SCSPMA Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKAGE
Eligibility Criteria
Any current SCSPMA Member or a child/legal guardian of a Member that is enrolling in a continuing education program.
Steps for Preparing the Application Package
The application package must be received by the Scholarship Committee no later than May 30th .
All information on the application form must be fully completed. Failure to complete all sections could result in disqualification or point deduction.
1. Applicant: Applicant information should be complete indicating relationship to SCSPMA Member (self, child, legal guardian).
2. Aspiration: Indicate the career you plan to pursue, the college/technical School, including address, you plan to attend and your major.
3. Award and Activities: List all honors and accomplishments you have received during high school. List extra curricular activities(School, Civic, Church, etc…) and offices held.
4. Work Experience: List any paid or volunteer jobs you have held since age sixteen.
5. Reference Letters: List three responsible adults, at least 21 years of age that are not related to you. Each of these adults must write a letter of reference. The three references listed on the application form must be the same adults writing the reference letters.
Reference letters must be included in your application package. If the letters are sent separately, your application will automatically be disqualified. In general, the three letters should be written by adults who are familiar with varying aspects of your life (personal, community, and academic).
6. Essay: Write an essay (250-500 words) that details your accomplishments and your plans and dreams for the future.
Submission Criteria
1. Send one copy of your Official Transcript of Grades or permanent record showing final grades for the 9th – 11th grades.
It must clearly show cumulative GPA. Also, the first semester grades for your senior year must be included.
2. Failure to complete all portions of this form will result in points being deducted from your score or disqualification of the application.
Mail your completed application to:
SCSPMA Scholarship Committee
PO Box 1329
Taylors, SC 29687
If you have trouble printing the Scholarship application, Please call Connie Ward at (864)355-1184 to have the full application faxed or emailed to you.
