SDC-Harris Education Scholarship (USA)

The SDC-Harris Education Scholarship is a need-based award designed to support graduating high school seniors who are pursuing higher education in the United States. It is offered by Savannah Dream Center, Inc. and focuses on students who demonstrate financial need, academic readiness, and community involvement.

This scholarship specifically supports students from Georgia and Illinois who meet eligibility requirements and are preparing to begin college in the upcoming academic year.

Scholarship Summary

Host Country: United States
Scholarship Name: SDC-Harris Education Scholarship
Offered By: Savannah Dream Center, Inc.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: 4
Level of Study: Undergraduate (college entry level)
Eligible States: Georgia and Illinois
Deadline: March 28
Selection Basis: GPA, financial need, academic readiness

Degree Level

High school graduating seniors entering college

Available Subjects

Students can apply for any undergraduate program or major at an accredited college or university.

There is no restriction on field of study, but applicants must clearly explain their chosen major and academic goals in the required essay.

Benefits

One-time award of $1,000
Financial support for college expenses
Recognition from Savannah Dream Center, Inc.
Support for low-income students pursuing higher education

Eligible Nationalities

United States students only
Must be a high school graduate from:
- Georgia
- Illinois

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be a graduating high school senior
Have a minimum GPA of 2.7
Be a resident and graduate of Georgia or Illinois
Have completed FAFSA with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) below $7,000
Provide a college or university acceptance letter
Have participated in a Savannah Dream Center workshop
Submit all required documents before the deadline

Application Procedure

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

Completed scholarship application form
Official high school transcript
College or university acceptance letter
FAFSA submission confirmation
Recommendation letter from a teacher, mentor, or counselor
500-word essay on: “The importance of education and how your major and achievement of a college degree will help you achieve your future plans”