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: .

Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduates in college.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 through the latest Fall semester.
Must have financial need.
Dependent children of qualified employee of DSI. The employee must be currently employed (any level) with a minimum of one year consecutive employment as of January 2 of the application year.
A dependent child is defined as the natural child, legally adopted child or resident stepchild of a qualified employee.
Applicant must be 25 years of age or under.
Applicant must be unmarried.
Principally dependent upon employee/parent for support and maintenance.

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. .

You must submit the following additional materials:

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

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

Submit SAT/ACT SCORES for applicants who are high school seniors, if taken.

• Submit a SIGNED LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION from a teacher/professor.

• Submit a PERSONAL STATEMENT/ESSAY. Submit a one-page 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.

• Due to FAFSA reporting delays, we have modified the scholarship requirements for your application.
In order to be considered for this scholarship, please:
Submit a SIGNED copy of parents` FEDERAL TAX FORM 1040 (pages one and two only) for the latest year these forms were actually filed. In case of divorced parents, only the custodial parent`s (and current spouse's if remarried) financial information will be required. If you have already submitted your FAFSA submission summary, please submit your FEDERAL TAX FORM 1040 in order to be considered

Awards amounts will be up to $5,000 annually based on costs at the student's choice of school and other financial aid received by the recipients. Funds are to be applied to tuition, fees, books and supplies and will not exceed these costs.

You must be a full time student enrolled at any regionally accredited, public or private two-year or four-year college or university offering an Associates or Bachelors degree. Online enrollments do not qualify for these scholarships.

The recipient`s school of choice must be exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

All recipients must be full-time each semester and working toward an undergraduate degree.

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.

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

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.

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.