SC HOSA Scholarship Program

Through the SC HOSA Scholarship Program, scholarship awards are available to deserving SC HOSA members who plan to further their education in post-secondary health science education programs. Scholarship applications are due annually with the state leadership conference (SLC) registration materials.

In 2025, sixteen exceptional students were awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to aid their education following high school. The quantity and amount of scholarships may change annually. Each chapter has no restrictions on the number of applications.

All scholarship recipients are required to be present at the SLC, where they will be invited on stage during Opening Session to accept their awards. Attendance at the SLC is mandatory for recipients to receive their scholarships. This program is made possible through the generous support of our sponsoring partners.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• All SC HOSA officer candidates and elected state officers must:
  • Have completed at least 1 full year of HOSA membership at the Secondary or PostSecondary level.
    • Must reside in South Carolina from now until March 20, 2027.
  • Be an active/involved member of their local HOSA chapter
  • Be a SC HOSA-affiliated, dues-paid member
  • Secondary: Currently enrolled in a course OR a state-recognized completer of one of the following programs within the Healthcare & Human Services cluster: Biomedical Science, EMS, Healthcare Science, Public Health, or Sports Medicine. Post-Secondary/Collegiate: Currently enrolled in an associate/baccalaureate program aligned with any career in a health-related field.
  • Must have a scholastic average of B or above for both Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
    • Failure of elected officers to maintain grade requirements will result in an evaluation by the SC HOSA, Inc., Board of Directors to determine eligibility to continue serving as a current officer.
  • Must attend the 2026 State Leadership Conference and deliver a 60-90 second
  • campaign statement during the opening session (Wednesday, 3/11)
  • Must be available for ALL dates listed below in the Time Commitment for Term of Office

APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE:

1. The application and ALL supporting documents must be submitted through the online application by 11:59 pm EST on February 1, 2026, to be considered for candidacy.

• All completed applications must be submitted through the SC HOSA website.
  • No mailed, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted
• No electronic signatures will be accepted.

2. Applicants will be notified of the in-person interview schedule with the nominating committee on February 15, 2026.

• The in-person interview date is March 3, 2026.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Officer candidates' knowledge of HOSA will be evaluated with an officer test on the day of the interview. A sample test and the test key are included on the SC HOSA website under the student forms and resources.
• Officers will abide by the SC HOSA Code of Conduct throughout the school year or risk being released from their office.
• Officers and officer candidates must follow the dress code required for specific functions.
• Travel for Term of Office:
  • All flights for ILC and WLA will depart from CAE (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) unless otherwise specified by the SC HOSA State Officer Coaches.
  • Each state officer is responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from airport, as well as to and from SC HOSA event venues for all required events.

NOTE: Any elected officer in violation of the Code of Conduct, Dress Code, Travel or “Non-Negotiable”

Time Commitment guidelines will result in an evaluation by the SC HOSA, Inc., Board of Directors to determine eligibility to continue serving as a current officer.