Student Scholarships

The Margaret A. Patrick & W. Don Welch International Trade Scholarships 
*College Students

Each year, the S.C. International Trade Conference presents scholarships to students in memory of Mrs. Margaret A. Patrick, who was instrumental in the development of the Trade Conference and its outstanding support of transportation education, and in memory of W. Don Welch, the former executive director of the South Carolina State Ports Authority. In 2017, five scholarships were awarded, ranging from $1,500 to $2,500.
 
An applicant must be a rising college junior or rising college senior with a minimum 3.2 overall GPA. Applicants must also be either: (1) enrolled at a college or university in S.C.; (2) a S.C. resident attending any college or university.
 
The selection and ranking criteria, in order of importance, are:

• Proven interest or experience in international trade or related area, to include work or volunteer experience;
• Current academic standing and performance (must be a rising junior or senior with a minimum
  1. overall GPA);
• Narrative and letter of recommendation; and
• Honors and extracurricular activities.

Beyond this scholarship offer, students are also invited to attend the Conference’s daily business sessions at no charge. These sessions are planned to be held at the Gaillard Convention Center, Downtown Charleston. Each session will be led by professionals who are confronted daily by a variety of international trade and logistics issues. The program agenda and other information can be found at: http://www.scitc.org. If you are interested in attending, please contact Peter Straub.

College Application

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The Harry J. Wamboldt Scholarship in Manufacturing, Engineering & Science

*High School Students

Each year, the S.C. International Trade Conference presents scholarships to students in memory of Harry J. Wamboldt, who was instrumental in helping the growth of international manufacturing in South Carolina. Harry served on many non-profit boards in the low country as well as statewide. In 2017, three scholarships for $1,500 each were awarded to three outstanding high school seniors.
 
An applicant must be a 2018 graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA in high school. In addition, applicants must also be: (1) a South Carolina resident and (2) planning to attend an accredited college or university in S.C. to study Manufacturing, Engineering or Science.
 
The selection and ranking criteria, in order of importance, are:

• Current academic standing and performance (must be a graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA);
• Demonstrated interest in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Science;
• Narrative and letter of recommendation; and
• Honors and extracurricular activities.

High School Application