FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The Sgt. Terrence Carraway Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications for 2023.

The need-based scholarship was created in January 2019 in memory of Carraway, who died in the line of duty in October 2018.

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to two students at Florence County high schools and two students at Darlington County high schools.

Applicants must be a high school senior and meet all high school requirements for graduation or a GED. The applicants must show plans to attend higher education, including two- and four-year colleges or a vocational school.

Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on the topic in the application, provide a copy of current high school transcript, and provide a copy of ACT/SAT scores if available.

Those looking to apply can find the link to the application on the City of Florence website.

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