SCAA Foundation & Scholarships
The South Carolina Aggregates Association Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was developed in 2022 with the goal to support the workforce development and educational needs of students pursuing degrees in mining related fields in South Carolina.
Why contribute?
- Your contribution will be used towards scholarships and workforce development initiatives to further advance the aggregates industry in South Carolina.
- Contributions can be made my companies and individuals
- Contributions are tax deductible
Investing in the next generation
To continue meeting the widespread and varying demands of South Carolina’s aggregates industry, we must start equipping our future leaders. One of the ways SCAA is doing that is through awarding scholarships to individuals pursuing a career in the aggregates industry.
To be eligible, applicants must be admitted to an accredited institution of higher learning (technical school, community college or a four-year university/college). Eligible to employees of a member company who are going back to school to further their career or students that are pursuing a professional field of mineral extraction or one that supports this field.
We are beyond thrilled to highlight our 16 outstanding scholarship recipients and the incredible paths they’re carving for their futures.
This video is more than just a celebration of their hard work and dedication—it’s a powerful glimpse into the passion, vision, and drive that will shape tomorrow’s leaders. From their inspiring personal stories to their bold plans for the future, the video truly captures the diverse talent and potential that makes this year’s group so exceptional.
$7500 awarded in scholarships in 2023 to 7 recipients :
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Ada Smith – Biosystems Engineering at Clemson University
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Brett Pate – Business Marketing at Clemson University
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Emma Grace Primm – Elementary Education at East Carolina University
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Jacob Viets – Diesel Technology at Florence-Darlington Technical College
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Kensley Dantzler – Civil Engineering at Clemson University
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Logan Pate – Business Marketing at Clemson University
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Paris Bostic – Diesel Technology at Florence-Darlington Technical College
$18,750 awarded in scholarships 2024 to 16 recipients :
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Amos Funk – Vulcan Materials Company – Electrical at Midlands Technical College
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Austin Constable – Business at Binghamton University
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Brayden Nance – Engineering at University of Georgia
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Brett Pate – Marketing at Clemson University
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Brooklyn Cornwell – Sustainability and Coastal Resilience at Coastal Carolina University
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Caleb Ratliff – Mining Engineering at University of Kentucky
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Caroline DePriest – International Business and Accounting at Mississippi State University
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Dutch Richards – Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
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Eli Bowers – Diesel Technology at Florence-Darlington Technical College
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Ella Hash – Earth and Environmental Sciences at Furman University
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Hunter Morton – Martin Marietta – Masters of Business Administration at Wake Forest University
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Jaylan Hulon – Diesel Technology at Florence-Darlington Technical College
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Justin Bruton – Diesel Technology at Florence-Darlington Technical College
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Logan Pate – Business Marketing at Clemson University
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Natalie Riedel – Business Marketing at Lander University
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Reagan Cooke – Civil Engineering at Mercer University
All candidates must complete a SCAA scholarship application, which includes a short essay (which can be a video essay submission). Submission deadline is June 13, 2025.
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