Award Amount
$3,000
Number of Awards
1
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The Ish Smith Overcomer Scholarship is awarded to traditional freshman or transfer students who have shown an exceptional ability to deal with adversity and challenges in their lives. Named in honor of Robert “Ish” Smith, a former coach and president of Greenville University, this scholarship recognizes students who display determination, overcome hardship, and inspire others with their grit and perseverance. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years.
$3,000
1
<15 min
Annually
No Essay Required
Yes
Freshmen, transfer, and degree-completion students are eligible
Display determination in their pursuit of education
Show they can overcome hardship, whether physical, mental, emotional, or otherwise
Do not let their circumstances defeat or define them
Inspire others because of their grit and perseverance
Prove they can excel because they do not quit
No GPA requirement
No test score requirement
Freshmen and transfer Champion Scholars are required to live on campus
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