Education Scholarships

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Scholarships

Complete Scholarship Name Application Deadline Date Contact Name Contact Phone Number

Contact E-mail Address

ACCESS Community Fund - I-95

Undergraduate or Graduate Student - This award is provided to student teacher(s) who will be placed in South Carolina schools in counties along the I-95 Corridor. Student teaching must be completed in one of these counties: Bamberg, Beaufort, Calhoun, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Hampton, Jasper, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg, Sumter and Williamsburg. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Yes March 9 C. Isaac 803.777.6679 [email protected]

http://mycoe.ed.sc.edu/apps/fsa.html

Application Available at: Alice G. Floyd Scholarship

Undergraduate of Graduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) who wishes to study in France in order to facilitate his or her future career as a French teacher. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Anthony S. Fountain and Alissa Fountain-Burse Scholarship

Undergraduate or Graduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) who is majoring in education and aspiring to teach in grades 1-12. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.7 or better. Preference is given to African-American students; second preference is given to any student that meets the eligibility criteria. (Application information is at http://www.poisefoundation.org)

Application Available at: Bryant A. and Jacqueline F. Meeks Scholarship

Doctoral Student - This award is provided to a full-time doctoral student(s) who is conducting research for this dissertation. Preference will be given to students who are conducting research on improving the quality of education for children who are frequently underserved by our education system. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

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Carl H. Medlin Scholarship

Undergraduate or Graduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) with an interest in adult education, community education, or service learning. Preference is given to a student(s) who demonstrate financial need. Primary preference shall be given to those who have an interest in adult education or community education. Secondary preference shall be given to those with an interest in service learning. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Cecil-Self Scholarship

Undergraduate or Graduate Student - This award is provided toa student(s) in the field of Elementary Education. Preference given to minority students based on financial need. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Charles H. and Margaret M. Witten Fellowship

Doctoral Student - This award is provided to a worthy doctoral student(s) enrolled in the HESA program. (Applicant information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Conrad-Becton Scholarship

Undergraduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) who is pursuing a teaching degree in the College of Education. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Cope-Crothers Scholarship

Graduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) who is enrolled in the Master's or doctoral program of Higher Education Administration. (Applicant information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

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Dennis A. Pruitt Fellowship

Graduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) who are enrolled in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Program; members of the Student Personnel Association ("SPA"); grade point average of 3.5 or better; are active and engaged members of SPA; and demonstrate a commitment to serve undergraduate students and the entire campus through their work. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Dorothy H. Lavisky Scholarship

Undergraduate Student in Secondary Education - This award is provided to a student(s) who is pursuing a degree in Math or Science Education. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Dr. Jane Carter Eason Scholarship

Undergraduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) who is in the Middle Level Education program and studying to teach middle school social studies. Preference is given to student(s) who graduated high school in the Richland One School District. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Elisabeth P. Taylor Fellowship

Graduate Student - This award is provided to a graduate student(s) who plans to teach science at the elementary school level. (Application information is at http:// ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Elizabeth Scruggs Scholarship in Romance Language Education

M.A.T. Graduate Student in Foreign Language( French, German, and Spanish) Education Program - This award is provided to a student(s) who is majoring in French, German or Spanish Education. Preference will be given to those who plan to teach in the Williamsburg County, South Carolina area. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

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Frances Gibson Daniel Scholarship

M.A.T. Student in Special Education - This award is provided to one student(s) who plans to work with emotionally disturbed children at the elementary school level. Student must have a grade point average no less than 3.5 or better; financial need shall not factor in awarding the scholarship. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: George Poda, Jr., Memorial Scholarship

Undergraduate or Graduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) who intends to be a practicing educator. Preference given to former Teacher Cadets enrolled in the College of Education. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Gerald and Myra Lahn Fellowship in Early Childhood Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Student in Early Childhood Education - This award is provided to three worthy students in the Early Childhood Education program. Preference is given to students from New York State. Second preference is given to a worthy student(s) from the Northeast area of the United States. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Grace and Charles Sloan Fellowship

Doctoral Student - This award is provided to a student(s) pursuing doctoral study in Higher Education Administration as participants in the Community College Leadership Alliance (CCLA) program. The recipients of this fellowship shall be known as Grace and Charles Sloan CCLA Fellows. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Hal and Mickey Anderson

Scholarship in Science Education

Undergraduate Student Science Major - This award is provided to a student(s) who plans to attend the College of Education to pursue M.A.T. or M.T. degree in Science Education. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

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Harvey A. Allen Scholarship

Undergraduate of Gratudate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) pursing initial teacher certification in Elementary Education. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: James A. Stoddard Memorial Fellowship

Doctoral Student - This award is provided to a doctoral candidate(s) who is a resident of the State of South Carolina. Applicants must have a GRE score of 1100 or better, demonstrated financial need, successful completion of the qualifying exam, evidence of sound moral and ethical character, and professional potential. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: James B. Campbell- Charles H. Witten Fellowship

Graduate Student in the HESA Program - This award is provided to a qualified masters degree candidate(s) in the higher education graduate program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policies. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Judith E. Rink Fellowship

Graduate Student in Physical Education - This award is provided to a graduate student(s) pursuing a degree in Physical Education Pedagogy in the Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Yes Fall semester

varies Lynda Nilges 803.777.3172 [email protected]

Application Available at: Laura Muller Thomas Student Teacher Award

Undergraduate or Graduate Student - This award is provided to prospective teachers in or approaching the critical phase of teacher training commonly known as "student teaching." Academic performance and financial need is the primary criteria. Preference is given to student(s) from Fairfield County or students teaching in Fairfield County. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

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Lavonne D. Roof Fellowship in Elementary Education

This award is provided to a worthy married student(s) pursing a Masters of Art in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree in Elementary Education. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Lorin W. Anderson Award

Doctoral Student - This award is provided to a doctoral student(s) who is collecting and analyzing their dissertation data. Preference will be given to students who are conducting research on improving the quality of education for children of poverty and other children who are frequently underserved by our educational system. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Margaret Anliker Fellowship

Graduate Student - This award is provided to an outstanding graduate student(s) or graduate assistant enrolled in the Master's program in Student Personnel Services or Higher Education Administration in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policies.

(Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Mary J. Heimberger Memorial Award

Undergraduate of Graduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) who is majoring in Elementary Education. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Mary L. Duffie Endowed Fellowship

Undergraduate of Graduate Student in Special Education - This award is provided to a worthy student(s) pursuing a degree within the Special Education field. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Yes March 9 Lynda Tilley 803.777.2822 [email protected]

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Nelle Taylor Scholarship in Special Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Student in Special Education - This award is provided to a student(s) enrolled in the Special Education Program in the Department of Educational Studies. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Outstanding Athletic Trainer Award

Undergraduate Student in the Athletic Training Program - This award is designed to honor a full-time undergraduate student in the athletic training field. The award requires a minimum of a 2.8 GPA (60 cumulative hours of course work), community and departmental service, professional membership and leadership and above average training skills. (Application information is at

http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Yes Fall semester

Application Available at: Outstanding MAT Student Award

Graduate Student in the Physical Education Program - This award is designed to honor a graduate student preparing to become a physical education teacher who demonstrates a commitment to departmental and community service. (Application informationis at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Yes Fall semester

varies

Lynda Nilges 803.777.3172 [email protected]

Application Available at: Outstanding Teaching Major Award

Undergraduate Student in the Physical Education Program - This award is designed to honor a full-time undergraduate student preparing to become a physical education teacher. The award requires a minimum 2.8 GPA; demonstrated commitment to departmental and community service professional membership and leadership; must have completed PEDU 360 and 361; and have demostrated above average teaching skills. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Yes Fall semester

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Patterson Wardlaw Memorial Fellowship

Graduate Student - This award is provided to a graduate student(s) enrolled in the College of Education who has exemplified leadership, community service, and academic excellence in education. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Paul P. Fidler Fellowship

Graduate Student - This award is provided to a second-year graduate student(s) enrolled in the HESA program. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Peabody Scholarship

Undergraduate or Graduate Student - This award is provided to a Student Intern(s) or Student Teacher(s) in any Initial Teacher Licensure Program. Awards are issued for the actual semester in which the student(s) is compeleting student teaching/internship. Students must apply for the semester they anticipate completeing Internship B, Internship II, or Directed (Student) Teaching. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Richard E. Ishler Dean's Award

Undergraduate or Graduate Student - This award is provided to an outstanding student(s) in the area of Elementary Education. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Robert A. Weber Scholarship

Graduate Student in Elementary Education - This award is provided to a graduate student(s) who is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

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Robert G. Thurber Award in Higher Education

Graduate Student - This award is provided to a full-time graduate student(s) who is fully admitted to a master's degree program in Student Personnel Services or Educational Administration (High Education). The student(s) must show outstanding promise for a career in higher education administration based on demonstrated leadership in campus and community activities, evidence of unselfish service to others, and recommendations and/or nominations from higher education and community leaders. Preference will be given to a first year student. This award may be held along with a graduate assistantship. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Scottye Hedstrom Memorial Athletic Training Scholarship

Applicant must be an athletic training major with a minimum of one full year completed in the program. Applicant must be a member of the CAST Club, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, and must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the athletic training profession. Applicant must also have completed three professional points by application deadline.

Yes November 14 Dr. James Mensch 803.777.3815 [email protected]

Application Available at: Scottye Hedstrom Memorial Athletic Training Scholarship

Undergraduate Student in the Athletic Training Program - This award is provided to a student(s) pursuing a degree in Athletic Training in the Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Yes Fall Semester

Varies Jim Mensch 803.777.3815 [email protected]

Application Available at: South Carolina Autism Society Scholarship in Educational Studies

Undergraduate or Graduate Student in Educational Psychology - This award is provided to one student to work for the Department Chair in the are of understanding autism spectrum disorders and the best educational practices in the hopes of increasing the number of professionals in the South Carolina enrolled in this field. The Department chair, with the consent of the South Carolina Autism Society Board of Directors, will select the student. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

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Sue Clark "Inspired by Education" Scholarship

Undergraduate Student - This award is provided to an incoming freshmen who is pursuing a degree in the Teacher Education Program. Preference is given to student(s) from Clarendon County. Second preference is to a student(s) based on financial need. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: Terry and Scott Peterson Fellowship

Graduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) who does the most (through research, practice or service) to strengthen community and racial connections and to increase K-12 educational opportunities by utilizing the arts, building school-community partnerships, expanding after school programs or other approaches. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: The Frank and Frankie McGuire Endowed Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate or Graduate Student in CarolinaLlFE Program - This award is provided to student(s) enrolled in the CarolinaLIFE program. The primary basis for the award will be financial need. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

Application Available at: University High School/ J. McTyeire Daniel / C.B. Harvey Fellowship

Undergraduate or Graduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) pursuing a degree in Secondary Education. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/asf.asp)

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USC-SMTI Noyce Fellow Pre-Service Teacher Scholarship

Undergraduate or Graduate Student - This award is provided to a student(s) who is applying for or admitted to a Master of Teaching (M.T.) certification program in secondary education mathematics or science. Must be enrolled in or currently hold a bachelor's degree in science, mathematics, or engineering from USC Columbia; teach in a high needs district upon completing the program, equaling the numbers of years of scholarship support. (Application information is at http://www.ed.sc.edu/ite/noyce.asp)