Junior Scholars

Each year, various state Colleges and Universities reach out to Silver Bluff High School, seeking to honor high school juniors who exhibit potential.  Criteria varies by school but usually includes strong academics, leadership, involvement in extracurricular activities, and community service.  Some criteria also includes a minimum GPA, as well as standardized test scores.  Criteria for each Junior Scholar or Junior Fellow Awards Program, as well as benefits of being recognized as a Scholar, can be found on the College or University's website. This criteria is determined by the sponsoring college or university and can change at their discretion.

  Coker Scholars

  • Rank in the top 30% of Junior class

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

  • Other

Columbia College

  • Females only

  • Rank in the top 25% of the junior class

  • PSAT 1020

  • SAT 1020

Converse College

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

  • Demonstrated leadership

  • Service to others

Erskine Fellows

  • Rank in the top 15% of the junior class

  • Participated in extracurricular activities

  • Community service

  • Plan to attend Erskine

Francis Marion University

  • Top Junior student

Furman Scholars

  • PSAT score of 1360 or higher

  • Minimum GPA of 3.5

  • Interested in liberal arts and science

  • Must plan to attend Furman

Lander Fellows

  • Rank in the top 20% of the junior class

  • Minimum PSAT score of 1200

  • Interested in liberal arts and science

  • Must plan to attend Lander

Newberry College Scholars

  • Rank in the top 30% of the junior class

  • Minimum PSAT of 1100

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

The Presbyterian College Fellows Award recognizes high school juniors who have demonstrated the potential for future success. The $4,000 scholarship awards $1,000 annually for four years of study at Presbyterian College.

Selection as a PC Fellow also grants students consideration for other academic scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $23,000. Such students may also be considered for the Griffith Scholarship, which covers the full cost of attending PC for four years of study and is awarded to two incoming freshmen each year. Lastly, we offer music, theater, and athletic scholarships as well as a competitive financial aid program that includes opportunities for need-based aid.

High school guidance counselors may nominate juniors who meet two of the following criteria:

  • One or more of the following standardized test scores:

    • PSAT (evidence-based reading, writing, and math) score of 1100 or higher

    • SAT (evidence-based reading, writing, and math) score of 1100 or higher

    • ACT Composite score of 22 or higher

  • Ranked in the top 10 percent of the current junior class

  • A weighted GPA of 3.5 or more

USC-Aiken Scholars

  • Rank in the to 15% of the junior class

  • Minimum PSAT of 1050

  • Actively participates in at least 2 extracurricular activities

USC-Upstate Scholars

  • Minimum GPA or 3.0

  • Minimum PSAT of 1000

  • Actively participates in extracurricular activities

  • Involved in community service

Wofford Scholars

Eligibility Criteria to receive a nomination

  • Juniors in the top 10% of their class

  • Score of 28 on the ACT or

  • Score of 1300 on the SAT or PSAT

  • Visited Wofford for a campus tour

  • Must plan to attend Wofford

  • Active in a leadership role

  • Involved in community service

  • Those students whose nomination is accepted will be invited to campus for interviews on  Wofford Scholars’ day next fall.