2026 GCS Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Fifty-seven deserving high school seniors were recognized at the 29th annual Greenville County Schools (GCS) Foundation Scholarship event held at Roper Mountain Science Center. Each senior received a $1,500 scholarship for a total of $85,500. Forty-seven golf scholarships were awarded following the Foundation’s annual golf tournament in the Fall of 2025. Additionally, ten Future Teacher Scholarships were awarded.
The GCS Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to support students by providing educational scholarships, to encourage students to join the teaching profession, and to support our teaching and non-teaching staff by providing funding for advanced degrees, additional certifications, and professional development.
“It’s an honor to join you and your families to celebrate your impressive work,” said GCS Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster. “You are already leaders in this community. I wish you success in college and in your future careers.”
More than $850,500 has been raised for scholarships since the first tournament was held in 1997. In addition to their scholarships, students received a gift from Herff Jones.
“There are more than 5,200 twelfth grade students in Greenville County,” said Elizabeth House, GCS Director of School Counseling Services, “and you should all be very proud of yourselves for being selected as the Foundation’s Golf Scholarship recipients.”
Rachel Turner, Future Teacher Academy Specialist for Greenville County Schools, announced the ten students selected for the GCS Foundation’s Future Teacher Scholarship.
“I would like to echo congratulations to the Class of 2026 seniors selected for these scholarships,” Turner said. “We are so grateful for the work of the GCS Foundation as ten of these distinguished graduates are being recognized this morning.”
The Future Teacher Academy will graduate 95 seniors with distinction who have declared education as their college major with the intention of teaching.
To honor and remember a teacher in your life, contributions can be made to the GCS Foundation for Future Teacher Scholarships.
All contributions to the Foundation are for the benefit of students and are tax-deductible. The Board of Directors consists of business, community and school district leaders who recognize the vital importance of excellent public schools to the success and quality of life of the greater Greenville County community.
Golf Scholarship Recipients
- Hector Regalado Marroquin | Berea High | Zamorano Pan-American Agricultural School,Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Agricultural Engineering
- Cesia Tomas-Miguel | Berea High | Greenville Technical College, Graphic Design
- Molly Smith | Blue Ridge High | Clemson University, Communications
- Rebecca Whitaker | Blue Ridge High | Clemson University, History
- Elizabeth Castellanos Sanchez | Carolina High | Mass Communication and Journalism
- Yaretzi Mesa Sanchez | Carolina High | Psychology
- Bailey Burke | Eastside High | Belmont University, Commercial Music
- Kate Molin | Eastside High | Clemson University, Packaging Science
- Henrique Shiota Timmers Montandon | Eastside High | University of South Carolina, Biomedical Engineering
- Maarijka Ashworth | Fountain Inn High | Rider University, Biochemistry and Secondary Education
- Nathaniel Aviles | Fountain Inn High | Greenville Technical College, Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Alexis Tucker | Fountain Inn High | Anderson University, Nursing
- Jenna Mast | Greenville Sr. High Academy | Clemson University, Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Laney Palmer | Greenville Sr. High Academy | University of Virginia, Political Philosophy, Policy & Law
- Ella Renfrow | Greenville Sr. High Academy | Auburn University, Political Science
- Anyelo Cano | Greer High | Georgetown University, Public Policy
- Andrew Hanson | Greer High | University of South Carolina, Biomedical Engineering
- Carter Staggs | Greer High | Clemson University, Philosophy
- Mariana Desmesmin | Hillcrest High | USC Upstate, Nursing
- Addison Nelson | Hillcrest High | Anderson University, Marketing
- Ashley Owens | Hillcrest High | University of South Carolina, Psychology
- Alyssa Rollings | Hillcrest High | Clemson University | Elementary Education
- Joshua Carlson | J.L. Mann High Academy | Coker University, Business Finance
- Margaret Conroy | J.L. Mann High Academy | University of South Carolina, Political Science
- Sofiia Lozovenko | J.L. Mann High Academy | College of Charleston, Biology
- Luke Whitehouse | J.L. Mann High Academy | University of South Carolina, Film and Media Arts
- Anna Adkins | Mauldin High | University of South Carolina, Political Science
- Lorette Flores Reynoso | Mauldin High | University of South Carolina, Biology
- Caroline Huey | Mauldin High | Auburn University, Pre Vet Med & Animal Biosciences
- Mariana Salazar | Mauldin High | Clemson University, Special Education
- Anna Adkins | Mauldin High | University of South Carolina, Political Science
- Lorette Flores Reynoso | Mauldin High | University of South Carolina, Biology
- Caroline Huey | Mauldin High | Auburn University, Pre Vet Med & Animal Biosciences
- Mariana Salazar | Mauldin High | Clemson University, Special Education
- Kevin Antani | Riverside High | University of South Carolina, Exercise Science
- John Carroll | Riverside High | Engineering
- Elliana Hagg | Riverside High | Clemson University, Genetics
- Grace Qin | Riverside High | Brown University, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Anwitha Kandula | Southside High | International Law and Diplomacy
- AnnMarie Oliver | Southside High | North Carolina A&T State University, Nursing
- Colin Campbell | Travelers Rest High | Furman University, Computer Science
- Maya Carmenates | Travelers Rest High | Furman University, Educational Studies
- Jay Harris | Travelers Rest High | Furman University, Music Education
- Arl Benjamin | Wade Hampton High | Coastal Carolina University, Physical Education
- Katherine Guth | Wade Hampton High | Biomedical Engineering
- Trinity James | Wade Hampton High | Political Science
- Makeila Simpson | Wade Hampton High | Clemson University, Computer Science
- Peyton Curesky | Woodmont High | University of Tennessee, Psychology
- Bryce Duncan | Woodmont High | Anderson University, Christian Studies
- Isabella Harris | Woodmont High | Anderson University, Secondary English Education
- Nichole Scott | Woodmont High | Tennessee State University, Biology/Dental
Future Teacher Scholarship Recipients
- Elaina Flemmer | Eastside High | Clemson University, Elementary Education
- Mackenzie Keith | Fountain Inn High | Clemson University, Early Childhood Education
- Josie Norwood | Greenville Sr. High Academy | Clemson University, Elementary Education
- Morgan Arterburn | Greer High | Clemson University, Elementary Education
- Cadence Gaines | Hillcrest High | College of Charleston, Early Childhood Education
- Olivia Sansbury | Mauldin High | Clemson University, Special Education
- Alexis Leeds | Riverside High | Clemson University, Elementary Education
- Jay Harris | Travelers Rest High | Furman University, Music Education
- Maya Caroline | Wade Hampton High | Clemson University, Early Childhood Education
- Sophia Hedglin | Woodmont High | Clemson University, Elementary Education