SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sharing information about scholarships is a courtesy of the School Counseling Department at Northwestern High School. Northwestern High School does not conduct scholarship searches for students, nor does it solicit scholarship offers. The criteria for scholarships is determined by the organization sponsoring the scholarship who has requested we advertise their scholarships. It is highly recommended that students conduct scholarship searches on their own if they do not meet the criteria for the scholarships listed in this newsletter. Unless specified, Northwestern High School does not sponsor or endow any of the scholarships listed, nor is it a part of the committees designated to determine scholarship recipients. For more information about the scholarships listed, please contact Mrs. Dean or your School Counselor.
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General search engine websites are a useful way to generate available scholarships; check out a few that are listed below:
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- fastweb.com
- scholarships.com
- niche.com
- bigfuture.collegeboard.org
- careeronestop.org
- studentscholarships.org - sign up for scholarship newsletter!
- Quest Bridge -- non-profit program that links high-achieving low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at leading U.S. colleges and universities
- Raise Me -- get scholarships from colleges for your achievements in high school
- SC Commission on Higher Ed
- US Dept of Education
- Minority Scholarships
The following scholarships have been updated as of January 13th, 2024:
January Scholarship Newsletter via studentscholarships.org
Click here to view scholarships
Awards vary
Scholarships.com
Scholarships for High School Seniors
Rock Hill - Central City Optimist Club Essay Contest
Compose a 700-to-800 word around the central idea of "How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success"
Students under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2024, are eligible to compete.
Click here for more information and to apply
Entry due to:
Central City Optimist Club
PO Box 446
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Questions: email - tkowens2000@yahoo.com or kowens@rhmail.org
Deadline: January 31st, 2025
Award: $2,500
Hampton Wildlife Fund Scholarships (5)
The Hampton Wildlife Fund is pleased to offer 5 scholarships to South Carolina graduating seniors; Harry Hampton, Thomas W. Hardwick Jr., James O. Thomason, Wallace F. Pate, and David M. Cline Scholarships. Click here for more information.
The Harry Hampton Scholarship and the Thomas W. Hardwick Jr. Scholarship are 4-year $5,000 per year scholarships for students wishing to further their education in the natural resources disciplines, such as wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, or marine science. The recipients will receive these scholarships for 4 years as long as a GPA of 2.5 or above is maintained for the academic year.
The Wallace F. Pate Scholarship is a one-year, $2,500 scholarship for students who wish to pursue a degree in natural resources discipline such as wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, or marine science.
The James O. Thomason Scholarship is a 4-year $2,000 per year scholarship for students who wish to pursue a degree in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications. The recipient will receive the James O. Thomason for 4 years as long as he or she maintains a GPA of 2.5 or above for a given academic year. Applicants are also required to submit a topical essay.
The David M. Cline Scholarship is a one-year, $2,000 scholarship for students who wish to pursue a degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or forensic science.
Applications can be found at www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarships or via email at jim.goller@hamptonwildlifefund.org.
Deadline for all applications is January 31, 2025.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Eligibility:
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Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
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Exhibit a strong commitment to complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
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Demonstrate financial need ($65,000 or lower household income)
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Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
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Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
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Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
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Be a United States citizen
Award: Varies. 600+ scholarships available - up to $25,000 each
Deadline: December 1st, 2024 - March 1st, 2025
UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship™
This program aims to help individuals living with myasthenia gravis (MG) and their immediate family members pursue further education. Potential applicants may obtain program information and apply online by creating an account at www.ucbmgscholarship.com.
Award: 15 one-time scholarships of up to $10,000 each
Deadline: February 5th, 2025
Silver Pen Award
Eligibility:
- All high school seniors who live or attend school within 25 miles of the community they are applying to. (Osprey Village is open to applicants within 35 miles)
- Community employees and children of employees
- Residents limited families – grand (great grand) children, nieces and nephews (grand nieces and nephews)
Award:
1st Place – $2,500
2nd Place – $1,250
Deadline: February 16th, 2025
Presbyterian College
Students that are applying to PC and wish to be nominated 1880 Student Referral Program Scholarship should contact their School Counselor. The scholarship is $1880 awarded annually for up to 4 years. The student should be nominated before the student is accepted to PC.
FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY #1 Tell your high achievers to apply to PC by December 1 to qualify for the full Griffith Scholarship. The Griffith covers the full cost of tuition, fees, room, and board and is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study at PC. There are two recipients each year.
FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY #2 Your service-minded students with entrepreneurial spirits also have a chance to receive a full-ride scholarship. Our Service Entrepreneurship Scholarship Competition gives your students the chance to solve a problem in their community ... for a chance to earn a full ride to PC!
Please check the Presbyterian College Website for additional information about each scholarship.
South University Alumni Scholarship
To qualify for the scholarship, you must graduate from one South University program and be accepted into another OR be selected to receive a Transferred Alumni Scholarship from an eligible South University graduate. All recipients must:
- Be a newly enrolled student in the South University program
- Maintain continuous enrollment with no unapproved breaks
- Have a signed Memorandum of Understanding on file
Click here for more information
Memorandum of Understanding (must be included with application)
Foundation 649 Scholarship
Eligibility requirements:
- Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2024 as a Freshman or transferring from a community college
- Identify as Asian American / Pacific Islander
- Have a track record of involvement and interest in AAPI communities, issues, or causes
- Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship
- Be a US citizen, resident, or foreign national. Undocumented students are also welcome to apply.
Click here for informational flyer
Award: $4,000 spread over 4 years
Deadline: March 1, 2025
DeMayo Law Offices Arrive Alive Scholarship
To qualify, students must have applied for full-time enrollment at a four-year university or college and must complete and return a scholarship application to DeMayo Law Offices by the announced deadline. Scholarships will be awarded based on the student’s essay, brochure, billboard, website home page, or music video, as well as their application, SAT/ACT scores, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Students are asked to submit their presentations and all related documents by mailing their completed applications to the address provided in the application. Winners will be chosen by a selection committee.
Hard copies of application are available in the School Counseling Office
Award: $5,000
Deadline: March 24th, 2025
Dallas Hirst Lumpkin Scholarship
The Lumpkin family is very pleased to offer the 2025 Dallas Hirst Lumpkin scholarship to graduating seniors, a one-time $3,000 award. Students may now go to https://dhlscholar.org/application to apply online or download a printable application for those who prefer to complete and mail. Applications are due March 31. An official transcript and up to two letters of recommendation are required for the application to be considered complete.
Award: one-time $3,000
Eligibility: graduating seniors planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university. Criteria: financial need; qualities of leadership, character, and genuine concern for others; B average and/or upper 25% of class. For more information and to apply, visit: https://dhlscholar.org/application
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Please note: an official transcript and up to two letters of recommendation are required for an application to be considered complete.
Any questions may be directed to dhlscholar@gmail.com
Scholarships for Student's HBCU Education (An HBCU is a Historically Black College or University)
https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/african-american-scholarships/
Golden Door Scholars
As a Golden Door Scholar, each student receives a scholarship to empower them to earn a bachelor's degree and pursue a dream career. Eligible students may be high school seniors, recent high school graduates, or currently enrolled in college pursuing an undergraduate degree. This organization is committed to assisting undocumented students. https://www.goldendoorscholars.org
NSHSS
NSHSS and its partners offer more than $2,000,000 in scholarships annually. All students are eligible to apply for high school and college scholarships in the areas of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, leadership, literature, medicine, music, STEM, sustainability, visual arts, and more. https://nshssfoundation.org/scholarships/
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to empowering creative teens and celebrating youth voices. Scholastic Awards for students age 13 and up. Go to the link to learn more about scholastic awards and eligibility. https://www.artandwriting.org/