Who Can Apply:
- This scholarship aims to honor Betty G. Dicks and Louie A. Dicks Sr. (affectionately known as “Grandma Betty & Big Lou”) by supporting male students at South Carolina State University.
- Betty graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Morris College in 1969 and later earned her Masters in Educational Administration and her Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina. Louie graduated with a Bachelor of Science from South Carolina State College (now University) in 1966. He went on to earn an MBA from Boston University (1981) and a MET from Murray State University (1989).
- Any male undergraduate student who has at least a 2.75 GPA at South Carolina State University may apply for this scholarship, but members of the Omega Psi Phi or Kappa Alpha Psi fraternities are preferred. 1st place will receive $1,200, 2nd place $800, and 3rd place $600.
Submission: To apply, submit a short essay or video(preferred) telling us what inspired you to attend South Carolina State University and why you’re pursuing your chosen major.
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Amount: $1,500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/betty-and-louie-dicks-scsu-scholarship/