Winter and Spring graduates will have the opportunity to apply for the scholarships listed below this year. Click the links below to access the appropriate scholarship forms.  Students applying for a named scholarship may also apply for a merit scholarship.

Each of the scholarships below will provide a minimum of $1,000.00.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Scholarship funds will be awarded to students seeking a Bachelor’s (4-year) Degree at an accredited institution.  The awarded amount will be split between two consecutive academic semesters. Scholarship applications are available to Clover High School seniors demonstrating strengths in the following areas:

• Achievement:        GPA (Weighted GPA will be calculated by Clover High School using a 5-point scale.)
• Service:                 Demonstrate involvement in community service (school and non-school)
• Leadership:           Demonstrate leadership through active membership in school or community organizations

Click HERE to access the Bachelor's Degree scholarship form.

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE - Scholarship funds will be awarded to students seeking an Associate’s (2-year) Degree at an accredited institution.  The awarded amount will be split between two consecutive academic semesters. Scholarship applications are available to Clover High School seniors demonstrating strengths in the following areas:

• Achievement:        GPA (Weighted GPA will be calculated by Clover High School using a 5-point scale.)
• Service:                 Demonstrate involvement in community service (school and non-school)
• Leadership:           Demonstrate leadership through active membership in school or community organizations

Click HERE to access the Associate's Degree scholarship form.

INDUSTRY REQUIRED CERTIFICATION - Scholarship funds will be awarded to students seeking a technical or industry required certificate.  Examples of appropriate applicants include areas such as auctioneer, line worker, EMT, cosmetologist, EKG technician, patient care technician, etc. The awarded amount will be split between two consecutive academic semesters, if applicable. Scholarship applications are available to Clover High School seniors demonstrating strengths in the following areas:

• Achievement:        GPA (Weighted GPA will be calculated by Clover High School using a 5-point scale.)
• Service:                 Demonstrate involvement in community service (school and non-school)
• Leadership:           Demonstrate leadership through active membership in school or community organizations

Click HERE to access the Industry Required Certification scholarship form.

NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS

EVELYN GETTYS EDMUNDS AGICULTURAL/ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is made possible by the family of Evelyn Getty Edmunds and is designated for senior(s) seeking a certificate, two-year, or four-year degree upon graduation.  Because of Mrs. Edmunds extensive knowledge, experience, and dedication in the areas of agriculture and animal husbandry, preference will be given to students who have participated in areas of agriculture and animal husbandry both inside and outside of school.  Examples include participation in FFA, agricultural and/or animal science.  The awarded amount will be split between two consecutive academic semesters.  Scholarship applications are available to Clover High School seniors demonstrating strengths in the following areas:

• Achievement:        GPA (Weighted GPA will be calculated by Clover High School using a 5-point scale.)
• Service:                 Demonstrate involvement in community service (school and non-school)
• Leadership:           Demonstrate leadership through active membership in school or community organizations

Click HERE to access the Evelyn Gettys Edmunds scholarship form.

DIANE HARRIS HILDERBRAND FEMALE SERVICE/ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is made possible by the family of Diane Harris Hilderbrand and is designated for senior(s) seeking a two-year or four-year degree upon graduation.  Because of Mrs. Hilderbrand's service to others and participation in cheerleading and basketball during her time at Clover High, preference will be given to female students who have been active in sports (cheer, basketball, etc.) and/or who have been of service to others.  Scholarship applications are available to Clover High School seniors demonstrating strengths in the following areas:

• Achievement:        GPA (Weighted GPA will be calculated by Clover High School using a 5-point scale.)
• Service:                 Demonstrate involvement in community service (school and non-school)
• Leadership:           Demonstrate leadership through active membership in school or community organizations

Click HERE to access the Diane Harris Hilderbrand scholarship form.

2022 Scholarship Award Recipients

In 2022, the Clover Schools Alumni Association awarded four scholarships totaling $8,000.00 to students showing promise in the areas of achievement, service and leadership.  The association expanded its giving to include a named scholarship honoring Mrs. Evelyn Gettys Edmunds. Funds for named scholarships are acquired by individuals, families, classes, organizations, businesses or foundations.  This year's first named scholarship was provided by the family of Mrs. Evelyn Gettys Edmunds and focused on students participating in agriculture or animal husbandry activities both inside and outside of school.  The following students received scholarship funds: 

Kayleigh Moses

Kayleigh is the first recipient of the Evelyn Gettys Edmunds award.  Kayleigh, like Mrs. Edmunds, knows a great deal about agriculture, animals, and the importance of hard work.  She has been an active member of Future Farmers of America (FFA)  and is currently president of the organization.  Kayleigh has volunteered her time to FFA activities such as Samaritan's Purse, the animal shelter food drive,  the Salvation Army angel tree, the CHS barn clean-up and the swine show clinic.  She was a Clover High School farm day leader and worked with the elementary school farm animal stations all four years at Clover High. She is an active member of the York County 4-H club.  She has been part of the Just Kiddin' Around Goat Club and the South Carolina Meat Goat Project.  In addition to these activities, Kayleigh is a member of the South Carolina Christmas Tree Association and the Clover High FFA livestock judging team.  She earned the Greenhand degree, the FFA chapter degree and was named outstanding freshman during her first year at Clover High.  She earned second overall in the South Carolina Agrigultural Education Career Development event during her eleventh grade year.  See will attend Winthrop University in the fall to pursue a degree in teaching.  Kayleigh received $2,000.00 in scholarship funds.

Savannah Mellon

Academically, Savannah is in the top two percent of her class.  She was a junior marshal and currently serves as a student ambassador at Clover High.  She is part of the Interact club and the leadership team for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  Savannah is a member of the National Honor Society and the French Honor Society.  She is captain of the Clover girls' varsity soccer team and the Charlotte Independence soccer club and has received the Kayla Mobley Memorial scholarship.  In addition to these activities and honors, she was selected to serve on the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas' sports medicine staff for the 2021 game.  She will attend Converse University in the fall to pursue a degree in biology.  Savannah received $2,000.00 in scholarship funds.

Mikayla Metzler

Academically, Mikayla is in the top three percent of her class.  She is an active member of the Air Force Junior ROTC where she has served as wing commander, flight commander, academic team commander, and vice president of communications.  In addition, she is part of the Kitty Hawk Air Society, where she has served as operations officer and vice commander.  She received the cadet of the month award, the Air Force Association award, and the distinguished cadet award.  Mikayla plans to attend Clemson University in the fall to pursue a degree in geology.  Mikayla received $2,000.00 in scholarship funds.

Caroline Richards

Academically, Caroline is in the top six percent of her class.  She has been an active member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) during her time at Clover High and currently serves as vice president of the organization.  She has volunteered her time to FFA sponsored activities such as Rideability Therapeutic Riding Center, elementary farm day, and Clover High barn clean-up.  She participated in the South Carolina Farm Bureau Youth Leadership convention during her junior and senior years.  She has been active in Girl Scouts for many years and has been elected Girl South national delegate for the past three years.  She plans to attend Clemson University in the fall to pursue a degree in general engineering.  Caroline received $2,000.00 in scholarship funds.

 2021 Scholarship Award Recipients

In 2021, the Clover Schools Alumni Association awarded four scholarships totaling $4,500.00 to students showing promise in the areas of achievement, service and leadership.  The association expanded its giving to include students not only attending four-year programs, but also to those attending two-year programs and certification programs.  The following four students received the 2021 scholarship awards:

Alina Kathryn Tomko

Alina is in the top ten percent of her class.  She has served as Wing Commander and Flight Commander in the Air Force Junior Office Training Corps (AFJROTC) and was awarded the First in Flight award in the Citadel Leaderhsip Course.  She has participated on the Clover AFJROTC Marksmanship Team and Academic Quiz Team.  She is a member of the Kitty Hawk Air Society, the National Honor Society, and the Spanish National Honor Society.  She has volunteered her time to organizations such as the All Saint's Catholic Church, Habitat for Humanity, and the Bethel Elementary Literacy Night. In the fall, Alina will attend the University of South Carolina, Aiken to pursue a degree in Engineering.  Alina received a $1,500.00 scholarship.

Margaret Anne Stepko

Meg has a passion for helping others.  She is active in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), serving as the current HOSA president at Clover High School.  When COVID-19 caused CHS to close during the 2020 school year, Meg and her mother started the Adopt-a-Senior project where seniors could be recognized and appreciated in spite of the limitations imposed by the pandemic.  This recognition program quickly became popular and has extended into the 2021 school year.  In her spare time, Meg enjoys painting and horseback riding.  Meg will begin her studeies at York Technical College in the fall with plans to transfer to Catawba College to pursue her degree in nursing.  Meg received $1,000.00 in scholarship funds.

Thomas Andrew Jackson

Drew is active in missions at his church.  He has been part of Discoveries Athletics and the Clover Athletics Department participating on the 9th grade and Junior Varsity soccer teams as well as being a member of a travel team.  He has lettered in sports since his sophomore year.  In addition to these activities, Drew enjoys being part of the York County Anglers, Young Life, and the Future Farmers of America.  In the fall, Drew will earn an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences at Florence Darlington Technical College.  In addition to this degree, he will study diesel mechanics in the Caterpillar "Think Big" program.  Drew was awarded $1,000.00 in scholarship funds.

Andrew Coy Leatherwood

Andrew is an active member of the Clover High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) and has achieved Silver membership as well as the Greenhand degree.  He has participated in FFA projects such as the FFA Pig Project where he won first place in marketing and third place in showmanship.  Andrew also participated in the FFA Forestry Career Development Event where he was recognized as the states 5th place winner.  Upon graduation, Andrew plans to attend the Electrical Line Worker Academy at Cleveland Community College.  Through this program, he will obtain a line worker certificate that will allow him to work as a lineman.  Andrew received $1,000.00 in scholarship funds.

 2019-2020  Scholarship Award Recipients 

At the end of the 2019-2020 school year, the Clover Schools Alumni Association was proud to be able to provide two scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00 each to the following Clover High School students:

Cody Austin Cook

 Cody is in the top five percent of his class.  He is active in student council and has served as the sophomore, junior, and senior class president.  Cody is a member of the French Honor Society and served as the Palmetto Boys State delegate during his junior year.  During his sophomore year, Cody served as the Hugh O'Brian Youth Delegate.  In addition, Cody is a member of the National Honor Society, French Club, and the Mock Trial Club.  Cody has also served as assistant poll manager with York County Elections.  Cody has volunteered his time to organizations such as the Interact Club, the HOBY Program, and Special Olympics.  In the fall, Cody will attend Winthrop University and major in history.  The Clover Schools Alumni Association is proud of Cody and wishes him well as he continues his education. 

Samuel Parker Gossett

 Sam is in the top ten percent of his class.  He is an officer in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) and vice president of the Kitty Hawk Honor Society.  Sam participated in the Broyhill Leadership School during his junior year and served as council president.  Sam is a member of the National Honor Society.  In addition, Sam has served as student coach, secretary and safety captain for the Robotics team and captain of the JROTC Quiz team.  Sam has volunteered his time to organizations such as the VFW Poppy Drive, Special Olympics and Rise for Hunger. In the fall, Sam will attend Clemson University's Calhoun Honor College and pursue a degree in engineering.  The Clover Schools Alumni association is proud of Sam and wishes him well as he continues his education.

   2018-2019

Clover Schools Alumni Association

Awards First Scholarship to Catherine Faulkner

May 16, 2019 was an exciting night for the alumni association as Pam Cato, President of the Clover Schools Alumni Association, presented the first Clover Schools Alumni Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000.00 to Miss Catherine Faulkner. The alumni scholarship is made possible through alumni donations and is awarded to a Clover High School student who demonstrates promise in the areas of academic achievement, involvement in school and non-school activities, and in leadership opportunities. Catherine certainly exemplifies each of these qualities.   Academically, Catherine is in the top 5% of her class.  She is a member of the National Honor Society where she has served as Vice-President of Service.  She is also a member of the National French Honor Society, and served as a 2018 Junior Marshall.  In 2017, she served as the Clover High School Leadership Representative to the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference at Furman University. Catherine has worked on many community service and outreach projects while serving as a volunteer with organizations such as the Clover FFA, the York County 4-H Dairy Club, Bethany ARP Church, HOSA, and Piedmont Medical Center.  Outside of school, Catherine is an active member and participant in the Paso Fino Horse Association where she holds an array of titles including several Paso Fino Horse Association National Champion Gold Medal Awards.  She is a member of the Paso Fino Youth Team and the United States Equestrian Federation where she has won the title of Paso Fino Youth Grand National Champion and Grand National Champion Reserve Champion. She is also active in the South Carolina Junior Holstein Association, the South Carolina Cattlemen’s Association, the South Carolina 4-H Dairy Heifer Project, and the 4-H/FFA York County Swine Project.  In the fall of 2019, she will begin her studies at the University of South Carolina as she pursues her dream of becoming a flight nurse.  The Clover Schools Alumni Association is proud of this year’s recipient and wishes her well as she continues her education.