Dr. Doretha Pressey Academic Scholarship
The Dr. Doretha Pressey Academic Scholarship offers $18,000 to graduating seniors from specific high schools in Bamberg County, South Carolina, who are of African, Indigenous, Asian, or Hispanic descent and plan to attend a four-year college full-time.
Apr 12, 2026
7 days left
$18,000
Award amount
9
Requirements
Who can apply
- Minimum 2.50 GPA
- Resident of the U.S.
- Attending specific high schools in Bamberg County, SC
- High school senior
- Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time
- Historically underserved population
- Commitment to giving back
- Pell Grant eligible
- Demonstrate financial need
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
open
Eligible institutions
The Dr. Doretha Pressey Southern Scholars Initiative
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Verify eligibility based on high school attendance
- Confirm Pell Grant eligibility
- Check application requirements and deadlines
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Payout method is not stated
- No specific application steps provided
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Gather necessary documents early
- Ensure GPA meets the minimum requirement
- Highlight commitment to community service in your application
Key requirements (9)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Minimum 2.50 GPA.
- Resident of the U.S.
- Attending Bamberg Ehrhardt High School in Bamberg, Denmark Olar High School in Denmark, or Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High School in Neeses, South Carolina.
- High school senior.
- Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time.
- Historically underserved population.
- Commitment of giving back and helping those in need.
- Pell Grant eligible.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Financial documentation (if required)
Applying
Applications can be submitted through the provided link before the deadline of April 12, 2026.
Award & payment
Amount: $18,000
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
The Dr. Doretha Pressey Southern Scholars Initiative
Overview
This scholarship supports students planning to attend a four-year college full-time, focusing on those from historically underserved populations.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.