2024-2025 Scholarships

View a list of available scholarships based on the SCC schools of learning, as well as additional awards. Simply click on the desired school of learning header to see a listing.

• Ginger Elizabeth Horton Memorial Scholarship Fund

  Graduate of Blacksburg High School, attending SCC full-time (12 hours or more) with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Must maintain a 2.5 or higher to be awarded second year. Teacher recommendation required along with a completed FASFA. Student must provide a brief essay explaining educational and career goals.

  Wallace Eppes Johnson Scholarship

  Full- or half-time student seeking an AA/AS degree. Minimum 2.25 GPA required. Must be Spartanburg County resident.

  Dr. Sue Ann Hurlbert, DVM University Transfer Program Scholarship

  Returning, full-time student with at least 5 year absence from high school or other higher learning institution who is pursuing an AS degree in the University Transfer Program and demonstrates financial need. Must be working on first degree and maintain 2.5 GPA. No major discipline or attendance issues. No tobacco, alcohol or illicit drug use. Must provide two letters of reference from people unrelated to the student who can verify applicant's motivation to better themselves.

  John C. Johnson Memorial Scholarship

  Full- or half-time, returning, non-traditional student (may be taking night classes) in an associate degree program. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need is an award requirement.

  Debra Ann Kay Memorial Scholarship

  Returning, full- or part-time student in AA or AS program with a minimum 3.25 GPA.

  The Jack A. Powers Presidential Achievement Award

  Returning, full-time student in an AA or AS degree program with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

  Spartanburg Lions Club Scholarship for the Blind

  Full- or part-time student in the Cooperative Program for the Deaf and the Blind. Must be enrolled in AA or AS program with a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

• Vic Bailey Ford ASSET Scholarship

  Full- or part-time student in Ford ASSET automotive technology program who demonstrates financial need. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

  Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology Scholarship

  Full- or half-time HVAC student with minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need is an award requirement. Must be a U.S. citizen and be present in 90% of each semester’s classes.

  Wil Myers Memorial Scholarship

  Student in the Engineering and Technology division in strong academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be a resident of Spartanburg County and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship awarded no more than two times per student applicant.

  Stephen “Todd” Reynolds Memorial Scholarship

  Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school student from Chesnee High School. Minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA. Preference given to a student pursuing a degree in electronics. Application procedures may be obtained from the guidance office at Chesnee High School.

• Workman Cantrell Memorial Scholarship for Culinary Art

  Full- or part-time culinary student in their second year with minimum 2.5 GPA who demonstrates financial need. Scholarship is instructor approved. Applicants must work at Mobile Meals and provide summary detailing work experience and task completion to instructor as part of final grade.

  Caroline Ragsdale Reutter Memorial Scholarship for Culinary Arts

  Full- or part-time culinary student in their second year with minimum 2.5 GPA. Must complete FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to students focusing on pastry arts with possible internship at Caroline’s Cakes.

  Leroy Sellars Memorial Scholarship

  Awarded to a full- or part-time student enrolled in Business Technology curriculum. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Financial need is an award requirement.

  Shirley M. Tillotson Memorial Scholarship

  Full-time student enrolled in Administrative Office Technology program. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

  John B. White Scholarship

  Full-time student in Business Technology program who demonstrates financial need. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Financial need is a primary consideration.

  James C. Wood Scholarship

  Returning, full-time student in Business Technology program. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

• Foster and Ruth Chapman Single Parent Achievement Scholarship

  Full-time student in the Technology program who will take at least 75% of the required courses at Spartanburg Community College. Must be single parent of a child under 10 years old. Must have high school diploma or GED. Must work at least 15 hours per week. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

   

  Boyce Hensley Achievement Scholarship

  New or returning student pursuing an  AAS in Computer Technology. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

• John Featherston, MD Achievement Award

  Full-time student in fall semester of their second year in the Radiologic Technology program. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be a member of SCSRT and UDI with plans to remain active in the professional field. Application available in the Radiologic Technology Department Head’s office. Award chosen by Radiologic Technology Advisory Committee. Funds paid directly to student or student may choose to put funds towards balance owed to college.

  QS1/ J.M. Smith Scholarship

  Student enrolled in at least 6 hours with the Pharmacy Technician program. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

  Spartanburg County Medical Society Health Careers Scholarship

  Full-time student in an associate degree or diploma program within the Health and Human Services division, excluding General Technology, Advanced Childcare Management, and Expanded Duty Dental Assisting. Must have minimum 3.0 GPA and be a resident of Spartanburg County. Financial need is an award requirement.

  Dr. David K. Stokes Nursing Scholarship

  Full-time student in the Associate Degree Nursing program with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be a current employee of Camp Care, Golden Age, Inman Healthcare or Magnolia Manor who is willing to commit to one year of employment for each year of scholarship award. No smoking, drinking or illicit drug use.

  Joe R. & Joella F. Utley Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology Scholarship

  Full-time student in the second semester of the Radiologic or Surgical Technology program. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Financial need is an award requirement.

  Watts Dental Scholarship

  Returning, non-traditional student in Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be a single parent of a minor child who is willing to commit to community service hours at St. Luke’s Medical Center. No tobacco, alcohol or illicit drug use.

  Dr. Julian and Elizabeth Williams Nursing Scholarship

  Returning, non-traditional student in the Associate Degree Nursing program with minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be a single parent of a minor child who is willing to commit to community service at St. Luke’s Medical Center. No tobacco, alcohol or illicit drug use. Financial need is an award requirement.

• President Henry C. Giles Jr. Scholarship

  Established in honor of SCC President Henry C. Giles and 50 years of service and dedication to the college, its faculty and students. Must have completed one full-time semester and enrolled full-time in SCC's School of Education Program. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Financial need is a requirement. Local resident of Spartanburg, Union or Cherokee County. Must have completed FAFSA.

• Brazilian Friendship Scholarship

  Full- or part-time student in the Horticulture program with a minimum 2.0 GPA. First priority given to honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Financial need is an award requirement.

  Doug McAbee Non-Traditional Horticulture Scholarship

  Established to honor the memory of Doug McAbee and 21 years of service and dedication to the college and the Horticulture program. Students must be between the ages of 25-59, have completed the FAFSA, and enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours seeking a degree or certification in the Horticulture program. Preference will be given to individuals who are working a full-time job, have been laid off, or have previous military service. 

  Jean Miller McAbee Memorial Horticulture Scholarship

  Full-time, female student in their second year of the Horticulture program. Minimum 3.0 GPA. FAFSA must be completed.

  Jimmy Painter Horticulture Scholarship

  Full-time student in the Horticulture program who is a resident of any county in South Carolina other than Spartanburg or Cherokee, or is a resident of any state other than South Carolina.

  Piedmont Interstate Fair Horticulture Scholarship

  Full- or part-time student in AA or AS Horticulture program. Minimum 2.75 GPA. Must be a resident of Spartanburg, Cherokee, Laurens, or Union County in South Carolina, or Polk or Rutherford County in North Carolina. Financial need is an award requirement.

• The Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) Scholarship

  Must be pursuing an Associate’s Degree in a major related to the environment. At least six credit hours and enrolled in associate degree in one of the following programs is required: pre-engineering, horticulture, radiation protection, electronics engineering, engineering, mechatronics, automated manufacturing, industrial electricity or industrial electronics. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be a South Carolina resident.

  Mildred Harrison Dent Memorial Scholarship

  One full year’s tuition awarded to a student from each of the three Spartanburg County Career Centers: R.D. Anderson, Swofford, and Daniel Morgan Applied Technology Center. Recipients are selected by their respective career center’s guidance council and award committee.

  Chris Duerksen Memorial Scholarship

  Requires at least six hours of remedial transitional courses. Financial need is an award requirement. Can be first semester.

  John S. & Nora B. Featherston Family Memorial Scholarship

  Established in 2019 to honor Dr. John Smith and Nora Beth Featherston for their philanthropic efforts in the Spartanburg community by their son John S. Featherston Jr. Awarded to a full-time, second-year student from a racial or gender minority with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be a resident of Spartanburg, Cherokee or Union County and have a completed both a SCC Foundation scholarship application and a current FAFSA. Any field of student can apply; financial need must be demonstrated.

  Bruce Harris Memorial Scholarship

  Must be enrolled in at least six credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  Eleanor J. & James P. Ledbetter Jr. Memorial Scholarship

  Full-time student with minimum 3.0 GPA. Must show leadership and good character. Financial need is an award requirement.

  D.L. Scurry Foundation Scholarship

  Awarded to a full-time student in any program of study. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Financial need is an award requirement.

  Benjamin D. Snoddy Scholarship

  Must be enrolled in at least six credit hours with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Financial need is an award requirement.

  John and Putsy Wardlaw SCC Emergency Fund Requests

  For students experiencing financial hardship resulting from an emergency, accident, natural disaster or other unexpected critical event. Student must be enrolled at SCC a minimum of 6 hours and have completed an additional 12 hours. Student must be in good standing, have applied for all forms of aid, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Request assistance

  John A. Squires Memorial Alumni Scholarship

  Full- or part-time student with minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be active in the community.

  Technical Scholars Scholarship Fund

  Minimum 2.5 GPA. Must have completed FAFSA and be in good standing with the college. Must be a full-time student in Technical or Health & Human Services program. Financial aid award committee will choose award recipients.