Scholarship Update: Week of September 27, 2021

Scholarship Update: Week of September 27, 2021
Please remember to visit the AC Flora School Counseling Website for a list of ALL scholarships that are
available.

https://www.richlandone.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=5323
Here are a few we thought you might be interested in:

Heisman High School Scholarship
Eligibility:
     Eligibility begins with maintaining a weighted GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better.
     Applicants also need to be proven leaders and role models within their school and
        community.
     And applicants must participate or have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one
        of the sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and
        Winter Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games or the National Federation of State High
        School Associations.
     Complete all requirements to apply.
Award Amount: $1000, $2000, or $10,000 scholarships available
To Apply: https://www.heismanscholarshipapplication.com/menu-
home.aspx?comp_id=22C32F9E-ADD7-4966-9F48-5BAAA67812DF
Deadline: October 19, 2021

Coca Cola Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
     Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD
        schools) who will graduate during the 2021-2022 academic school year
     U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian
        Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of
        Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
     Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year
     Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
     Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework
Applicants may not be:
     Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling
        companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.
     Children or grandchildren of former employees who are currently receiving retirement
        benefits based on their previous employment with Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-
        Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.
     International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools)
     High school graduates
     Temporary residents
Award Amount: $20,000 (150 scholarships available)

To Apply: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Deadline: October 31, 2021

VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
Eligibility:
     Students in grades 9-12
     enrolled in public, private, parochial school, or home study program in the U.S., its territories
        or its possessions.
     Dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools are also eligible to
        participate.
     Complete all required materials. (See website.)
Award Amount: Vary
To Apply: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
Deadline: October 31, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
Eligibility:
  Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2022
  Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
  Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2022-2023
  Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
  If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
  Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA
Award Amount: $3,500 180 Awards)
To Apply: https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/
Deadline: November 14, 2021

Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program

      Eligibility
           o To be eligible for the scholarship the student must:

                  Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2022.
                  Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college
                   beginning in fall 2022.
                  GPA – Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
                  Income – Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with
                   family income up to $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new college scholarship
                   recipients had a median family income of approximately $35,000.
                  Application available through Common App

Award: varies; can be up to $55,000 per year
Apply: https://apply.commonapp.org/
Deadline: November 18, 2021

South Carolina Teaching Fellows
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
Eligibility:
     a United States 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 - The Teaching Fellows Institution will verify
        residency after a student has been offered an award.)
     a high school senior or a junior who is graduating early
     Meet all eligibility requirements as stated on the application
Award Amount: $6,000 annually for four years
To Apply: https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows-application.html
Deadline: December 1, 2021 (OPENS OCTOBER 1st)

Burger King Scholarship
Eligibility:

     Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
     Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12
      (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada
     Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the
      equivalent
     Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2022-2023 academic year at an
      accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S.,
      Canada or Puerto Rico

Award Amount: $1000
To Apply: https://www.burgerkingscholarship.com/financial-aid/burger-king-application/
Deadline: December 15, 2021 (OPENS OCTOBER 15th)

Ron Brown Scholarship Program

Eligibility:
o All applicants should:
     Must be Black/African American.
     Must excel academically.
     Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
     Must participate in community service activities.
     Demonstrate financial need.
     Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
     Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.

Award Amount: 45-50 Awards of $10,000 for 4 years
To Apply: https://ronbrown.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-rbsp-scholarship-
application.pdf
    Application must be printed and mailed to the address provided per application
       instructions
Deadline: January 9, 2022

True Eye Expert Scholarship
Eligibility:
     Students are encouraged to apply, regardless of major, academic standing (GPA) or
        socioeconomic status.
     Open to any college or university in the United States.
     There is no gender or demographic requirement for this scholarship.
     Eligible applicants must be U.S. residents currently registered at a U.S.-based college or
        university for the Fall of 2022.
     Complete all requirements to apply. (Essay included)
Award Amount: $1000
To Apply: https://trueeye.com/scholarship-program/
Deadline: March 31, 2022

Golden Door Scholars
Eligibility:
      Applicants must have DACA, TPS or be undocumented, meaning currently not have lawful
       status in the US. You can find more details about eligibility at
       https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/faq
      Strong preference is given to students that are not be eligible for in-state tuition or federal
       funding
      Driven to excel and help others succeed
      Strong preference is given to students who are interested in pursuing one of the following
       career paths: software engineering, nursing, data analytics, business analytics, and digital
       marketing
Award Amount: Room/ board; tuition; internship and job search support for up to four years ata
partnering institution
To Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/goldendoorscholars/jobs/3399972
Deadline: October 4, 2021

Wisegeek Scholarships
Eligibility:
      Scholarships due in December are focused on areas of nursing, cosmetology, and law,
      There is also a scholarship for community service
Award Amount: $500
To Apply: https://www.wisegeek.com/easy-scholarships.htm
Deadline: December 1, 2021

Harry Hampton Scholarship
Eligibility:
     All applicants should:
            o Be a South Carolina graduating Senior
            o Complete application fully
            o Wish to further education in the natural resources discipline such as wildlife
              biology, fisheries biology, forestry, or marine science
Award Amount: $5,000 (yearly for 4 years)
To Apply: www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2022

Wallace F. Pate Scholarship
Eligibility:
     All applicants should:
            o Be a South Carolina graduating Senior
            o Complete application fully
            o Wish to further education in the natural resources discipline such as wildlife
              biology, fisheries biology, forestry, or marine science
Award Amount: $2,500 (for 1 year)
To Apply: www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2022

David M. Cline Scholarship
Eligibility:
     All applicants should:
            o Be a South Carolina graduating Senior
            o Complete application fully
            o Wish to further education in law enforcement/criminal justice/forensic science
Award Amount: $2,000 (yearly for 1 year)
To Apply: www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2022

James O. Thomason Scholarship
Eligibility:
     All applicants should:
            o Be a South Carolina graduating Senior
            o Complete application fully
            o Wish to further education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public
              relations, or mass communications
Award Amount: $2,000 (yearly for 4 years)
To Apply: www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2022