AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
General Information About Scholarships
Listed below are brief descriptions of the scholarship programs
at USC Lancaster. If you would like more information about
specific scholarships or programs, please contact the Office
of Admissions, Records and Financial Aid at (803) 313-7068.
Eugenia Adams Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a Lancaster County resident. The scholarship was endowed
in 1984 in memory of Eugenia Adams.
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Adams Scholarship The scholarship was established in 2000 by Mr. and Mrs. William
F. Adams.
James Preston Allison and Edward C. Allison Memorial Scholarship The scholarship was endowed in 1993 in memory of James P. Allison
and Edward C. Allison.
Robert Erasmus Allison and Mary Chambers Allison Memorial Scholarship The scholarship was endowed in 1993 in memory of Robert E. Allison
and Mary C. Allison.
Robert Barnwell Allison and Lois Marion Allison Memorial Scholarship Two scholarships awarded to students of the region. The scholarships
were endowed in 1978 in memory of Robert Barnwell Allison and Lois
Marion Allison.
John R. (Pete) Arnold Scholarships/Fellowships Established in 1990 in honor of John R. (Pete) Arnold, Dean Emeritus.
Theodore Roosevelt Barnes and Emma McMullen Barnes Scholarship Established in 1998. Recipient must be a Lancaster county resident.
Recipient must show promise and interest in majoring in and pursuing
a career in education.
The Barry Family Scholarship
The scholarship was established in 2004.
Mrs. Claude Shell Billings Scholarship
Endowed in 1994 in memory of Mrs. K.C. Billings.
K.C. Billings Memorial Scholarship The scholarship was endowed in 1984 in memory of K.C. Billings.
Mildred Billings Memorial Scholarship The scholarship was endowed in 1986 in memory of Mildred Billings.
R. Hacker Billings Memorial Scholarship The scholarship was endowed in 1986 in memory of R. Hacker Billings.
Robert Hacker Billings, Jr., Robert Kennedy Billings, and Ruth
Billings Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a Lancaster county resident. The scholarship was endowed
in 1994.
Richard Blackmon Scholarship
Awarded to a Lancaster county student with financial need. Recipient
must be majoring in nursing, computer science, business, criminal
justice, or a profession that will directly serve one’s fellow
man.
Bowater, Inc. Scholarship
Established in 1997. Awarded to a resident of Lancaster, Chester,
York, Kershaw, or Chesterfield county with financial need who shows
promise an05/06/2008 The Elsie Boyce Scholarship
Awarded to a student of the region. The scholarship was endowed
in 1992 and is based on need and sincerity.
Theodore Williams Boyce 05/06/2008d to a student of the region. The scholarship was endowed
in 1977 in memory of Theodore Williams Boyce. The recipient is
to be of good character, determination, ambition, effort, and personality.
Thomas Boyd Bradley Academic Scholarship
05/06/2008ss. The scholarship
was endowed in 1984 in honor of Thomas Boyd Bradley.
Angela M. Brasington Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2003. Preference is given
to working mothers.
Arthur M. Burch Scholarship
Established in 2001. Awarded to a Kanawha Insurance Company employee
or dependent of a Kanawha Insurance Company employee. Recipient
must be pursuing a business education with interest in the field
of life and health insurance.
Legare H. Calhoun Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student of the region. The scholarship was endowed
in 1987 in memory of Legare H. Calhoun.
Katherine J. Carnes Academic Scholarship
The scholarship was endowed in 1981
Welton H. and Mary Frances Catoe Scholarship
Endowed in 1999. Recipient must be from Kershaw, South Carolina
(must have Kershaw, South Carolina, home address). Recipient must
have financial need.
William Porter Clyburn and Ruby Clyburn Memorial Scholarship
Endowed in 2001 in memory of William Porter Clyburn and Ruby Clyburn.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Collins, Sr. Scholarship
Endowed in 1997. Preference is given to be an active member of
the St. Luke’s Methodist Church of the Elgin community, Lancaster,
SC who will major in a discipline that will lead to the ministry,
youth services, church leadership, medicine, or social services.
If a St. Luke’s Methodist Church parishioner is not available,
then a worthy student who has at least a 3.0 high school GPA and
resides in Lancaster county or Chester county may be awarded the
scholarship.
Commencement Speaker Scholarship
A one-year full tuition scholarship awarded annually in honor
of the commencement speaker.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Connelly, Jr. Academic Scholarship
Awarded to a student of the region. The scholarship was established
in 1975 and was endowed in 1993.
Dr. R.L. Crawford and Tennessee “Tennie” Calhoun
Crawford Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a Lancaster county resident majoring in pre-medical
or medical research to include chemistry, physics, or biology related
majors. Endowed in 1981.
Stanley Crew Scholarship
Awarded to a student of the region. The scholarship was endowed
in 1979 in memory of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Crew.
Crockett Family of Lancaster County Scholarship
Awarded to assist a student with financial need. The scholarship
was endowed in 1989 in memory and honor of the Crockett Family
of Lancaster county.
Dr. Donald L. Crolley Scholarship
Established in 2000 in memory of Dr. Donald L. Crolley.
Dr. Deborah Cureton Academic Scholarship
The scholarship was established in 1985 by the USC Lancaster Black
Awareness Group.
The Derrick Academic Scholarship
Awarded to a student of the region. The scholarship was endowed
in 1985.
Don Dixon Scholarship
Established in 1979 in memory of Don Dixon.
James Edward Dodds and Mary Morse Dodds Scholarship
Established in 2004 in memory of James Edward Dodd and Mary Morse
Dodd.
Judge and Mrs. Robert M. Doster Scholarship
Established in 1999 in memory of Judge Robert M. Doster and in
honor of Mrs. Robert M. Doster.
Dr. and Mrs. William W. Duke Academic Scholarship
Restricted to a qualified full-time student who is affiliated
with or whose parents are affiliated with JAARS.
Educational Foundation of the University of South Carolina
Lancaster Scholarships
The number of these scholarships varies from year to year depending
upon need and available funds. Recipient must be a graduate of
Lancaster county schools.
Ken and Mary Esther Faile Scholarship
Established in 2001. Recipient must be a resident of Lancaster
county, a graduate of the Lancaster county schools, and must maintain
at least a “C” average. The scholarship is based on
need, sincerity, and commitment to education.
Peggy and Williford Faile Criminal Justice Scholarship
Endowed in 1997. The recipient is to be from Lancaster county
majoring in a criminal justice field.
First Citizens Bank and Trust Scholarship
Awarded with preference given to company employees, or their dependents,
provided they meet the criteria; if not, then to an academically
talented student majoring in business or banking. The scholarship
was established in 1990.
Margaret K. Foster Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship, in memory of Margaret Foster, a former professor
at USCL, was established in 1984.
Dr. J. Reece Funderburk, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student from Lancaster county whose interest is in
civic and governmental science. The scholarship was endowed in
1989 in memory of Dr. J. Reece Funderburk, Jr.
Jessie Morrison White Gibson Memorial Scholarship
This is a full-tuition scholarship. It is available to qualified
recipients for two years. Preference is given to an employee or
a dependent of an employee of Morrison Textile Machinery Company.
Morrison Textile Machinery Company established the scholarship
in 1992.
Ned Gregory, Sr. Scholarship
Established in 1985 in memory of Ned Gregory, Sr.
A.W. Hagins Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a Lancaster county resident. The scholarship was established
in 1975 by Porter-Belk Lumber Company, Inc. in memory of A. W.
Hagins.
Clara P. Hammond Scholarship Award
Established in 1964 in memory of Clara P. Hammond.
Dr. J.C. Harris and Jessie Roberts Harris Memorial Scholarship
A pre-med scholarship endowed in 2003 in memory of Dr. J.C. Harris
and Jessie Roberts Harris.
Adele A. Hubbard Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to a Lancaster county resident with a nursing major. The
scholarship was established in 1985.
JAARS Scholarship
Established by Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm Edwards. Restricted to a qualified
full-time student who is affiliated with or whose parents are affiliated
with JAARS.
D.H. and Tommie Jernigan Scholarship
Endowed in May 1998 by their daughter, Sara Eddins, in her parents’ honor.
Awarded to a student from Lancaster High School who has successfully
completed the mathematics program through calculus.
Kanawha Insurance Company Scholarship
Awarded to a student of the region. The scholarship was established
in 1976 by Kanawha Insurance Company.
Lancaster Breakfast Rotary Club Scholarship
Awarded to a Lancaster county resident. The scholarship was established
in 1975 by the Lancaster Breakfast Rotary Club.
Lancaster County Retired Educators Academic Scholarship
Awarded to an entering freshman seeking a degree in education.
The scholarship was established in 1986. Awarded to a Lancaster
county school graduate.
Lancaster Thursday Rotary Club Scholarship
Awarded to a Lancaster county resident. The Lancaster Rotary Club
established the scholarship in 1975.
James B. Lasley Engineering Scholarship
Endowed in 1998 by his wife, Myrtle Edna Bailey Lasley, in her
husband’s honor. Awarded to a graduate of Lancaster county
schools with a preferred major in the field of mathematics or science.
Lehigh-Lancaster, Inc. Scholarship
Awarded with preference given to employees or dependents of employees
of the company provided they meet the criteria; if not, then to
a Lancaster county resident. The scholarship was established in
1976.
Lemforder Corporation Scholarships
Lemforder has established one male student scholarship and one
female student scholarship to be awarded annually. Recipient must
be graduates of Lancaster county schools and must have an interest
in and show a commitment to community service and family values.
Lewisville Community Scholarship
Established in 1981 by the Lewisville Community Scholarship Fund.
Awarded to a Lewisville High School graduate.
Tom Mangum Scholarship
Awarded to a Lancaster county resident. The scholarship was endowed
in 1976 by friends of Tom Mangum.
Tom Gibson Mangum Academic Scholarships
Eight scholarships are underwritten by the Tom Gibson Mangum Endowment
established in 1986. Two scholarships will be awarded per year,
each for a maximum four-year period. The recipients shall be expected
to remain at USCL for a minimum of two academic years or as long
as the recipients can complete a full semester in their major.
Recipients must be residents of Lancaster county who graduated
from a Lancaster county publi05/12/2008this and Brenda B. Mathis Scholarships
Endowed in 1993. The recipient must be a graduate from one of
the public high schools of Lancaster county who is pursuing a career
in education or nursing. The scholarships are awarded annually
to one sophomore and to one freshman student.
J. William Medford Library Fund
Established in memory of J. William Medford and Mrs. Amelia Bruns
Medford.
Linda W. Melton Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a premedical, nursing, or medical research student.
The scholarship was endowed in 1977 by Melvin B. Melton.
Michael R. Melton Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Endowed by Lynches River Electric Cooperative in memory of Michael
R. (Mike) Melton as an undergraduate scholarship. Preference is
given to families who are also members/consumers of Lynches River
Electric Co-op. If no member/consumers meet the criteria, nonmembers
would then be eligible. Recipient must live in Chesterfield, Kershaw,
or Lancaster counties.
Albertine Moore Scholarship
Awarded for two years at USC Lancaster and two years at USC Columbia
to Kershaw and Lancaster county residents with preference given
to Heath Springs residents.
James L. Morrison Memorial Scholarship
This is a full-tuition scholarship for four years with preference
given to employees or dependents of employees of the company, provided
they meet other criteria. If unable to meet the criteria, then
a resident of Lancaster county will be eligible. The scholarship
was established in 1975 and endowed in 1977 by Morrison Textile
Machinery Company in memory of the founder, James L. Morrison.
G.T. Myers, Sr. Scholarship
Established in 2002 by G.T. Myers, Jr. in honor of his father,
G.T. Myers, Sr.
Eliza Parks Nunnery Nursing Scholarship
Established in 1997, this scholarship will be given annually to
a nursing student. Preference is given to financial need, academic
promise/potential, and interest in geriatrics.
James M. and Patricia B. Price Scholarship
Awarded to a Buford High School graduate. Student must have at
least at 2.5 high school GPA and must be worthy of financial assistance.
Claude Davis Robertson Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1986 in memory of Claude Davis Robertson.
D.L. Robinson Memorial Scholarships
These scholarships were endowed in 1984 in memory of D.L. Robinson.
Mrs. D.L. Robinson Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship was endowed in 1986 in memory of Mrs. D.L. Robinson.
Helen L. Robinson Scholarship
Endowed in 1994 in memory of Helen L. Robinson.
Frank L. Roddey Memorial Scholarship
Two scholarships awarded to students of the region. The scholarships
were established in 1979.
Don S. and Betsy McConnell Rushing Scholarship
Endowed in May of 1998. Awarded to a graduate of Lancaster High
School. This scholarship is based on financial need and is not
based on academic achievement since it is the opinion of the Rushings
that there are a lot of average students passed over for many scholarships
and that their need is just as great.
Sara Jane Scholarship
Awarded to a student based on need. The scholarship was endowed
in 1991 in honor of Sara and Jane.
Donald B. and Carolyn W. Scott Academic Scholarship
Endowed in May 1998. The Donald B. and Carolyn W. Scott Academic
Scholarship is to be awarded to a USC Lancaster student who is
majoring in business or music. Preference should be given to a
student who is physically disabled/handicapped.
D.L. Scurry Scholarships
Awarded to students of the region. The D.L. Scurry Foundation
of Columbia, S.C., established the scholarships in 1976.
Dr. W.E. Sims, Jr. Health Science Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in public health (exercise science,
physical therapy, etc.), nursing (bachelor’s degree only),
pre-medicine, or pre-pharmacy. The scholarship was established
in 1986 in memory of Dr. W.E. Sims, Jr.
The Richard Steele Academic Scholarship
Restricted to a full time student who is affiliated with or whose
parents are affiliated with JAARS.
Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Stevens Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduate of Buford High School. The scholarship was
established in 1989 in memory of Betsy Stevens.
The Hazel Calhoun Strange Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student of the region. The scholarship was endowed
in 1986 in memory of Hazel Calhoun Strange.
Blake E. and Ann S. Taylor Scholarship
Endowed in 1999. Recipient must be a resident of Heath Springs,
S.C. (must have a Heath Springs, S.C. mailing address). Based on
financial need.
Thompson and Davis Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving, well-rounded Lancaster county or Great
Falls High School graduate with first preference to an employee
or dependent of an employee of Thompson and Davis. Preference is
also given to a student enrolled in a four-year program. The scholarship
was established in 1993 by W. Carlton Thompson and James K. Davis.
USC Lancaster Bookstore and Campus Shop Scholarship
Awarded to a student of the region. The scholarship was established
in 1982.
USC Lancaster Faculty and Staff Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving student of the region. The scholarship
was established by USCL faculty and staff in 1975 and is underwritten
annually by their contributions.
USCL Full Tuition Valedictorian/Salutatorian Award
Any South Carolina high school valedictorian or salutatorian that
graduates from a public or private school is eligible for this
award. This award is for full tuition at USC Lancaster.
USC Lancaster Gamecock “Big Thursday” Scholarship
Established in 2000 by supporters of USC Lancaster.
D. Glenn Yarborough Scholarship
Awarded to an entering freshman of the region. The scholarship
was endowed in 1979 by friends of D. Glenn Yarborough.
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