External Scholarship Listing
The following scholarships are external to LC State. Information and applications can be found at the scholarship source websites provided. LC State does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on these websites.
Note that all scholarships are highly competitive. Review them well in advance to your desired receipt of scholarship funding.
If the scholarship states "LC State Financial Aid Office", information and application materials are available in the LC State Financial Aid Office. If you have difficulty obtaining information from the contacts listed, please feel free to utilize the Financial Aid Office as a resource at any time by emailing us at scholarships@lcsc.edu.
December 2024 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IT or Business major
Essay: 700 word minimum, Explain your motivations for working in the tech or business industry and your vision for contributing to your field of study. See website for more specifics. | |
| 1 | Must create an account at PNC.FinancialLiteracy101.org and opt into sweepstakes
US Citizen Must be enrolled at least half-time | |
| 13 | $2000 Scholarship Attend Red Cross Collegiate Leadership training in Washington D.C. in JuneOrganize and market Red Cross blood drives/activities on campus Serve throughout Junior and Senior years Online application required along with unofficial transcript and resume | |
| 15 | All majors
Essay: Choose a book or poem that changed your mind about how you should lead your life. Explain exactly how and why it did, including steps you have already taken toward that purpose. | |
| 20 | Student in mycology, a postgraduate student in mycology, or another related study
Essay: 300 words, How will your studies in the field of mycology contribute to a healthier world? | |
| 30 | Meyer Wilson's The Importance of Personal Finance Education Scholarship | 3.0 GPA Essay: 500 to 1000 words, How can financial literacy empower individuals to make informed decisions about their money and achieve long-term financial stability? |
| 31 | All majors |
January 2025 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science, Technology, Automotive Technology and Computer Information Systems majors 3.0 GPA Essay: 500-1000 words, What automotive technology challenges inspire me | |
| 10 | Essay: 1000 to 3000 words, see website for prompts Interview a professional in the field that you are looking into and that has at least 3 years of experience in that field, see website for interview questions |
February 2025 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Web design submission | |
| 25 | Full time students Computer Science, Information Systems and Security, Information Assurance, Secure Software Development and Accounting (IT audit focus) majors | |
| 28 | All majors |
March 2025 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Single parent 3.0 GPA Essay: no more than 1500 words, essay topics available on scholarship website | |
| 26 | College students with physical or psychological disabilities that affect their ability to work Video prompt: 3-5 minutes, What would this scholarship mean for you, and how would it help you achieve your goals for the future? How do you think your disability has affected your life choices? | |
| 30 | Part-time and full-time students Essay: 750 words min, that expresses your appreciation of outdoors, wildlife, and conservation | |
| 31 | All majors |
April 2025 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Oganization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open to domestic, international and undocumented students Must submit an example of how you've used your creative thinking skills to reach a personal goal using any medium you think best. | |
| 2 | Kadzai Law Group's First Generation College Student Scholarship | First-generation college student Video prompt: 3-5 minutes, see website for topics |
| 15 | 3.0 GPA All majors Cover Letter and resume for dream job | |
| 30 | All majors |
May 2025 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | You participate in a youth mentorship program of some sort, including Big Brothers, Big Sisters or similar organizations. Essay: 500-1000 words, see website for topic choices | |
| 12 | Kanoski Bresney's Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship | 3.0 GPA Essay: 1000 words, How has distracted driving affected your life? What ideas do you have to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and prevent this behavior among young drivers? |
| 31 | All majors |
June 2025 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Must create an account at PNC.FinancialLiteracy101.org and opt into sweepstakes
US Citizen
Must be enrolled at least half-time | |
| 1 | 2.5 GPA Essay: 500 words, How have you given back to your community and what did you learn in the process? | |
| 1 | Business and IT Majors Essay: 700 words minimum, Explain your motivations for working in the tech or business industry, also explain your vision for contributing to your field of study | |
| 1 | At least a sophomore in a business program Undergraduate Essay: 500 word limit, Why do you want to start a business? | |
| 10 | Mandour & Associates What Will Be Your Trademark? Scholarship | Essay: 500 words max, what will you be known for when your career is over, what will your personal brand be, how will you impact society, and how the $2500 will help you achieve your goals. |
| 30 | All majors |
July 2025 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | All majors |
August 2025 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Mental Health and Healthcare Student Scholarship by Recovery Ways | Healthcare and Mental Health Related Fields Essay: 500 words, see website for question prompts |
| 31 | All majors |
September 2025 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Essay: 1000 to 3000 words, see website for prompts Interview a professional in the field that you are looking into and that has at least 3 years of experience in that field, see website for interview questions | |
| 30 | All majors |
October 2024 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Web design submission | |
| 31 | All majors |
November 2025 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | All majors |