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Class of 2027 Remind 101
Class of 2027 Remind 101
Click on the images to read instructions on how to sign up for Senior Remind 101 and Dural Enrollment Students Remind 101. You will receive a text message notifying you when a scholarship opens and you can check back here for more information and links to the applications. Scholarship page is updated as soon as scholarship information is received.
Regional/Local Scholarships
Regional/Local Scholarships
CACRAO Regional Scholarship and Financial Aid Opportunities
Miss Newberry and Miss Newberry's Teen Scholarship Organization
Please see flyer for more information. Local preliminary to be held November 15, 2026 at The Newberry Opera House. Miss America 18-29: must be NO OLDER than 28 on September 30, 2027, and no younger than 18 on September 1, 2027. Miss America's Teen 14-18: must be no YOUNGER than 14 by September 1, 2027, and no older than 18 on September 30, 2027.South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals Marian Garrett Student Scholarship [Deadline: 12/1/2026]
SCAEOP presents annual scholarships to deserving high school students. We have helped with the educational process of many South Carolina college bound students. The rising cost of tuition at many of our colleges places a hardship on many families. We strive each year to help ease the economic burden for a deserving student. This scholarship program is open to dependent children of SCAEOP members who are graduating high school seniors and are interested in pursuing a career in office administration and education.Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a high school senior
- Applicants must have maintained a "C" average or better and a "B" average in high school business classes
- Applicants must plan to enter an accredited institution of higher learning the fall term following the granting of the scholarship
- Applicant must be a United States citizen and resident of South Carolina
Click here to download the application. If you are unable to print the scholarship application, please see your counselor in Guidance to pick up a hard copy. Completed applications must be mailed by the student to the following address: Arica Armstrong, SCAEOP Student Scholarship Chairman, 2018 Church St, Georgetown, SC 29440.
South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals Member Dependent Scholarship [Deadline: 12/1/2026]
SCAEOP presents annual scholarships to deserving high school students. We have helped with the educational process of many South Carolina college bound students. The rising cost of tuition at many of our colleges places a hardship on many families. We strive each year to help ease the economic burden for a deserving student. This scholarship program is open to dependent children of SCAEOP members who are graduating high school seniors and are interested in pursuing a career in office administration and education.Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a child or grandchild of an "active, retired, or life" member of SCAEOP
- Applicant must be a high school senior
- Applicants must have maintained a "C" average or better in high school
- Applicants must plan to enter an accredited institution of higher learning the fall term following the granting of the scholarship
- Applicant must be a United States citizen and resident of South Carolina
Click here to download the application. If you are unable to print the scholarship application, please see your counselor in Guidance to pick up a hard copy. Completed applications must be mailed by the student to the following address: Arica Armstrong, SCAEOP Student Scholarship Chairman, 2018 Church St, Georgetown, SC 29440.
South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals Student Scholarship [Deadline: 12/1/2026]
SCAEOP presents annual scholarships to deserving high school students. We have helped with the educational process of many South Carolina college bound students. The rising cost of tuition at many of our colleges places a hardship on many families. We strive each year to help ease the economic burden for a deserving student. This scholarship program is open to dependent children of SCAEOP members who are graduating high school seniors and are planning to pursue a degree in business, office administration, or a related field.Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a high school senior
- Applicants must have maintained a "C" average or better
- Applicants must plan to enter an accredited institution of higher learning the fall term following the granting of the scholarship
- Applicant must be a United States citizen and resident of South Carolina
Click here to download the application. If you are unable to print the scholarship application, please see your counselor in Guidance to pick up a hard copy. Completed applications must be mailed by the student to the following address: Arica Armstrong, SCAEOP Student Scholarship Chairman, 2018 Church St, Georgetown, SC 29440.
SC Teaching Fellows Scholarship [Deadline: 12/1/2026]
The SC Teaching Fellows application window is now open! The Teaching Fellows program includes enrichment programs, professional development, and leadership opportunities for students. Participants can receive up to a $6,000 annually for four years (as long as the student is in the process of completing a degree leading to initial teacher certification and meets the criteria to continue in the Program). The program requires participants to agree to teach in a South Carolina public school one year for each year funding is received and sign a Promissory Note along with a surety. Teaching Fellows must attend one of the fourteen Teaching Fellows Institutions. These include Anderson University, Charleston Southern University, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, Columbia College, Francis Marion University, Lander University, Newbery College, North Greenville University, USC-Aiken, USC Columbia, USC Upstate, Winthrop University More information can be found at this link.Eligibility Requirements:
- a U.S. citizen or will be an eligible non-citizen under State Residency Statutes at the time of high school graduation (Please note - students categorized as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not eligible for Teaching Fellows.)
- a legal resident of South Carolina (Please note - Residency will be verified by the Teaching Fellows Institution after a student has been offered an award.)
- a high school senior or junior graduating early
Students who wish to apply must complete an online application between October 1 and December 1 of their final year of high school. Two reference surveys; information about school/community involvement and/or work experience as well as leadership activities; a high school transcript with class rank included; and ACT and/or SAT test scores are collected through the application process. All complete applications are scored by an initial screening committee. Up to 500 qualifying applicants are invited to participate in the Teaching Fellows regional interviews, where they interview with a team of three educators, deliver a short presentation on an assigned topic, and write an essay in response to a prompt.
Click here to be directed to the website for more information.
South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) Board of Directors Scholarship [Deadline: 2/1/2027]
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) is pleased to announce its annual Board of Directors Scholarship Program. On a rotating basis, once every four years, one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior/rising college freshman from each of these South Carolina counties. Students from the following counties are eligible to apply for the upcoming scholarship award: Allendale, Chesterfield, Florence, Georgetown, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Saluda, Spartanburg, and Williamsburg Counties. One student residing in each of these counties will be selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship to attend an in-state college or university for the 2027 fall semester.Scholarship applicants must be current high school seniors planning to attend a South Carolina four-year college/university or a two-year technical college in the fall. All applicants must complete an online application and either write an essay or, in lieu of an essay, submit a video on their aspirations and goals. A letter of recommendation and a student transcript are also required. The scholarship recipient will be selected by an SCAC Scholarship Selection Committee in April, with an announcement by the Board of Directors in May. SCAC will send the scholarship check directly to the school where the recipient is accepted. The link to apply will open on October 15, 2026.
Scholarship applications must be submitted online via the SCAC Scholarship Program | South Carolina Association of Counties. All applications must be submitted by February 1, 2027.
National Scholarships
National Scholarships
The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship [Deadline: 12/31/2026]
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 or minimum income requirement. Click here for more information and to apply today!Big Future Scholarships
Click here to find out more information from CollegeBoard scholarships.**StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship information to students and scholarship management services to companies since 2003. Please visit their website to subscribe and to receive even more scholarship newsletters and information! Please check months prior to the current month. The newsletters are based on when the applications open, not when they are due.
August National Scholarship Newsletter
Click here to be directed to the monthly scholarship newsletter updates.September National Scholarship Newsletter
Click here to be directed to the monthly scholarship newsletter updates.October National Scholarship Newsletter
Click here to be directed to the monthly scholarship newsletter updates.State Scholarships and Resources
State Scholarships and Resources
Click the pdf to the right to find out about eligibility criteria. For more detailed information concerning scholarships and grants, please visit the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education's website or the South Carolina Student Loan website.
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SC Student Loan No Effort Scholarship
Enter to Win $5,000! High school juniors and seniors, current college students, and parents are all welcome to enter. Already applied? Reapply for another chance to win. Four (4) lucky students will have a chance to win $5,000 each. We pick one winner in September, December, March, and June—four winners total each year. Winners are chosen randomly. Don’t worry, we won’t share your information with anyone. Promise. Click here to view the flyer and to scan the QR code to apply.
2023_ScholarshipEligiblityCriteria_Updated.pdfCollege, Career & Educational Programs
College, Career & Educational Programs
Other College Scholarship Search Resources
Other College Scholarship Search Resources
- Scholarships.com- https://www.scholarships.com/Scholarships.com - Free College Scholarship Search Financial Aid Grants Scholarships College Scholarship ScholarshipsWelcome to Scholarships.com's Free Scholarship Search! Search from nearly 4 million scholarships, along with other financial aid, including grants and internships, totaling nearly $6 billion. Scholarship information is provided by the scholarship provider and updated daily. Visit www.scholarships.com
- South Carolina’s Independent College and Universities- https://www.scicu.org/South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities – A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina - SCICUSouth Carolina‘s Independent Colleges and Universities are asking for your help in conveying our gratitude for state supported scholarships and grants for higher education. Without scholarships and grants, many students could not afford the cost of higher education. South Carolina’s Independent Colleges and Universities would like you to join us in showing our grateful appreciation to www.scicu.org
- SC CAN GO- Promoting college access and a college-going culture in SC-http://sccango.org/
- Scholarship America- https://scholarshipamerica.org/
- Going Merry- Your Dreams. Your Education. Fund your Future. Find colleges, compare costs, and maximize financial aid-all in one palce. From FAFSA to scholarships, we help make college affordable. https://goingmerry.com/
- Central Carolina Community Foundation Grants and Scholarships- https://www.yourfoundation.org/grants-scholarships/
- FastWeb.com- https://www.fastweb.com/Find Scholarships for College for FREE | FastwebSearch for scholarships for college students with our free matching service for scholarships. Also learn about financial aid and student loan options to find money to pay for college at Fastweb.www.fastweb.com
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