1,300 parents, students attend OnePalmetto Scholarship event in Sumter

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

More than 1,300 parents and students attended the free OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair held Jan. 25 at Sumter High School.

According to a news release from PACE Scholarship Academy, there were 70 colleges, university and scholarship organizations in attendance including the University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, College of Charleston, South Carolina Teaching Fellows, Boeing and the USC Black Alumni Council.

Middle, high school, college and graduate students received on-the-spot advice from the various organizations on what each looks for in potential recipients. Colleges and universities provided information on the different programs available, and a few even provided on-site acceptance. Parents and students participated in breakout sessions offered throughout the day. Topics covered a variety of resourceful information related to scholarship acquisition and college preparation.

In addition to giving away multiple laptops, printers and gift cards as door prizes, PACE Scholarship Academy awarded the following three students $500 scholarships as the result of a scholarship essay contest that was initiated prior to the event: Aaliyah Cousar, Taylor Neville and Zadra Palumba.

"The ultimate goal of PACE Scholarship Academy and the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fairs is to encourage and inform parents and students on what it takes to achieve a full-ride to college with no out-of-pocket expenses," said Melinda Mihlbauer, founder of Pace Scholarship Academy and creator of the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair, in the release. "I have received so many great reviews from parents and students about our student panel's testimonies and helpful insight on how they achieved their full-ride to the college/university of their choice."

Pace Scholarship Academy also offers its Ultimate Scholarship book, which provides a collection of scholarships for middle and high school, college and graduate students looking for assistance to fund their post-secondary education. For additional information, visit www.pacescholarshipacademy.com, or follow @PaceScholarshipAcademy on Facebook.

The next OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair will be hosted at Wilson High School, 1411 E. Old Marion Highway, Florence, on Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for this event will be open on www.Eventbrite.com for free up until two weeks before the event. There will be a $5 charge at the door.