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What is the application process?
Applications must be submitted online through the Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) website. There are three steps to complete the application:
1. Click the "create application" button below to answer the prequalifying questions. When you submit these, it will automatically take you to the profile page.
2. Create or update your profile. Save and continue to the online application.
3. Complete the online application. A confirmation email will be sent when the online portion of your application is complete. Applicant should contact CSA if a confirmation email is not received.
4. Mail in, or email, the packet of additional required materials. See "What constitutes a complete application" below.
If you need assistance,please email: . - Who is eligible for the scholarship?
* Applicants must be dependents of a full time employee.
* Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates, or currently enrolled undergraduates.
* Applicant must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
* The related employee must be in 90 days of employment and in good standing.
* Applicants must be enrolling or enrolled full time or part time at an accredited post-secondary institution for a two or four year degree program, community college, or technical/trade school.
* Applicants must not hold a previously earned Bachelor`s or Graduate degree.
* Applicants must demonstrate the ability to show commitment toward strong character and work ethic, through family dedication, volunteerism/community service, work experience, or student activites.
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When is the deadline for submission of materials?
The deadline for submission of the online portion of the application is . Deadline for receipt of the additional required materials is 5:00 PM EST.. The additional materials required must be mailed in ONE envelope to the , PO BOX 1465, Taylors, SC 29687. The additional materials required must be RECEIVED no later than 5:00 pm est. .
Once an applicant has applied online and submitted the application they will receive an email immediately letting them know their application has been received and reminding them to submit by mail the remaining items required to complete the application. Failure to provide the additional materials within the designated time frame will result in an "incomplete" application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for scholarships. - What constitutes a complete application packet?
You must submit the following additional materials:
• Signed Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form, found in the online application, signed by the scholarship candidate.
Download the Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form.Official TRANSCRIPT with grades, cumulative GPA scores of their most recent year or semester.
Submit a one-page SIGNED PERSONAL STATEMENT, explaining why the scholarship is important to the applicant. Include college and career plans, if known. Include applicant name and name of scholarship on the page.
SIGNED LIST OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS, MEMBERSHIPS, LEADERSHIP ROLES, COMMUNITY SERVICE.
TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION from a teacher or professor.
- What is the value of the scholarship award?
There will be five awards in the amount of $1000.00. The awards will be applied to the cost of tuition, lab fees, room and board (not books or supplies). Scholarship awards must be used in the year they are awarded.
- What college may I attend?
The recipients may attend any accredited college, university, or technical school two or four year, provided the institution meets the stipulations in the following paragraph.
The institution must be an educational organization that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of pupils or students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly carried on. -
What if I am unable to attend consecutive semesters?
Extenuating circumstances requiring a student to sit out a semester must be explained in writing to CSA. You will be notified of the final decision. If a recipient is out for a semester and doesn`t receive approval, then that semester is forfeited.
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How are winners selected?
An independent Scholarship Selection Committee will consider the respective ability, educational goals, financial need, and career ambitions of each applicant.
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How will I be notified if I am chosen as a recipient?
The email address or contact information provided on the application will be used to notify all of the complete applicants of the decisions of the committee.
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Is this scholarship renewable?
Scholarships are non-renewable; however, current recipients may re-apply and be considered in the competition with new applicants. CSA will notify current recipients to determine if they wish to reapply for a scholarship. The maximum number of years a recipient may receive an award is (4) four years. Scholarships may only be used for undergraduate study only.