The Abney Foundation (Our Founder - [link url="http://www.linuxfoundation.org/collaborate/workgroups/openprinting/our-founder-abney-and-associates-foundation"] ) has established scholarship endowments at fourteen colleges and universities ( [link url="http://abneyfoundation.org/colleges.htm"] ) across the state of South Carolina. Over $27,000,000 has been awarded to 12,865 Abney Scholars, including 568 students ( [link url="http://abneyfoundation.org/scholars.htm"] ) for the academic year 2013-14. The combined endowment balances exceed $38,475,000. The Abney Foundation makes grants to fund these endowments; however the schools administer the scholarship programs themselves. You may contact the financial aid department at the school you're interested in to see if you qualify. Below is a list of schools that have Abney Foundation scholarships: •    Anderson University •    Lander University •    Benedict College •    Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center •    The Citadel •    Presbyterian College •    Claflin University •    Tri-County Technical College •    Clemson University •    University of South Carolina •    Converse College •    Voorhees College •    Furman University •    Wofford College How to Apply? Get a copy of our grant application guidelines here ( [link url="http://abneyfoundation.org/guideline.htm"] ). The deadline for proposals is Friday, November 14th. See the Information Here: [link url="http://www.tabup.com/leanaweisz5/TalkAbout/scholarship-programs-at-abney-and-associates-foundation"] Useful Reference: - [link url="http://www.buzznet.com/groups/abneyfoundation/journals/107298637/"] - [link url="http://abneyfoundation.userecho.com/topic/428034-susie-mathews-abney-and-associates-foundation-resources/"]