College Student Challenge Scholarship
There are many bright, skilled students who are full of potential and would benefit greatly from a college education.
Unfortunately, the rising costs of tuition, course fees, textbooks, technology, and living expenses have made a degree increasingly difficult to afford. For the average student, pursuing higher education now means going into significant debt or working long hours while trying to focus on their studies.
This scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate good problem-solving skills so they can achieve their academic and professional goals.
Any undergraduate student in South Carolina who has at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship if they demonstrate loyalty, good people skills, an ability to think outside the box, and communication skills.
To apply, read the scenario below and tell us what talents, qualities, and leadership skills you would bring to the situation to tackle the problem.
You are working in a work center where employees are arguing continuously about small matters. At times, they have reached a point where there is anger and shouting. You are not the supervisor, but you are in a position to influence the situation. What talents, qualities, and leadership skills could you bring to the workplace to try to solve this problem? Please use your own resources and not AI to solve this problem.
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The application deadline is Nov 5, 2025. Winners will be announced on Dec 5, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 5, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.