S.C. Governor's Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities Scholarship

The South Carolina Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Scholarship 2012 Journalism Contest topic is " Profit by investing in workers with disabilities." The winner of the contest receives a four-year scholarship to the S.C. state-supported institution of his or her choice provided that the winner is otherwise qualified.
The scholarship pays for undergraduate tuition and fees.
The winner must be able to verify financial need to the chosen state -supported institution (FAFSA form).
Eligibility: 1. Must be a S.C. resident 16 to 19 yrs old. 2. Must be a high school junior or senior.
You do not have to have a disability to enter.
Entries must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1, 2012 to Mark Wade, Assistant Commissioner, SCVRD, 1410 Boston Ave., P.O. Box 15, West Columbia, S.C. 29171-0015. For any questions you may call S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation Department at (803)896-6503.

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