Hattie Mae Sims
Memorial Scholarship
$1000 Award
In honor of Hattie Mae Sims, we offer this scholarship to support the financial needs of African American students pursuing their post-secondary education dreams and opportunities. Hattie Mae instilled a sense of community and giving in her family. She consistently reminded them "you suppose to help people". We hope to help as many students as we can with this one time award in her honor.
Eligibility
Minimum GPA: 3.0
South Carolina High School Senior
Ethnicity: African-American
Student is not related to a member of directors
Award
One-time award of $1,000
Application Package
Completed application form online
Emailed copy of your college acceptance letter
Emailed copy of your High School Transcript
Please email the requested documents to
Georgia Mae Bookert
Memorial Scholarship
New Award
In honor of Georgia Mae Bookert, we offer this scholarship to support the financial needs of South Carolina students pursuing their post-secondary education dreams and opportunities in South Carolina or at a Historically Black College or University.
Eligibility
Minimum GPA: 2.5
South Carolina High School Senior
Ethnicity: African-American or Latino
Plans to attend an HBCU or University in South Carolina
Student is not related to a member of directors
Award
One-time award of $1,000
Application Package
Completed application form online
Emailed copy of your college acceptance letter
Emailed copy of your High School Transcript
Please email the requested documents to
Nya W.
University of South Carolina Aiken
2020 Hattie Mae Sims Memorial Scholarship Recipient
I am inspired to operate a business catering to the needs of children and inspiring the new generations. I want to provide an environment that encourages positive mindsets, promotes caring, and renders stellar services that benefit the well-being and positive development of children.
Nastajia H.
Winthrop University
2020 Georgia Mae Bookert Memorial Scholarship Recipient
I hope to conduct research on the idea of resilience specifically among children from minority or low socio-economic groups to better understand how although many succumb to the adversity in their environment, others overcome, persevere, and find success.