Gavalas Kolanko Foundation Scholarship

In accordance with the mission of the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation, this scholarship is intended to assist South Carolina’s undergraduate and graduate students with physical disabilities in reaching their educational goals. Students with financial need are given preference. The Gavalas Kolanko Foundation is proud to award scholarships to students with physical disabilities at the College of Charleston, Charleston Southern University, Trident Technical College, and The Citadel The scholarship can be renewed for up to a total of four years.

A full application is required for the first application year. Each of the following years, a current transcript is required by the application deadline. The scholarship is not automatically renewed each year, so a transcript must be provided for the board to review.

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Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you have a documented disability (physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities)?
  2. What is the nature of your disability (e.g. sight, hearing, movement)?
  3. Please write a letter outlining your educational and vocational goals.
  4. Please put the email addresses for your two letters of recommendation below. One must be a former teacher. Letters of recommendation from a family member are not accepted.
    • Recommendation 1
    • Recommendation 2
  5. Please provide your cell phone number.
  6. Please provide the name(s) of your parent(s) and/or guardian(s).
  7. What year did you graduate high school or receive your GED?
  8. For grad students-- where and when did you complete your Bachelor's degree? What was your degree?
  9. Are you willing to appear at Gavalas Kolanko Foundation functions as an ambassador/spokesperson?
  10. Are you currently employed?
  11. If currently employed, where and how many hours per week?
  12. Please list previous scholarships and amounts awarded each year. Please note which scholarships will be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year.
  13. Please list source and amounts of any current student grant or loan aid. Please include any student grant or loan aid for the 2025-2026 academic year.
  14. Please complete the following budget with estimated income for the 2025-2026 academic year.
    • Funds from Parents:
    • Funds from Savings:
    • Funds from work:
    • Other sources:
    • Scholarship/grants:
    • Student Loans:
    • Total:
  15. Please complete the following budget with estimated expenses for the 2025-2026 academic year.
    • Books/supplies
    • College activities
    • Housing/food
    • Misc. expenses
    • TOTAL
    • Tuition
  16. Please upload a copy of your official transcript to be considered for this scholarship.
  17. Please share any additional information you would like to share with us so we may know you better:
  18. By my signature below, I certify that the information submitted in my application and supporting documents are true, complete and correct. I understand that if I have provided false information, I will forfeit any scholarships and will be subject to code of conduct disciplinary action at the College of Charleston.
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