DeCosta/Pinckney Scholarship Grant

DeCosta/Pinckney Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
Amount: Approximately US $1,000
Last Updated: April 04, 2026

Summary

The DeCosta/Pinckney Scholarship, provided by the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, supports students pursuing careers in the building trades, particularly in historic restoration and preservation. This scholarship is funded through the DeCosta Scholarship Endowment and the Pinckney Family Fund. Preference is given to African-American applicants, reflecting our commitment to diversity and equity in education and community development.

Overview

Our Purpose Through endowment funds established by individuals, families, businesses and organizations, our combined resources allow us to not only address community needs today, but help us chart a course for a brighter future in the nine counties we serve along South Carolina’s coast. With our donors, we invest millions of dollars through grantmaking, impact investing and scholarships each year. We are also known for understanding and acting upon the dynamic needs of the communities we serve, with recent examples including our disaster response efforts during and after major storms such as Hurricane Florence, and the creation of the Lowcountry Unity Fund in the wake of the Mother Emanuel AME Church massacre to support causes addressing systemic racism. Financial resources are among the many tools we employ in our mission to create vibrant communities. Throughout our history, we have served as a community convener to bring residents and leaders together to tackle major structural challenges, such as housing shortages or limited access to quality education. We also have a long history of incubating grassroots causes and providing them with structural support to grow into fully operational nonprofit organizations. Some organizations that began as programs at Coastal Community Foundation — including the Lowcountry Food Bank, One80 Place and the Center for Heirs Property Preservation — are now major regional nonprofits addressing critical needs. Our Mission Coastal Community Foundation works to create communities rich in equity, opportunity, and well-being by uniting people and investing resources so that all community members have a pathway to achieve their goals. DeCosta/Pinckney Scholarship Awarded to a student with plans to pursue a career as a craftsman with a focus on the building trades critical to historic architectural restoration and preservation. This award is possible thanks to combined income from the DeCosta Scholarship Endowment (Emily & Herbert DeCosta) and the Pinckney Family Fund (William L. Pinckney).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must plan to pursue a career as a craftsman with a focus on the building trades critical to historic architectural restoration and preservation