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TCTC Foundation Scholarship

Foundation Scholarships at Tri-County Technical College are dedicated to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing the financial burden of attending college. Foundation scholarship criteria and review processes are designed to be streamlined and connected to the Strategic Enrollment Management efforts of the college. The intent of the scholarship criteria and determination process is to inspire, encourage, and support students to begin and complete their College journey by providing funding resources to overcome financial barriers that may otherwise prevent enrollment at Tri-County Technical College.

We encourage all students to apply for these scholarships, regardless of whether or not you have been awarded these funds before. Those who have received a TCTC Foundation Scholarship before may receive one again in a different academic year, and those who've applied before but were not awarded may apply again. 

The application for the Fall 2023 semester is now closed. All applicants will be notified by May 1st.

 

TCTC Foundation Scholarship FAQs:

Yes, you can apply every year that you are a TCTC student.

Yes, you can apply even if you have been denied in the past.

If you graduate HS this semester and are admitted to TCTC in a certificate, diploma or a degree-seeking program for the next semester, then yes, you can apply. Otherwise, dual enrollment students are not eligible to apply.

Yes, as long as you attend any semester during the same academic year (for example, the 19/20 academic year is Fall 2019, Spring 2020 and Summer 2020), we can move your scholarship to the semester(s) you plan on attending. Please notify the financial aid office at the contact information below that you wish to move your scholarship funds.

Yes, you can receive any type of scholarship in addition to your other financial aid as long as you don’t exceed your total cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc).

Yes, you are eligible to apply. Foundation scholarships can be awarded even if all of your tuition costs are already paid for.

You must be enrolled in a certificate, diploma, or Associate Degree program and be enrolled (or plan to enroll) in at least 6 credit hours. Awarding is not solely based on need or merit and some scholarships are awarded based on donor preference (which can differ per donor).

Outside Scholarships & Other Resources:

Please be aware that the following links direct you to search engines outside the TCTC network and are not directly associated with TCTC.

  • College Resource Network
  • FastWeb
  • BigFuture by College Board
  • StudentAid.Gov
  • Scholarships.com
  • JLV College Counseling
  • South Carolina Student Loan $1k College giveaway
  • SC Able Savings Program - The Palmetto ABLE Savings Program allows individuals with disabilities the opportunity to save and invest money while maintaining eligibility for other needs-based benefits programs.
  • Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan- South Carolina’s 529 college savings plan, Future Scholar, can be an important resource for paying for qualified college expenses, such as tuition, room and board, textbooks and computers. This tax-advantaged investment program helps families invest overtime for future education expenses. Account funds can be used at accredited two- and four-year educational institutions throughout South Carolina.  
  • Tony Ferguson Memorial Scholarship- This scholarship is for students interested in a certificate in welding, an associate's degree in welding, or a bachelor's degree in welding. The scholarship was established in memory of Tony Ferguson, 58 year employee and welding engineer for Fluor. Applicants from South and North Carolina will be given priority. The winner will receive $3000 paid directly to the educational institution by the AWS Foundation.