Education Scholarship Program
The SCAFP Education Scholarship Program was established
to award an academic scholarship to an outstanding undergraduate
student(s) pursuing a degree in business, including, but not limited
to the areas of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, business
administration and management.
SCAFP will award two (2) to five (5), $1,000 Scholarships per year to Full time
undergraduate students who are Juniors or Seniors pursuing an academic program that will prepare them
for a career in banking, accounting, business administration or some form of financial management.
Initial Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be South Carolina resident;
- Must be U. S. citizen or legal permanent resident;
- Earn a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point scale and a GPA in their major area of 3.5 on a 4.0 point scale;
- Must be enrolled as degree-seeking students at eligible South Carolina public or independent (private) institutions;
- Not currently a recipient of a full scholarship;
- Must meet all general eligibility criteria.
Application Process:
Students interested in applying must submit the following:
- Completed Scholarship Application Form. (PDF)
- A one-page summary of academic achievement including the applicant's GPA (overall
and major area) and a list of all relevant courses taken or completed.
- Provide a discussion document based on the latest developments in the Treasury
Management field. Do not exceed more than 3-5 double-spaced pages excluding any attachments.
- Letter of recommendation from the Major field faculty member can also be submitted along with essay.
Selection:
SCAFP Scholarship Committee will review the applications and make recommendations to the Board
of Directors. Board will approve the final selection.
Funding:
Funding for this scholarship will be based on proceeds from our Cash Adventure Conference each year.
Disclaimer:
Winners of the scholarship will be fully responsible for any tax consequences as a result of
receiving this award.
The SCAFP reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time.
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