Students thank S.C. for scholarships
Posted by The Skyliner on April 29th, 2009Leasy Sandal
Staff Writer
Scholarships are vital to a student’s academic career. Thankfully, there is a voice for independent higher education in South Carolina.
Every year, several independent South Carolina colleges unite to rally for the consistent support of various scholarships and grants. Students travel to Columbia to personally thank the state’s Representatives for their aid in providing scholarships.
South Carolina Independent College and Universities is directed by a board of trustees. Leading citizens represent a cross-section of the business, civic and educational leadership community.
The South Carolina Tuition Grant, the Palmetto Fellows, LIFE and HOPE scholarships are all offered yearly to students thanks to the Education and Public Works Committee.
This year, Braden Hall and Katie May traveled to Columbia to thank the Representatives.
“North Greenville usually puts out a notice to all students receiving a S.C. tuition grant to go by financial aid and fill out a thank you card to be given to a representative,” Hall said. “Not only does this show South Carolina statesmen that students appreciate receiving the money, but the colleges are all in a competition to see who sends in the most thank you letters.”
Tags: Spring 2009, Vol. 108 - Issue 11