Scholarships
The Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina (GFOASC) is a non-profit organization that promotes the professional development of its members by providing a forum for the exchange of information related to all aspects of government finance, and by recommending and supporting improvements to the financial 
administration of all governmental units in South Carolina. The membership includes employees of the State, City, and County Government, Colleges and Universities, and School Districts. By establishing and awarding scholarships the GFOASC provides financial assistance to students and professionals seeking or engaging in a career in government finance.
The Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship will provide assistance to a student who attends a South Carolina public four-year college or university.
The Founding Fathers Scholarship will provide assistance to a student who attends a South Carolina public two-year college or university.
The Presidents Scholarship will provide assistance to a student who attends a South Carolina public high school.
The Katherine Zook Certification Program Scholarship will provide assistance to a GFOASC member seeking to further their professional development by taking part in the Government Finance Officers Certification Program. It will cover the costs of registration fees and books for the five certification courses. The applicant must be (1) a member (regular or agency) of the GFOASC; (2) an employee of the State, County, City, College or University, Special Purpose or School District entity; and (3) new enrollee into the certification program.
If you have questions regarding any of the scholarships below, please email.
Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship – $2,000
Submission Deadline: The applications must be received on or before April 7, 2025.
Notification of Award: This scholarship will be awarded by May 1, 2025.
Founding Fathers Scholarship – $1,500
Submission Deadline: The applications must be received on or before April 7, 2025.
Notification of Award: This scholarship will be awarded by May 1, 2025.
Presidents Scholarship – $1,250
Submission Deadline: The applications must be received on or before April 7, 2025.
Notification of Award: This scholarship will be awarded by May 1, 2025.
Katherine Zook Certification Program Scholarship
Submission Deadline: The applications must be received on or before June 30, 2025.
Notification of Award: This scholarship will be announced at the GFOASC Fall Conference in October 2025. The recipient will be notified by August 1.
To submit your scholarship, download the application above, obtain information and sign. You can submit your application by mail or send a pdf file by email.
GFOASC Mailing Address:
PO Box 80549, Charleston, South Carolina 29416
2024 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship – Sean Deuty – University of South Carolina
- Katherine Zook Certification Scholarship – Brycen Campbell – Beaufort County Finance
- Founding Fathers Scholarship – Karina Barajas – Greenville Technical College
- Presidents Scholarship – Charles Sinclair – Riverside High School
2023 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship – Julia Hodges – Coastal Carolina University
- Katherine Zook Certification Scholarship – Christopher Coker – SC Department of Revenue
- Founding Fathers Scholarship – Nichelle Brown – Horry-Georgetown Technical College
- Presidents Scholarship – Rebecca Walling – York Comprehensive High School
2022 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship – Giselle Ortega-Broughton – University of South Carolina
- Katherine Zook Certification Scholarship – Shawn Cohen – Richland County Treasurer’s Office
- Founding Fathers Scholarship – Gia Han Le – Spartanburg Community College
- Presidents Scholarship – Rayna Gilbert – James Island Charter School
2021 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship – Cassandra Edgemon – Francis Marion University
- Katherine Zook Certification Scholarship – Stephanie Du Bois – Greenville Technical College
- Founding Fathers Scholarship – Anjana Desai – Greenville Technical College
- Presidents Scholarship – Griffin Ruff – Ashley Ridge High School
2020 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship – Angel Winchester – Winthrop University
- Katherine Zook Certification Scholarship – Charles E. Turner III – City of Cayce
- Founding Fathers Scholarship – Heather Lockhart-Lamar – Aiken Technical College
2019 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship –
- Katherine Zook Certification Scholarship – Teresa DeLoach – SC Department of Mental Health
- Founding Fathers Scholarship –
2018 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship –
- Katherine Zook Certification Scholarship – Carrie Garrett – City of West Columbia
- Founding Fathers Scholarship –
2017 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship –
- Katherine Zook Certification Scholarship – Sarah Kathryn “Katie” Tillman – SCDHEC
- Founding Fathers Scholarship – LiAsia Tillman – Northeastern Technical College
2016 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship – Tyler Morris – Francis Marion University
- Katherine Zook Certification Scholarship – Ray Lambert – Greenville Technical College & Chris Wimberly – SCDHEC
- Founding Fathers Scholarship – Carly Deloach – Piedmont Technical College
2015 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship – Holly Elizabeth Martinez – Winthrop University
- Katherine Zook Certification Scholarship – Ivey “Ike” Smoak – Colleton County Finance Department
- Founding Fathers Scholarship –
2014 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Scholarship – Janae Smalls – Winthrop University
- Founding Fathers Scholarship – Aisha Abnathey – Midlands Technical College
- Katherine Zook Certification Scholarship – Allison Barrs – County of Lexington
2012 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Four Year College Student Scholarship – Lauren Kennedy
- Founding Fathers Two Year College Student Scholarship – LaToya Covington
2011 Scholarship Winners
- Willa S. Bellamy Four Year College Student Scholarship – Karneisha Wolfe
- Katherine Zook Certification Program Scholarship – Tammy Gardner
2010 Scholarship Winners
- Founding Fathers Two Year College Student Scholarship – James Webb
- Willa S. Bellamy Four Year College Student Scholarship – Katherine Rhyne
2009 Scholarship Winners Founding Fathers
- Two Year College Student Scholarship – Sherion Nicholas