THE SENIOR SCOOP – January 21, 2015
Reminders:
SAT registration: , Test date: Jan 24
ACT registration: , Test date: Feb 7
You are allowed two college visits per year (junior and senior year). See Guidance for the pre-approval form. You must be pre-approved by administration or guidance.
Check out the college handbook on the guidance page of GMC’s website.
General Information:
Students interested in participating in college athletes need to register with NCAA.
Academic Common Market – this program allows you to
attend a specified out-of-state college but pay in-state tuition.
Consider one of South Carolina’s Independent Colleges &
Universities
Due Dates
Do not forget to complete FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov/. Parents and students must get fill this out for financial aid.
Scholarship Update
The J. E. Sirrine Scholarship Program was established through the generosity of the late Joseph Emory Sirrine. Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of four years for undergraduate study at a two- or four-year institution. Sirrine.Criteria: a weighted percentage for the EFC # (Estimated Family Contribution) printed on the Student Aid Report (SAR), a weighted percentage for class rank, and a weighted percentage for test scores (ACT/SAT). The amount of the scholarships are $2,000. Applications and a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) must be submitted byApril 15, 2015. We encourage students to apply online at
SCEAR Scholarship$1,000/yr to a senior planning to pursue a career in education. See guidance for an application. Deadline: March 16, 2015
Upstate Carolina Scholarship for Excellence in Science- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA overall, a 3.5 GPA in science courses and plan to pursue a career in science. See guidance for an application. Deadline: March 27, 2015
Herff Jones Believe In You Scholarship – $2,000 - $12,000 Based on leadership, Academic performance and community service.To apply, go to: herffjones.com/biuscholarship Deadline is Feb. 8, 2015
Rotary of Greater Greer Matt McCullen Memorial Scholarship – Given to one student at GMC. For an application, see guidance. Deadline: February 13, 2015
HARRY HAMPTON FUND----5 scholarships available! Go to
to download applications and more specificcriteria!! DEADLINE: January 31, 2015
o Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Scholarship---one time (non-renewable)---for students
who wish to pursue a degree in marine science (including marine biology OR
environmental science.
o David M. Cline Scholarship---one time (non-renewable)---for student show wish to
pursue a degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or forensic science.
o James O. Thomason Scholarship---renewable---for students who wish is pursue a degree
in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications.
o Harry Hampton Scholarship----renewable---for students who wish to further their
education in the natural resources discipline such as wildlife biology, fisheries biology,
forestry, or marine science.
o Wallace F. Pate scholarship---one time (non-renewable)---for students who wish to
further their education in the natural resources discipline such as wildlife biology,
fisheries biology, forestry, or marine science.
(NOTE: YOU CAN APPLY FOR BOTH ABOVE (Harry and Wallace) BUT CAN ONLY BE AWARDED ONE OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS)
ARCHIBALD RUTLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM---South Carolina Department of Education---approx. $2,000. CRITERIA: For the following discipline areas: creative writing, dance, music, theater, or visual arts. To compete, students should submit one original composition (with copies required in some categories). For complete information go to:
DEADLINE: February 6. Awards will be announced in May. ALL info at website.
WATSON-BROWN---$3000-$5000 (renewable). CRITERIA: Merit and need based
scholarships…can be used at any 4 year regionally accredited, nonprofit college in the country.Submit online application at and mail your supportingdocuments by DEADLINE: February 15.
JAMES F. BYRNES FOUNDATION---$3250 (renewable). CRITERIA: One or both parents deceased.South Carolina resident. Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited 4-yearcollege/university. Have satisfactory academic record. Go to DEADLINE: February 10.
PAUL MITCHELL the SCHOOL GREENVILLE---$2000. Cosmetology school CRITERIA: Must beaccepted at Paul Mitchell. Must be U.S. Citizen and graduate June 2015. Requires essay andletters of recommendation. Complete information DEADLINE: March 25.
WACE NATIONAL CO-OP---$6000 (renewable). CRITERIA: GPA 3.5 or higher on 4.0 (unweightedscale). Apply and be accepted at one of the 11 participating colleges (listed on application). Go to to apply. DEADLINE:February 15.
NROTC SCHOLARSHIPS---Full tuition to a college offering NROTC, up to $180,000. CRITERIA:Open to high school seniors with an ACT math score of 21 or higher, and ACT English score of 22or higher. Average physical fitness ability is also needed. No commitment required until afterfreshman year of college. Apply at –follow instructions and be sure tocheck whether you wish to follow the Marine option or the Navy option. DEADLINE: January 31.
DENNY’S (URBAN LEAGUE)---$1,000. Criteria: Essay required. Apply at
select appropriate link to the category that applies to you(high school). DEADLINE: February 27.
SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES---2015 Board of Directors Scholarship---$2500will be awarded to ONE Greenville County student by lottery. CRITERIA: Plans to attend a 2-year or 4-yearSouth Carolina college/university. Applicants judged on essay, grades, school activities, andcommunity activities. You can apply online at pick up an application in guidance. DEADLINE: February 2.
ATHNET SPORTS RECRUITING SCHOLARSHIP---$1,000Athnet helps athletes find opportunites toplay college sports and get an athletic scholarship. CRITERIA: Write a 400-500 word essaydescribing how the lessons you have learned through playing sports have positively impactedyou as you pursue your college education. Check out their website @ . Email your essay and other required information DEADLINE: June 1.
GARDEN CLUB OF SC---( Hessie Morrah Horticulture Scholarship)---$2000---CRITERIA: Offering aid to high school seniors interested in studying Agriculture, Agronomy, Botany, City Planning, Floriculture, Forestry, Land Management, Landscape Architecture, Plant Pathology, Historic Preservation, or related majors. Application online at: DEADLINE: February 1.
SCAC Board of Directors Scholarship - $2,500 to any two- or four-year school. For an application, see guidance or go to: Deadline: Feb 2, 2015
General Websites for Scholarships
CHECK OUT FOR OVER 123 NEED
BASED SCHOLARSHIPS!!!!! AGAIN FOR FINANCIAL NEED
STUDENTS!! AMOUNTS AND DEADLINES VARY!
You can check for scholarship scams at:
To see what college courses transfer go to: sctrac.org/
Clemson transfer credits:
College Planning: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ and www.collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard/