2026 Joe Brinson Scholarship

The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) is proud to offer a scholarship program in memory of Mount Pleasant resident Joe Brinson. Throughout Joe’s 30+ year career, he played a vital role in numerous educational organizations throughout the Carolinas, including the Construction Education Foundation.

Two $2,000 scholarships will be presented to two high school seniors residing East of the Cooper. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college, university or trade school upon confirmation of the selected applicant's enrollment.

The MPCC Community Engagement Committee will review applications until FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20th and will notify the recipient in MID MARCH. The recipient will be recognized at the Chamber luncheon, to be held on Thursday, April 16, at the Omar Shrine.

In addition to this form, the applicant must submit at least one letter of recommendation and one personal statement/essay about how this scholarship would impact them if selected as the recipient. If selected, they, or if under the age of 18, their parent/guardian, will also be required to complete a Media Consent Form.

Applicant's Name

Please provide the applicant's middle initial after their first name.

First Name *

Last Name *

Applicant's Date of Birth *

Format: MM/dd/yyyy

Please provide the applicant's DOB

Residential Address

Please provide the applicant's home address.

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Applicant's Phone Number *

Please provide the best phone number for the applicant to be reached.

Applicant's Email Address *

Please provide the best email address for the applicant to be reached.

Parent/Guardian's Name

Please provide the parent/guardian's middle initial after their first name.

First Name *

Last Name *

Parent/Guardian's Phone Number *

Please provide the best phone number for the parent/guardian to be reached.

Parent/Guardian's Email Address *

Please provide the best email address for the parent/guardian to be reached.

Name of Institution *

Please provide the name of the higher-education institution the applicant plans to attend. If the applicant is still deciding, please list the potential institutions.

Field of Study *

Please share what the applicant intends to study, to include majors, minors, concentrations, trade skills, etc.

Small Writing Section

Please answer the following prompts to the best of your ability.

Extracurricular Activities

Please share your involvement with activities, clubs or teams while in high school.

Public Service and Community Activities

Please share your involvement with groups, initiatives or volunteer opportunities while in high school.

Employment

Please share any part-time or full-time jobs you have had while in high school. Please also include internships if applicable.

Special Recognition

Please share any awards or honorary certificates you have received while in high school.

Leadership

Please share an example of your leadership while in high school.

Additional Information

Please share any additional information you would like us to consider when reviewing your application.

Electronic Signature *

Please type your first and last name to electronically sign that the information you have submitted is the truth and that you understand the MPCC Community Engagement Committee determines the recipient and has the right to remove potential candidates if information in this application is found to be false.

Additional Documents

To be eligible for this scholarship opportunity, please email at least one letter of recommendation and a personal statement/essay about the potential impact of this scholarship to Jaydee@mountpleasantchamber.org, or, mail these required documents to: Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce ATTN: Community Engagement Committee 534 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 101, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. These documents are required to be submitted prior to the February 20th deadline for your application to be considered.