Ella C. White Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarship Grant

Ella C. White Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ella C. White Memorial Scholarship Fund
Last Updated: April 04, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Ella C. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 01 Apr 2027.

Overview

Ella C. White Memorial Scholarship Fund The Ella C. White Memorial Scholarship Fund is committed to empowering students in our community to pursue their dreams through higher education. Since its inception in 1972, the fund has awarded 913 scholarships, totaling an impressive $828,200, to deserving students. ​Focused on supporting graduating seniors from Hilton Head Island High School, Bluffton High School, and May River High School, the fund also offers the potential for continued support throughout college. Scholarship recipients are selected based on financial need, academic achievement, and their commitment to building a brighter future. Our Scholarships The Scholarship Committee will consider these criteria in making their selection: Academic achievement: Copy of your most recent high school transcript, reflecting last 3 yearsFinancial need: Must provide proof of parent(s) incomeLetters of recommendations: one from your guidance counselor and one from a current teacherA copy of your award letter from the institution you will be attending. Scholarship Renewals The Ella C. White Memorial Scholarship is a renewable scholarship. Students may apply for scholarships for two additional years or up to the third year of college. Students are not eligible to receive scholarships for their final year or senior term of college. To be considered for additional assistance, students must provide their most recent college GPA and demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a legal resident of Bluffton, Daufuskie Island, Hilton Head Island, or Okatie, South Carolina.Have been a student at Bluffton High School or Hilton Head Island High School for at least three years.Be a high school senior scheduled to graduate from Bluffton High School, Hilton Head Island High School or May River High School in the spring of the current school year.Have been accepted or have applied to a two or four-year undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university in the United States.Have a minimum SAT score of 740 (verbal and math) or a minimum ACT score of 15.Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.