange of information related to all aspects of government finance, and by recommending and supporting improvements to the financial administration of all governmental units in South Carolina. The membership includes employees of the State, City, and County Government, Colleges and Universities, and School Districts. By establishing and awarding a High School Student Scholarship, the GFOASC provides financial assistance to a student in a high school.
The amount of the scholarship is $1,250 and applications must be received on or before April 7th. The link to the scholarship is: https://gfoasc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Presidents-Scholarship_2024.pdf
Scholarship - Educator's.docxThe South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports (SCCAWS) annually offers a scholarship to an incoming female college freshman from South Carolina. The scholarship is a one-time monetary award presented to a student who plans to major in education. DUE: April 9th
Copy of Scholarship - Trophies by M.docxThe South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports (SCCAWS) and Trophies by “M” annually offer a scholarship to an incoming female college freshman from South Carolina. The scholarship is a one-time monetary award of $1000 presented to a student who plans to major in the medical field. DUE April 9,
2026 Grand Stand Sertoma Club Scholarship .docThe Grand Strand Sertoma Club DUE April 10, 2026 is a service club dedicated to the Grand Strand community. The club sponsors several programs that provide assistance to institutions and individuals. The best assistance the club can provide to individuals is to help them learn to help themselves. Toward that end, the college scholarship program is a key program for the club. The amount of the scholarship is $5000 per year which as described in the above paragraph is renewable for a total of four years which is a total of $20,000.
WAA 2026 Scholarship Application Flyer.pdfThe Whittemore Alumni Association Scholarship DUE April 12, 2026
The Whittemore Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded each year to graduating seniors who are descendants of Whittemore High School alumni. Students planning to enter an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. The scholarship award is $1,000 for the first year and is non-renewable. Whittemore Alumni Association Scholarship DUE April 12, 2026. The Whittemore Alumni Association Scholarship is open to descendants of Whittemore alumni. A Whittemore alum is defined as anyone who attended school in the Whittemore system who may or may not have graduated. Eligible students may live in or outside Horry County (South Carolina). Verification of primary eligibility criteria (relationship to a Whittemore Alum) is captured on the application.
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Chapter 9.pdfChapter Nine Scholarship DUE April 13, 2026
Chapter 9 Book Club Scholarship is offering a $1000 scholarship to a current student graduating from MBHS that has been accepted into an institute of higher learning.
MBWC Scholarship 2026.pdfThe Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club continues its mission of “Caring for our Community” by recognizing the accomplishments of female students and rewarding their efforts with scholarships. We take great pride in our community involvement and year-round fundraising so that we may give back. $500-$1,000 Yearly Tuition Scholarship
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 15, 2026
GSRC Scholarship App45292026.pdfThe Grand Strand Running Club is proud to offer at least two $1,500 Scholarships to a Grand Strand High School graduating female and male. A primary objective of the running club is the promotion of running throughout the Grand Strand community. In this regard, running-related activities will be heavily rated in comparison to scholastic achievements and community involvement.
DUE April 15, 2026
2025 Scholarship Flyer.pdfThe Tywanza Sanders® Legacy Foundation (TSLF) has opened the submission window for the Tywanza Sanders® Legacy Scholarships. Please share the attached flyer with your graduating seniors. This year, we are providing two unique scholarship opportunities with award amounts from $500 to $5,000 for graduating students throughout South Carolina. We are providing financial assistance to awarded recipients for post-secondary study in the United States for the Fall academic year.
Statewide Academic Scholarship: three (3) scholarship awards available in the amounts of $5,000, $2,000, and $1,000
Textbook Scholarship: two (2) scholarship awards available in the amount of $500 each
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2026 through our online application portal. To apply, students may go to tywanzasanderslegacyfoundation.com/scholarships.
TidelandsHealthRelatedDegreeScholarship.pdfTidelands Health Scholarship DUE April 16, 2026 is awarding four $1,000 scholarships to qualified students. Applicants must: • Be a senior in Georgetown, Horry or Williamsburg counties graduating in Spring 2026. • Be enrolling at a higher education institution this fall pursuing a health-related degree. • Have at least a 3.0 GPA. Application period: Monday, Feb. 16 ~ Thursday, April 16 Deadline: Thursday, April 16, at 11:59 p.m.
Grand Strand Alumni Chapter of South Carolina State University Scholarship Application DUE April 17,2026
PURPOSE: The Grand Strand Alumni Chapter of South Carolina State University aim to provide financial support to college bound high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement, display financial need and express a genuine interest in pursuing higher education at South Carolina State University (SCSU).
2026 - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship - Conway Alumnae.pdfDELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. CONWAY ALUMNAE CHAPTER 2026 SCHOLARSHIP
CAC is currently seeking applicants for its Public Scholarship. The chapter will award $1000 scholarships to talented African American female students who are graduating high school seniors in 2025. Thank you for taking the time to review the scholarship information. All applicants interested in the scholarship award must write a 100-150-word essay; must meet delineated criteria; and must complete and electronically submit the application packet, including all supporting documentation, by April 17, 2026. Letters of recommendation and transcripts must also be attached to the application and received by this deadline
Dennis Brian Latimer Memorial Scholarship 2026 Fillable.pdfDennis Brian Latimer Memorial Scholarship: Due April 18, 2026
This scholarship is given in honor of the late Retired U.S. Army Colonel Dennis Brian Latimer, Whittemore High School Graduate, Class of 1963 Scholarship Amount: $1,000.
● Applicants must be an African American high school Senior and a descendant of a Whittemore High School Graduate.
● Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale.
● Must major in science or a science-related field.
● Plan to attend 2-year or 4-year college or university in the Fall semester following their high school graduation.
David and Susie Honeycutt High School Tennis Scholarship 2026.pdfDavid and Susie Honeycutt High School Tennis Scholarship DUE April 20, 2026
2026 Grand Strand Tennis Foundation | Email: gstf.scholarship@gmail.com The Grand Strand Tennis Foundation has a mission to foster the development of tennis to positively impact the communities and people of all ages, abilities, and ethnicity, through healthy recreation and physical fitness. This mission starts with building a strong foundation of young tennis players across the Grand Strand. Often, these young athletes participate in a variety of junior competitions and tournaments, including participating on their high school’s tennis team. These student-athletes not only work hard to improve their tennis skills but often thrive in the classroom. In support of this dedication on and off the court, the Grand Strand Tennis Foundation is pleased to offer two $1000 scholarships to the winning applicants of this annual award
2026 Annual Scholarship Sheriff Foundation.docxThe Sheriff’s Foundation of Horry County (hereinafter, Foundation) awards up to eight (8) scholarships annually for college-bound high school seniors with an expressed interest in pursuing an education in a criminal justice or the legal studies field. Priority will be placed on those attending Horry Georgetown Technical College and Coastal Carolina University. Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 each
DUE April 24, 2026
The Bubba and Bleeker Cannon Student-Athlete Scholarship.docxThe Bubba and Bleeker Cannon Student-Athlete Scholarship DUE April 25, 2025
The purpose of The Bubba and Bleeker Cannon Student-Athlete Scholarship is to honor the Cannons, their life-long commitment to education, and their tireless support of athletics. A one-time $1000 scholarship to a graduating Myrtle Beach High School Senior student-athlete will be awarded. The actual scholarship will be paid directly to the college or university of choice.
(Awaiting updated application)
2026 WTS SC Scholarship Flyer.pdfThe Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) Scholarship is an international organization dedicated to shaping the future of transportation for the public good through the global advancement of women. WTS fosters the development of women and girls in the transportation field by encouraging bright new professionals and students to undertake careers in the area of transportation. One way it does this is by awarding the WTS Transportation YOU High School Scholarship to girls pursuing high school studies in science, technology, engineering, and math.
The minimum criteria for selection are:
a. Applicant must be a high school senior
b. GPA of 3.0 or higher
c. Currently studying math, science, and technology
d. Considering a college degree in a transportation-related field
To be considered for our SC scholarships, applications should be submitted to the WTS South Carolina Chapter as typed documents in a single PDF document. Scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant's specific transportation goals, academic record, and transportation-related activities or job skills. Applications are due April 25, 2026.
The NEA-Retired Jack Kinnaman Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Jack Kinnaman, the then-serving NEA-Retired Vice President. At his demise, the family wished to establish a scholarship program in his honor, thus beginning a much needed assistance activity for worthy aspiring educators. In the first year of the program in 2002, a scholarship of $1,000 was awarded to one recipient. As Retired members have continued to generously donate, the amount has greatly increased to five scholarships of $3,500 each. To be considered for this award, Aspiring Educators must submit an application.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY DUE April 26, 2026
2026 MACWIN Scholarship App. and Cover Letter_2026.pdfThe MACWIN Waccamaw Region Scholarship (Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties), sponsored by Marjorie Coakley McIver and Dr. Winston McIver, Jr., is open to applicants who will be graduates of accredited high schools in the Waccamaw Region of South Carolina. This year, five (5) scholarships will be awarded, one of which will be awarded annually to an applicant who is a family member of a victim of the Emanuel 9 tragedy. It is our intent that all eligible students receive an application and have equal opportunity in the selection process.
Online application can be completed and submitted online at the following web address:
The application deadline is April 27, 2026. Applications must be completed in full, verified with required signatures, and postmarked or submitted by the above deadline.
2026 Scholarship Flyer_NOBLEED.pdf2026 Scholarship Letter_NOBLEED.pdfDUE April 27, 2026
OrthoSC Stronger Together Scholarship Program for local high school seniors and college students, where five lucky students will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship. To help spread the news, please see our attached flyer and share it with eligible students you know! Winners will be announced starting Monday, May 4, and if a student from your school wins, OrthoSC would present the scholarship check to the student during your school’s scholarship night.
OrthoSC Salute to Education Scholarship DEADLINE: April 28
At OrthoSC, we are honored to serve the Grand Strand community and love giving back. As part of our dedication to our community, a video competition is now open to high school seniors and college students for an opportunity to be one of five students to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Format: 60 – 90 second video Topic: How will your future impact the community? Submit videos to: scholarships@orthosc.org Please visit: https://www.orthosc.org/salute-education for information and to APPLY
2025 Mu Iota Omega Scholarship . Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® - Mu Iota Omega Chapter is pleased to announce its 2025 scholarship application is now available. Mu Iota Omega Chapter awards scholarships through a comprehensive process. The committee will review the following areas: academic accomplishments, community involvement, leadership potential, recommendations, and personal essays. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® - Mu Iota Omega Chapter will support local high school seniors who will attend an accredited four-year college or university.
Application Deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025, by 11:59 pm.
(Awaiting updated application)
Horry County Pearls, Incorporated, is pleased to announce its 2025 Scholarship Program for graduating seniors in Horry County Schools. This year, our foundation will award three one-year scholarships for $1,500 each to those enrolling at a two-year or four-year college/university.
CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The application and letter of recommendation Google Forms are linked here. These forms can also be found on our website, www.miocenterhcp.com. All applications will be screened based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership, character, and community service. The application and all materials must be submitted electronically by April 30, 2025, to be considered.
(Awaiting updated application)
Mildred H. Gerald Memorial Scholarship DUE April 30, 2026
The mission of Moving Forward Carolina Foundation is to support graduating high school seniors in rural areas seeking a college or technical education by providing financial assistance through scholarships in order to give them a head start into life after high school. This scholarship was established by the Moving Forward Carolina Foundation to honor the legacy of Mildred Hemingway Gerald, a lifelong educator and community service advocate. The goal is to provide financial support to a deserving high school senior. The scholarship application process and administration will be completed by the Moving Forward Carolina Foundation. Applications may be completed online at the web address provided below. Additional information is also provided.
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