Oak Advisors Scholarship of Excellence Grant

Oak Advisors Scholarship of Excellence Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry
Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Summary

The Oak Advisors Scholarship of Excellence, offered by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, supports southern Beaufort County high school seniors pursuing a major in business, economics, or finance. Established by philanthropic leaders, the scholarship recognizes students for their academic achievements, talents, and community involvement. With a minimum GPA of 3.2 required, this scholarship aims to empower students to make a positive impact in their communities.

Overview

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry In 1994, a group of visionary Lowcountry community leaders recognized the need to create a community foundation. Through the sale of the nonprofit Hilton Head Hospital, Hilton Head Island Foundation, Inc. was born, with a mission to provide philanthropic leadership to a growing community. In 2001, our service area expanded to include northern Beaufort County, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. To reflect this, our name changed to Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. With more than $125 million invested in the Lowcountry area since 1994, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is the largest source of unrestricted philanthropic resources dedicated to Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. Throughout our history, we have expanded our services, undertaken important initiatives and altered our course to ensure we’re serving the needs of the Lowcountry. We provide donors and nonprofits the steadfast philanthropic leadership to transform, empower and enhance the communities we serve. Mission: Strengthening community by connecting people, resources, and needs. Vision: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is a committed philanthropic partner, providing leadership, support, and resources to ensure that all people within our region are thriving. Purpose: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is dedicated to helping donors, nonprofit organizations and other community members make a difference in the lives of Lowcountry citizens. Our positive impact is achieved by bringing together financial resources, knowledge and collaborative networks to serve community needs. Oak Advisors Scholarship of Excellence The Oak Advisors Scholarship of Excellence is available to southern Beaufort County high school seniors planning to major in business, economics or finance. The principals of Oak Advisors, Michelle Myhre, CFP, and John Chiacchiero, are passionate about charitable giving and rewarding students who have demonstrated superior achievements academically, as well as their talents, employment, volunteer work and extracurricular activities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Southern Beaufort County residentGraduating from a high school in southern Beaufort CountyMinimum GPA of 3.2Must be majoring in Business or EconomicsReapplications are not accepted