Annual Scholarships

The following scholarships are awarded to current year high school graduates and continuing or transfer students. The list shows a variety of private and special interest scholarships established for ATC students. The applications are posted each spring or as they become available, in the Financial Aid Office. The amount and number of scholarships may vary each year according to private donations. To be eligible for the following scholarships, recipients must be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) except where indicated other wise. Recipients must be enrolled in an accredited associate, diploma or certificate program with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, all applications will be reviewed by the Aiken Technical College Scholarship Selection Committee. All selected recipients will be notified by letter of their award. Recipients are also required to attend the Scholarship Benefactor/Recipient Breakfast held in January of each year. All students must complete an F.A.F.S.A. form.

Please download an Institutional Scholarship application.

New For 2009-2010

Ashley J. Little Family Endowment - up to $3,000 awarded annually

Recipient must be enrolled full time
Recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Recipient must show evidence, either in the past or present time, of having demonstrated:
1. A commitment to a strong work ethic through meaningful work experience in the public or private sector
2. A commitment of volunteerism through performing meaningful community service without compensation

New For 2010-2011

Henry Pickens Cato II Endowed Scholarship Fund - up to $800 annually

Recipient must demponstrate financial need
Preference for scholarship awards will be given to students who show evidence, either in the past or present time, of having demonstrated:
1. A commitment to a strong work ethic through meaningful work experience in the public or private sector
2. A commitment of volunteerism through performing meaningful community service without compensation
Students who have previously been selected as a Henry Pickens Cato II scholar shall be considered for renewal of the scholarship award so long as the student remains in good standing (academic or otherwise) as determined by the school

Aiken County Medical Alliance Association Nursing – Up to $500 awarded annually

Recipient must be accepted into the Nursing Program
Recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Recipient must be enrolled full-time

Aiken Lions Club - Up to 2 $400 per year

Recipient must be enrolled in the LPN Transition Program and one in the ADN Program
Recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Recipient will become an active member of the Aiken Lions Club
(dues to be paid by the Club while attending ATC)

American Association of University Woman – Up to $2,500 awarded annually for books

Recipients must be females
Recipients must provide a list of books that includes the name of book and price and have it signed by the ATC Bookstore representative

Beta Delta Kappa Gamma – Up to $250 awarded annually

Recipients must be a female student
Recipients must be enrolled in the degree transfer program and have plans on attending a four year institution majoring in K-12 education

Carolina Musculoskeletal Institute - 4 Up to $1,000 awarded annually

Recipients must be considered full time for the program which they are enrolled in
Recipients must be accepted into one of the following programs:
- Nursing
- Rad Tech
- Surg Tech
- or Dental Assisting
Preference is to give one scholarship to each program listed above

George Dickey Scholarship Endowment - TBA

Recipient must be enrolled full-time
Preference is given to single parents
Recipient must demonstrate financial need

Donald Bleasdale Memorial Book – Up to $300 awarded annually

Recipient must be a full-time student
Recipient must have a GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Recipient must demonstrate a financial need

Energy Solutions Engineering Technology – 4 Up to $625 awarded annually

Recipient must enroll in an engineering tech program or occupational tech program with emphasis in chemical/environmental technology (preference given to latter)

Bridgestone/Firestone SC – 4 Up to $625 awarded annually

Recipients must enroll in one of the Industrial or Engineering Technology Programs
Preference given to recent high school graduates
Recipients must demonstrate financial need

John D. Bryan Criminal Justice – Up to $500 awarded annually

Recipient must be employed full-time in the field of Criminal Justice or be a full-time student in the Criminal Justice Program

The CSRA Hydrangea Society Scholarship – Up to 5, $200 book scholarships awarded annually

Recipients must be enrolled full time or considered full time for the program they are enrolled in
Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the CSRA Hydrangea Society
Recipients must try to attend the Benefactor/Recipient Breakfast held each year in January

Hilda Delionbach Nursing Scholarship – TBA

Recipient must be accepted into the ADN program
Recipient must demonstrate successful academic performance
Scholarship will be awarded without regard to financial need

Shaw, AREVA, Mox Services – 3 Up to $1,000 awarded annually

Recipient must be enrolled full-time at ATC
Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Recipients must be enrolled in an associate degree program of engineering

Century 21 Eulalie-Salley Women in Business – Up to $500 awarded annually

Recipient must be in an Associate Degree Program as a Business Management Major
Recipient must be a female student
Recipient must be an “adult learner” student over 30 years old who will be returning to the workforce and requires retraining or has career change needs
Recipient must be a resident of Aiken County

Vernon R. Ford Incentive – Up to $4,000 awarded annually

Written recommendation by ATC faculty is required
Recipient must be within one full-time semester of graduation
Recipient cannot receive federal or state aid that meets or exceeds their cost of tuition

James Geer/Phi Theta Kappa – Up to $300 awarded annually

Recipient must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Recipient must demonstrate high academic success
Recipient must be actively involved in phi Theta Kappa activities
Recipient must be enrolled full time

Carrie Haller Memorial Center Nursing Scholarship – Up to $300 awarded annually

Recipient must be accepted and enrolled full-time in the ADN program

Larry D. Hawes Memorial Scholarship – 1 at $400 awarded annually

Recipient must be full-time, second year student
Recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA
Recipient must be enrolled in the General Education Certificate, Associate of Arts, or Associate of Science Program

Milton C. Holmes Memorial Scholarship – Up to $300 awarded annually

Recipient must be a single parent and demonstrate financial need

Hospital Auxiliary of Aiken County – 4 up to $1000 awarded annually

Recipient must be enrolled full-time or considered full-time for the program which they are enrolled
Recipient must be accepted into one of the following programs:
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technology
- ADN or LPN - Nursing
- Expanded Dental Assisting Program
Recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
One recipient will be selected from each of the programs listed above

Faternal Order of Police - Lodge #6 Scholarship – 1 up to $200 awarded annually

Recipient must be enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program
Recipient must reside in Aiken County
Recipient must not be eligible for Pell or Life funding, but can receive Lottery Funds

Rudy Mason Endowment – TBA

Recipient must be enrolled full-time
Recipient must reside in Aiken County
Recipient must be a recent high school graduate or continuing ATC student
Recipient must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
Recipient must demonstrate financial need

Bob Moldenhauer Human Services Scholarship – Up to $200 awarded annually

Recipient must be enrolled in a Human Services Associate Degree or Certificate Program
Recipient must have a GPA of 3.0 or better from High School or College

North Augusta 2000 Club – Up to $2,000 awarded annually

Recipient must be enrolled full-time
Recipient must demonstrate a financial need
Minorities are encouraged to apply
Preference given to North Augusta residents
Preference given to students in Engineering or Occupational Technology programs with an emphasis in chemical or environmental technology

D.A. Norton Endowment – TBA

Recipient must meet minimum annual scholarship requirements

Rogers Book Scholarship – Up to $300 awarded annually

Recipient can be a credit or non-credit student
Recipient must attach a list of class required books along with the cost of each book

SGA Mascot Book – Up to $500 awarded annually

Recipient is selected by the Student Activities Director

Frances Smothers Memorial Book Scholarship – 1 up to $200 awarded annually

Recipient must be enrolled full-time in the Early Childhood Development program

Sand River Women's Club – Up to $500 awarded annually

Recipient must be a non-traditional female student and a resident of Aiken County
Recipient must be enrolled at least six (6) hours and have a 2.5 GPA

Steward Twins Scholarship Fund - Up to $300 awarded annually

Recipient must be an identical or fraternal twin
Recipient must be enrolled six (6) hours and have a minimum 2.5 GPA

Nancy Moore-Thurmond – TBA

Recipient must meet minimum annual scholarship requirements

Wackenhut Criminal Justice – Up to $1,000 awarded annually

First priority given to children/grandchildren of Wackenhut employees
Recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Recipient must be enrolled full-time
Recipient must enroll in the Criminal Justice Associate Degree Program

Maurice Williams/Aiken County Home Builders Association – Up to $1,000 awarded annually

Recipient must be a full time student at ATC
Recipient must be enrolled in classes associated with the building industry, ie: banking, HVAC, Electrical, etc.
Recipient must be an incoming high school graduate or first time freshman
Preference given to a child, grandchild or employee of an Aiken County Home Builders Association member

Women of Woodside Book Scholarship – 1 Up to $300 awarded annually

Recipient must be enrolled full-time
Recipient must be a female student