Heroes of the Lowcountry

Established in 2012 by a small group of Lowcountry citizens, we identify deserving students who are graduating from high school and who may need additional funding and support in that process. We recognize that an education beyond high school is a key step toward future success but we also know that many students are less likely to choose that route due to circumstances beyond their control.
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Our mission is to match students with additional funding and ongoing mentorship in order to maximize their chances for completing a post- high school education and entering the world of work.

In 2012, we provided $600 in scholarships to four students.  Since then, the number of students and the scholarship dollars have grown exponentially every year. In 2019, forty-five students received over $32,000 in scholarships. Our students are all graduates of Beaufort and Jasper County high schools: Beaufort HS, Bluffton HS, Hilton Head Island HS, Whale Branch HS, Battery Creek HS, River Academy HS and Jasper County HS.