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Available Scholarships

Read the descriptions carefully. Some scholarships have requirements that students must meet to apply. 

Scholarship	Description	Keywords (hidden column)
Albert L. & Nina O. Carpenter Memorial Scholarship	Full-time student (at least 12 hours per semester)
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Scholarship	Request preference to be given to underrepresented groups in order to promote diversity across the student body.  This request is precatory and not mandatory.
Alice Fernandes Memorial Scholarship	Awarded to students who have demonstrated both academic proficience and a need for financial assistance, and who wish to pursue a degree in Science.  If there is not a Science student to award, the scholarship committee may choose another eligible recipient.
Arthur S. Bahnmuller Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Bank of America, N. A. Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
BB&T Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Carol Hallgren Scholarship Fund	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Carolyn T. Edwards Memorial Endowed Scholarship	No requirements to apply.
C. Leslie Carpenter Deans Endowed Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Charles E. Fienning & Suzanne S. Fienning Endowed Scholarship	To be awarded to worthy student(s) attending USC Sumter who exhibit financial need.
Cheryl Burrows & Alivia Burrows Education Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a non-traditional student majoring in secondary education in math.  If no eligible applicant, then award to math or science major.  If still no eligible applicant, then award to a secondary education major in a different field.
Colonel David Wagner, SAFE Federal Credit Union Endowed Scholarship	Needs based students enrolled in the Shaw AFB/USC Sumter Associate Degree program or in the Palmetto College online bachelor's degree completion program.  Preference shall be as follows:  1-Active Duty enlisted soldiers, 2-Military service veterans, 3-National Guardsmen, 4-Reservists, 5- Spouses of active military
Dan and Dotty Lyles Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Danny R. Geddings Memorial Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Dr. Aisha S. Haynes Opportunity Endowed Scholarship for Inspiriring Excellence	To students who have demonstrated financial need and are among the first generation in their family to pursue a college degree.
Dr. James E. Privett Memorial Scholarship	Student(s) majoring in the areas of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering, and who either have recently demonstrated academic excellence or are non-traditional students who show strong promise of academic excellence.
Dr. John J. Duffy Memorial Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Dr. Kay Oldhouser Davis Endowed Scholarship Fund for USC Sumter	The scholarship(s) will be awarded to first generation college students and students with a business degree emphasis. Ideally both preferences will be met.
Dr. Robert C. and Harriette Health Wimberly Endowed Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Duke Energy Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Eric Desautel Endowed Scholarship for USC Sumter	First generation who are either enrolled, or eligible to be enrolled, in the campus' OSP program
Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Scholarship	Must be awarded to a full-time student living in the service area of Farmers Telephone Cooperative (Lee, Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, and Lower Florence Counties) OR whose parents or guardians are members of the Cooperative.
Fernandes Nursing Endowed Scholarship	Student pursuing a degree in Nursing, who has demonstrated both academic proficiency and a need for finanical assistance.
Frank and Eleida Burrows Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund	The scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in nursing.  If none eligible, may be a science major in a field related to heath or health sciences.
G. Werber Bryan Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Helen A. Smith Endowed Scholarship	The scholarship will be awarded to students of good academic standing who demonstrate financial need by qualifying for federal Pell Grant support.  Preference will be made for students attending from either Lake City High School or East Clarendon High School.
Ian Davis Baseball Endowed Scholarship for USC Sumter	The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the USC Sumter Scholarship Committee, with from the USC Sumter Baseball Coach, along with the USC Sumter Athletic Director and the Financial Aid Office, to student(s) who are members of the USC Sumter Baseball Team with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Jack C. Anderson Jr. Deans Endowed Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Jane Jarvis Ferguson Endowed Scholarship Fund for USC Sumter	The scholarship(s) will be awarded  with preference to students of parent(s) who served in the military and have demonstrated financial need.
Janette Barnes Guiler Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student majoring in nursing who exhibits academic merit
John M. Brabham, Sr. Memorial/Black River Electric Cooperative Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Judith L. Croskey Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Julie Abney Bailey Endowed Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Karen Sonya Harris-Sweetman & Mark D. Sweetman Business Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student with financial need & majoring in business
Karen Sonya Harris-Sweetman & Mark D. Sweetman Education End. Sch	The scholarship will be awarded to student(s) majoring in Education.
Kiwanis Club of Sumter Endowed Scholarship	To students of good academic standing who are first-generation college students intending to major in education and pursue his/her four-year degree through the USC Sumter Education Program in partnership with the USC Aiken School of Education.
Laura W & Oliver F Hutchens Memorial Endowed Scholarship	The scholarship(s) will be awarded to student(s) attending USC Sumter who have demonstrated both academic proficiency and a need for financial assistance.
Linda Ann Epperhart Lawrence Memorial Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Madge G. and Raymon Schwartz Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a Sumter County resident
Major General Thomas R. Olsen, Ret USAF Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to one or more eligible students who are active or retired military.
Marcel & Dorie van Bulck Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a Business Administration Major who is a first-generation college student.  If no such student is available, it should be awarded to a student majoring in Business Administration who is not a first-generation college student.
Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas McElveen III and Family Endowed Scholarship	Scholarship will be awarded to a student active within student government and/or a student who has demonstrated a commitment to volunteer opportunities.
Mr. & Mrs. Laurens W. Floyd, Jr. Clemson at Sumter Heritage Scholarship	First preference to a student who indicates that he/she plans to transfer to Clemson University
Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Covington Scholarship	Full-time student (at least 12 hours per semester)
NBSC-Lucile McKiever Memorial Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
O. D. Harvin Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Paul Holder, SAFE Federal Credit Union Endowed Scholarship	Scholarship will be awarded to a dependent of a SAFE FCU employee as first award preference.  The second preference for the award will be a needs-based student enrolled in the Shaw AFB/USC Sumter Associate Degree program or in the Palmetto College on line bachelor's degree completion program. Preference shall be as follows: I. Active duty enlisted soldiers; 2. Military service veterans; 3. National guardsmen; 4. Reservists; and 5. Spouses or dependents of active military.
Pauline Osborne Endowed Scholarship Fund	Must be awarded to a student who must demonstrate financial need by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid ("FAFSA").
Porter H. Adams, Jr. Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a US citizen, with preference to SC residents
Raymond L. High Memorial Endowed Scholarship	The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the USC Sumter Scholarship Committee to students of good academic standing.
Ramon Schwartz Memorial Scholarship	Awarded to students who have demonstrated both academic proficience and a need for financial assistance, and who wish to pursue a degree in Political Science.  If there is not a Political Science student to award, the scholarship committee may choose another eligible recipient.
Roger Dale Bullard Memorial Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Rosa W. Schwartz Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Rotary Club of Sumter Palmetto Scholarship	The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the USC Sumter Scholarship Committee to students of good academic standing.
Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise Scholarship	Must be awarded to someone who is very active in the community with an emphasis on volunteering if possible.  Recipient must attend one of the Rotary meetings.	rotary sumter sunrise
SAFE Federal Credit Union Bicentennial Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Samuel M. Willis Founding Director's Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Sara Davis McLendon Memorial Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
SC Physicians Care Charity Nursing Endowed Scholarship for USC Sumter	To students enrolled in its nursing and pre-nursing programs with a preference to students who intend to remain and work in the rural service counties USC Sumter supports after they graduate with their BSN degree.
Sumter County Education Association - Retired Scholarship	Must be awarded to a rising senior whose career goal is to teach
Sumter Industrial Association Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Swamp Fox Air and Space Forces Association Scholarship	Must be awarded to an active-duty or veteran of the US Air Force, or to his/her legal dependent.
Synovus-Lucille McKiever Memorial Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Tyler B. Dunlap, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund	The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the USC Sumter Scholarship Committee with preference given to first-generation students.
USC Sumter Alumni Association Athletic Endowed Scholarship Fund	The scholarship(s) will be awarded to student athletes.	alumni council
USC Sumter Alumni Association “Big Wednesday” Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
USC Sumter Emerging Scholars Endowed Scholarship Fund	Must be awarded to a student demonstrating sufficient academic qualifications and pursuing a major in any area offered at USC Sumter with the exception of Business.
USC Sumter Partnership Part-Time Scholarship	Must be awarded to part-time students (6-11 hours per semester).
USC Sumter Veterans Scholarship	To a student with any military affiliation
William "Bill" Anderson, SAFE Federal Credit Union Endowed Scholarship	To a needs-based student enrolled in the Shaw AFB/USC Sumter Associate Degree program or in the Palmetto College online bachelor's degree completion program.  Preference shall be as follows:  1. Nursing and pre-Nursing students; 2. Active Duty enlisted soldiers; 3. Military service veterans; 4. National Guardsmen; 5. Reservists; 6. Spouses or dependents of active military
William & Martha DuBose Scholarship	First preference to a student majoring in English or Journalism
William J. and Julia Reynolds Endowed Scholarship Fund	Must be awarded to a student seeking a nursing degree, majoring in arts or arts education or to any deserving student
Wilson MacEwen & Company Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Wells Fargo Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
USC Sumter Teacher of the Year Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
USC Sumter Alumni Association Scholarship	No requirements to apply.	no requirement
Access & Equity Scholarship	Grant determines restrictions. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid, Scholarships and Veterans Affairs for more information.
Alivia Burrows Davids Scholarship	Must be awarded to a nontraditional student majoring in secondary education in mathematics; in no eligible applicant, then awarded to a secondary education major, or a mathematics or physical education major.
Anne Bailey Geddings Scholarship	Must be awarded to a first-generation college student.
A.T. and Jessie T. Sublette Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student majoring in nursing, premedicine or other health-related fields.
BD Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student enrolled in the 2+2 Engineering Program.
Bishoff Scholarship	First preference to a student who intends to major in either Biology or Nursing.
Brian K. Costello Endowed Scholarship	The scholarship will be awarded to a student who conveys a career interest in either medicine or physical therapy and intends to pursue a related preparatory educational path. The student must maintain a 3.75 GPA. If no such student can be identified, the Committee may recommend a student of high academic achievement pursuing a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) educational path.
Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Company Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student majoring in education.
Christopher Laird Floyd Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to one or more eligible underrepresented students to support educational diversity consistent with its mission and admissions policy. It is the donors’ desire that the scholarships be awarded in furtherance of the diversity mission and to enhance the multi-cultural diversity of student population. If no such student meets the criteria, the award may be presented to any eligible student.
Clifton C. Goodwin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a Sumter County resident who has submitted an application for financial assistance.
Coach Melvin L. McCormick and Janice B. McCormick Scholarship	Must be awarded to a graduate from Thomas Sumter Academy in Dalzell, SC. If no such student meets this criteria, the award may be presented to any eligible student.
C. Talmadge Tobias, Jr. and Linda H. Tobias Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student majoring in Business Administration with preference to a first-generation college student.
David L. Evans and S. Anne Walker Scholarship	The scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in education. If no eligible student meets this criteria, the award may be presented to any eligible student.
Ditty Poston Alumni Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student who is the first in his/her family to attend college or is a non-traditional student and demonstrates significant financial need. Students who qualify for merit-based aid or not can be considered along with other factors to be considered in making the award are volunteer work, contributions made by the candidate to the Sumter community, and other attributes (e.g., motivation, perseverance, resilience, work ethic). If no such student can be found, then award to any deserving student.
Dr. Dinford G. Maness Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student majoring in a program under the Division of Arts and Letters and if none is available, then to any eligible student.
Dr. Jean-Luc E. Grosso Endowed Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student who has declared Business as their major.
Dr. Lea B. Givens Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a graduate of Sumter High School, Sumter, SC who is majoring in biology. If no such student meets the criteria, the award may be presented to any eligible student.
Dr. Michael S. Becker Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student majoring in Business Administration with preference to a first-generation college student.
Dorothy K. Olsen Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a Sumter County resident.
E. Lee Craig Education Scholarship	The scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in English Education or a student majoring in education or pre-education who exhibits academic merit. If no such student meets these criteria, the award may be presented to any worthy student.
Frank and Eleida Burrows Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student majoring in nursing.
Edward H. and Eola G. Fienning Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a Sumter County resident who has submitted an application for financial assistance.
Ervin H. "Bud" Hickman, Jr., Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student who demonstrated financial need with preference to a resident of Sumter County.
Ethel Burnett Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student who is majoring in education and  is a resident of Sumter County.
E. Whilden Nettles, Jr. Memorial Scholarship	Must be a Sumter County Resident.
Ezra Pierson McLeod Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a Sumter County resident. If there is no eligible applicant, then award to any deserving student.
Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student living in the FTC service area of Clarendon, lower Florence, Lee, Sumter, and Williamsburg counties whose parents or guardians are members of the Farmers Telephone Cooperative.
Fred A. “Larry” Lawrence Memorial Scholarship	First preference is given to a part-time student.
Helen O. Freeman Scholarship Endowment	Must be awarded to a Business Administration Major who is a first-generation college student. If no applicant is available then award to a student majoring in Business Administration.
Hendrikus E.M.J.L. van Bulck Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a Business Administration Major who is a first-generation college student. If no such student is available, then award to a student majoring in Business Administration.
Henry D. Barnett Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a Sumter County resident who has dyslexia or a sight or learning disability; if no eligible applicant, then awarded to a Sumter County resident.
Hubert Graham Osteen Scholarship	Must be awarded to a graduate of a Clarendon, Lee, or Sumter county high school majoring in journalism or to a student majoring in English, history, or computer science.
I. Harby Moses Scholarship	The scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Wilson Hall School. If no eligible applicant, award to any student attending the University of South Carolina Sumter.
J. B. and Elizabeth Hilton Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a resident of Sumter County, South Carolina who is majoring in Education.
Jane McKenzie Beebe Scholarship Endowment	The scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Education or pre-Education who exhibits academic merit. If no such student meets these criteria, the award may be presented to any worthy student.
Janette Barnes Guiler Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student majoring in nursing.
Joe Singleton Company, Inc. Scholarship	Must be awarded to a freshman who is a Sumter County resident.
Joseph Shepard and Janet Brunson Sublette Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student who intends to pursue a bachelor’s degree in either engineering or business and finance, demonstrating significant financial need and academic merit, but who does not qualify for high achieving merit-based aid.
Joyce Holloman Hodge and Family Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to one or more students who are first generation students.
Karen Sonya Harris Sweetman and Mark D. Sweetman Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student majoring in Education.
Louise L. and John M. Brabham Sr., Scholarship	The scholarship will be awarded to any student who is a Sumter Countyresident and who exhibits academic merit attending the University of South Carolina Sumter.
Madge G. and Raymon Schwartz Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a Sumter County resident.
Mary N. & Douglas R. Plowden Clemson at Sumter Heritage Scholarship	The scholarship will be awarded to a worthy student who intends to transfer to Clemson University. If no such student meets the criteria, the award may be presented to any worthy student.
Mid Carolina Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International	Must be awarded to a graduate from a public high school in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Sumter or Williamsburg County who plans to major in education.
Mr. & Mrs. Laurens W. Floyd, Jr. Clemson at Sumter Heritage Scholarship	First preference to a student who indicates that he/she plans to transfer to Clemson University.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Graham Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student majoring in nursing, preferably to a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
Naomi Warner Business Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to an eligible student who is majoring in business.
Pauline Osborne Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student who must demonstrate financial need by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Porter H. Adams, Jr. Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student in any discipline who is a U.S. citizen, with preference given to S.C. residents.
Ralph G. Macdonald Chemistry Scholarship	The scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Chemistry. If no eligible applicant, then award to any eligible student enrolled in Chemistry Classes.
Robert C. Costello and Elizabeth D. Costello Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student whose intended major is Chemistry, Biochemistry or Mathematics and who either has recently demonstrated academic excellence or who is a non-traditional student who shows a strong promise of academic excellence.
Ross S. McKenzie Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student who desires a liberal arts education balanced with courses in science and business.
Rotary Club of Sumter Scholarship	Must be awarded to a full-time student and all coursework must be taken at the USC Sumter or Shaw campus.
Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student who is very active in the community, with an emphasis on volunteering; otherwise, to any eligible applicant.
Sonntag Family Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student who is the first in his/her family to attend college or is a non-traditional student (age 25+); must demonstrate significant financial need; and does not qualify for merit-based aid but demonstrates attributes (e.g., motivation, perseverance, resilience, work ethic) that will allow him/her to be successful at USC Sumter. If no such student can be found, the Committee may recommend any deserving student.
Sumter County Gamecock Club Endowed Scholarship	Must be a Sumter County resident and participates on USC Sumter athletic teams.
Sumter County Unit of the South Carolina Education Association - Retired	Must be awarded to a rising senior whose career goal is to teach.
Sumter Utilities and USC Sumter Shaw AFB Scholarship	Must be awarded to students at Shaw AFB who are enrolled at USC Sumter and Palmetto College. This scholarship covers active military, reservists, veterans, national guard and their families.
Swamp Fox Chapter Air Force Association Scholarship	Must be awarded to an active-duty member or veteran of the U.S. Air Force or to a legal dependent of such a person.
The Laura W. Hutchens and Oliver F. Hutchens Memorial	The scholarship will be awarded to students who have demonstrated both academic proficiency and a need for financial assistance.
USC Sumter Commencement Speaker Scholarship	Must be awarded to a USC Sumter student; if recipient changes campuses after receipt, they become ineligible; amount is in-state, full-time tuition at USC Sumter.
USC Sumter Division of Business Administration and Economics Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student majoring in business who exhibits academic merit.
USC Sumter Emerging Scholars Endowed Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student demonstrating sufficient academic qualifications and pursuing a major in all areas offered at USC Sumter with the exception of Business.  If an acceptable candidate is not identified in any given year, the spendable portion of the account will carry over to the next award cycle.
USC Sumter Partnership Part-Time Scholarship	Must be awarded to students enrolled in at least six credit hours and no more than 11 credit hours.
William and Julia Reynolds Memorial Scholarship	Must be awarded to a student seeking a nursing degree.
William and Martha DuBose Scholarship	First preference is given to a student majoring in English or journalism.
Williams-Brice-Edwards Scholarship	Must be awarded to a Sumter County resident.