Scholarships

Each year at the end of Business Week, three students are selected to receive the following scholarship awards:

Ron McNair Leadership Award

Dedicated to excellence in education, this $5,000 scholarship, contributed by SCE&G, may be used at the South Carolina college or university of the student's choice. Established in memory of Lake City native and astronaut Ron McNair, the Ron McNair Leadership Award recognizes a Business Week student who consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities.

S. Hunter Howard Jr. Scholarship

This $5,000 award recognizes a Business Week student who consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities and was introduced in 2008 in honor of S. Hunter Howard Jr., retired president and chief executive officer of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. Students may use the scholarship at the South Carolina college or university of their choice.

SC Chamber Leadership Scholarships

These two leadership scholarships are awarded through the SC Chamber. One is for $2,500 and the other is for $1,500.