Student Scholarships
The Margaret A. Patrick & W. Don Welch Scholarships
*College Students*
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
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 2021, six scholarships were awarded in the amount of $2,500 each.
An applicant must be a currently enrolled at a college or university with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Applicants must also be either: (1) a S.C. resident attending any college or university, or (2) attending any South Carolina college or university regardless of residency, and (3) have major study as International Trade, Supply Chain Management or Business Degree.
The selection and ranking criteria, in order of importance, are:
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 2021, six scholarships were awarded in the amount of $2,500 each.
An applicant must be a currently enrolled at a college or university with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Applicants must also be either: (1) a S.C. resident attending any college or university, or (2) attending any South Carolina college or university regardless of residency, and (3) have major study as International Trade, Supply Chain Management or Business Degree.
The selection and ranking criteria, in order of importance, are:
- Demonstrated interest or experience in International Trade, Supply Chain Management or Business related area, to include work or volunteer experience;
- Current academic standing and performance minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Narrative and letter of recommendation; and
- Honors and extracurricular activities.
If you have questions about this scholarship, please contact us.
Congratulations to 2022 Recipients
Margaret A Patrick & W. Don Welch Scholarship
Elizabeth Jablonski (Charleston Southern University)
Stephen Girard Fredenberg (University of South Carolina)
Amanda Harper (University of South Carolina)
Rex Samuel Bingham (College of Charleston)
Meredith Janet Williams (College of Charleston)
Ethan Shaw (University of South Carolina)
Rose Hazam (University of South Carolina)
Mariya Solange Lokesha Pieris (University of South Carolina)
Yehor Shtako (University of South Carolina)
Elizabeth Jablonski (Charleston Southern University)
Stephen Girard Fredenberg (University of South Carolina)
Amanda Harper (University of South Carolina)
Rex Samuel Bingham (College of Charleston)
Meredith Janet Williams (College of Charleston)
Ethan Shaw (University of South Carolina)
Rose Hazam (University of South Carolina)
Mariya Solange Lokesha Pieris (University of South Carolina)
Yehor Shtako (University of South Carolina)
The Joy Latta Scholarship for Technical Colleges & Trade Schools
*Technical College & Trade School Students*
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
Each year the S.C. International Trade Conference presents scholarships to students in honor of Joy Latta, who served on the Trade Conference Board of Directors for 23 years, and served as the Demand Process Manager at Selee Corporation for nearly 33 years in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Joy Latta Scholarship dedicates funds to those students pursuing
education and skills from technical colleges and trade schools. In 2021, a scholarship in the amount of $2,000 was awarded.
An applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited Trade or Technical School with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Applicants must also be either: (1) a S.C. resident attending any trade school or technical college, or (2) attending any South Carolina trade school or technical college regardless of residency, and (3) have focus of study in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Science or relevant skilled trade.
The selection and ranking criteria, in order of importance, are:
Each year the S.C. International Trade Conference presents scholarships to students in honor of Joy Latta, who served on the Trade Conference Board of Directors for 23 years, and served as the Demand Process Manager at Selee Corporation for nearly 33 years in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Joy Latta Scholarship dedicates funds to those students pursuing
education and skills from technical colleges and trade schools. In 2021, a scholarship in the amount of $2,000 was awarded.
An applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited Trade or Technical School with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Applicants must also be either: (1) a S.C. resident attending any trade school or technical college, or (2) attending any South Carolina trade school or technical college regardless of residency, and (3) have focus of study in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Science or relevant skilled trade.
The selection and ranking criteria, in order of importance, are:
- Demonstrated interest in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Science or relevant skilled trade, to include volunteer experience;
- Current academic standing and performance
- Narrative and letter of recommendation; and
- Honors and extracurricular activities.
The Harry J. Wamboldt Scholarship for High School Seniors
*High School Students*
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, the S.C. International Trade Conference presents scholarships to students in memory of Harry J. Wamboldt, who was instrumental in growth of international manufacturing in South Carolina. Harry served on various non-profit boards in the low country as well as statewide. In 2021, three scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded to outstanding high school seniors.
An applicant must be a 2022 graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA in high school. In addition, applicants must also be either: (1) a South Carolina resident, or (2) planning to attend an accredited South Carolina college, university, or trade school to study International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering or Science.
The selection and ranking criteria, in order of importance, are:
Each year, the S.C. International Trade Conference presents scholarships to students in memory of Harry J. Wamboldt, who was instrumental in growth of international manufacturing in South Carolina. Harry served on various non-profit boards in the low country as well as statewide. In 2021, three scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded to outstanding high school seniors.
An applicant must be a 2022 graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA in high school. In addition, applicants must also be either: (1) a South Carolina resident, or (2) planning to attend an accredited South Carolina college, university, or trade school to study International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering or Science.
The selection and ranking criteria, in order of importance, are:
- Demonstrated interest in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering or Science;
- Current academic standing and performance (must be a graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA);
- Narrative and letter of recommendation; and
- Honors and extracurricular activities.
Congratulations to 2022 Recipients
Harry J. Wambolt Scholarship
George Bennett Singletary (will be attending University of South Carolina)
Jaaylen Yaron Thompson (will be attending University of South Carolina)
Sullivan Markland (will be attending Clemson University)
George Bennett Singletary (will be attending University of South Carolina)
Jaaylen Yaron Thompson (will be attending University of South Carolina)
Sullivan Markland (will be attending Clemson University)
