Curtis Harkness Scholarship
The James Curtis Harkness Foundation · Free to apply
Award
$2,000
One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- February 15, 2027
- closes in 95 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- None
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~1.3 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Curtis Harkness Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of South Carolina
- Open to high school seniors
- GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted)
To apply
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must be a senior attending a high school in the School District of Greenville County or a public charter high school in Greenville County.
- Must earn at least a 900 combined Critical Reading and Math SAT score or a minimum composite ACT score of 19.
- Must plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college full-time.
- Relatives of the foundation's board of directors are ineligible to apply.
Good to know
- The annual deadline is February 15; the year 2027 was inferred based on the current date.
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Requires 3.0+ GPA
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About the scholarship
This scholarship offers $2,000 to graduating high school seniors in Greenville County, South Carolina, who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year college. The funding is paid across two terms of the freshman year. Applicants must meet minimum GPA and standardized test requirements and submit their academic materials by February 15.
How to apply
- 1Open The James Curtis Harkness Foundation's application page and create an account if it asks for one.
- 2Prepare a transcript from the school counselor.
- 3Submit on the provider's site before the deadline and keep the confirmation.
General steps from what Solyo knows about this award; its exact process is not checked yet, so follow the provider's page if it says otherwise.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~1.3 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 15 each year.
- Applications close
- February 15, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Curtis Harkness Scholarship
How much is the Curtis Harkness Scholarship worth?
The Curtis Harkness Scholarship awards $2,000.
When is the Curtis Harkness Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is February 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 15 each year.
Who is eligible for the Curtis Harkness Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of South Carolina; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Curtis Harkness Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application does ask for a transcript. Expect to spend about 1.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Curtis Harkness Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to South Carolina residents and an official transcript is required. Plan on about 1.3 hrs of work.
Is the Curtis Harkness Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Curtis Harkness Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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