South Carolina State University News February 3, 2012 SC State University Offers New Scholarship Opportunities While Enhancing Application Process SC State University has announced new merit scholarship opportunities for current, transfer and newly enrolled students at the University. The general, presidential, transfer and achievers scholarships are designed to recognize leadership qualities, to reward exceptional academic performance, and to assist academically talented students financially. One of the highlights of this year's application process, according to Antonio Boyle, assistant vice president for Enrollment Management, is the convenient, online accessibility. "Students are now able to access the University's website to apply for scholarships rather than having to visit the financial aid office," says Boyle. "These scholarships allow us to attract high quality transfer students and recognize and reward academic excellence for current students to boost retention while improving the academic profile of the University." Benefits of the scholarships range from full tuition costs to room, board and book assistance. Additional benefits and specifications are outlined on the attached document.<http://www.scsu.edu/files/NewMeritScholarshipBrochures.pdf> Below are general requirements for each scholarship: General Scholarship 1. Scholarship Application 2. Official High School Transcript 3. Three letters of recommendation 4. Statement of Academic purpose, 250 words Presidential Scholarship 1. Scholarship Application 2. Official High School Transcript 3. Three Letters of recommendation 4. Statement of Academic purpose, 250 words Transfer Scholarship 1. Scholarship Application 2. Official College/University Transcript(s) 3. Three Letters of Recommendation Achievers Scholarship 1. Scholarship Application 2. Official SC State University Transcript 3. Three Letters of Recommendation All interested and qualified students are encouraged to apply by visiting http://www.scsu.edu/files/MeritScholarshipApplication.pdf. The application deadline is April 15, 2012. For more information, contact Abiola Wilson-Brigmon at (803) 536-7130, or via email at awilson3@scsu.edu<mailto:awilson3@scsu.edu>. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 404.592.4820 Skype:sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree Street NW Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (Lyrasis) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Register now http://www.hbculibraries.org/html/2012meeting-form.html for the October 21-23, 2012 HBCU Library Alliance 5th Membership Meeting and the Photographic Preservation Pre-Conference in New Orleans, LA. The Pre-Conference and Membership meeting are open to directors and other librarians.