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MCHS Scholarships

& Educational Program Opportunities

Please contact Ms. Wicker if you have any questions about the MCHS Scholarships site.

Class of 2026 Remind 101

Click on the link to read instructions on how to sign up for 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

CACRAO Regional Scholarship and Financial Aid Opportunities

Eagle STEM Scholars Program [Deadline: 2/15/2026]

The Winthrop Eagle STEM Scholars Program is seeking motivated, goal-oriented, high-caliber students who demonstrate excellent proficiency in science and mathematics. This student-centered program provides individual and peer support, resources for academic success, and an unmatched level of access to scientific research. Applicants should have completed advanced or AP/IB courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, or biology and should also have a strong GPA and math SAT score (optional).
The Eagle STEM Scholars Program is for college students:

who are academically talented students and may have financial un-met need.
interested in directly matriculating to Master's program, Ph.D. program, or a professional career in biomedical science, bioengineering, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, math, computer science, environmental science, or cybersecurity.
who are motivated and well-prepared high school seniors.
Some of the selected scholars may also receive a financial package.

The Eagle STEM Scholars Advisory Board will make selections for the program based on students' academic performance, standardized test scores (optional), and commitment to community service. Preference is given to those who have taken advanced placement courses in math and science.
Eligibility Criteria

be available to attend a Summer Bridge Program for six weeks.
have significant achievement in advanced placement courses in math and science as indicated on high school transcript.
have a minimum of 580 Math SAT or 25 ACT score (optional) and a minimum 3.4 GPA.
have received no lower than a B in any high school science or math course.

Please read the Eagle STEM Scholars Program and Scholarship Information webpage prior to completing the online application.

2026 Diamond Youth Baseball Educational Scholarship [Deadline: 3/1/2026]

Applicant must be a senior in high school and have participated in a DYB Baseball (not Softball) program when 12 years old or younger. Applicant’s athletic ability will not be a factor in awarding this educational scholarship. Please note: NCAA rules may prohibit acceptance of this scholarship if a student will be participating in an athletic program in college. Please check with college prior to applying for this scholarship.
Click here to download the application. A completed application and all required documents must be received at the address indicated in the application on or before March 1, 2026. Applications must be mailed by the student.

The South Carolina Education Association-Retired Scholarship [Deadline: 3/4/2026]

The South Carolina Education Association-Retired administers a scholarship program as an ongoing activity of the Association. There will be (four) $1,000 scholarships awarded to help enable promising young people pursuing a 4-year degree in Education. The scholarship will be paid to the SC college in the name of the recipient. This scholarship may be used for room, board, tuition, and/or books.
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must be a senior graduating from a public high school in South Carolina
Applicant must plan to attend a SACS accredited college, university, technical school, or community college in South Carolina as a full-time student
Applicant must plan to pursue a career in education

The following items must be attached to application:

Short essay (250-300 words) on "My Choice of Teaching as a Profession"
Sealed recommendation letters from two (2) persons, one of which must be from a teacher or guidance counselor
Official high school transcript must include:
- junior year and first semester grades of senior year
- class rank at the end of first semester of the senior year
Parents confidential report of financial status (form is provided)
SAT/ACT scores are optional - applicant will not be penalized if they did not take the tests or choose not to include the scores

Scholarship application and requested attachments must be postmarked no later than March 6th. Applications must be given to Ms. McAllister in the guidance office to mail no later than March 4th.
Click here to download the application. If you are unable to print the application, please see your counselor for a hard copy of the application.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Richland Alumnae Chapter [Deadline: 3/6/2026]

For the 2025–2026 academic year, our chapter will award scholarships to graduating seniors from the Richland, Lexington, Newberry, and Fairfield school districts who plan to pursue a four-year college degree. All applications will be screened based on GPA, the essay, recommendation forms, class rank, and honors/awards. The application and all materials must be submitted electronically by March 6, 2026, to be considered. Students may apply for only one scholarship. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
All awards will be disbursed to the college or university the recipient will attend Fall 2025. Richland County Alumnae Chapter reserves the right to withhold scholarships if false or misleading information is submitted.
Click here to review the scholarship application flyer. Click here to be directed to the online application. The application deadline is March 6, 2026.

South Carolina Association of Extension Administrative Professionals (SCAEAP) Scholarship [Deadline: 3/6/2026]

SCAEAP is a professional organization that supports administrative professionals working with South Carolina Cooperative Extension programs. Each year, our association awards scholarships to assist students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to continued education.
Eligibility Requirements:

Student must plan to pursue their associate or bachelor degree in Administrative Office Technology, Accounting, Business Management, or Business Administration field
Applicant must have a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or higher
Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina

Click here to download the application. If you are unable to print the application, please see your counselor for a hard copy of the application.
Scholarship application and requested attachments must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 06, 2026. Applications must be mailed by the applicant to the scholarship chair. Application and attachments submitted to other county extension offices or e-mailed will not be considered. Send application with attachments to:Lacey ScogginsSCAEAP Scholarship Chair Clemson Cooperative Extension ServiceClarendon County Office21 West Rigby StreetManning, SC 29102

Brown Family Heritage Educational Scholarship [Deadline: 4/13/2026]

The Brown Family Heritage Educational Scholarship is a $750 scholarship that will be awarded to a Newberry County high school senior planning to pursue a career in education.
Eligibility Requirements

Pursing a career in education
Minority student attending NHS, MCHS or WCS
Minimum GPA of 3.0

Application Instructions (Submit the Following):

Full Name
High School Name
Current GPA
Essay of 250 words or less describing future plans, why education is important to you, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.

Submission instructions: applicants must submit documents directly to browneducationalnby@gmail.com by April 13, 2026.

The Bobby Chapman Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship [Deadline: 3/19/2026]

The Bobby Chapman Scholarship is to be awarded to a student who is a graduate (or soon will be) of a secondary school in the Southeastern United States and/or participated in a prior Bobby Chapman Invitational. The Bobby Chapman Scholarship will be awarded each year on or before May 15. Student recipient may or may not be a golfer.
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be accepted to matriculate as a full-time student in an accredited college or university offering academic programs leading to the baccalaureate degree
Must have the unqualified recommendation of his/her guidance counselor or principal
Must be a person of good character with demonstrated leadership capacity and acceptable academic promise
Must be a person who promises to make a positive contribution as a mature citizen
Must be expected to maintain a scholastic performance level that advances him/her to graduation (3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale)

Click here to download the application. Completed application must be returned to Ms. McAllister in the guidance office by March 19th so it can be mailed on the 20th.

Newberry County Forestry Association Scholarship [Deadline: 3/20/2026]

A scholarship, in the amount of no less than $500, is available to a worthy young person majoring in Forest Resource Management, or other natural resource based major, at an approved university or technical college. This scholarship will be based on scholastic record and achievement record. The scholarship will only be given to Newberry County residents and/or direct family members of the Newberry Forestry Association. Applications may be submitted by high school Seniors or university/technical college Freshmen, Sophomores or Juniors. However, graduating high school seniors will be prioritized. The scholarship will be selected by the Association’s board, and notification will be given before the start of the Fall semester.
Click here to download the application. (if you would like Ms. McAllister to submit the application on your behalf, return it to her no later than March 17th)
This application must be postmarked by Friday, March 20, 2026, and mailed directly by the student to: Clemson Cooperative ExtensionATTN: Jeff Fellers120 Kirby StreetUnion, SC 29379

The Shannon Rogers Scholarship [Deadline: 3/27/2026]

Nu Nu Sigma is excited to announce the Shannon Rogers Scholarship in honor of our esteemed past Charter Member, Soror Shannon Rogers. This scholarship is designed to support outstanding individuals dedicated to making a positive impact through education.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a rising high school senior, an incoming college freshman, or a continuing college student
Application Requirements:

Two essay prompts
Two letters of recommendation
A copy of your unofficial transcript
A current resume
Minimum GPA of 2.7
Professional headshot

Click here to be directed to the online application. Completed application due to your counselor by Friday, March 27th.

SCCAWS Scholarship [Deadline: 4/9/2026]

The 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.
Additional Application Components Reviewed and Eligibility Requirements

Academic excellence (transcript, including SAT and/or ACT scores required)
Recommendations from guidance counselor and two teachers
Extra-curricular activities involving athletic and non-athletic participation (must be an eligible high school participant on one or more athletic teams).
Enrolling female college freshman who plans to major in education.
A one-page essay (in the student’s handwriting) on the topic “Why I Want to Be a Teacher and Where I Envision Myself in the Teaching Field in Ten Years.”
SAT – minimum composite score of 1000 and/or ACT – minimum composite score of 22
Rank in class will be reviewed
GPA (based on S.C. Uniform Grading Scale)

Students wishing to apply for the SCCAWS Scholarship should complete and return the SCCAWS Scholarship application form to Ms. McAllister in the guidance office by April 9th. Click here to download the application.

Trophies by M Scholarship [Deadline: 4/9/2026]

The 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.
Additional Application Components Reviewed and Eligibility Requirements

Academic excellence (transcript, including SAT and/or ACT scores required)
Recommendations from guidance counselor and two teachers
Extra-curricular activities involving athletic and non-athletic participation (must be an eligible high school participant on one or more high school league athletic teams).
Enrolling female college freshman who plans to enter the field of medicine.
A one-page essay (in the student’s handwriting) on the topic, “Why I Want to Enter the Medical Field and What Area of Specialization Do I Plan to Enter.”
SAT – minimum composite score of 1000 and/or ACT – minimum composite score of 22
Rank in class
GPA (based on S.C. Uniform Grading Scale)
Financial need – income tax forms required showing total income (previous year income tax forms will be accepted) This information is shredded once the selection process is completed.
A list of colleges where you have been accepted.

Students wishing to apply for the Trophies by “M” Scholarship should complete and return the scholarship application form to application form to Ms. McAllister in the guidance office by April 9th. Click here to download the application.

Keep Newberry Beautiful Scholarship [Deadline: 4/10/2026]

The Keep Newberry County Beautiful (KNCB) will be awarding two $1000.00 scholarships to a graduating senior or current college student from Newberry County. The scholarship checks will be written directly to the college/university the student plans to attend. Students must be planning to attend and have been accepted by a college, university, or technical college to in the fall of 2026. The scholarship is available to all students from Newberry County or attending school in Newberry County in the fall of 2026.
All applications must be mailed to or dropped off at the Keep Newberry County Beautiful office located in the USDA Service Center at 719 Kendall Road, Newberry, SC 29108. This year email applications will be accepted to Keepnewberrybeautiful@gmail.com, KNCB also offers as a fillable .pdf version to be completed online at their website www.Keepnewberrybeautiful.com. Please answer all short answer questions on a separate typed document. Answers should be double spaced 12-point Calibri or Arial font.
Completed application should include the following for full consideration:1)Application Form (attached)2)Answers to the Short Answers Questions (attached)3)Answer to the Essay Question4)Most Recent High School or College Transcript (unofficial transcripts are allowed)5)Copy of College Acceptance Letter (for High School Students) or Enrollment Letter (for current College/University students). Letter must contain student ID number.
The deadline for all applications will be midnight Friday, April 10th, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. Click here for the pdf application.

Newberry Soil and Water Conservation District Ag Scholarship [Deadline: 4/10/2026]

The Newberry Soil and Water Conservation District (NSWCD) will be awarding two $1,000.00 scholarships to a graduating senior or current college student from Newberry County. The scholarship checks will be written directly to the college/university the student plans to attend. Students must be planning to attend and have been accepted by a college, university, or technical college to pursue a degree in agriculture, wildlife biology, forestry, Ag education, environmental natural resources field, or any related field, in the fall of 2026.
All applications must be mailed to or dropped off at the Newberry Soil and Water Conservation District office located in the USDA Service Center at 719 Kendall Road, Newberry, SC 29108. This year email applications will be accepted to Newberrysoilandwater@gmail.com, NSWCD also offers as a fillable .pdf version to be completed online at their website www.newberyswcd.com. Please answer all short answer questions on a separate typed document. Answers should be double spaced 12-point Calibri or Arial font.
Completed application should include the following for full consideration:1) Application Form (attached)2) Answers to the Short Answers Questions (attached)3) Answer to the Essay Question4) Most Recent High School or College Transcript (unofficial transcripts are allowed)5) Copy of College Acceptance Letter (for High School Students) or Enrollment Letter (for current College/University students). Letter must contain student ID number.
The deadline for all applications will be midnight of Friday, April 10th, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. Click here for the pdf application.

The Joye Law Firm Scholarship [Deadline: 5/1/2026]

Joye Law Firm is offering graduating seniors the opportunity to win a college scholarship to help further their education. The scholarship applications are open now until May 1st 2026. Joye Law Firm will offer six $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year institution of higher learning in the fall. Selection of the recipients is based on the creative entry, school activities, positions of leadership, special honors and awards, community involvement, academic performance, and professional pursuits.
Eligibility:

Open to all graduating South Carolina high school seniors
Must plan to attend a four-year college or university

Application Components:

Current high school transcript
Bullet-point list of any extracurricular activities or community involvement
Creative entry based on prompts outlined on the Joye Law Firm Scholarship website
Nominate a favorite teacher who has inspired your creativity for a teacher prize
Current photo suitable for publication

Click here to be directed to their website for more information and to apply!

National Scholarships

The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship [Deadline: 3/31/2026]

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!

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