Guidelines for Application
- Applicants must complete an SCAEOP Scholarship Application form; write a one-page biographical sketch on “Why I am Choosing a Career in Business”; secure a letter of recommendation from a principal, counselor, or other school administrator; secure a letter of recommendation from a business education teacher; secure a letter of recommendation from someone other than an SCAEOP member or family member; secure an official high school transcript; and submit these items to the SCAEOP scholarship chairman at the address stated on the application form.
- Application materials must be postmarked by December 1.
- All applicants will be notified immediately after the judges’ decision is final.
- A certificate of scholarship will be presented to the winner at the awards luncheon. Lodging (one room) and awards luncheon will be provided for recipient and two guests.
- A check will be issued to the winner only upon notification from an accredited school certifying that the winner is registered for the fall term.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
- Applicant must have maintained a “C” average or better in high school and a “B” average in high school business courses.
- Applicant must plan to enter a post high school, accredited institution in the fall term following the granting of the scholarship.
- Applicant must be a United States citizen and a resident of South Carolina.
- Need for Assistance…………….………………………………………………. 50%
- Scholastic Achievement…………………..…………………………………… 25%
- Initiative ………………………………….……………………….……………… 10%
- Quality and completeness of application materials……….…………….…… 10%
- Extracurricular activities………………………………………………………… 5%
Click here to apply: mariongarrettscholarship.pdf
For more information visit: https://www.scaeop.org/student-scholarships.html