HCHEC awards scholarships to local students
Scholarships are awarded in four categories: Leadership; Visual and Performing Arts; Peace & Conflict Studies; and Academic Excellence.
For the 2013-2014 academic year 12 Leadership, three Visual and Performing Arts, one Peace & Conflict Studies, and 10 Academic Excellence scholarships have been awarded.
The Leadership, Visual and Performing Arts and the Peace & Conflict Studies scholarships provide $2,500 per academic year for up to four years at CCU to qualified Horry County students who show exemplary academic work, leadership and community service, demonstrated artistic talent or show critical thought in the areas of peace, conflict, justice, human rights and human responsibility. The Academic Excellence Scholarship provides $2,000 per academic year for up to four years at CCU.
HCHEC Leadership Scholarships were awarded to:
Kevin Boatwright, an intended exercise science major from Green Sea Floyds High School
Tatiana Calderon, an intended intelligence and national security major from Carolina Forest High School
Antone Campbell, an intended marine science major from Myrtle Beach High School
Elbert Chestnut, an undeclared major from Loris High School
Lauren Eckersley, an intended accounting major from Early College High School
Hannah Eell, an intended biology major from Socastee High School
Nelda Glaze, an intended elementary education major from St. James High School
Raekwon Groover, an intended computer science major from Early College High School
Mark Howard, an intended exercise science major from Conway High School
Dillon King, an intended accounting major from Myrtle Beach High School
Avery Lambert, an intended biology major from Aynor High School
Destiny Lewis, an intended biology major from Loris High School
HCHEC Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships were awarded to:
Haley Yarborough, an intended art studio major from North Myrtle Beach High School
Whitney Daniels, an intended music major from Carolina Forest High School
MacKenzie Fischer, an intended art studio major from St. James High School
HCHEC Peace & Conflict Studies Scholarship was awarded to:
Neftali Flores, an intended biology major from Loris High School
HCHEC Academic Excellence Scholarships were awarded to:
Harley Coates, an intended chemistry major from Aynor High School
Tatiana Calderon, an intended intelligence and national security major from Carolina Forest High School
Emma Johnson, an intended biology major from Conway High School
Joshua Collins, an undeclared major from Green Sea Floyds High School
Katherine Dwulet, an intended exercise science major from Early College High School
Brent Qualls, an intended mathematics major from Loris High School
Lauren Young, an undeclared major from Myrtle Beach High School
Ashley Schofield, an intended marine science major from North Myrtle Beach High School
Jordan Wesel, an intended biochemistry major from Socastee High School
Ryan Crum, an intended chemistry-pre-engineering major from St. James High School
The Horry County Higher Education Commission Leadership Scholarships are designed to promote service and citizenship and to recognize students for their leadership, volunteerism and academic excellence. To qualify, students must be an Horry County resident and a senior attending an accredited Horry County high school, submit an application, have earned a minimum 2.5 high school grade point average through their junior year and have an established record of exemplary community service.
The Horry County Higher Education Commission Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships are designed to assist exceptionally talented Horry County seniors who plan to major in music, musical theatre, theatre arts, art studio, dramatic arts or graphic design. In addition to being an Horry County resident and a senior attending an accredited Horry County high school, students must also submit an application, have a minimum 2.5 high school grade point average and audition or submit a portfolio for review.
The Horry County Higher Education Commission Peace & Conflict Studies Scholarships are designed to encourage critical thought among Horry County seniors about peace, conflict, justice, human rights and human responsibility in the contemporary world. To qualify, students must be an Horry County resident and a senior at an accredited Horry County high school, submit an application, have earned a minimum 2.5 high school grade point average through their junior year and write an essay of at least 1,500 words answering the question: How can social media be best used in building or maintaining peace or in managing conflict?
The Horry County Higher Education Commission Academic Excellence Scholarship honors the top graduate of each eligible Horry County high school for his/her outstanding academic accomplishments. The top-ranked graduate from each eligible Horry County high school admitted to Coastal Carolina University by Jan. 1 will be awarded this scholarship.
For additional information about the HCHEC scholarships, contact CCU's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at scholar@coastal.edu.