SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2024
Edited: August 24,, 2023
Scholarships sent to the Guidance Office will be listed in the space below as they are received. These scholarship notifications will also be emailed to parents of seniors.
Click on the following topics for more information!
Listed below
are some local scholarships that will be available throughout
the school year. Deadlines will be posted as soon as the information
is sent to the Guidance Office. Deadlines for these scholarships are listed in chronological order.
SCHOLARSHIPS THAT WILL BECOME AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR ARE POSTED BELOW:
Scholarship
Details
Deadline
Teaching Fellows
- High School Senior interested in teaching in South Carolina
- Legal Resident of S. C.
- Attending college as a 2021 fall freshman
- Based on academic achievement, references, community and school involvement, interview, and writing assessment
- Visit www.teachingfellowsc.com for more information!
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY
TBA
Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce
- $1,000 scholarship for two seniors
- More information, including applications, can be found on the bulletin board across from the main office
- Visit www.orangeburgchamber.com
Usually mid December (TBA)
Coca-Cola Scholar Foundation's Scholarship
- High school seniors across the country may apply online to be a part of the 36th class of Coke Scholars at Cokeurl.com/Apply2023 through October 2, 2023, at 5 p.m. Eastern. Students are selected based on academics, leadership, and service. Full eligibility requirements are available at Cokeurl.com/Scholarships.
- After a three-stage selection process, 150 applicants will be named Coca-Cola Scholars and receive a $20,000 college scholarship. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program, the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program.
October 2, 2023
Wendy's High School Heisman Award
- One female and one male winner
- Based on excellence in academics, athletics, and student leadership
- Have at least a "B" average
- Participate in at least one high school sport
- Visit www.wendysheisman.com
Usually mid October (TBA)
SAE 2020 Engineering Scholarship
(update when info is received)
Alumni Legacy Scholars Award
USC does have certain scholarships that students must apply for SEPARATELY from the entrance application process.
- Close family member who is a USC alumni AND have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- At least an 1180 on the SAT or 26 on the ACT
- Contact the Guidance Office for more details
First come, First serve
American Legion Oratorical Scholarship
- 8-10 minute speech on any phase of the US constitution
- Winners will receive $3500, $2000, $1000
- Contact the OPS Guidance Office
TBA
Elks National Most Valuable Student Scholarship
- Scholarship
- Leadership
- Financial Aid
- Visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars for applications and more details
TBA
Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund
- Eligibility requirements and more information, including where you can apply, can be found on the bulletin board across from the main office. Apply at https://www.csascholars.org/kmfr
Usually first part of January
S.C. Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship
- Eligibility requirements and more information, including where you can apply, can be found on the bulletin board across from the main office. Apply online at https://www.scholarshipprograms.org/
Usually opens in September and deadline first part of January
Junior Service League
The elected Scholarship Committee will rank applicants on a weighted scale in the following categories:
- Service to school and community
- Need
- Scholastic Achievement
- Character
- Applications can be found on the bulletin board across from the main office or see Mrs. Riley or online at www.juniorserviceleagueoforangeburg.org
Usually the end of January
Hampton Wildlife Fund
Usually the end of January
NFIB Young Entrepreneurs
- Minimum of 400 scholarships ranging from $1000-$10,000 each/some renewable!
- Demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit
- An official established business is NOT required
- Merit based, not financial need-based
- Info available in OPS Guidance Office or
- Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA
TBA, usually mid December
Brent Lukens Scholarship
-
The Orangeburg Touchdown Club is offering two $1000 scholarships to a graduating senior for the year 2023. The scholarship is in memory of Brent Lukens, who was an outstanding student-athlete at here at OP.
To be eligible, the applicant must:
1. Be a senior qualifying for graduation at the end of the current regular school session.
2. Submit the application, essay, and copy of high school transcript bearing the school seal.
3. Attend school in Orangeburg, Calhoun, or Bamberg Counties.
4. Be of good moral character and reputation.
5. The scholarship will be awarded upon enrollment in the college of the applicant's choice.
Applications and more information can be found on the bulletin board across from the main office or see Mrs. Riley.
Usually end of March
Ron Brown Scholar Program
- Must be an African American high school senior
- Visit the Guidance Office or
- Download an application at www.ronbrown.org
TBA
Usually the end of May
South Carolina Association of Counties
- Must be a graduating high school senior or two-year technical college in the fall
- Complete application form (download at www.sccounties.org/about/scholarships.aspx)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Written essay on aspirations and goals
- Scholarship awarded for $2500
TBA- Usually postmarked no later than February 1
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and Washington Savannah River Company
- Must be a child of active full-serve employee by SRNS
- Applications available on the bulletin board across the hall from the main office.
Usually February 1st
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
- Awarding a total of $7,500
- Visit scfederal.org/scholarship for details, criteria, and an application.
TBA, usually the end of February
James F. Byrnes Scholarship
- Senior students who have lost one or both parents and plan to seek a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university beginning Fall 2022.
- The applicant can be obtained from the Byrnes Foundation website at www.byrnesscholars.org
- The 4 year award is $14,000.
TBA usually the first part of February
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
- High school seniors and undergraduates
- Those who enroll fill time at a four-year college or university in 2022-2023
- Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry
Please visit www.buickachievers.com for more information.
TBA - Usually February 28
Aiken Electric Trustee Scholarship
- $1,000 Scholarship
- Need based
- Submit high school transcript
- Complete an application (available in Guidance Office) and submit in 150-200 words an explanation as to why the scholarship is needed
- Primary residence of the student must have a current account with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.
TBA, usually first week in March
Touchstone Energy Scholarships
- One $1,000 scholarship awarded to a senior planning to enroll at a two-year technical college
- One $1,000 scholarship awarded to a senior enrolling in a four-year program at a college or university
- Two letters of reference
- 250-word essay
- Primary residence of the student must have a current account with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.
TBA, usually first week in March
Touchstone Energy
- Given by Aiken Electric to high school seniors
- One scholarship awarded to a student planning to attend a four-year college or university
- One scholarship awarded to a student planning to enroll in a two-year technical college or trade school
- Applications available on the bulletin board across from Guidance or see Mrs. Riley
Usually March 1
TBA
Aiken Electric Cooperative
- Be a graduating high school senior for the current school term
- Primary residence must have an active account with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.
- Have a GPA of at least 2.3 on a 4.0 scale
- Applications available on the bulletin board across from the main office or see Mrs. Riley
Usually March 1
TBA
South Carolina State Fair
- Awarded to 50 seniors ($6,000 college scholarship)
- Information can be picked up in the Guidance Office or an application can be downloaded at www.scstatefair.org
Usually mid March
Pilot Club of Orangeburg
- Applications available in the "Scholarship Display Trays" across from the main office
- Winners notified by phone in May
- Visit www.facebook.com/pilotcluboforangeburg
Usually mid April
Alpha Zeta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers' Sorority
- $1000 scholarship
- Information available in the Guidance Office
- Planning to make teaching a career
Usually the end of March
Bobby Chapman Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship
- Come to the Guidance Office to place your name for OPS' nominations.
- May or may not be a golfer
- Must be a full-time student in Fall 2022 planning to achieve a baccalaureate degree
- Good character with demonstrated leadership capacity
- Have the unqualified recommendation of the guidance counselor
- Maintain a 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
- Priority given to those who demonstrate financial need
- Click for an application
- Click for guidelines
Usually the end of March
Goat Island Boat Club
- Live in one of the five counties bordering Lake Marion or Moultrie
- One scholarship awarded for $2000.
- Complete details available on the bulletin board across from the main office
- Applications are available at www.goatislandboatclub.com
Usually mid April
American Legion
- $500 scholarship
- Information available in the Guidance Office
TBA - Deadline usually April 10
Joye Law Firm Scholarship
The firm will offer six $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year institution of higher learning in the fall. Selection of the recipients will be based on a creative response to the following prompt:
"South Carolina recently proposed a new version of the S.C. “Hands-Free Act” that would outlaw the use of a phone for almost any reason and increase the fines. Do you believe there are more changes to cell phone laws in your state that should be changed? Do you think the rate of distracted driving accidents would decrease if these laws were different?"
You can view the link to the scholarship details and application here: www.joyelawfirm.com/joye-scholarship-program
Usually first part of April
Rotary Club
- Eight scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to Orangeburg County graduating seniors who will be attending college this Fall.
- To apply, please go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddD4420DzTGx97VPR-Tc5mYMN2M1pxwxfJuSZU22L7TeK4sQ/viewform
Usually May 1st
SC Teachers Loan Scholarship
- Must have at least a 2.75 on a 4.0
- At least the state average on SAT/ACT (985/19.9)
- Enrolled in a program of teachers education
- Available in the Guidance Office or
- Apply online at www.scstudentloan.org
TBA
Edward M. Fersner Scholarship Fund
- Students accepted and attending USC and branches this fall
- 2023 Application
Usually first part of June (TBA)
Dick Horne Foundation
- Applications on the bulletin board across the hall from the main office
- Financial need based
- Copies of parents' most recent tax returns must be included
- Must be a high school senior AND accepted to a college
Usually the first of May
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2024
Edited: August 24,, 2023
Scholarships sent to the Guidance Office will be listed in the space below as they are received. These scholarship notifications will also be emailed to parents of seniors.
Click on the following topics for more information!
Listed below are some local scholarships that will be available throughout the school year. Deadlines will be posted as soon as the information is sent to the Guidance Office. Deadlines for these scholarships are listed in chronological order.
SCHOLARSHIPS THAT WILL BECOME AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR ARE POSTED BELOW:
Scholarship | Details | Deadline |
Teaching Fellows |
|
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY
TBA |
Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce |
|
Usually mid December (TBA) |
Coca-Cola Scholar Foundation's Scholarship |
|
October 2, 2023
|
Wendy's High School Heisman Award |
|
Usually mid October (TBA) |
SAE 2020 Engineering Scholarship | (update when info is received) | |
Alumni Legacy Scholars Award | USC does have certain scholarships that students must apply for SEPARATELY from the entrance application process.
|
First come, First serve | American Legion Oratorical Scholarship |
|
TBA |
Elks National Most Valuable Student Scholarship |
|
TBA |
Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund |
|
Usually first part of January |
S.C. Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship |
|
Usually opens in September and deadline first part of January |
Junior Service League | The elected Scholarship Committee will rank applicants on a weighted scale in the following categories:
|
Usually the end of January |
Hampton Wildlife Fund | Usually the end of January | |
NFIB Young Entrepreneurs |
|
TBA, usually mid December |
Brent Lukens Scholarship |
|
Usually end of March |
Ron Brown Scholar Program |
|
TBA Usually the end of May |
South Carolina Association of Counties |
|
TBA- Usually postmarked no later than February 1 |
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and Washington Savannah River Company |
|
Usually February 1st |
South Carolina Federal Credit Union |
|
TBA, usually the end of February |
James F. Byrnes Scholarship |
|
TBA usually the first part of February |
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program |
Please visit www.buickachievers.com for more information. |
TBA - Usually February 28 |
Aiken Electric Trustee Scholarship |
|
TBA, usually first week in March |
Touchstone Energy Scholarships |
|
TBA, usually first week in March |
Touchstone Energy |
|
Usually March 1 TBA |
Aiken Electric Cooperative |
|
Usually March 1 TBA |
South Carolina State Fair |
|
Usually mid March |
Pilot Club of Orangeburg |
|
Usually mid April |
Alpha Zeta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers' Sorority |
|
Usually the end of March |
Bobby Chapman Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship |
|
Usually the end of March |
Goat Island Boat Club |
|
Usually mid April
|
American Legion |
|
TBA - Deadline usually April 10 |
Joye Law Firm Scholarship | The firm will offer six $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year institution of higher learning in the fall. Selection of the recipients will be based on a creative response to the following prompt: "South Carolina recently proposed a new version of the S.C. “Hands-Free Act” that would outlaw the use of a phone for almost any reason and increase the fines. Do you believe there are more changes to cell phone laws in your state that should be changed? Do you think the rate of distracted driving accidents would decrease if these laws were different?" You can view the link to the scholarship details and application here: www.joyelawfirm.com/joye-scholarship-program |
Usually first part of April |
Rotary Club |
|
Usually May 1st
|
SC Teachers Loan Scholarship |
|
TBA |
Edward M. Fersner Scholarship Fund |
|
Usually first part of June (TBA) |
Dick Horne Foundation |
|
Usually the first of May |