Parksite employees have NOTHING to do with who applies for the scholarships AND the review of scholarship applications or the selection process resulting in recipients.

  • What is the application process?

    Applications must be submitted online through the Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) website. There are three steps to complete the application:

    1. Click the "create application" button below to answer the prequalifying questions. When you submit these, it will automatically take you to the profile page.
    2. Create or update your profile. Save and continue to the online application.
    3. Complete the online application. A confirmation email will be sent when the online portion of your application is complete. Applicant should contact CSA if a confirmation email is not received.
    4. Mail in, or email, the packet of additional required materials. See "What constitutes a complete application" below.
    If you need assistance,please email: .

  • Who is eligible for the scholarship?

    * Applicants must be a dependent child of an active full-time associate or Parksite or Atlantic Plywood.
    * Applicant may be a high school senior or current undergraduate.
    * Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
    * Applicants must be planning to attend or be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university.
    * Applicant must be planning to enroll full-time.
    * Applicants must demonstrate traits of high personal character and leadership.

  • When is the deadline for submission of materials?

    The deadline for submission of the online portion of the application is .
    Deadline for receipt of the additional required materials is 5:00 pm est. .
    The additional materials required must be mailed or emailed in ONE envelope/email to the , PO BOX 1465, Taylors, SC 29687 or emailed to . The additional materials required must be RECEIVED no later than 5:00 pm est. .

  • What constitutes a complete application packet?

    Applicants must submit the following items by mail in one envelope:

    • Signed Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form, found in the online application, signed by the scholarship candidate.
    Download the Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form.

    • Official TRANSCRIPT with grades and cumulative GPA posted through the   semester. (It must be OFFICIAL)

    PERSONAL STATEMENT. Submit a 500 word signed personal statement explaining why the scholarship is important to the applicant. Include college and career plans, if known. Include applicant name and name of scholarship on the page.

    • Submit a LIST OF YOUR ACADEMIC HONORS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, ETC.

  • What is the value of the award?

    The amount of the award will be ten (10) scholarships at $750.00 each, and the number of recipients may vary from year to year. The awards will be applied to the cost of tuition, lab fees, books and supplies. Scholarship awards must be used in the year they are awarded.

  • What schools can a recipient attend?

    The recipients may attend any accredited two-year or four-year college or university, provided the institution meets the stipulations in the following paragraph.

    The institution must be an educational organization that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of pupils or students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly carried on.

    Students must be enrolled full-time and working on an undergraduate degree.

  • What if I am unable to attend consecutive semesters?

    Extenuating circumstances requiring a student to sit out a semester must be explained in writing to CSA. You will be notified of the final decision. If a recipient is out for a semester and doesn`t receive approval, then that semester is forfeited.

  • How are winners selected?

    An independent Scholarship Selection Committee will consider the respective ability, academic merit, educational goals, and career ambitions of each applicant.

  • How will I be notified if I am chosen as a recipient?

    All applicants will be notified in writing by email, whether or not they have been selected to receive a scholarship. Those students selected will download a package from their online account that includes a scholarship agreement and information about the scholarship terms.

  • Is this scholarship renewable?

    Scholarships are non-renewable; however, current recipients may re-apply and be considered in the competition with new applicants. CSA will notify current recipients to determine if they wish to reapply for a scholarship. The maximum number of years a recipient may receive an award is (4) four years. Scholarships may only be used for undergraduate study only.