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Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Applications Available
Scholarship Applications
May 8 - 22, 2008
 

 
Many scholarships are available to current students after they have completed 12 credit hours in their program major at Piedmont Technical College and have earned an acceptable GPA (Grade Point Average).  A few scholarships are available to high school seniors.  Most scholarships are based on academic achievement and financial need.  More specific criteria are listed under each scholarship.

Current students may pick up applications in the Student Success Center and at all County Centers during:

  • the second week of May
  • the first week of September
  • the first week of November
  • the first week of January
Applications for high school seniors will be sent to high school counselors in February.

Abbeville Savings and Loan Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an Abbeville or Greenwood resident majoring in Building Construction Technology. 

Access & Equity Scholarships
Awarded to a high school senior from each of the seven counties based on academic and financial need.  Preference is given to those students who are actively involved in the Access and Equity program in their high school.

Alfred and Miriam Adams Endowed Scholarship
Awarded annually to a Saluda County resident.

Allred Leadership Scholarships
Two scholarships are awarded each year to two high school seniors.  Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need and leadership.

Annie Lee Swygert Scholarship
Awarded to a South Carolina resident based on academic achievement and financial need.

Bailey Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded each year to Laurens County students majoring in business technology.  Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

BCT Scholarships
Awarded to Building Construction Technology majors based on academic achievement and financial need.

Charles Baumeister Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship has been established in memory of Charles Baumeister, a long-time faculty member of the college who also served as dean of the Business and Industrial Divisions and vice president for Educational Affairs.  This scholarship is open to any full-time or part-time student with a 3.0 GPA.

Charles M. Cox Jr. Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in Funeral Services who has maintained a minimum 2.0 grade average.

County Bank Scholarships
The County Bank provides two scholarships that are awarded annually to Greenwood County residents enrolled in the Business curriculum.  Although normally awarded to rising seniors, entering freshmen are also eligible for these scholarships.  Selection is made on the basis of scholastic record, financial need and faculty recommendations.

C. Y. Thomason Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in Building Construction Technology.


David Sherer Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to an Automotive Technology student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who has financial need.

Derrick Scholars
Scholarship named for former Congressman Butler Derrick are awarded annually to students who are completing their first year of study in an associate's degree program.  The recipients must have 3.5 GPAs and be in good standing in their programs of study.

Ernest W. Prewett Alumni Association Scholarships
The Piedmont Technical College Alumni Association has established a scholarship program to assist deserving students.  These scholarships are based on academic achievement and need.

Foundation Scholarships
The Piedmont Technical College Foundation awards scholarships annually to an outstanding high school graduate from each of the college's supporting counties.  Recipients of Foundation Scholarships are selected on the basis of academic achievement while in high school.  This scholarship may be renewable for a second year.

Fuji Photo Film Scholarship
This scholarship may be awarded to students in any of the following majors:  Associate of Arts or Associate of Science; General Engineering Technology; Engineering Graphics Technology; Electronic Engineering Technology; Mechanical Engineering Technology; Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology; Industrial Electronics Technology; Machine Tool Technology; Office Systems Technology; Business; and Computer Technology.  Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need and leadership.

Gilchrist Family Scholarship
This scholarship is given annually to students with financial need.

Greenwood Kiwanis Club Scholarship
The Greenwood Kiwanis Club has established a scholarship for students pursing child care related programs.  The scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Greenwood Rotary Club Scholarship
The Greenwood Rotary Club has established a scholarship to assist any Piedmont Technical College student.  Awarded to second-year students in associate's degree programs, the scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Greenwood Vocational Rehabilitation Advisory Board Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time Human Services major with financial need.  Additional criteria includes:  residency in Greenwood, Abbeville, McCormick, or Saluda counties. 

Gwen Hancock Scholarship
The Gwen Hancock Scholarship is awarded to majors in the Respiratory Care program in the seven county service region.  The scholarship is based on academic achievement, leadership ability, and financial need.


H. Bernard Horne HVAC Scholarship
Awarded annually to a 2nd year Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning student with at least a 3.0 GPA.

Harriet Christopher Scholarship
Awarded to a Office Systems Technology major with at least a 2.5 GPA.  This scholarship is based on financial need and academic achievement.

Henry Blohm Scholarship
Awarded annually to a student who has exhibited leadership abilities.

Homebuilders Association of Greenwood Scholarship
Awarded to a Building Construction Technology student exhibiting academic achievement.

Honeycutt Scholarship
Awarded to an Edgefield County student based on financial need and academic achievement.

J. E. S. Services and Nicole Smith HVAC Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology who has completed 12 hours in the HVAC curriculum and maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.0.


Jane Burgdorf Realtor Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a Greenwood County resident and is based on academic achievement.

Jeanne Florence Scholarship
Awarded to students based on financial need and academic achievement.

John W. Drummond Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually and is based on academic achievement, financial need and leadership ability.

L. Ruple Harley, Sr. Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a Funeral Services major with academic achievement, leadership abilities, and financial need.

Laurens County Chamber Cecil Davenport Memorial Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded annually to Laurens County residents.  Based on academic achievement, the scholarship may be renewable for a second year. 

The Martha B. Williams Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded demonstrating leadership ability attributing character and good life skills and is based on financial need and academic achievement.

Medical Assisting Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a Medical Assisting major with at least a 3.0 GPA and is based on financial need and academic achievement.

The MJA Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to an Edgefield County high school senior based on financial need and academic achievement.

Nancy Taylor Hall Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in a Health Science field with financial need and academic achievement.

Newberry Electric Cooperative Scholarships
Newberry Electric Cooperative awards scholarships to one first-year and one second-year Newberry County student.  Open to students in any curriculum, the scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Nora Wells Cooner Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time student with a minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need.


Olly Garrison Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a returning adult student who is changing careers.  Criteria includes 3.0 GPA and offers an opportunity for renewal with satisfactory progress maintained.

Paul DeLoache Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a resident of Saluda County.  Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Pfizer/Capsugel Scholarship
Selection for this scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
These scholarships are generated through fund-raising of the Omega Chi Chapter.  Scholarships are awarded to active PTK members.

Piedmont Partners Faculty/Staff Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded annually, and the criteria are academic achievement and financial need.

Presidential Leadership Scholarships
These prestigious scholarships are awarded annually to high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership and achievement.

Professional Secretaries International Loutrelle Self Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded each year to a student in the Office Systems Technology program.  Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need and leadership ability.

PTC Golf Classic Scholarship
These scholarships are generated through a fund-raising golf tournament held each spring.  Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Rosey Dyal Scholarship
Awarded twice a year to a student earning a 2.5 GPA or above.  Scholarship award is to be used exclusively for books and educational supplies.

Scurry Foundation Scholarship
The Scurry Foundation contributes funds through the Piedmont Technical College Foundation to provide scholarships in varying amounts to worthy students.  The recipients are selected on the basis of academic potential, financial need and availability of funds.

Solutia Scholarships
Awarded to students in Engineering Technology or Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology.  Selection based on financial need, academic achievement and leadership skills.

SunTrust Bank Scholarship
Awarded annually to a Laurens County resident and is based on academic achievement and leadership ability.

Taylor Foundation Scholarships
These scholarships will be awarded annually to Newberry County residents.  Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

The 40 and 8 Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a nursing major from Greenwood County.

Thurmond Scholars
Scholarships named for Senator Strom Thurmond are awarded to students displaying leadership ability, financial need, and a 3.5 GPA.

V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded annually to students for community service.  Recipients participate in a leadership training program while service as peer advisors on campus.  Selection is made by academic department heads, and a 3.0 GPA must be maintained.

W. A. Klauber Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a Radiologic Technology student who has completed at least one semester in clinical.  Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

William Hallman Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a McCormick County student based on financial need.

 Last Updated May 08, 2008