James O. Thomason Scholarship
Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund · Free to apply
Award
$2,000/yr
$2,000 per year · Renewable in later years
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- closes in 80 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 1,200 words
- Recommendations
- None
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- No
- Time to apply
- ~5 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the James O. Thomason 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
To apply
- An essay, about 1,200 words.
- Must attend an institution of higher learning in South Carolina.
- Must declare a major in electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations, or mass communications.
- Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPR for each academic year to continue receiving funds.
Good to know
- Postmark deadline for the 2026-2027 cycle.
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For high school seniors
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About the scholarship
This scholarship offers $2,000 per year for up to four years to graduating South Carolina high school seniors planning to major in journalism, communications, public relations, or advertising at a college or university in South Carolina. Applicants must submit an application form, a personal essay/autobiography, and a topical conservation essay.
How to apply
- 1Open Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund's application page and create an account if it asks for one.
- 2Prepare an essay of about 1200 words.
- 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 Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.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
- ~5 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 31 each year.
- Applications close
- January 31, 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 James O. Thomason Scholarship
How much is the James O. Thomason Scholarship worth?
The James O. Thomason Scholarship awards $2,000 per year and is renewable in later years.
When is the James O. Thomason Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is January 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 31 each year.
Who is eligible for the James O. Thomason Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of South Carolina; Open to high school seniors.
Does the James O. Thomason Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 1200 words. Expect to spend about 5 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the James O. Thomason Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to South Carolina residents and a long essay is required, and most browsers never finish one. Plan on about 5 hrs of work.
Is the James O. Thomason Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The James O. Thomason 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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