The Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of Larry A. Montgomery, a true servant leader throughout all facets of his life. A product of Fairfield County School District and a long time resident of Richland County, he is most remembered for his overall excellence in academics, his professional career, faith community, and personal life. The goal of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those who have demonstrated academic and personal excellence, strong leadership capabilities, and are in pursuit of higher education.
Any high school senior in South Carolina that demonstrates these qualities shared by Larry A. Montgomery and meets the eligibility requirements of this scholarship are encouraged to apply. Strong preference will be given to students from Fairfield County School District, Richland County School District 1, Richland County School District 2, Lexington-Richland School District 5.
To apply, tell us about your future plans and how you have demonstrated excellence in leadership.
The Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship seeks to recognize individuals who exhibit the following qualities: academic excellence, personal excellence, and strong leadership abilities. Share a time where you demonstrated excellence in leadership and the impact it had on those around you. How will you continue to be a leader in your future plans?
The application deadline is Apr 24, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 24, 2024.
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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 May 24, 2024. 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 or future 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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