Voorhees College

Scholarships Available at Voorhees College

Listed below are yearly scholarships that are funded by the title organizations.  Students are encouraged to apply in the Fall semester for the awarding of these scholarships.  Additional scholarships are sent at various times during the school year.   These will be posted on the Web site and email notices will be sent.   You are encouraged to visit the Web site periodically to view new arrivals and determine your eligibility.

Click here for the application to apply for any of the below scholarships. Print a copy and complete it with black or blue ink and submit to Reverend Yvonne Singleton, chairperson, Scholarship Committee.

1.     THE ASSOCIATION OF EPISCOPAL COLLEGES CHARITABLE SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

Who May Apply: New freshmen or currently enrolled students

Criteria used for consideration:

·         Perform volunteer and/or charitable service for the College, Church, or Community

·         Good academic standing; minimum GPA 3.0

·         Good moral character

·         Financial need

2.     THE D. L. SCURRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Who May Apply: New freshmen

Criteria used for consideration:

·         Good Academic Standing, minimum GPA 3.5

·         Financial need

·         SAT Score: 1,000

(will accept 950 ranked in upper 10% of class with recommendation from Counselor or Principal)

3.      PROVINCE OF SEWANEE SCHOLARSHIP

Who May Apply: New freshmen

Criteria used for consideration:

·         High Academic Achievement; GPA: 3.0

·         Financial Need

·         SAT Score: 850

(will accept 700 if ranked in upper 10% of class and has a recommendation from Counselor)

4.     THE JEROME GEATHERS SCHOLARSHIP

Who May Apply: All Students

Criteria used for consideration:

·         Good Academic Standing; GPA 2.5 and higher

·         Financial Need

·         High Moral Character

·         Commitment to Excellence

5.     FRAZIER FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Who May Apply: Entering Freshmen

Criteria used for consideration:

·         Resident of the state of South Carolina

·         Financial Need

·         GPA: 2.0 during previous semester in College or high school

6.     RITA J. ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP

Who May Apply: Full-time, four-year students

Criteria used for consideration:

·         Native of South Carolina

·         Major in the Sciences (BS Program)

·         GPA  3.0

7.     MARSHALL B. BASS SCHOLARSHIP

Who May Apply: Entering Freshmen

Criteria used for consideration:

·         Resident of South Carolina

·         3.0 cumulative grade point average

·         Good academic standing

8.     LEROY LEWIS BOOK FUND

Who May Apply: Entering Freshmen

Criteria used for consideration:

·         Two awards: (1) female and (1) male

·         Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.5

·         Resident of Greenville County preferred

·         Other counties considered: Hampton, Anderson, Spartanburg

·         Majors in Biology or Teacher Education

·         Scholarship can be used towards tuition, books, or supplies only

9.     DAVID MILLER SCHOLARSHIP

Who May Apply: Entering Freshmen

Criteria used for consideration:

·         Student majoring in Mass Communications or related field of study

·         3.0 cumulative grade point average

·         Resident of South Carolina

10.  GEORGE G. & LYN B. VOORHEES III HONORS COLLEGE BOOK COLLECTIONS

Who May Apply: Entering Freshmen

Criteria used for consideration:

·         Students will be given book vouchers

·         Only books can be purchased

·         Books must be returned at the end of the semester to be housed in special library in Honors College