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Palmetto Land Title Association

February 1, 2017

MARY G. WEBSTER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship honors the memory of Mary G. Webster and
her longtime leadership and contributions to the title insurance industry in South Carolina. Mary began her career in the title insurance business searching titles for Lawyers Abstract Company. In 1978 she became Manager of Investors Title Insurance Company. In 1989 she was named Regional Vice President for the State of South Carolina. Mary was employed with the Company for 22 years. She also served as Assistant Secretary for Northeast Investors Title Insurance Company.

As a PLTA member, she served on the Board of Directors (1987,1991 & 1999), Treasurer (1988 & 1989), President-elect (1993) and was President of the Association in 1994. She also served on several committees: Election, Government Liaison, Public Relations and Membership. In 1997, she was awarded the J.Lee McDonald award (awarded by the Board of Directors to the person who has made outstanding contributions to Palmetto Land Title Association). She was a member of the Homebuilders Association, American Land Title Association and the Mortgage Bankers Association. She was co-founder of Wealth Builders Investors Club, and director of the SC Midlands NAIC Council. She was married with 4 children and 1 grandchild. Mary Webster passed away on November 2, 2000 at the young age of 53.

Eligibility Requirements For Mary G. Webster Scholarship

DAVID S. MELLICHAMP SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is in memory of David S. Mellichamp who was a leader in the field of land title insurance. The David S. Mellichamp Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors who are enrolled full-time majoring in political science or economics and business administration. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining a 3.0 or higher grade point average and are interested in a career in business. It is offered through an endowment which was made possible through generous donations from the members of the Palmetto Land Title Association. For additional information about the David S. Mellichamp scholarship, please contact the Furman University Financial Aid Office.

 

Foundation for the Carolinas

February 1, 2017

Foundation For The Carolinas manages numerous scholarship funds that provide grants to help students achieve their educational goals. Grants are available for students attending public and private institutions at graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as for private K-12 schools.

Foundation For The Carolinas currently administers 148 scholarship programs. In 2016, the Foundation awarded more than $1.8 million in scholarships to over 900 students.

Scholarship funds are permanent endowments established by donors, often in honor or memory of a loved one. For information about creating a scholarship fund, contact our Philanthropic Advancement team at 704.973.4500.

 

South Carolina Scholarships: Teaching

February 1, 2017

  • Winthrop University scholarships

    Must be a student at Winthrop University; requirements vary by scholarship.

  • SCCTM Educator’s Scholarship

    Must be a teacher pursuing an advanced degree in mathematics, math education, or elementary education with math emphasis; member of South Carolina’s Council of Teachers of Mathematics for previous two years; have a valid SC teaching certificate; currently employed by a SC school; completed two years or more teaching mathematics in SC; accepted into graduate program.

  • SCCTM Preservice Scholarship

    Must be enrolled in student teaching at a South Carolina college or university within one academic year of application; committed to teaching mathematics in South Carolina for grades PK-12; have 3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.0 GPA in math courses with at least 12 semester hours of math taken.

  • Florence Nelson Scholarship

    College seniors or fifth-year preservice students who are members of the South Carolina Council of the International Reading Association; must be enrolled in a South Carolina college majoring in education.

  • Mary A. Kelly Scholarship

    Graduate students who are members of the International Reading Association and the South Carolina State Council of the International Reading Association; must enroll in a South Carolina college education degree program; minimum of two years experience teaching in a classroom and one year participating in local council activities.

  • SCIRA Student Scholarship

    Graduating high school senior; resident of South Carolina; plan to pursue a degree in education from a South Carolina college; son or daughter of a current member of the South Carolina International Reading Association.

  • South Carolina Teacher Loans

    Must be a resident of South Carolina; education major; must meet academic requirements; loan forgiveness offered for those who teach in a public South Carolina school after graduation.

  • CERRA Teaching Fellows Program

    High school senior in South Carolina; commitment to teach in South Carolina one year for every year the scholarship is received.

  • T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood South Carolina Scholarships

    Must work at a licensed/registered child care facility; must meet requirements for weekly hours worked for desired type of scholarship; must meet pay requirements.

  • TEACH Grant

    Must be enrolled in a TEACH-Grant-eligible program; intend to teach in elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families; meet certain academic requirements; meet basic eligibility criteria for the federal student aid programs; complete the FAFSA; available nationwide.

 

South Carolina Scholarships: State Fair

February 1, 2017

What is the “Ride of Your Life” scholarship?

Fifty $6,000 scholarships will be awarded to students across South Carolina, for a $1,500 scholarship per year over a four-year period.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic and extracurricular achievement, communication skills, need, and completeness of the application.

How do I apply?

Complete the application below to apply. Deadline to complete applications is March 15, 2017.

Am I eligible?

Yes, if you are:

  • A senior in high school in South Carolina.
  • A full-time resident of South Carolina.
  • Going to attend college in South Carolina.

Application Requirements

  1. The completed online application form.
  2. A current photograph (preferably your senior photo).
  3. A one-page, double-spaced, 12-point font essay.

How can the scholarship be used?

The scholarship must be used at a South Carolina university, college, or institution, and may cover tuition or other educational expenses like on-campus housing, a computer, or textbooks.

Recipients must retain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and enroll in no less than 30 credit hours each academic year to receive funding each year.

How do I get more information?