Supporting Our Youth
The League has established three grant programs throughout the year: Fall Classroom Educator Grants, Non-Profit Youth Enrichment Grants, and Spring Scholarship Grants.
The Fall Classroom Enrichment Grant cycle is now OPEN!
**Kershaw County Teachers — this opportunity is for you!**
Bring your most creative, futuristic classroom ideas to life with a **Classroom Enrichment Grant of up to $500!**
Open to any Kershaw County teacher
Bring your futuristic ideas
Receive up to $500
**Applications are due September 18, 2026**
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High School Senior College Scholarships
Attention Kershaw County high school seniors!
If you're planning a career where you can truly make a difference—think nursing, education, social work, healthcare, or ministry—then we've got an exciting opportunity for you. These scholarships are for those who aim to live out our motto: "My part is to improve the present moment." Your application should include an essay that reflects this commitment.
The Camden Junior Welfare League will be opening
this up in the Spring 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must be a graduating senior from Kershaw County.
- Planning to enter college for the first time.
- You must be under 20 years old as of May 1st.
Deadline to apply is: TBD
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Non-Profit Youth Enrichment Grants
This grant is available to 501(c)(3) organizations that directly benefit or impact the children of Kershaw County. We are proud to support initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community’s youth.
The Youth Enrichment Grant cycle is now closed.
Submission date TBD
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School Medical Services
With the assistance of school nurses throughout Kershaw County, we are able to identify children in need. The League provides funds to pay for doctor visits, dental services, prescriptions, and personal items like clothing. Many children are helped on a case by case basis and it empowers nurses who directly deal with these children to help solve an immediate need. Eyeglass prescriptions in conjunction with H. Rubin.
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Belle of the Ball
Each year, the provisional class of League members puts together a free event open to Kershaw County high school girls who cannot otherwise afford to attend prom. League members collect donations of prom gowns, shoes, jewelry and other accessories, providing them to young women who are identified by their high school guidance counselor during a Boutique-day at the League building in Downtown Camden.
If you have any gently used or new ball gowns or formal dresses, shoes, jewelry, or accessories that you would like to donate, please email the league by clicking here.