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Many scholarships are available to current students after they have completed 12 credit hours in their program major at Piedmont Technical College and have earned an acceptable GPA (Grade Point Average). A few scholarships are available to high school seniors. Most scholarships are based on academic achievement and financial need. More specific criteria are listed under each scholarship.

Abbeville Savings and Loan Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to an Abbeville or Greenwood resident majoring in Building Construction Technology.

Access & Equity Scholarships

Awarded to a high school senior from each of the seven counties based on academic and financial need. Preference is given to those students who are actively involved in the Access and Equity program in their high school.

Alfred and Miriam Adams Endowed Scholarship

Awarded annually to a Saluda County resident.

Allred Leadership Scholarships

Two scholarships are awarded each year to two high school seniors. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need and leadership.

Annie Lee Swygert Scholarship

Awarded to a South Carolina resident based on academic achievement and financial need.

Bailey Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded each year to Laurens County students majoring in business technology. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

BCT Scholarships

Awarded to Building Construction Technology majors based on academic achievement and financial need.

Charles Baumeister Memorial Scholarship

A scholarship has been established in memory of Charles Baumeister, a long-time faculty member of the college who also served as dean of the Business and Industrial Divisions and vice president for Educational Affairs. This scholarship is open to any full-time or part-time student with a 3.0 GPA.

Charles M. Cox Jr. Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in Funeral Services who has maintained a minimum 2.0 grade average.

Countybank Scholarship

The County Bank provides two scholarships that are awarded annually to Greenwood County residents enrolled in the Business curriculum. Although normally awarded to rising seniors, entering freshmen are also eligible for these scholarships. Selection is made on the basis of scholastic record, financial need and faculty recommendations.

C. Y. Thomason Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in Building Construction Technology.

David Sherer Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to an Automotive Technology student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who has financial need.

Derrick Scholars

Scholarship named for former Congressman Butler Derrick are awarded annually to students who are completing their first year of study in an associate's degree program. The recipients must have 3.5 GPAs and be in good standing in their programs of study.

Ernest W. Prewett Alumni Association Scholarships

The Piedmont Technical College Alumni Association has established a scholarship program to assist deserving students. These scholarships are based on academic achievement and need.

Foundation Scholarships

The Piedmont Technical College Foundation awards scholarships annually to an outstanding high school graduate from each of the college's supporting counties. Recipients of Foundation Scholarships are selected on the basis of academic achievement while in high school. This scholarship may be renewable for a second year.

Fuji Photo Film Scholarship

This scholarship may be awarded to students in any of the following majors: Associate of Arts or Associate of Science; General Engineering Technology; Engineering Graphics Technology; Electronic Engineering Technology; Mechanical Engineering Technology; Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology; Industrial Electronics Technology; Machine Tool Technology; Office Systems Technology; Business; and Computer Technology. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need and leadership.

Gilchrist Family Scholarship

This scholarship is given annually to students with financial need.

Greenwood Kiwanis Club Scholarship

The Greenwood Kiwanis Club has established a scholarship for students pursing child care related programs. The scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Greenwood Rotary Club Scholarship

The Greenwood Rotary Club has established a scholarship to assist any Piedmont Technical College student. Awarded to second-year students in associate's degree programs, the scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Greenwood Vocational Rehabilitation Advisory Board Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time Human Services major with financial need. Additional criteria includes: residency in Greenwood, Abbeville, McCormick, or Saluda counties.

Gwen Hancock Scholarship

The Gwen Hancock Scholarship is awarded to majors in the Respiratory Care program in the seven county service region. The scholarship is based on academic achievement, leadership ability, and financial need.

H. Bernard Horne HVAC Scholarship

Awarded annually to a 2nd year Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning student with at least a 3.0 GPA.

Healing Hands Scholarship

Criteria info for Healing Hands Scholarship includes Massage Therapy major, academic achievement, leadership ability and financial need.

Henry Blohm Leadership Scholarship

Awarded annually to a student who has exhibited leadership abilities.

Homebuilders Association of Greenwood Scholarship

Awarded to a Building Construction Technology student exhibiting academic achievement.

Honeycutt Scholarship

Awarded to an Edgefield County student based on financial need and academic achievement.

J. E. S. Services and Nicole Smith HVAC Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology who has completed 12 hours in the HVAC curriculum and maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

Jane B. Burgdorf Realtor Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a Cardiovascular Technology major and is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Jeanne Florence Scholarship

Awarded to students based on financial need and academic achievement.

John W. Drummond Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually and is based on academic achievement, financial need and leadership ability.

Johnny Moore Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a Senior Radiologic Technology major with a minimum grade point average of 3.5, and must be "Limited Practice" eligible.

L. Ruple Harley, Sr. Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a Funeral Services major with academic achievement, leadership abilities, and financial need.

Laurens County Chamber Cecil Davenport Memorial Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded annually to Laurens County residents. Based on academic achievement, the scholarship may be renewable for a second year.

The Martha B. Williams Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded demonstrating leadership ability attributing character and good life skills and is based on financial need and academic achievement.

Medical Assisting Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a Medical Assisting major with at least a 3.0 GPA and is based on financial need and academic achievement.

The MJA Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to an Edgefield County high school senior based on financial need and academic achievement.

Nancy Taylor Hall Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in a Health Science field with financial need and academic achievement.

Newberry Electric Cooperative Scholarships

Newberry Electric Cooperative awards scholarships to one first-year and one second-year Newberry County student. Open to students in any curriculum, the scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Nora Wells Cooner Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student with a minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need.

Olly Garrison Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a returning adult student who is changing careers. Criteria includes 3.0 GPA and offers an opportunity for renewal with satisfactory progress maintained.

Paul DeLoache Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a resident of Saluda County. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Pfizer/Capsugel Scholarship

Selection for this scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

These scholarships are generated through fund-raising of the Omega Chi Chapter. Scholarships are awarded to active PTK members.

Piedmont Partners Faculty/Staff Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded annually, and the criteria are academic achievement and financial need.

Professional Secretaries International Loutrelle Self Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded each year to a student in the Office Systems Technology program. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need and leadership ability.

PTC Golf Classic Scholarship

These scholarships are generated through a fund-raising golf tournament held each spring. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Sandra Calliham Scholarship

Criteria for Sandra Calliham, Ed.D. Scholarship is a current graduate from McCormick High School with financial need, academic achievement and motivation to learn.

Scurry Foundation Scholarship

The Scurry Foundation contributes funds through the Piedmont Technical College Foundation to provide scholarships in varying amounts to worthy students. The recipients are selected on the basis of academic potential, financial need and availability of funds.

Taylor Foundation Scholarships

These scholarships will be awarded annually to Newberry County residents. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

The 40 and 8 Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a nursing major from Greenwood County.

Thurmond Scholars

Scholarships named for Senator Strom Thurmond are awarded to students displaying leadership ability, financial need, and a 3.5 GPA.

W. A. Klauber Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a Radiologic Technology student who has completed at least one semester in clinical. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.