Scholarships

The Waccamaw Community Foundation currently has 3 scholarship funds at our Foundation, the Boone Foundation Scholarship, the Allan Blum Scholarship, and the John Draughn Scholarship.  Please scroll down to view the requirements for these scholarships.

If you are interested in setting up a Scholarship Fund at our Foundation in honor of or in memory of a friend or family member please contact Jonathan P. Kresken, President, at jkresken-wcf@sc.rr.com or by calling 843-357-GIVE (4483).


Boone Foundation:

Boone Foundation Scholarship Awards are available to residents of South Carolina according to the following criteria:
  • Preference to students from Horry County
  • Must be enrolled in a graduate degree program in law or the performing arts at the University of South Carolina, George Washington University, Converse College or Winthrop University.
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.5
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Nominations must be received through the institution's Office of Financial Aid.

Scholarships are renewable provided:

  1. The recipient is still pursuing a graduate degree in law or the performing arts.
  2. The recipient continues to maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average.
  3. The recipient still qualifies for financial aid.

Deadlines for applying are as follows:

  1. Application deadline:  March 31
  2. Notification deadline:  June 1


Allan Blum Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 is to be awarded to a Conway High School Senior who maintains high moral principles, is trustworthy, and exhibits leadership qualities.

Criteria for Selection:

  • Applicant must attend the University of South Carolina
  • A GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required.
  • Applicant must show financial need.
  • An essay of 700 words or less is required telling why you feel you should receive the scholarship.
  • An official transcript must be included.
  • Nominations must be received through the Conway High School Guidance Department.

Scholarship deadline is May 5th.


John Draughn Scholarship

This scholarship, in an amount up to $3,000.00 is to be awarded to a North Myrtle Beach High School Senior who maintains high moral principles, is trustworthy, and exhibits leadership qualities.

Criteria for Selection:
  • Applicant must be accepted and attend either Coastal Carolina University (CCU) or Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC).
  • A GPA above 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required.
  • Applicant must show financial need.
  • Applicant must come from a single parent home or have four or more siblings.
  • An essay of 200 words or less is required telling why you feel you should receive the scholarship.
  • An official transcript must be included.
  • Major in a business related field of study.
  • Nominations must be received through the North Myrtle Beach High School Guidance Department.

Scholarship deadline is May 5th.
Scholarships