Scholarships

Application for SCC scholarships

SCC Foundation Scholarships

These are scholarships funded through the SCC Foundation. This scholarship application form on this web page is available January 2 - April 15 each year. You may obtain a paper application from the financial aid office.

Community Scholarships

These scholarships are from organizations outside of Spartanburg Community College. They each have separate applications. If awarded, these scholarships are administered through SCC's Business Office.

Funding Assistance for Currently Enrolled Students

John and Putsy Wardlaw Student Emergency Fund Request

*** Emergency fund assistance will not be awarded April 17 through August 14 ***

Current students who find themselves in a difficult financial situation at SCC often seek monetary relief through SCC's Emergency Fund Request. Based on specific hardship circumstances and available funds (up to $500) we will make every effort to assist a student with one-time emergency needs through a designated Foundation fund.

Sherry Vaughn Emergency Book Fund Request

*** Sherry Vaughn Emergency Book assistance will only be awarded to summer  classes that are required by your program of study and needed in order to complete your degree in 2023- no General Education classes ***

There are times when students find themselves in a difficult financial situation and seek monetary relief through the SCC Foundation (SCCF).  Over the years, SCC Foundation has raised private dollars to create a specific fund designated to assist students with the cost of textbooks that are purchased through the Book Inn, SCC campus bookstore in the amount up to 85% of total book cost, not to exceed $500.  

If you are a SCC student who is requesting financial support to purchase textbooks, please complete the application form.

Fill the Backpack Fund

*** Fill the Backpack assistance will not be awarded April 17 through August 14 ***

This fund is to assist first time or returning (three or more semesters) currently enrolled SCC students with the purchase of instructional materials (books, uniforms, laptops, and/or tools) from the College’s campus bookstore, The Book Inn. To be considered for these funds, the student must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, completed FASFA, demonstrate financial need and complete an on-line application. If approved, the SCC Foundation will cover 85% of the cost while the student will be responsible for 15%. Request is not to exceed $500.

The Award Committee will make every effort to assist a student with one-time request per academic year. Funds are made available through the SCC Foundation.

NOTE: This fund has a limit of up to $500 and ONLY pays up to 85% of the total cost for instructional materials. The student is responsible for a minimum of 15% or more of the total cost. 

If you are a first time or returning student currently enrolled at SCC, please complete the application form.