In a commitment to promote higher education in the natural resources area in South Carolina, the Board of Directors of the Hampton Fund in 1992 established the scholarship program. This scholarship consists of a $2,500 scholarship awarded annually to a S.C. resident student to attend an institution of higher learning in the state with a major area of study in wildlife, fisheries, forestry, biology, zoology, marine science, environmental science or related fields. Applicants are thoroughly screened, interviewed and a winner selected through a comprehensive process established by the Board of Directors.
• This fund consists of $2,500 annually, for up to four (4) consecutive years, to help a student further their education in the natural resources discipline.
• The applicant must be a full time resident of South Carolina and a senior in a public or private high school in South Carolina.
• The recipient must attend an institution of higher learning in South Carolina.
• The recipient must have a major in the natural resources discipline such as: wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or environmental science to qualify.
• Payment will be made to the same person for four (4) consecutive years of college related to a major in the natural resources discipline.
• The recipient must maintain a GPR of 2.5 or above for a given academic year to receive funds for the following year. If the GPR falls below the 2.5 average for any academic year, the student will not receive any further funds, and a new recipient will be sought.
• Return both pages of the completed application, essay and autobiography, transcript of high school grades, college board scores, rank in high school class and a recent photograph no later than January 31, 2010 to the following address:
HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIPS
Post Office 2641
Columbia, SC 29202
• Applications are available online below or:
via email at jim.goller@hamptonwildlifefund.org
by phone at: 803-600-1570
The Board of Directors of the Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund will make the final approval of the recipient and notify the winners.
The Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation which
partners with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for the promotion of
education, research, management and the administration of game and fish laws, which
will benefit conservation of wildlife, marine and other natural resources in South Carolina.
In its continued commitment to promote higher education in the
natural aresources area in South Carolina, the Board of Directors of the
Hampton Fund, in cooperation with the South Carolina Governor's Cup
Billfishing Series, established the Wallace F. Pate Scholarship in 2004.
Wallace F. Pate pioneered offshore big game fishing in South Carolina.
This scholarship consists of a $1,500 scholarship awarded annually to a S.C. resident student to attend an institution of higher learning in the state with a major area of study in wildlife, fisheries, forestry, biology, zoology, marine science or environmental science. Applicants are thoroughly screened, interviewed and a winner selected through a comprehensive process established by the Board of Directors.
• This fund consists of a one-time award of $1,500 to help a student further their education in the natural resources discipline.
• The applicant must be a full time resident of South Carolina and a senior in a public or private high school in South Carolina.
• The recipient must attend an institution of higher learning in South Carolina.
• The recipient must have a major in the natural resources discipline such as: wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or environmental science to qualify.
• Payment will be made to the successful applicant in the natural resources discipline on a one-time, one-year basis only.
• Return both pages of the completed application, essay and autobiography, transcript of high school grades, college board scores, rank in high school class and a recent photograph no later than January 31, 2010 to the following address:
HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIPS
Post Office 2641
Columbia, SC 29202
• The Board of Directors of the Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund will make final approval of the recipient and notify the winners.
• Applications are available online below or:
via email at jim.goller@hamptonwildlifefund.org
by phone at: 803-600-1570
The Board of Directors of the Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund will make the final approval of the recipient and notify the winners.
HARRY HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIP
WALLACE F. PATE SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to
Kyler LeeVan of Gilbert, SC, who won the 2009 Harry Hampton Fund Scholarship. Mr. LeeVan will attend Clemson University.
In memory of its former Board Chairman, the Board of Directors of the Hampton Fund in March 2005 established the James O. Thomason Scholarship. James O. Thomason, known by his friends simply as “O,” was a staunch supporter of wildlife and natural resources in the Palmetto state, particularly in relation to education. James O. was appointed to the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Board of Directors, later to become the Department of Natural Resources, in 1984. During his tenure he also served as Chairman of the Conservation Education and Communications Advisory Committee, which furthered his interest in and support of
JAMES O. THOMASON SCHOLARSHIP
natural resources education. James O. served as Chairman of the Hampton Fund from 1998 until his passing in February 2004.
This scholarship consists of $1,000 annually, for up to four (4) consecutive years, to help a student further their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications. Applicants are thoroughly screened, interviewed and a winner selected through a comprehensive process established by the Board of Directors.
• This scholarship consists of $1,000 annually, for up to four (4) consecutive years, to help a student further their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications.
• The applicant must be a full time resident of South Carolina and a senior in a public or private high school in South Carolina.
• The recipient must attend an institution of higher learning in South Carolina.
• The recipient must declare a major in electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications to qualify.
• Payment will be made to the same person for four (4) consecutive years of college related to a major in the above disciplines.
• The recipient must maintain a GPR of 2.5 or above for a given academic year to receive funds for the following year. If the GPR falls below the 2.5 average for any academic year, the student will not receive any further funds, and a new recipient will be sought.
• Return both pages of the completed application, essay on a topic selected by the Hampton Fund*, personal essay and autobiography**, transcript of high school grades, college board scores, rank in high school class and a recent photograph no later than January 31, 2010 to the following address:
HAMPTON FUND SCHOLARSHIPS
Post Office 2641
Columbia, SC 29202
• The Scholarship Committee of the Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund will select three (3) finalists and notify them of their selection for the interview phase of the scholarship award process.
• Finalists will be evaluated on verbal communications skills during the interview process. Finalists may submit a portfolio of writings and/or photography, if they choose, for consideration by the Scholarship Committee.
• The Board of Directors of the Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund will make the final approval of the recipient and notify the winners.
• Applications are available online below or:
via email at jim.goller@hamptonwildlifefund.org
by phone at: 803-600-1570
*2010 TOPICAL ESSAY: The applicant will write a 1,200 word (approximate) essay on the following topic:
“Oil exploration off the South Carolina coast…how might it affect the state and its wildlife?”
**PERSONAL ESSAY AND AUTOBIOGRAPHY: On separate paper, the applicant will write a brief autobiography to include a description of his/her career ambitions in the field of electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications and why he/she desires a college education, plus explain his/her interests in wildlife, natural resources, the environment, coastal resources or related topics and why he/she will be good investment if awarded this scholarship. (No more than three pages typed).
2010 SCHOLARSHIP DOWNLOADS (Adobe PDF File Format)
Congratulations to Leslie Nicole Scurry of Lake City SC and the recipient of the Wallace F. Pate Scholarship in 2009. Ms. Scurry will attend the University of South Carolina.
PLEASE NOTE: The 2010 deadline is January 31, 2010. The above files were updated September 15, 2009.
Congratulations to Lea Chantal Scavo, of Bluffton and the recipient of the James O. Thomason Scholarship in 2009. Ms. Scavo will attend the University of South Carolina.
