Colleton County High School

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This information has been provided by Bold.org, the largest independent scholarship provider in the US with millions of active students.

Scholarships: https://bold.org/scholarships/by-demographics/minorities/black-students-scholarships/.
These are a few from the website:
Minority/Women in STEM Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any BIPOC and/or female high school senior or undergraduate who is a first-generation, low-income student interested in STEM may apply for this scholarship.
• Amount: $2,500
• Winners: 5 ( $500 each )
• Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2023
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/minority-women-in-stem-scholarship/

Linda Fontenot-Williams Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any African American single mother who is a high school senior or undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship. 
• Amount: $500
• Winners: 1
• Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2023
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/linda-fontenot-williams-memorial-scholarship/

Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any female, African American student with financial need who is pursuing a degree in theology or religious studies may apply for this scholarship.
• Amount: $2,000
• Winners: 2 ( $1,000 each )
• Application Deadline: Nov 4, 2023
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/nabi-nicole-grant-memorial-scholarship/

Hakim Mendez Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school and undergraduate BIPOC students are eligible to apply if they attend or are planning to attend a historically black college or university (HBCU) and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students with a record of community service are strongly preferred.
• Amount: $1000
• Winners: 2 ( $500 each )
• Application Deadline: Dec 4, 2023
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/hakim-mendez-scholarship/

Hester Richardson Powell Memorial Service Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any female, African American high school senior who has at least a 2.7 GPA may apply for this scholarship.
• Amount: $2,500
• Winners: 5 ( $500 each )
• Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/hester-richardson-powell-memorial-service-scholarship/

Xavier M. Monroe Heart of Gold Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any African American high school or undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship, but first-generation applicants are preferred.
• Amount: $500
• Winners: 1
• Application Deadline: Mar 21, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/xavier-m-monroe-heart-of-gold-memorial-scholarship/

Monroe Justice and Equality Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply. They must be accepted to a college, university, or community college.  African Americans are encouraged to apply.
• Amount: $1,000
• Winners: 1
• Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/monroe-justice-and-equality-memorial-scholarship/

1st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any african American high school and undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds.
• Amount: $2,000
• Winners: 2 ( $1,000 each )
• Application Deadline: Apr 24, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/1st-generation-people-of-color-patrick-copney-music-art-scholarship/

Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship

• Eligibility: Applicants must be of Hispanic or African American origin, and have a minimum 2.9 GPA to apply for this scholarship.
• Amount: $1000
• Winners: 2 ( $500 each )
• Application Deadline: Jul 25, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/ojeda-multi-county-youth-scholarship/