Outside Scholarships
Outside scholarships are given to students by organizations not necessarily affiliated with Charleston Southern University.
Outside Scholarship Websites
- www.aie.org
- www.collegeboard.com
- www.nasfaa.org
- www.studentaid.ed.gov
- www.collegeanswer.com
- www.brokescholar.com
Gilbraitti Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students who are between the ages of 16-20 and who
are attending college during fall of 2013. Applicants must complete the application
form, including the essay prior to the deadline of March 30th, 2013. Applications and the essay question can be found online by visiting http://www.mortgagebrokersnorthvancouver.com/apply.php
Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award
BBG provides the Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award to recognize and reward a student who demonstrates a passion for volunteering, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement. To be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following requirements:
- Over the past 2 years a student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work.
- Over the past 2 years a student must have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater.
- A student must be under the ages of 21 years of age on the day of the deadline.
- A student must submit an essay on this year’s topic.
Applications can be found by going to: http://www.bbgcommunicationscorp.com
Award Deadline: April 15, 2013
Healthy Choices Scholarship
Sponsored by Dr. Marc Nimchuck of British Columbia, the Healthy Choice Scholarship
is offered to students who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution
by the fall of 2013. A student can be enrolled at any level in any program that is
two years in length or longer. Additionally, students must be Canadian or U.S. residents.
Application deadline is April 30th, 2013. Make the healthy choice and Apply Today!
Scholarship by Design Award
Ever wanted to create a scholarship of your own? The Scholarship by Design Award gives students that chance to come up with a unique Scholarship Program idea that is aimed at high school and/or college students. To be eligible for this Scholarship by Design Award a student must:o Deadline: May 1, 2013
- Be currently attending school as a high school senior or as an undergraduate student.
- Be a resident of either Canada or the United States
- Be currently attending school on a full-time basis
- Submit your “Scholarship Program Idea” and application online
Design your Scholarship now!
Black and Lee Scholarships
Imagine yourself as the valedictorian delivering your speech to your class at graduation. What inspiring words would you say? Eligible applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 15 and 20 on May 15th, 2013.
- Submit answers to the essay question prior to the deadline.
- Be attending a post-secondary institution by the Fall of 2013.
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Fully complete the application online
Two awards available! Deadline: May 15th, 2013.
Caretenders Scholarship Program
As a student who has still yet to choose a career path, it may seem a little absurd to even consider thinking about what your retirement will look like. However, decisions you make over the course of the next few years can have a drastic impact on how your retirement years are spent. The Caretenders Scholarship Program offers you a chance to reflect on your future plans while aiding in paying for college. For more information, visit the application website.
Deadline: May 31st, 2013.
LM Scholarship Program
To be considered eligible for the LM Scholarship Program, students must:
- Be currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- And submit an answer to the essay question online.
Applications can be found by going to: http://www.forkliftcertificationsurrey.com/apply.php
Deadline: May 31st, 2013.
Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship
The main goal of the Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship is to inspire young people to make contributions to their individual communities, while providing awards to those who are currently making a positive difference in their own neighborhoods, towns, and cities. In order to be eligible for this program, you must be attending school on a full time basis during the fall of 2013 and be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at any level. Additionally, you must have contributed a minimum of 10 hours of non-paid, volunteer service within your community during the last 12 months and have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Application instructions can be found online by clicking here.
Deadline: June 1st, 2013
Sedary & Associates Scholarship
To be eligible for the 2013 Sedary Associates Scholarship a student must be one of the following:
- A High School Senior
- Freshman, Junior, or Sophomore in College/University
- Answer the Essay question on the Application page prior to deadline.
- Be a resident of the U.S. or Canada
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
For additional information, visit the scholarship website.
Deadline: June 15th, 2013
Lift Parts Express Scholarship
Going to college is a big financial commitment. The Lift Parts Express Scholarship
program wants to know how much you expect to spend to finish your schooling, how you
intend to pay for your schooling, and what you expect your job to be once you have
finished your schooling. To be eligible, students must be between the ages of 16-21,
be attending school in the fall of 2013, compose an essay on this year’s topic, be
a US or Canadian resident, and have a 3.0 GPA or above. For more information, visit the Lift Parts Express Scholarship Program website.
Deadline: June 30th, 2013
J. Lacy Mclean Endowment Award Scholarship Program
The J. Lacy McLean Endowment Scholarship will award one scholarship to a student for $2,000 which may be spent on tuition, fees and books. Applicants must meet the following requirements and submit the scholarship criteria in order to eligible. Applications must be submitted prior to May 4th, 2013.
Sterling L. Smith Scholarship Fund
The Sterling L. Smith Scholarship Fund will award one scholarship in an amount of $1,000 which may be applied to tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Applicants must meet the following requirements and submit the scholarship criteria in order to be eligible. Applications must be submitted prior to May 4th, 2013.
Eligibility and Requirements Packet
$1000 ATTSavings.com Scholarship
Whats your dream app? For scholarship guidelines and instructions go tohttp://www.attsavings.com/scholarship
Baptist Foundation of South Carolina Trustee Scholarship
Christian vocation majors only. Information on where to send the application as well as requirements/guidelines for
this scholarship opportunity are printed on the actual application.APPLICATION
$1000 CableTV.com Scholarships
The Psychological Impact of TV: Tell them how TV has impacted our global culture, and you could win a $1000 college
scholarship. For information on essay requirements and applications visitCableTV.com.
Adams & Associates International MK II Funded Scholarships
Sponsored by Adams & Associate and the Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation, this scholarship
is for eligible CSU students and selected non-CSU students attending other accredited
Christian colleges and universities. The applicant must be enrolled full-time and
be the legal dependent of a missionary family associated with a member organization
of The Mission Exchange or CrossGlobal Link. APPLICATION
Military Education Scholarships
Applicants must be one of the following:
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Current and prospective ROTC program students
- Active duty Military personnel with plans to attend college
- Honorably Discharged Veterans of the U.S. Military
- Sons and daughters of Veterans or active duty Military
- Click here for more information and scholarships
CampusRN Scholarship Program
CampusRN has launched a new scholarship program in conjunction with the creation of
the CampusRN state edition network. This nationwide scholarship program is the most
comprehensive of its kind for nursing programs and nursing students because it features
scholarship winners from six different regions across the country in which CampusRN
has launched state edition sites.
CampusRN will award six $2500 scholarships to a needy and deserving nursing student in each region. Deadlines for 2013/2014 year will be posted once announced; students can apply for the scholarship program ONLINE HERE.
The CG Fuller Foundation Scholarship
Applicants for this scholarship must be a resident of S.C. , an incoming freshman,
demonstrate financial need, academic achievement & leadership qualities. Applicant
must score at least an 1100 on SAT or 24 on ACT. For an application please contact
your enrollment counselor.
Christian Vocational Scholarship, aka CRVS Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students enrolled full-time in a South Carolina college/university
and who are committed to a church related vocation. The student must agree to participate
in a ministry-related practical experience approximately 2-6 hours per week under
a designated supervisor. The applicant must be classified as a full-time student and
have above a 2.0 GPA. Applications are available online. The applicant will be expected to attend a personal interview session held during
April in one of three different geographical areas of the state.
Dick Horne Foundation
Bridge Program students from the Orangeburg area who demonstrate academic achievement
and have financial need are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applications are
available from:
The J. E. Sirrine Scholarship Program
The J.E. Sirrine Scholarship was established in 1973 and provides scholarship assistance
to high school seniors of the 14 Greenville County high schools in Greenville, South
Carolina, who have met the academic and financial need criteria as set forth in the
Sirrine guidelines.
A high school graduate may also apply for the Sirrine Scholarship up to three years after the date of graduation. The value of the scholarship ranges from $200 to $2,000, depending on the financial need, and may be used for an undergraduate degree program at any accredited four-year college, two-year college, technical or vocational school anywhere in the United States.
The scholarships are renewable. Checks in the amount of the scholarship award are payable directly to the designated college and sent to the financial aid office of that institution. The application and a copy of the Student Aid Report must be postmarked no later than April 15th of each year and sent to:
The J.E. Sirrine Scholarship Program
MK School Allowance, Post Secondary (formerly the Margaret Fund)
Dependents of Southern Baptist Foreign Missionaries are eligible to receive assistance
through the MK-SAPS. Applications are available from:
The Strom Thurmond Foundation Scholarship
Students from South Carolina who have good academic records and financial need are
eligible to apply. Applications are available from:
Summerville Medical Center/ Berlin G. Myers Scholarship
There will be (5) scholarships totaling $5,000 for high school seniors who have permanent
residence in the tri-county area. These scholarships will be awarded to students who
will be enrolling or who have a declared major in a medical-related profession. Preference
will be given to qualified Dorchester County high school seniors. For more details
and to apply visithttp://summervillemayorscommittee.com/Scholarship.html.
The Ty Cobb Scholarship Program
Scholarship aid for needy and deserving youth of Georgia who have completed at least
one year in an accredited institution of higher learning. For information, write:
Employer Scholarship Program
Many companies have scholarship programs for their employees and/or their dependents.
Students and parents should check with the personnel office of their company to see
if such benefits are available.
Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship
Students must be from South Carolina or Georgia and demonstrate financial need and
academic merit. For more information visit Watson-Brown.org.
US Dish Scholarship
$1000 scholarship opportunity. Contest will run twice a year. See the following link
for application and deadline information. http://usdish.com/scholarship
South Carolina Bankers Association - Lloyd I. Hendricks Scholarship
Attention Juniors and Seniors! Are you interested in a career in banking? The South
Carolina Bankers Association is offering all full-time juniors and seniors an opportunity
to apply for the Lloyd I. Hendricks Scholarship. Students who are interested need
to read the specifications included in the College Cover Letter, complete the College
Application and return it to the Financial Aid Office. Application Deadline is March
15, 2013, so students need to have the information turned into the Financial Aid Office
at least 1 week prior to ensure the postmark deadline.
Palmetto Land Title
The Palmetto Land Title is offering a $1,000 Mary G. Webster scholarship for all rising
and current juniors who are S.C. residents and have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
For additional qualifications and to apply visit www.scplta.org. Deadline is March 15, 2013.
Mortgage Lenders Association of Greater Charleston
Rising juniors and seniors! Do you a 2.8 cumulative GPA or higher? Do you show abilities in leadership, organization or civic concern? Are you pursing a degree in fields related to banking, real estate, finance or economics? Apply now!
State Farm Community Service Scholarship
State Farm, in partnership with the Big South Conference, is offering a scholarship
opportunity to recognize outstanding community leadership by a student. Once $2,500
scholarship will be awarded to a deserving recipient in the spring of 2013. Students
must have the following eligibility requirements: Apply now!
- Have been involved with community service/volunteer work within the past twelve months
- Have an overall GPA of 2.5 or better
- Must be an undergraduate U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident
- Deadline is April 5th, 2013
Gavalas Kolanko Foundation Scholarship
The Gavalas Kolanko Foundation (GKF) is proud to award scholarships to students with
physical impairments (sight, hearing, movement) at Charleston Southern University.
The recipient needs to be willing to serve as a representative of the Foundation and
participate in GKF-related functions that occur during the scholarship year. The scholarship
can be renewed for up to a total of four years. A full application is required the
first application year. Each of the following years a current transcript is required
by the application deadline. The scholarship is not automatically renewed each year,
a transcript must be provided for the board to review. The application can be downloaded
from the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation's website but is submitted to the University’s Office for Disability Services, located in the
Strom Thurmond Student Success Center.
