IIABSC Foundation has awarded the annual recipients of its newest scholarship program. Thanks to our members' contributions, they had the funds to award seven $2,000 scholarships in Fall 2026.
Each year the Foundation awards five or more college scholarships to the children of member agency employees whose children are either entering college or already undergrads. To be eligible, applicants must be a South Carolina resident and enrolled as a full-time student in the fall. They are looking for students that are active in his or her school and community, demonstrate a solid work ethic and possess strong leadership abilities, teamwork and a desire to succeed. Call for applications are generally in September or October each year with a February deadline.
The following are this year's winners:
Addison Diaz, a high school senior at Ashely Ridge High School with plans to major in economics at Wofford College. She is the daughter of Malorie Diaz with Ashton Lethco Insurance in Summerville.
Celia Deese, currently attending the University of Richmond with a major in Business. She is the daughter of Andrew Deese with Upchurch & Jowers in Camden.
Mary English Hammett, a high school senior at Spartanburg High School with plans attend Wofford College. So far her major is undecided. She is the daughter of Rob Hammett with CWS Insurance in Spartanburg.
Ali Hardin, a high school senior Gaffney High School with plans to major in nursing at USC Beaufort. She is the daughter of Wade Hardin at CWS Insurance in Gaffney.
Taylor Hendrick, currently attending Anderson University with a major in Math/Engineering. She is the daughter of Kristie Hendrick with the Peoples Underwriters in Conway.
Will Jutzeler, a high school senior at Ashely Ridge High School with plans to major in political science at Clemson University. He is the son of Joey Jutzeler with PC&L Agency in Charleston.
Katherine Taylor, currently Clemson University majoring in International Business. She is the daughter of Jay Taylor with the Kinghorn Insurance Agency of Beaufort.