

Welcome to South Florence
Scholarship and Special Opportunities Webpage

Florence Darlington Technical College offers
TechStart
Florence
Darlington Technical College is offering a FREE two-week summer workshop for
students who will start attending FDTC in the fall. This workshop is designed for students that
have tested into developmental studies.
This workshop will provide intensive review in English, math and reading
for students who wish to improve their skills.
The workshop
will meet 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 19-30. The program includes class work, special
presentations, and performances prizes.
At the end of
the program, students will have the opportunity to retake entrance tests and
possibly exempt one or two courses.
Apply soon- seating is limited! A
brochure with more information and an application form is available in
Guidance.
Applications for Cosmetology and Health
Careers are available in Guidance
Students
interested in registering for Cosmetology I (current 10th
graders/rising 11th graders) must complete an admission application
and return it to Mrs. McBride by Friday, March 19.
Students
interested in registering for Health Careers (current 11th
graders/rising 12th graders) must complete an admission application
and return it to Mrs. McBride by Friday, March 19.
Senior Conferences to Begin on September 28
Seniors received
a copy of their transcript, senior checklist and an information sheet when they
met with a member of the Guidance staff beginning on September 28. View Senior Information sheet here.
Parent Information Meeting PowerPoint is now
available
Parent
Information PowerPoint from Tuesday, September 29 is available by clicking here.
Junior Conferences to Begin on October 21
Juniors will
receive a copy of their transcript, an information sheet and a note for parents
to schedule an IGP conference with their student’s Guidance Counselor when they
met with a member of the Guidance staff beginning on October 21. View Junior Information sheet here.
It is Time for Parents of
Juniors to Schedule an IGP Conference
To
comply with the Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) passed in 2005,
South Carolina Department of Education requests that all parent/guardian’s or
parental designees attend the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
conference with a designated Guidance Counselor. Parents of juniors are reminded to contact
their students’ Guidance Counselor at 664-8197 or email to schedule an
appointment.
Milton Gamble (School of Business) Extension
21 MGamble@fsd1.org
Angel Page (School
of Health Science) Extension 22 APage@fsd1.org
Linda Alford (School
of Engineering) Extension
42 LAlford@fsd1.org
South Carolina AHEC Summer
Careers Academy
The SC AHEC Summer Careers Academy will be
held June 6-11, 2010 on the campus of the Medical University of South Carolina,
Charleston, SC. The participants will
take part in 6 days of interaction with practicing health care
professionals. Applications and further
details are available at www.scahec.net
under Health Careers Program link.

Commission on Higher Education
Students and parents are encouraged to visit
the Commission on Higher Education website at www.che.sc.gov. The website offers links to all college and
university websites in
“News You Can Use” from ACT
ACT's monthly “News You Can Use” electronic newsletter provides short
articles to inform students and parents about college and career planning. Access the website at http://www.act.org/news/use/index.html
.
Next Step Magazine Available Online
This magazine is
designed to help college bound students search for colleges, follow a simple
college planning timeline and research to find the perfect career. A limited number of hard copies are available
in Guidance or visit www.nextSTEPmag.com.
AnyCollege.com
An excellent direct, user-friendly college
search engine for high school students that offers a $2000 scholarship give
away four times per year. Students sign
up for the random scholarship drawing by going to www.anycollege.com and click on the “Win
a Scholarship” link.
Knowledge for COLLEGE
This site is a comprehensive resource that
takes the guesswork out of planning and paying for college. It walks students
and parents through the entire “going to college” process from early planning
and estimating costs to understanding student loans. Students can access a free scholarship search
containing over 2.8 million awards. For
Students and parents: www.CollegeAnswer.com .
College Financial Newsletter
Fall issue of the CERRA College Financial Newsletter may be accessed at this direct link: http://www.cerra.org/export/sites/default/newsAndMedia/cfn/CFN_Sept09.pdf.
South Carolina Can
South Carolina Can is a campaign to promote
college assess in South Carolina. The
website, http://www.sccango.org is a college
resource for students, parents, educators and the community.
College Open Houses
Female students interested in finding more information
about Women’s Colleges may visit www.womenscolleges.org.
Student Loan Information
SC Student Loan applications for the SC Teacher Loan is
on file in Guidance. The SC Teacher Loan Program was established
by the State of South Carolina to encourage talented and qualified students to
enter the teaching profession and teach in the state in areas of critical
needs. The deadline for applying for
next school year is April 15. Applications
are on file in Guidance or can be downloaded at www.scstudentloan.org.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
AND
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Hugh O’Bryan Youth Leadership Seminar: 10th grade only. Seminars are scheduled for the spring. HOBY Leadership Seminars are designed for high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to becoming effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. More information is available at www.hoby.org. Interested sophomores should see Mr. Gamble.
Rotary Youth Exchange Program: Students interested in spending up to a year living with a few host families and attending school in a different country may visit www.rotary.org and click on the Students and Youth link or call 662-7783 for more information.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship is a high school student exchange program fully funded by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag (Parliament). Each year, CIEE administers scholarships for American high school students to live and study in Germany on a one-year full scholarship. For more details and to apply, visit www.USAGermanyScholarship.org.
Information is also posted and on file in the Guidance office.
Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Programs will operate from June 26-August 6, 2010. Various programs will be offered. For more information, visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college.
Youth Leadership
Forum 2010: Juniors and seniors with
disabilities who have demonstrated leadership potential in both their school
and community. The forum will be
held at Newberry College from July 14-16, 2010.
There is no charge to attend the YLF.
Please visit http://www.scvrd.net/i_ylf.html
for details and to apply. Application deadline is May 1, 2010.
South Carolina Business Week sponsored by the SC Chamber of Commerce: Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores. This summer program, July 11-16, 2010, is designed to teach high school students about entrepreneurship and the American free enterprise system. Students ranked in the top one-third of their class are eligible to apply for this one week experience. Applications and further details are on file in Guidance or can be downloaded at www.scchamber.net.
Davidson College is offering the July Experience for rising juniors and seniors (current sophomores and juniors). For more information, visit www.davidson.edu/julyexperience. Brochures are also on file in Guidance.
Clemson University is offering summer programs designed to improve comprehension and reading speed. For more information, or to register, call 1-800-978-9596.
Converse College is
accepting applications for the following co-educational, residential, summer
workshops to be held June 20-25 on the converse campus in Spartanburg, SC:
·
CSI: Converse
·
Young Writers Workshop
·
Theatre Workshop
Complete workshop information, including an application is available online at www.converse.edu/summerworkshops.
Broyhill Leadership Conference is open to rising 10th graders through college age students who are interested in personal development and leadership training. Cost is only $220 for BLC Handbook, all meetings, 11 meals and four nights’ lodging. The conference is June 28-July 2, 2010 at Queens University of Charlotte, North Carolina.
University of Alabama Summer Programs: The University of Alabama offers a variety of summer programs for all ages. Information is on file in Guidance.
University Test Prep 2010 SAT/ACT Summer Institute is being offered by the University of South Carolina University Test Prep division. These institutes will be offered at several USC campuses across the state this summer. The SAT/ACT Summer Institute courses will include 20 hours of in-classroom instruction, led by a leading expert in the test preparation. Please visit www.saeu.sc.edu/testing for further details and to register.
The University of South Carolina will offer the Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series, a summer academic camp for scholastically talented rising 6th-12th graders. Carolina Master Scholars creates opportunities for young people to expand their knowledge while exposing them to many sides of collegiate life. Starting June 6-July 16, 2010, eighteen challenging courses including Adventures in Medicine, Law and Criminology, Pharmacy, Forensic Science, Web Design and Development, Broadcast Journalism, Solar Robots, Writing, Robotics, Exercise Science and Social Work will be offered this summer. For more information, applications and detailed class descriptions check out: http://saeu.sc.edu/adventures/.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Harvard University announces that parents in families with incomes of less than $60,000 will no longer be expected to contribute to the cost of their children attending Harvard. In addition, Harvard will reduce the contributions of families with incomes between $60,000 and $80,000. To find out more information about Harvard offering free tuition for the families specified, visit Harvard’s financial aid website at http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school’s financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
Attention Class of 2011!! Enter the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program for recognition and college scholarships by taking the 2009 PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 14 at South Florence High School. Students may be eligible for the following scholarships:
· The National Merit Scholarship Program is open to all high school students who meet published entry requirements.
· The National Achievement Scholarship Program is an academic competition in which only Black American high school students participate.
The PSAT/NMSQT is the route of entry to NMSC programs. Information about program entry requirements is available at www.nationalmerit.org. Information is also posted in Guidance.
NROTC Scholarship Money for College: Seniors. NROTC scholarships are offered at more than 100 colleges and universities. NROTC scholarships cover tuition and fees, plus money for textbooks and a $200 monthly subsistence. There are over 60 leading colleges and universities with a NROTC unit. Learn more at https://www.nrotc.navy.mil or www.navyjobs.com.
Southern Wesleyan University: A scholarship and grants program with institutional scholarships that range between $3,000 and $8,000 per year, renewable for up to four years is awarded to new applicants who met and maintain a minimum GPA while enrolled at SWU. To apply for admissions and find out more information about this program, visit www.swu.edu.
Spartanburg Methodist College: Seniors only. Students with a 3.0 GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Scale based on grades in a predominantly college prep curriculum and are Life Scholarship eligible will be offered a financial aid package equivalent to the cost of tuition. A FAFSA must be completed by June 30th to be eligible for the full tuition. For more information please contact SMC at 1-800-772-7286 or www.smcsc.edu.
Anderson University offers auditions to compete for an annual $6000 music scholarship. To register for a scholarship competition, visit www.andersonuniversity.edu/visitmusic.
Anderson University offers auditions to compete for an annual $4000 theatre scholarship. To register for a scholarship competition, visit www.andersonuniversity.edu/visittheatre.
Columbia College Division of Arts and Communications: Female seniors. Columbia College is offering scholarships to female seniors who are interested in pursuing a major in art, dance or music. Interested students should contact Mrs. McBride in Guidance for further information.
The American Legion
Need a Lift College Financial Aid Handbook on scholarship and financial aid
information: www.legion.org/needalift.
Washington and Lee University: Seniors. Washington and Lee University offers the Johnson Scholarship Program to create increased accessibility to the education offered at the university. W & L seeks outstanding students from all socioeconomic backgrounds to advance the national conversation on leadership, honor and ethics. Learn more about the program at http://go.wlu.edu/johnson_scholars. More information is also on file in Guidance.
Duke University Trinity Scholarships: Seniors. The merit-based Trinity Scholarships were established to honor Duke’s origins. These scholarships provide full tuition, fees, room, board and summer study, work or travel experiences. To learn how you can apply for Trinity Scholarships, please visit www.trinityscholars.dukealumni.com.
South Carolina Career and Technology Education
Administration Division of SCACTE will be offering scholarships in the amount
of $1000. To be eligible the student must be a South Carolina high
school senior and an occupational completer having earned four or more
occupation Carnegie units of credit.
More information and applications are on file in Guidance or at www.scasa.org.
McDonald’s offers many different scholarship programs for seniors. To find out more information, visit http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/.
AES Engineering: $500 scholarship to high school seniors. AES Engineering believes that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions below:
1. If you had the authority to change your school in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?
2. How has your family background affected the way you see the world?
Submit essays
to: www.scholarship@aesengineers.com
by October 8, 2010. For more information, visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php .
Select Health of South Carolina announces the First Choice/First Choice
Kids Member Scholarship Program. This program will award two
annual scholarships, for up to $2000 for one year’s tuition payment, to
selected First Choice and First Choice Kids members who plan to continue their
education and meet the criteria. Further
information and applications are on file in Guidance or may be accessed at www.selecthealthofsc.com/firstchoice.
Osbbie Scipio Allstate Insurance Bowl 4 Education Scholarship: Osbbie Scipio Allstate Insurance is offering a $500
scholarship for college expenses to one senior from South Florence High
School. Students must meet the following
criteria to be eligible to apply:
·
A graduating senior for the 2009-2010 school year
·
Planning to attend a 4 year college or technical institution Fall 2010
·
Receiving free or reduced lunch
·
Cumulative B average or better
·
Active participant in extracurricular activities
·
Minimum SAT score of 1050 or ACT score of 21
·
Submit a 500 word essay- Why are you an ideal candidate for the Bowl 4
Education Scholarship?
Applications are available from
Mrs. Lee in Guidance. Entries should be
submitted to Mrs. Lee in Guidance by May
3, 2010.
Pee Dee Minority Teacher Loan Program applications are on file in
Guidance. This program provides
“forgivable” loans up to $1000 per year to attract minority students into the
teaching profession. If loan recipients
are later employed in sponsoring districts, the loans are repaid by the school
district. Applications are on file in
Guidance. Deadline for submission is May 14, 2010.
The Wendy’s High School Heisman 2010 application is now available. All rising senior athletes who work hard, are dedicated and
have become role models for their school’s underclassmen. Eligibility is limited to men and women
entering their senior year of high school in the 2010-2011 academic year who
have at least a “B” average and participate in at least one school-sponsored
sport. Apply online at www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com. The deadline for submission is October 3, 2010.
The McLeod Regional Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary: Seniors.
This
scholarship for $500 per semester has been established to provide a Health Education
Assistance Fund for a limited number of students. To be eligible students must meet the
following criteria:
·
Reside in the Pee Dee area
·
Plan to study a health-related career at an accredited college
·
Have at least a 3.0 GPA
·
Have earned at least a 21 on the ACT or an 800 on the SAT
·
Complete an application
·
Submit a transcript and personal recommendations
Write or call for an application
at the following:
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Volunteer Services
P.O. Box 100551
Florence, SC 29502-0551
Telephone: 843-777-2234 or 777-2082
John T. (Jack) Sullivan Scholarship:
Seniors. A $500 scholarship will be
awarded to two students who will graduate in May 2010, are planning to attend
college and have the need for financial aid.
Applications are on file in the Guidance office and completed
application with requested attachments must be returned to Mrs. Page by Monday, April 26.
Navy/Nurse ROTC Scholarships are available at over 160 colleges and
universities across the country: Juniors only.
Navy
ROTC scholarships pay for full tuition, textbooks, living expenses and much
more. Check out www.navy.com/careers/nrotc for more information or https://www.nrotc.navy.mil to apply. A fact sheet is also on file in Guidance.
Florence Regional Arts Alliance Betty Ann Darby Scholarships: Seniors.
Two
$1000 scholarships are awarded To Florence County graduating seniors who will
be pursuing advanced or professional degrees in arts disciplines or art
education. The application process
requires submission of support materials that will serve as a representative
sampling of each student’s talent in his/her major arts discipline. Applications are on file in Guidance. Applications
must be turned into Mrs. Page by Friday, April 30, 2010.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriotic Audio Essay Competition “Voice of
Democracy”: Students in grades
9-12. Grand prize is a $30,000. Record your original 3-5 minute essay on a
standard cassette tape or CD on this year’s theme, Does My Generation Have a Role in America’s Future?” Your recording (labeled with your name),
neatly typed essay and entry form must be provided to the local VFW Post for
judging by midnight on November 1,
2010. Entry forms are on file in
Guidance.
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Scholarship Program: Seniors.
The CBC
Scholarship Fund Program provides financial assistance to help defray the
escalating expenses of a college education.
The CBC Spouses Educational Scholarship is a national program that
awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated
students. The program assists with tuitions
costs in an effort to enable minority students to fulfill their dreams of
obtaining a college degree. Applicants
must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate academic
achievement, exhibit leadership, particularly in community service activities
and demonstrate financial need. Official
SAT or ACT scores must also be included.
The applicant must reside or attend school within the Sixth
Congressional District represented by Congressman Jim Clyburn. Completed applications should be postmarked
by June 1, 2010. Applications are on file in Guidance.
Housing Authority of Florence announces the availability of
scholarships for seniors who have resided in publicly assisted housing for a
minimum of one uninterrupted year. Applicants must have a GPA of
2.5 or higher and enrolled in a one, two or more year course at a school of
higher learning. Applications are on
file in Guidance. Deadline for
submission to the Housing Authority of Florence is May 7, 2010.
The Florence Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc., Amicae Auxillary: Minority Female Seniors. This scholarship provides financial assistance to
academically talented and highly motivated minority female students to enable
them to fulfill their dream of obtaining a college degree. Applications
are on file in Guidance. Application deadline is May 15.
For questions about
this webpage, please contact Beverly McBride
in the Guidance Department.