Scholarship Application Process
Who is eligible for a scholarship?
- Applicants must have a parent or guardian who has been seriously or fatally injured in a work-related accident, where benefits have been paid in accordance with the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.
- Applicant must be between 16-25 years old at the time of the application.
- Applicant must be accepted or already enrolled at a trade/vocational school; industrial/commercial training; junior college/community college; undergraduate program at a college; or a graduate program at a college.
- Applicant must have completed the FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – for students attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university.
- Returning applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to re-apply.
Supporting documents needed
- Completed Kids’ Chance Scholarship Application with student, family and university/college/technical school contact information;
- Transcript of most recent grades – unofficial transcript is acceptable;
- Copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) you received from completing the FAFSA, with your Student Aid Index (SAI), formerly called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), IF you are attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university;
- Picture of applicant and a completed student bio. The picture should be a professional picture such as a high school senior picture. This information will be used for advertising purposes on the Kids’ Chance website and other documents;
- Proof of benefits paid for injury/illness claim such as determination letter or CLAIM NUMBER from the state workers’ compensation
board or death certificate; - Parents’ basic employer information;
- Itemized tuition bill (including all costs of attendance);
- Itemized cost of books;
- Copy of financial aid award letter.
Kids’ Chance offers one of many scholarships that may be available to an applicant. The federal government provides grants and scholarships based on need. The state of South Carolina has various grants and scholarships available based on need and academic achievement. Information regarding the various types of financial aid can be obtained from the applicant’s high school guidance counselor or the financial aid office of the institution to which the applicant is applying.
The cornerstone of the federal financial aid process is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A blank form should be available in the applicant’s high school guidance office or the financial aid office of the university he/she intends to enroll. It can also be obtained online at www.fafsa.com. Please note that the priority date for filing a FAFSA application is March 1st of the spring prior to the academic year.
We request copies of the FAFSA and SAR documents for each academic year as supporting documentation for the scholarship application. We also request copies of any financial aid award letters received from the school or other sources. Failure to supply these documents may preclude or delay the awarding of a Kids’ Chance scholarship.
Please note that the forms, addresses, and dates above are determined by government agencies or other entities and may be subject to change. It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine and comply with all applicable regulations of federal/state agencies and those of the educational institution the applicant plans to attend.
Questions?
Kids’ Chance of South Carolina, Inc.
Post Office Box 2957
Georgetown, S.C. 29442-2957
Feel free to contact our office at 843-546-5837 or by email at angie@kidschancesc.org with any questions you may have regarding the application process.