Scholarships
Please submit completed scholarship applications one week prior to deadline to allow time to review and process materials to meet deadlines. If a recommendation letter is needed, please allow two weeks to process. Request recommendation letters from your assigned counselor and/or teachers. MAKE SURE TO READ ALL DIRECTIONS ON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS. Each scholarship is different. Some want them sent straight from the counselor, some want information submitted online, some want information submitted by the counselor, etc. Ms. Ryans tries to specify how each application needs to be submitted on the main applications. It is very important to give your counselor and teachers sufficient time to write recommendation letters & THANK THEM!!!
Check out Aiken County's NEW online scholarship database! Most of these will still be posted in the counseling office. Local scholarships/scholarships unique to WSHS will NOT be on the database and must be picked up in the counseling office.
Request transcripts for SCHOLARSHIPS from our registrar - using this form (Copies in our office if needed): SCHOLARSHIP TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM
All college transcripts must be sent via Parchment.
This form is a great way for you to organize all of your scholarship application requirements (due dates, essays, etc.)
Use one of these forms to help keep track of your student activities, leadership, and community service
Create Your Own Resume (Form Below)
SC Independent Colleges Digital Guide
Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, SC HOPE, SC Need-Based Grant, SC Tuition Assistance (New updated criteria 22-23 Year)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.
Need-based tuition grants program for the State of South Carolina designed to assist eligible South Carolina residents with demonstrated financial need to afford to attend certain in-state, accredited independent colleges on a full-time enrollment basis.
Online Scholarship Websites:
You may need to create a username and password on some websites.
Various Online Scholarships for African American, Minority, and Underrepresented Groups
Various Online Scholarships - various amounts and due dates - apply online Download Word Document for Links
CollegeCovered.com is a free, valuable resource to assist in planning for higher education. Lots of resources & Tools.
Once you complete your profile you'll have access to our database of more than 1.5 million scholarships
GoodCall integrates data and technology to make finding scholarships easier for students and their families
Sponsored by American Legion including veterans benefits
The Largest Scholarship Database On The Web
Scholarship America manages thousands of scholarship programs. Many are only open to employees of the sponsoring company or their families, but some are available to students in the general public. All of the programs below are managed by Scholarship America.
Additional Scholarship Links:
American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
American Indian Graduate Center & AIGCS - The largest scholarship providers to Native students in the United States, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception. For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges.
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships - The program guides juniors and seniors through the college planning process and offers the chance to earn scholarships, from $500 to $40,000, for every action that students complete.
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all levels.
Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.
Fastweb – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
Going Merry - A free, one-stop scholarships platform. It matches you with scholarships and then helps you apply directly. It has both local and national scholarships and you can bulk-apply for multiple scholarships, which share similar essay prompts, using one application.
Goizueta Legacy Scholarship - Provides scholarships for the children of Coca-Cola employees.
HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - A national scholarship provider dedicated to advancing the education of promising students who have financial need. Open to high-achieving high school seniors who seek to attend and graduate from some of the nation's best four-year college and universities.
KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
The NSHSS Foundation - The NSHSS Foundation fosters the growth of students pursuing the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability fields. The NSHSS Foundation connects young scholars with additional opportunities to advance their education, personal growth and career interests.
Peerlift - Proven scholarships, internships, summer programs, and more gathered by fellow students like you. (Founded by a team of 2017 Coca-Cola Scholars!) Learn more about the creation of Peerlift.
Reagan Foundation Scholarships - Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders.
Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.
Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
Additional Scholarships:
Find Educational Benefits and Scholarships Through the United States Military Branches:
Information for Military Families:
The link below 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, they 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.
Resources for Minority Students