CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIP LETTER
DECEMBER 2017
NC A&T Cheatham-White Scholarship
This merit scholarship program was designed by the State of North Carolina to provide an outstanding educational experience for students who are exceptional scholars, versatile and well-rounded individuals. Cheatham-White Scholars will represent students with a broad range of interests, proficient in areas of both the arts and sciences, who demonstrates leadership potential and a strong commitment to service. Interested students should visit
Sun Trust
Two $500 scholarship winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks beginning on or about October 30, 2017 until May 14, 2018. Enter now at
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
The APIASF General Scholarship Program awarded over $1.6 million in scholarships in 2017. Scholarships range from one-time $2,500 awards to multiyear $20,000 awards. Recipients have taken the PSAT/NMSQT and are discovered through Student Search Service.
Lyceum Scholars Program
The Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson University is now excepting applications for fall 2018. Students accepted into this program receive $10,000 scholarships to Clemson University. Lyceum Scholars study the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society. Apply online at . The deadline to apply is December 11, 2017.
South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship Program
The South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation offers scholarship aid to deserving students who meet certain academic criteria. Applicants must be residents of South Carolina attending a high school in the state or undergraduates in a South Carolina college or university. A GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale through the spring 2017 semester is required. A competitive or recreational interest in golf. Apply online at The deadline to apply is January 15, 2018.
Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship
This scholarship offers aid to deserving students who meet certain academic and financial criteria. Applicants must be residents of South Carolina, and have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale through the spring 2017 semester. Applicants must have a combined SAT score of 1100 or a composite ACT score of 26. The household adjusted income must not exceed $40,000. Apply online at The deadline to apply is January 15, 2018.
Marian Garrett Student Scholarship
This scholarship is a $1,500. award. Applicants must complete a SCAEOP Scholarship Application form; write a one-page biographical sketch on “Why I Chose a Career in Business”. Secure three letters of recommendation from (1) counselor, or other school administrator; (2) a business education teacher; (3) a community member other than a SCAEOP member or family member. Lastly, an official high school transcript. Submit these items along with the application to the SCAEOP scholarship committee at the address stated on the application form. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2017.
South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals Student Scholarship
This scholarship is a $1,500 award. Applicants must complete a SCAEOP Scholarship Application form; write a one-page essay on “What career have you chosen to pursue and why”. Secure three letters of recommendations from; (1) a counselor, or other school administrator, (2) a teacher, (3) a community member other than a SCAEOP member or family member. Lastly, an official high school transcript. Submit these items along with the application to the SCAEOP scholarship committee at the address stated on the application form. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2017.
Harry Hampton Scholarship
This scholarship for $5,000. per year for four (4) years is for students in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science. Apply online at The deadline to apply is January, 31, 2018.
Wallace F. Pate Scholarship
This is a $2,500. for students in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science.Apply online at The deadline to apply is January, 31, 2018.
David M Cline Scholarship
This $2,000. scholarship is for students who wish to further their education in law enforcement/ criminal justice / forensic science. Apply online at The deadline to apply is January, 31, 2018
James O. Thomason Scholarship
This scholarship is for $2,000. per year for four (4) years for students who wish to further their education in print of photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications. Apply online at The deadline to apply is January, 31, 2018
ACT Student Champion Award
Applications are open for the ACT Student Champion Award. This award recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place. ACT Student Champions receive a $500. non-renewable scholarship, certificate, plaque, and state-level recognition. Students must have a composite ACT score of a 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to underrepresented and/or first-generation college students. Applications are available online at The deadline to apply is December 31, 2017.
2017-2018 Legal Scholarship
All applicants must be currently pursuing a law related degree or be accepted into a legal program, must currently hold or anticipate a high school diploma or GED within the 2017-2018 school year, and currently hold a 3.0 or higher GPA. Applications are available online at The deadline to apply is July 15, 2018.
National Beta Scholarship Program
This year, National Beta will award over 250 scholarships, ranging in value from $1,000 to $15,000, to deserving 12th grade Beta members. Apply online at Applications open November 1, 2017. The deadline to apply is January 25, 2018.
2018 Walker Morgan Scholarship
Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants or direct family members must have been personally affected by an injury of some type. Judging for this scholarship will take into account three factors: academic achievements, achievements outside of school, written response to the question. The award is $2,500. Apply online at The deadline to apply is May 31, 2018.
The American Legion Department of South Carolina High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program “A Constitutional Speech Contest” is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship. This is a chance to win an $18,000 scholarship. Interested students should see Mrs. Darby in Guidance.
GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Scholarship Value:$40,000
Awards Available:20
Award Deadline:January 4, 2018
Honoring the legacy and character of our nation's 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.
Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years - up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
A) Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
B) Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
C) Be citizens of the United States of America;
D) Be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and
E) Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor's degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
In addition, semifinalists must be nominated by an eligible community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or executive director of a nonprofit organization, and must provide documentation to certify academic performance and financial need. Finalists will be interviewed via Skype or telephone by a member of the selection committee.Go to Scholarship Application:
GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
National Merit Scholarship Program
Scholarship Value:$2,500
Awards Available:7500
Award Deadline:March 1, 2018
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)-a test which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.6 million entrants each year-and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements.
Student Entry Requirements
To participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program, a student must:
A) Take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12, regardless of grade classification or educational pattern;
B) Be enrolled as a high school student (traditional or homeschooled), progressing normally toward graduation or completion of high school, and planning to enroll full time in college no later than the fall following completion of high school; and
C) Be a citizen of the United States; or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.Go to Scholarship Application:
National Merit Scholarship Program
Kelly Law Autism/ASD Scholarship
Scholarship Value:$1,000
Awards Available:1
Award Deadline:February 8, 2018
The Kelly Law Team (KLT) is pleased to announce that it will be offering a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 for individuals with autism. The scholarship will be used to assist in the pursuit secondary or post-secondary educational opportunities.
Description of the ASD Scholarship
The $1,000 scholarship will be in the form of a tuition payment for the attendance at a university, college, junior college, or trade or vocational school. It is not required that the individual be enrolled in an educational program at the time of the submission of his or her application, but must be used within a year after the award. The funds will be provided directly to the educational institution chosen by the winner.
Eligibility
Applicants must be United States citizens who have been diagnosed with ASD.
Application Deadline and Requirements
The completed application must be submitted to us no later than February 8, 2018. The application will consist of (a) the online application, (b) a statement of 100 words or less explaining how the scholarship will assist in achieving your educational goals, and (c) an optional essay (1,000 words or less) on how autism has affected your education. We may also ask you to provide us with evidence of your diagnosis.
The winner will be chosen on or before March 8, 2018. The winner will be selected at the discretion of John Kelly, whose decision will be final.
Go to Scholarship Application:
Kelly Law Autism/ASD Scholarship
2018 Journalism Contest topic: “Inclusion Drives Innovation”
The winner of the 2018 Journalism Contest receives a four-year scholarship to the South Carolina state-supported institution of his or her choice provided, of course, that the winner is otherwise qualified. The scholarship pays for undergraduate tuition and fees. Each institution has its own definition of tuition and fees. The winner must be able to verify financial need to the chosen state-supported institution, which typically requires completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Colleges and universities recommend that students in financial need complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 of the year they will enroll to establish eligibility for student aid. This may require providing income tax return information. The FAFSA is available at The scholarship may be canceled if the recipient does not maintain general scholastic and conduct standards established by the institution.
Eligibility
• must be a South Carolinian 16 to 19 years old;
• must not have entered a post-secondary school before March 1, 2018; and
• must be a high school senior, or otherwise qualified to begin post-secondary education no later than the 2018–2019 school year.
You do not have to have a disability to enter.
Entries must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2018. Send your article to Mark Wade, Assistant Commissioner, SCVRD,1410 Boston Avenue, P.O. Box 15, West Columbia, SC 29171-0015. The contest is judged by a panel of professional journalists. If you have any questions or need more information, please call the S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation Department at (803) 896-6503, or visit journalism.scvrd.net. More information available in Guidance.
Jostens Scholarship
Jostens is giving away 2 - $5,000 scholarships this year just for using a hash tag on social media.
The campaign will officially launch on Monday, October 30th and be promoted on Jostens.com, and in national social media posts.
Similar to last year, students can enter to win a scholarship by sharing a video or picture and a written statement that tells us what they stand for on Instagram with #forwhatIstand and tag and follow @jostensinc to enter. This year we will award TWO $5,000 scholarships (vs one $10,000 scholarship as last year). One for the best photo submission and one for the best video. See below for the official contest language and visit the landing page for all of the details.
ENTER TO WIN A $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP
What do you stand for? Your passion and purpose could win you $5,000 to support your dreams. Tell us who you are, what defines you, and what you stand for. Share a video or picture and a written statement that tells us what you stand for on Instagram with #forwhatIstand and tag and follow @jostensinc to enter and win. We will award $5,000 to one winner for the best photo submission and $5,000 to one winner for the best video.
Entry Deadline: 12/31/17
The AXA Achievement Scholarship
The AXA Achievement Scholarship offers college scholarships of $2,500, 10,000, and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or work place. Plus, a $1,000 grant will be made to every scholarship winner’s school. Apply online at . The deadline to apply is December 15, 2017.
THE CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1987 SCHOLARSHIP
This is a $250 scholarship is available to seniors at Chester High School. Applicants must have an acceptance letter from a college/university. They must demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and display leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience. A GPA of 2.5 or higher is required. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline to apply is May 18, 2018.