Student Scholarships
The Margaret A. Patrick & W. Don Welch International Trade 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 2019, seven scholarships were awarded, ranging from $1,500 to $2,500.
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 (2) attending any South Carolina college or university regardless of residency (3) 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 2019, seven scholarships were awarded, ranging from $1,500 to $2,500.
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 (2) attending any South Carolina college or university regardless of residency (3) major study as International Trade, Supply Chain Management or Business Degree.
The selection and ranking criteria, in order of importance, are:
- Proven interest or experience in International Trade, Supply Chain Management or Business related area, to include work or volunteer experience;
- Current academic standing and performance (must be a rising junior or senior with a minimum overall GPA)
- Narrative and letter of recommendation; and
- Honors and extracurricular activities.
If you have questions about this scholarship, please contact us.
Congratulations to 2020 Winners
Margaret A Patrick & W. Don Welch Scholarship
Emily Catherine McCluskey ($2000 University of South Carolina)
Isabella Peronneau Minson ($2000 University of South Carolina)
Katherine Rose Dionne ($2000 University of South Carolina)
Hannah Massar ($2000 University of South Carolina)
Patrick Anderson ($2000 University of South Carolina)
Specer Strei ($2000 University of Tennessee)
Maikel Mikaiel ($2000 University of Tennessee)
Emily Catherine McCluskey ($2000 University of South Carolina)
Isabella Peronneau Minson ($2000 University of South Carolina)
Katherine Rose Dionne ($2000 University of South Carolina)
Hannah Massar ($2000 University of South Carolina)
Patrick Anderson ($2000 University of South Carolina)
Specer Strei ($2000 University of Tennessee)
Maikel Mikaiel ($2000 University of Tennessee)
The Joy Latta Scholarship for Technical Colleges & Trade Schools
*Technical College & Trade School Students*
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
Commencing in 2020, the SC International trade Conference will present a scholarship in honor of Joy Latta, who has served on the Trade Conference Board of Directors for 23 years. Joy will soon be retiring after serving as the Demand Process and Logistics Manager at SELEE Corporation for nearly 33 years in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Joy Latta Scholarship will dedicate funds to those students pursuing education and skills from technical colleges and trade schools.
An applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited South Carolina Trade or Technical School with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. In addition, applicants must also be: (1) a South Carolina resident attending any trade school or technical college, or (2) attending any South Carolina trade school or technical college regardless of residency, and (3) focus of study in International Trade, Supply Chain Management or relevant skilled trade.
The selection and ranking criteria, in order of importance, are:
Commencing in 2020, the SC International trade Conference will present a scholarship in honor of Joy Latta, who has served on the Trade Conference Board of Directors for 23 years. Joy will soon be retiring after serving as the Demand Process and Logistics Manager at SELEE Corporation for nearly 33 years in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Joy Latta Scholarship will dedicate funds to those students pursuing education and skills from technical colleges and trade schools.
An applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited South Carolina Trade or Technical School with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. In addition, applicants must also be: (1) a South Carolina resident attending any trade school or technical college, or (2) attending any South Carolina trade school or technical college regardless of residency, and (3) focus of study in International Trade, Supply Chain Management or relevant skilled trade.
The selection and ranking criteria, in order of importance, are:
- Proven interest in International Trade, Supply Chain Management or Business related area, to include work or volunteer experience;
- Current academic standing and performance minimum 3.0 overall GPA;
- Narrative and letter of recommendation; and
- Honors and extracurricular activities.
Congratulations to 2020 Winners
The Joy Latta Scholarship
Randi J Handshoe ($2000 Greenville Technical College)
Bradley Tyler Frierson ($2000 Trident Technical College)
Randi J Handshoe ($2000 Greenville Technical College)
Bradley Tyler Frierson ($2000 Trident Technical College)
The Harry J. Wamboldt Scholarship in Manufacturing, Engineering & Science
*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 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 2019, three scholarships for $1,000 - $1,500 each were awarded to three outstanding high school seniors.
An applicant must be a 2021 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 (2) planning to attend an accredited college or university to study Business, International Logistics, Supply Chain Management, 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 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 2019, three scholarships for $1,000 - $1,500 each were awarded to three outstanding high school seniors.
An applicant must be a 2021 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 (2) planning to attend an accredited college or university to study Business, International Logistics, Supply Chain Management, 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 Business, International Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Science;
- Narrative and letter of recommendation; and
- Honors and extracurricular activities.
Congratulations to 2020 Winners
Harry J. Wambolt Scholarship
Christopher Lewis Johnson ($1000 Homeschool)
Laura Ashlyn Singletary ($1000 Dorchester Academy)
Rebecca Mason ($1000 D.W. Daniel High School)
Christopher Lewis Johnson ($1000 Homeschool)
Laura Ashlyn Singletary ($1000 Dorchester Academy)
Rebecca Mason ($1000 D.W. Daniel High School)
