Dr. Doretha Pressey Academic Scholarship
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
5 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
Study levels
high_school_senior
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
Overview
This scholarship supports students planning to attend a four-year college full-time, focusing on those from historically underserved populations.
Sign in to unlock full access to AI insights
Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.