Horry Georgetown Technical College Scholarship Opportunities. Various Due Dates
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The Center for Scholarship Administration- Various DUE Dates
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The SC Teaching Fellows Scholarship ; DUE December 1st. The application is hosted by Kaleidoscope and serves as the first step in the rigorous identification process for Teaching Fellows. The application submission window is open from October 1st until December 1st. Test scores, transcripts, and reference surveys must be submitted by December 5th. Students must apply for Teaching Fellows during their final year of high school.
Fleet Reserve Association Essay Contest: DUE December 1, 2026
FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes.
The grand national winner receives $1,500. Other winners receive $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place. Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.
Teaching Fellows Program & Scholaship. Deadline: December 1, 2026 (opens October 1)
You must complete the online application during the application window: October to December 1 each year. A transcript with class rank included, ACT and/or SAT score reports (if applicable), and two reference surveys must be submitted by the deadline. More information can be found on the application page.
In order for your application to be considered complete, you must answer all mandatory questions on the online application by 11:59 PM on December 1st of the application year, and a high school transcript with class rank included, and two reference surveys must be submitted through the Kaleidoscope system before the established deadline for that application year. You also have the option to submit ACT/SAT scores for consideration. Scores must be received before 11:59 PM on December 1st of the application year.
https://www.cerra.org/page/teaching-fellows
Robert E. McNair Scholarship (Francis Marion University) Deadline: December 1st. Amount of Scholarship-Free tuition, fees, and room and board for four years of study. Candidates for the Robert E. McNair Scholarship at FMU must meet the following criteria:
Be a full-time South Carolina Resident
Be a high school senior
Be admitted to FMU prior to the December 3 McNair deadline
Maintain a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Have a combined SAT Score (Evidence Based Reading &Writing and Math) of 1160 or higher; or a 24 or higher ACT Score
Have an interest in a career in public service, broadly defined
Be willing to study abroad and participate in service-learning opportunities
Deliver a completed McNair application and all additional required materials (essays, two letters of recommendation) to the Director of the Robert E. McNair Center by December 1, 2023
For more information please visit:
https://www.fmarion.edu/mcnaircenter/mcnairscholarsprogram/
Hagan Scholarship Foundation Deadline: December 1, 2026-Amount of scholarship varies
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients “regardless of nationality” with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States. Eligible high schools include public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM schools. The Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 637 colleges and universities located in 49 states and the District of Columbia.
Hagan Scholars who graduate college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional semesters in college receiving up to $7,500 each semester.
Click the link to apply: https://haganscholarships.org/
Clemson University LYCEUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM Deadline: December 22, 2026. Amount of Scholarship-$10,000. Seniors applying to Clemson. Program is open to students of any major but students who complete this course of study fulfill the requirements for a minor in political science. Open to incoming freshmen, the Lyceum Scholars Program is the first college program in the US to use a Great Books approach to studying liberty, capitalism, the American Founding, and moral character. www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/capitalism/lyceum
Those interested in becoming Lyceum Scholars must apply first to Clemson University. After submitting an application to Clemson, the Lyceum Scholars Program application will be available in the Clemson admissions portal.
U.S Airforce ROTC Scholarship Deadline: December 11, 2026 -Amount of Scholarship- 100% College Tuition+$900 Book Stipend+ $300-$500 Monthly Stipend + Travel Expenses. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must either be a United States citizen or obtain U.S. citizenship by the last day of the first term of their freshman year. Applicants must pass a Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) medical exam. Applicants will either be scheduled to take the physical exam at the nearest military base or be sent to a designated civilian contractor. CLICK LINK BELOW
www.afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/application/
Deadline: December 15, 2026-Amount of scholarship-$50,000 (10) .Created in memory of BURGER KING Co-founder James "Jim" W. McLamore, the BURGER KING Scholars program has awarded $35 million in scholarships to more than 33,000 high school students, BK employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. In 2018 alone, the Foundation awarded $3.7 million to more than 3,400 students in North America. Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service.
The application period begins on Oct. 15 and closes Dec. 15. CLICK LINK BELOW
www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars
Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship: Amount $ 1,000 DEADLINE: December 15 The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship. There are no conditions or outside requirements for this essay. Please keep submissions to 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the absolute maximum. To apply please visit:
Equitable Foundation has established the Equitable Excellence® Scholarship Program to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two- or fouryear college in the United States by Fall 2025.This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team. • Be current high school seniors in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year. • Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in school, community or work activities • Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their achievements along with photographs for use in program promotion and information. • Have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Please visit the website to apply:
“No Sweat” Scholarship DEADLINE: December 31 The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you’re in! Apply by signing-up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio. • No GPA requirements or Essays to write • No minimum income requirements • Selection based on their holistic Cirkled In profile Application URL: www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
The Home Depot: Path To Pro Scholarship Program Deadline: December 31, 2026-
Application Deadline: Last day of March, June, September and December.
Amount of scholarship $2,000. The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. The Foundation has pledged to invest $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople and bridging the opportunity gap through its Path to Pro program. We want to help create the next generation of skilled trade leaders by providing scholarships to further your education.
Eligibility Requirements : A) Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent. B) Plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States. C) Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of the The Home Depot. Employees of The Home Depot and their dependents are eligible to apply for a scholarship from The Homer Fund.
D) Focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction Management
HOW TO APPLY:
Wealth Wise Scholarship. Deadline: December 31. Amount of Scholarship-$1,000. Wealth Wise Scholarship is open to US undergraduate and graduate students seeking a career in the finance industry. The scholarship amount is $1,000 and will be awarded based on academic merit and submission of a short essay to be titled "How the US Credit Scoring System Can Be Improved". Deadline to Apply is Dec. 31
https://www.badcredit.org/scholarship/ or https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15171/wealth_wise_scholarship_scholarship.php