SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2023

Edited:March 16, 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.

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:

The SunTrust Scholarship Sweepstakes is now open to high school seniors. Enter the SunTrust “Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes” for a chance to win a $500 scholarship to help cover education expenses. Enter at: suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes

The Regional Medical Center’s Summer Enrichment Program is now open for applications. The deadline is April 5, 2023.

You must be a high school junior or senior and a resident of Orangeburg, Bamberg, or Calhoun County
You must have a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA
Opportunity to observe as many areas of healthcare and professionals on the job
25 hours weekly
Six week program
$900.00 stipend
·Eligible for up to four RMC Foundation Scholarships

More information and applications have been emailed out or hard copies can be found on the bulletin board across from the main office.

The Bowman Academy Scholarship is now open. You must be a senior and have had a parent, grandparent, or great grandparent attend Bowman Academy in the past. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.

The Kevlin/Jordan USMA Metric Scholarship is also now open. The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the usage of metric units in the US. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2023.

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	Visit www.coca-colascholars.org for more information Minimum 3.0 GPA	Usually end of October (TBA)
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	visit www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm	(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	Januarya 9, 2023
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/	Opens in September and deadline January 10, 2023
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	January 31, 2023
Hampton Wildlife Fund	Click here for details	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.	March 23, 2023
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.	February 1, 2023
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	March 15, 2023
Pilot Club of Orangeburg	Applications available in the "Scholarship Display Trays" across from the main office Must have 3 letters of recommendation Photo Visit www.pilotcluboforangeburg.com	Usually mid April (TBA)
Alpha Zeta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers' Sorority	$1000 scholarship Information available in the Guidance Office Planning to make teaching a career	March 31, 2023
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	April 15, 2023
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	All applications must be submitted to the Rotary Scholarship Committee, P. O. Box 2325, Orangeburg, S.C. 29116 Pick up an application from the Guidance Counselor or from the racks across the hall from the Upper Campus Administrative Office.	TBA Usually first part of May
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	May 2, 2023

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2023