Kirby Able Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount:

$500

Available Awards:

3

Specific Course of Study:

Any associate degree

Required Academic Standing:

2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale – minimum C average

Enrollment Status:

Full-time or part-time

Newly entering students only

Financial Constraints:

Need-based

Other Criteria:

Preference given to a male high school graduate under the age of 21 who grew up in a single-parent household; preference is waived if such a student is not available among the pool of applicants, in which case age and financial need will prevail

Additional Application Requirements:

Transcript from most recent school attended

Letters of recommendation from a high school teacher and a community representative

Eligible Expenses:

Tuition and fees

Books, equipment, materials, supplies

Background Information:

Established in memory of Kirby Able’s role as an advisor to young men with financial need

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Steven L. Ball Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount:

$1,000

Available Awards:

1

Specific Course of Study:

Any degree or certificate program or academic courses

Required Academic Standing:

None

Enrollment Status:

Full-time or part-time

Newly entering or continuing students

Financial Constraints:

None

Other Criteria:

Applicants must provide proof that they have sustained a traumatic brain injury or a spinal injury

Additional Application Requirements:

None

Eligible Expenses:

Tuition and fees

Books, equipment, materials, supplies

Background Information:

Established by Henrietta and David Ball in memory of Steven L. Ball to assist individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a spinal injury and who express the desire and willingness to further their educational level and skill; it is more specifically designed to be used for the beginning semester to allow the recipients a chance of proving to themselves and others that they can succeed in a learning environment

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Derrick Family Scholarship

Award Amount:

$1,000

Available Awards:

1

Specific Course of Study:

Any associate degree or certificate program or academic courses

Required Academic Standing:

None

Enrollment Status:

Full-time or part-time

Newly entering or continuing students

Financial Constraints:

Need-based

Other Criteria:

Must be legally blind and have supporting documentation

Additional Application Requirements:

Transcript from most recent school attended

Must have letter of proof of vision impairment

Eligible Expenses:

Tuition and fees

Books, equipment, materials, supplies

Background Information:

Established by Ellison Robinson, a professor at Midlands Technical College, and the Derrick Family to provide assistance for someone who is legally blind

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Junior Achievement Scholarship

Award Amount:

$1,000

Available Awards:

1

Specific Course of Study:

Any certificate, diploma or associate degree program

Required Academic Standing:

2.0 on a 4.0 scale – minimum C average

Enrollment Status:

Full-time

Newly entering students only

Financial Constraints:

None

Other Criteria:

Participation in Junior Achievement in high school is required

Demonstrated leadership ability

Additional Application Requirements:

Transcript from most recent school attended

Letter of recommendation from a Junior Achievement staff person or Junior Achievement high school program consultant

Eligible Expenses:

Tuition and fees

Books, equipment, materials, supplies

Background Information:

Established by the MTC Foundation to reward students who have participated in Junior Achievement

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MTC Ambassador Assembly Scholarship

Award Amount:

$250

Available Awards:

2

Specific Course of Study:

Any certificate, diploma or associate degree program

Required Academic Standing:

3.0 on a 4.0 scale – minimum B average

Enrollment Status:

Full-time or part-time

Continuing students only

Financial Constraints:

None

Other Criteria:

Must be an Ambassador with the MTC Ambassador Assembly Honor Organization

Additional Application Requirements:

Current transcript

Letter of recommendation from Permelia Luongo

Eligible Expenses:

Tuition and fees

Books, equipment, materials, supplies

Background Information:

Established in 1995 by MTC faculty and staff and members of the MTC Ambassador Assembly to create scholarships for deserving members of the MTC Ambassador Assembly

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Charles Palmer Fund Scholarship

Award Amount:

$1,600

Available Awards:

2

Specific Course of Study:

Any associate degree or certificate program

Required Academic Standing:

2.5 on a 4.0 scale – minimum C+ average

Enrollment Status:

Full-time or part-time

Newly entering students only

Financial Constraints:

Need-based

Other Criteria:

Must be a graduating senior from the Communities in Schools program

Additional Application Requirements:

Current transcript

Must have letter of recommendation from the Communities in Schools advisory panel

Eligible Expenses:

Tuition and fees

Books, equipment, materials, supplies

Background Information:

Established by the Palmer College Corporation to further the educational advancement of individuals who have not found advancement in the traditional high school environment

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Richard W. Riley Educational Talent Search Scholarship

Award Amount:

$1,000

Available Awards:

2

Specific Course of Study:

Any associate degree program

Required Academic Standing:

2.5 on a 4.0 scale – minimum C+ average

Enrollment Status:

Full-time or part-time

Newly entering students only

Financial Constraints:

Need-based

Other Criteria:

Must be actively enrolled in the Midlands Technical College Educational Talent Search program at the time of application for this scholarship

Additional Application Requirements:

Current transcript

Letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or community leader

Letter of proof of enrollment in the Educational Talent Search program

Eligible Expenses:

Tuition and fees

Books, equipment, materials, supplies

Background Information:

Established by the Midlands Technical College Foundation in honor of U.S. Secretary of Education and former Governor of South Carolina, Richard W. Riley, who is considered to be one of the greatest statesmen of education in our time

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Richard W. Riley Student Support Services Scholarship

Award Amount:

$1,000

Available Awards:

3

Specific Course of Study:

Any associate degree program

Required Academic Standing:

2.0 on a 4.0 scale – minimum C average

Enrollment Status:

Full-time or part-time; if part-time, must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours per semester

Continuing students only

Financial Constraints:

Need-based

Other Criteria:

Must be an active participant in the Midlands Technical College Student Support Services program for a minimum of one semester

Minimum of 12 earned credit course (non-DVS) hours at MTC

Additional Application Requirements:

Current transcript

Letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or community leader

Letter of proof of enrollment in the Student Support Services program

Applicant may not be a current recipient of the Richard W. Riley Educational Talent Search Scholarship

Eligible Expenses:

Tuition and fees

Books, equipment, materials, supplies

Background Information:

Established by the Midlands Technical College Foundation in honor of U.S. Secretary of Education and former Governor of South Carolina, Richard W. Riley, who is considered to be one of the greatest statesmen of education in our time

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Margaret and Edward Sharpe Scholarship

Award Amount:

$1,000

Available Awards:

1

Specific Course of Study:

Any associate degree program

Required Academic Standing:

2.5 on a 4.0 scale – minimum C+ average

Enrollment Status:

Full-time or part-time

Newly entering students

Financial Constraints:

None

Other Criteria:

Must be a participant of a local chapter of the National FFA Organization for at least two years

Must be a resident of Lexington County

Additional Application Requirements:

Transcript from most recent school attended

Letter of recommendation from an FFA advisor

Eligible Expenses:

Tuition and fees

Books, equipment, materials, supplies

Background Information:

Established by Permelia Luongo, a staff member at Midlands Technical College, in honor of her parents, Margaret and Edward Sharpe

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Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fund Scholarship

Award Amount:

$500

Available Awards:

1

Specific Course of Study:

Any certificate or degree program or academic courses

Required Academic Standing:

3.0 on a 4.0 scale – minimum B average

Enrollment Status:

Full-time or part-time

Newly entering or continuing students

Financial Constraints:

None

Other Criteria:

Student, or parent of the student, must be a member of the Tri-County Electric Cooperative and must provide proof by sending a copy of an electric bill

Additional Application Requirements:

Transcript from most recent school attended

Eligible Expenses:

Tuition and fees

Books, equipment, materials, supplies

Background Information:

Established by Tri-County Electric Cooperative for the support of general scholarships for students from their service area

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