Applicants must submit a complete scholarship packet with the following:
Completed Applicant Information- click here to view
Preliminary Requirements:
· Applicant must be enrolled/enrolling in an accredited South Carolina school, institution, college or university and must provide proof of acceptance or current enrollment.
· Applicant must be well qualified, with a serious interest in pursuing a degree specific to international trade or related course of study.
· Applicant needs not be a full-time student.
· Females and males are invited to apply.
· Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Essay. Applicant must provide a 2 to 4 page, double-spaced essay on this topic:
Technology is changing the way the world does logistics. Please explain why technology in logistics & supply chain is so important and the trends that companies should be taking to not fall behind in today’s world.
The essay is weighted 50% of the total score; scoring will focus on content, responsiveness to the topic, analytical capability, originality, grammar, spelling, and neatness.
Personal Statement. Explain why you believe you should be awarded this highly competitive scholarship. Information including, but not limited to, courses or work experience may be relevant to this response. Maximum length: one page, double-spaced.
Letter of recommendation: Applicant must provide a recommendation letter from a teacher, professor, or work place supervisor supporting your interest in international trade.
Official Transcript from Registrar’s Office: Applicant must provide an Official Transcript from the Registrar’s Office of grades (to include high school if entering college).
Resume: Applicant must provide a resume, CV, or list of work history with extracurricular, civic and community activities.
The scholarship is paid to the Financial Aid Department at the institute/university of selected applicant(s.)