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<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>Applications for the 2022 Heritage Classic Foundation Scholar Awards are now open and available online for all Beaufort and Jasper County high school seniors.</p>
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<p>The Heritage Classic Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting educational and charitable initiatives to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality throughout South Carolina, will name new Scholars from the 2022 graduating class. Seniors in all Beaufort and Jasper County high schools are eligible to apply. Each Scholar will have an opportunity to receive a 4-year grant totaling up to $16,000 or $20,000.</p>
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<p>Scholarship applications are reviewed based on academic success, community service, essays written by the student and financial need. An interview is required by all finalists.</p>
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<p>Since this Scholar program was instituted in 1993, 353 graduating seniors have been named Heritage Scholars. These grants, to a college of the student’s choice, have totaled more than $4.63 million.</p>
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<p>Applications can be found at www.heritageclassicfoundation.com. All applications must be completed by Jan. 15, 2022.</p>
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<p>The 2022 Scholars will be recognized at the 54th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing to be conducted April 11-17, 2022, over the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island.</p>
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