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Scholarship Information
Friday, December 5, 2008 -Application Deadline
Spring 2009 Semester Awards
The Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation has awarded over 1.3 million dollars in scholarship funds since its founding in 1983. Lowcountry donors have made significant contributions to the Foundation scholarship funds allowing talented individuals to obtain the education and training needed for new and better jobs.
A general scholarship fund is maintained and the Foundation receives contributions to the fund each year. Several donors have established scholarship funds that may have specific criteria.
Awards vary in amount and are applied toward tuition, books or other areas of student assistance. Applications are screened by a scholarship selection committee consisting of TCL Foundation Board members and TCL officials.
There is also a textbook lending room that does not require an application.
The following describes the Scholarship Application Packet:
- Scholarship Application Form
- Essay: A short personal essay explaining why you have applied for this scholarship and your educational goals. Please include any civic or community organizations you are involved with and any other activities or personal information that would assist the scholarship committee in making its decision.
- TCL Transcript: Unofficial copy of your TCL transcript (if applicable).
- High School/College Transcript: For first time TCL students (entering freshmen & transfers).
- Recommendation Forms.Two recommendation forms from instructors and/or employers. The recommender will return the form directly to the Foundation.ce.
- Acceptance letter: into academic program (Health Science students only).
The applicant will submit a complete Scholarship Application Packet by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008 to the TCL Foundation, Building 6, Beaufort Campus. Applications received after that time may be considered as funding permits and individual needs are determined. If any part of the application packet is missing, the application may be denied.
All applicants must complete TCL Financial Aid forms including the FASFA as part of the application process. Complete Application Packets are submitted to the TCL Foundation office.
Questions? Contact TCL Foundation, Building 6, Beaufort Campus
Telephone: 843.525.8294 Fax: 843.470.5963
Named Scholarships
Lion Jay E. D'Meza Memorial Scholarship
Thelma and Ellis Hodges Memorial Nursing Scholarship*
Macgregor Kilpatrick Memorial Scholarship
Richard D. and Virginia E. Lundy Scholarship
Kathleen H. Ruth Memorial Scholarship
Howard C. and Selma S. Shoemaker Memorial Scholarship
Peggy Verity Memorial Scholarship
Jean Wilson Memorial Scholarship
* The Thelma and Ellis Hodges Scholarship gives first preference to a nursing student from Jasper County.
Business, Foundation, and Civic Organization Sponsored Scholarships
Beaufort Charities Scholarship
The Beaufort Fund Scholarship
Calhoun Station Scholarship
The Friends of Callawassie Scholarship
Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship**
The D. L. Scurry Foundation Scholarship
**The Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships are awarded to second year health science students.
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