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 2012-2013

Amelia Grace Mottel Memorial Nursing Scholarship – Up to $500 awarded annually

• Recipient must be accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing Program
• Recipient must be enrolled full-time at ATC
• Recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Recipient must write a letter of thanks to Ms. Carole S. Mottel, 206 Blue Heron Lane, North Augusta, SC 29841
• Recipient must try to attend the Scholarship Benefactor/Recipient  Breakfast held in January of each year to meet your scholarship benefactor

Criminal Justice Book Scholarship – Up to $100 annually

• Recipient must be enrolled in the criminal justice program full-time
• Recipient must write a letter of thanks to Dr. Wayne Davis, Aiken Technical College, PO Drawer 696, Aiken, SC 29802
• Recipient must try to attend the Scholarship Benefactor/Recipient  Breakfast held in January of each year to meet your scholarship benefactor

Criminal Justice/Correctional Counseling Book Scholarship – Up to $100 annually

• Recipient must be enrolled in the criminal justice or correctional counseling associate degree program
• Recipient in the correctinal counseling program must be verified by the correctional counseling advisor prior to being awarded the scholarship
• Recipient must be enrolled full-time
• Recipient must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Recipient must write a letter of thak s to Dr. Wayne Davis, Aiken Technical College, PO Drawer 696, Aiken, SC 29802
• Recipient must try to attend the Scholarship Benefactor/Recipient Breakfast held in January of each year to meet your scholarship benefactor

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 must attend one Aiken Lion’s Club meeting to introduce themselves to the club members

 

American Association of University Women – Up to $8,000 awarded annually

• Recipients must be females
• Recipients must be enrolled in a program leading to an associate degree

 

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 compensatio

 

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

 

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

 

Bridgestone Aiken County Plant – 4 Up to $625 awarded annually

• Recipients must enroll in one of the Industrial, Engineering, or Occupational 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

 

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

 

Criminal Justice Skills USA Scholarship – 2 Up to $500 awarded annually

• Recipient must be enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program
• Recipient must be a member and attended the Skills USA State Competition during the prior spring term
• Recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Recipient must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours
• Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed by Dr. Wayne Davis, Criminal Justice Coordinator to verify Skills USA attendance

 

Hilda Delionbach Nursing Scholarship – Up to $400 awarded annually

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

 

George Dickey Scholarship Endowment – Up to $800 awarded annually

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

 

Energy Solutions Engineering Technology – 3 Up to $500 awarded annually

• Recipient must enroll in one of the following programs, Industrial, Engineering or Occupational with emphasis in chemical/environmental technology (preference given to latter)

 

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

 

Larry D. Hawes Memorial Scholarship – Up $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

 

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

Mike King Memorial Paramedic Scholarship – Up to $1050 awarded annually

• Recipient must be enrolled in the Paramedic Program
• Recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA
• Recipient must have recent clinic experience/on the job training as an intermediate EMT

Marlin L. Knight Memorial Nursing Scholarship Endowment – Up to $400 awarded annually

• Recipient must be enrolled full-time at ATC or considered full-time in the nursing program
• Recipient must be accepted into the Nursing Program
• Recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Recipient must be a resident of Aiken County
• Recipient must write a thank you note to Mrs. Judy Knight, 260 Hill and Dell Drive, Warrenville, SC 29851

Mr. and Mrs. William Kolosvary Scholarship – Up to $300 awarded annually

• Recipient must be enrolled full-time at ATC or considered full time for the program that they are enrolled in at ATC
• Recipient must not be eligible for Pell Grant, Life Scholarship or WIA. Lottery funded students are eligible Recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Recipient must demonstrate a commitment to a strong work ethic through meaningful work experience
• Recipient must demonstrate a commitment of volunteerism through performing meaningful community service without compensation
• Recipient is encouraged to attend the annual Benefactor/Recipient Breakfast held each year in January.
• Recipient must send a note of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. William Kolosvary, 199 Amellia Dr. W, Martinez, GA 30907

 

Rudy Mason Endowment – Up to $300 awarded annually

• 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

 

Travis Miller Memorial EMT Scholarship – Cost of Tuition & National Registry Exam Fee

• Must be enrolled in Basic EMT through the ATC Training & Business Development Division
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• Must pass Workkeys
• Must have a background check

 

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

 

D.A. Norton Endowment – Up to $400 awarded annually

• Recipient must meet minimum annual scholarship requirements

 

R.E.A.D Scholarship – Up to $300 awarded annually

• Recipient must be enrolled in a development reading course
• Recipient must complete the ATC Foundation R.E.A.D Scholarship Application and turn it in to Thomasina Hughey for committee review and selection of recipient. Ms. Hughey will then forward a copy of the application of the recipient to the Financial Aid office and the ATC Foundation office. Deadline for submittal is August 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester each year.
• Recipient must write a thank you note to the donor, Thomasina Hughey, ATC Instructor

 

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

 

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

Katie Scott Memorial Education Scholarship – Up to $500 awarded annually

• Recipient must be a graduate of Aiken High School
• Recipient must be enrolled as a University Transfer Student enrolled in K-12 Education
• Recipient must be full-time
• Recipient must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Recipient must write a letter of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Todd Scott, 198 Combs Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
• Recipient is encouraged to attend the annual Benefactor/Recipient Breakfast held each year in January

GA Mascot Book Scholarship – Up to $250 awarded annually

• Recipient is selected by the Student Activities Director

 

Frances Smothers Memorial Book Scholarship – Up to $200 awarded annually

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

 

Nancy Moore-Thurmond – Up to $400 awarded annually

• Recipient must meet minimum annual scholarship requirements

 

WSI-SRS Team Criminal Justice – 2 Up to $1,000 awarded annually

• First priority given to children/grandchildren of WSI-SRS Team 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

 

Weldon Computer Technology Book Scholarship – Up to $240 awarded annually

• Must be enrolled full time and a computer technology major
• Must be a continuing computer technology (networking, programming or multimedia) student
• Must be a resident of South Carolina
• Must demonstrate a financial need

 

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