What is the WORC Scholarship?
The Workforce Opportunities in Regional Careers (WORC) Scholarship is a STEM-related scholarship through the Savannah River Site Community Reuse Organization (SRSCRO). The average size of a scholarship will be $5,000.
Who is eligible?
Any USC Aiken full-time student who is a sophomore, junior, or senior and who is currently enrolled in one of the following majors at USC Aiken:
Why?
SRSCRO wants to invest in you! Both the Savannah River Site (SRS) and the South Carolina Higher Education Study Committee (HESC) realize that over the years 2013-2030, there will be approximately 553,884 new jobs created in South Carolina, and that 52% of these jobs will require a higher education ("Competing Through Knowledge," Darla Moore School of Business, 2013). SRSCRO anticipates that 50% of the SRS workforce will retire over the next few years and desires to help develop the next generation.
How do I apply?
Now accepting applications until October 1, 2023.
Apply Here