Scholarships
| SCHOLARSHIPS | AMOUNT | DEADLINE | REQUIREMENTS |
| Spartanburg Methodist College Scholar Program | Full Tuition | Complete FAFSA by June 30 | High school seniors graduating with a 3.0 GPA. Apply online to SMC at https://www.smcsc.edu/ |
| SC Student Loan Corporation | $5,000 | None | $5K College Giveaway just for entering your email address. High school juniors and seniors, current college students, and parents are all welcome to enter, and to apply each month for another chance to win. Winners are chosen at random 4 times a year. https://www.scstudentloan.org/no-effort |
| 2026 Judy Carter Scholarship | $500 | 3/31/2026 | Open to seniors graduating from Spring Hill or Chapin High School who reside in Lexington County within zip codes 29063, 29036 or 29075. Applications are available in the School Counseling office. |
| Government Finance Officers Association of SC | $1,250 | 4/7/2026 | Must be a high school senior planning to pursue an associate's or bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business related field. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications are available online at: https://gfoasc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Presidents-Scholarship_2024.pdf |
| The Mitchell M. Willoughby Scholarship | $2,500 | 5/2/2026 | Must be a high school senior who resides in Richland or Lexington county. Applications are available online at: https://greatercolacrc.org/mitchell-m-willoughby-community-scholarship-fund/ |
| The Chapin Junior Woman's Club Lee Wolfe Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 | 3/15/2026 | Must be a high school senior and live in a residence zoned for Chapin schools. Must be planning to attend college in SC and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications are available in School Counseling. |
| SC State University Alumni Scholarship | $1,200 | 3/7/2026 | Graduating senior with a 2.5 minimum GPA and planning to attend SC State University. Apply online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq1u6Z4A-Uwflu85zOdJsqNGLalCtjAzbPFf5ofvrHzQ2vqg/viewform |
| SC Education Association-Retired Scholarship | $1,000 | 3/6/2026 | Must be a high school senior planning to attend college in SC and major in Education. Must have a good academic record, leadership abilities and financial need. Applications are available in School Counseling. |
| Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | 4/1/2026 | Graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must have demonstrated leadership experience in school, extracurricular activities and the community. Applications are available online at: https://bold.org/scholarships/larry-a-montgomery-memorial-scholarship/ |
| Lexington County Education Association-Retired Scholarship | $1,000 | 3/22/2026 | High school senior who plans to attend college in SC and major in Education. Must have a good academic record, demonstrate leadership abilities and have financial need. Applications are available in School Counseling. |
| Lexington County Clemson Club Scholarship | $2,000 | 3/31/2026 | Must be a senior who lives in Lexington County, has been accepted to and plans on attending Clemson University. Applications are available online at scholarship.lexcountyclemsonclub.com |
| Nu Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Shannon Rogers Scholarship | $500-$1,000 | 3/31/2026 | Must be a high school senior, minimum 2.7 GPA, show leadership qualities and have demonstrated financial need. An essay is required. Apply online at https://forms.gle/aVwYRfANDeqoCypR6 |
| BCBS and Columbia Urban League Scholarship | $5,000 | 3/20/2026 | Must be an African-American graduating high school senior, minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA, have participated in a Columbia Urban League program and meet the financial need requirement. Applications are available in School Counseling. |
| WWDM Brenda Jones Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 | 3/20/2026 | Must be an African-American graduating high school senior, minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA, be accepted by a college or university at the time of the scholarship award and meet the financial need requirement. Applications are available in School Counseling. |
| SC Association of Extension Administrative Professionals | $1,000 | 3/6/2026 | Must be a high school senior pursuing a career in the fields of Administrative Office Technology, Accounting, Business Management, or Business Administration. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications are available in School Counseling. |
| Richland County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Scholarship | Various amounts | 3/6/2026 | Must be a high school senior planning to attend a four year college. There are various scholarships available with one application. Applications are available online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6ZC5TOZxz5i3Owhee9bR9cd68zikkzqtdBFHQV3Q8Y2cTLQ/viewform |
| Irmo Yellow Jacket Club Student-Athlete Scholarship | $1,000 | 3/31/2026 | Open to Irmo and Spring Hill students who are varsity athletes at Irmo High School. Applications are available in School Counseling. |
| The Gamma Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Scholarship | Various amounts | 3/7/2026 | Must be a high school senior planning to attend college in the Fall of 2026. Applications are available online at: form.jotform.com/260337481715155 |
| 100 Black Men of Columbia SC Scholarship | $500 per yr | 3/11/2026 | High school senior planning to attend college, must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applications are available online at: https://www.100blackmencolumbiasc.com/scholarship-application |
| SC State Fair Ride of Your Life Scholarship | $2,500/yr | 3/15/2026 | High school seniors planning to attend college in SC. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applications are available online at: https://www.scstatefair.org/scholarships/ |
| Allene Bland Broadwell Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 | 3/15/2026 | High school seniors living in the Chapin area. Must have a C or better grade point average. Applications are available in the School Counseling office. |
| Upsilon Omega Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship | None Given | 3/26/2026 | Must be a high school senior planning to attend a 4 year college, have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applications are available online at: form.jotform.com/AKA_Irmo/2026-upsilon-omega-omega-scholarshi |
| Tera Davis-Adams Memorial Scholarship (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority) | None Given | 3/26/2026 | Must be a high school senior planning to attend a historically black college or university (HBCU) in the Fall of 2026. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applications are available online at: form.jotform.com/AKA_Irmo/2026-tera-davis-adams-memorial-scho |
| Watson Dream Catcher Scholarship (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority) | None Given | 3/26/2026 | Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to making a difference in their chosen field. It is sponsored by UOO Charter Member Robyn Davis Watson. Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applications are available online at: form.jotform.com/AKA_Irmo/2026-watson-dream-catcher-scholarsh |
| Michelle Alston Memorial Scholarship (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority) | None Given | 3/26/2026 | High school seniors who plan to major in the Arts at an accredited Historically Black College/University. Majors include: Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Creative Writing or Drama. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applications can be found online at: form.jotform.com/AKA_Irmo/-2026-michelle-alston-memorial-scho |
| The SC Alliance of Black School Educators (SCABSE) Scholarship | $500 | 3/20/2026 | High school senior planning to attend four year college in the Fall and major in Education. Applications are available online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMyX4JMnh43NizG8qRUgTnjJk7di6vG-GmYkwe9pkmb4bYrw/viewform |
| Palmetto Black Knight Scholarship | None given | 4/4/2026 | Must be a high school senior in Lex/Rich 5 planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college. Must demonstrate a commitment to public service, military service, leadership or community involvement. An essay is required. Applications are available online at: https://www.gocff.org/palmetto-black-knight-scholarship |
| Joye Law Firm Scholarship for High School Seniors | $2,000 | 5/1/2026 | Must plan to attend a 4 year college and demonstrate strong community-oriented values. Applications and more information can be found online at: joyelawfirm.com/scholarship |
| Joye Law Firm Scholarship for HBCU students | $2,000 | 5/1/2026 | Must plan to attend a historically black college or university (HBCU) and demonstrate strong community-oriented values. Applications and more information can be found online at: joyelawfirm.com/scholarship |
Additional Web Resources for Scholarship Searches:
- College Board Scholarship Search: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
- Scholarships360 Scholarship Search: https://scholarships360.org/
- Scholarships.com Scholarship Search: https://www.scholarships.com/
- Fastweb Financial Aid and Scholarship Search: http://www.fastweb.com/
- Unigo Scholarship Search: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
- Sallie Mae for financial aid: https://www.salliemae.com/student-loans/
- SC Student Loan Corporation for loan information, college planning, and scholarships: https://www.scstudentloan.org/
College Search:
- BigFuture.org has many resources including a college search that can narrow down your choices based on location, majors, and more! Click here to go directly to their college search.
Resources for First Generation College Students:
- First Generation Scholarship Opportunities: Scholarships360 and Scholarships.com
Resources for Minority Students:
- Financial Aid for Native Americans
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Scholarship Opportunities
- UNCF
- Asian and Pacific Islanders American Scholarship Fund
- Hispanic Scholarship Consortium
Scholarships in Military Branches:
- US Air Force ROTC scholarships: www.afrotc.com
- US Army ROTC scholarships: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
- US Navy Scholarships: http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities
- US Marine Educational Benefits: http://www.marines.com/being-a-marine/benefits/education
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: www.mcsf.org
Military Family Information:
- Scholarships for Military children: www.militaryscholar.org
- The following link is to the Veterans Administration GI Bill website for students whose parents have served in the military (Active, Reservist, or National Guard) since 9/11/01. These students may be eligible for education benefits. If the parent is still active or still in a reserve status, they may be able to transfer their benefits to an immediate family member. This link also provides specific information on the transfer of benefits. https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/.