Scholarship History

Since 1943, The Spartanburg County Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life for all citizens in the Spartanburg community.  Realizing early in the Foundation’s 65-year history that education was the basis for progress, the Foundation established a scholarship program in 1946 and began awarding annual scholarships to Spartanburg County students attending Converse and Wofford College.  These scholarships were based on academic ability, character, and leadership potential.

Later, the Foundation extended its support to local students attending Spartanburg Community College, Spartanburg Methodist College, USC Upstate and the Spartanburg Day School.  To date, the Foundation’s scholarship program has awarded $2.4 million in scholarship assistance to more than 1000 Spartanburg County students. 

In addition to the Foundation’s scholarship program, many donors, through their powerful generosity, have established scholarship funds to support students in our community.  Last year, 1 out of every 5 Spartanburg County students who enrolled in a 2 or 4 year degree program received scholarship assistance from The Spartanburg County Foundation.

How to Apply for a Scholarship from the Foundation

The Spartanburg County Foundation manages over 200 scholarship funds for students graduating from Spartanburg area high schools.  Please visit your guidance office for further information.

The Spartanburg County Foundation Scholarship Program

The recipients of The Foundation Scholarship Program must be graduates of Spartanburg County High Schools and must attend Converse College, Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg Community College, the University of South Carolina Upstate, or Wofford College.  The recipients are chosen by the college. If the recipient continues their education they will receive the scholarship award every year until they graduate.  The award will not follow them to another school if they transfer.

For more information about the Foundation Scholarship Program, please contact your Financial Aid representative.

The Spartanburg County Foundation Scholarship Program Scholars were honored Monday, November 16, 2009.  Click here for more information.