Scholarships for South Carolina Residents

South Carolina understands that a well-educated populace is vital to building and maintaining a healthy local economy. That's why a wide variety of grants and scholarships are offered to make college more accessible to thousands of students in the state. If you don’t reside in South Carolina but intend to attend one of its schools, such as the University of South Carolina, Clemson University, College of Charleston or Furman University, you also may qualify for these scholarships, which may be offered by business interests, professional organizations and nonprofit foundations, among others. To be eligible, applicants may need to complete a FAFSA to demonstrate financial need. Academic performance, choice of major and community service also may be considered. Ready to find the right scholarship for your situation? Check out the options below.

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  • 10,000
  • 1 Award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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  • competition 4.0
  • effort level 1.0
The James Cothran, KD3NI, Scholarship American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
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  • 2,000
  • 1 award
  • February 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Residence: Live in |Virginia|West Virginia|Georgia|Alabama|Pennsylvania|South Carolina|Southern New Jersey, NJ|Western New York, NY|
  • School (K-12): Attend a school in |Delaware|Maryland|Washington|
  • School (College): Attend a college in |North Carolina|Florida|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 2.0
MGMA Southern Section Scholarship Sponsored by MGMA Southern Section American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)
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  • 1,000 - 5,000
  • 1 award
  • May 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Residence: Live in |Oklahoma|Arkansas|Texas|Georgia|Mississippi|Alabama|Tennessee|South Carolina|
  • School (K-12): Attend a school in |Kansas|Louisiana|
  • School (College): Attend a college in |Florida|Missouri|Kentucky|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.5
The L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, Inc.
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  • 500
  • 1 award
  • October 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Residence: Live in |Virginia|West Virginia|South Carolina|
  • School (College): Attend a college in |North Carolina|
  • Major: Study |Electronics|Communications|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.5
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
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  • 6,700 - 7,500
  • 1 award
  • Dec-15-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Residence: Live in |South Carolina| as a |Permanent U.S. Resident|Green Card Holder|
  • School (K-12): |Private High School|Public High School|
  • School (College): Attend an |University|Four-year|College|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.5
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  • 1,500 - 2,500
  • 3 awards
  • March 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Residence: Live in |Fort Mill, SC|
  • School (K-12): |Fort Mill High School, Fort Mill, SC|Nation Ford High School, Fort Mill, SC|
  • School (College): Attend a |Vocational-technical / Career College|Four-year|Community College|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 5.0
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  • 5,000
  • 5 awards
  • February 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Residence: Live in |South Carolina|
  • Ethnicity: Be |Filipino|
  • School (College): Attend a college in |North Carolina|
  • competition 1.0
  • effort level 4.5
Charleston Heights Baptist Church Scholarship Woman's Missionary Union Foundation
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • Feb-1-2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Residence: Live in |South Carolina|
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 4.5
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Residence: Live in |Georgetown, SC|
  • School (College): |Accredited College or University|Maine|
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 4.5
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  • 2,000
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +3 More
  • Residence: Live in |South Carolina|
  • School (K-12): |High School|
  • School (College): Attend an |University|Four-year|College| in |North Carolina|
  • competition 3.5
  • effort level 1.5
Lottery Tuition Assistance South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
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  • 100 - 1,200
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Residence: Live in |South Carolina| as a |Permanent U.S. Resident|
  • School (College): Attend a |Two-year|College|
  • Citizenship: |U.S. Citizen|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 1.5
Sonja W. Garcia Undergraduate Leadership Endowment in honor of Stella J. Lett Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc.
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • April 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Residence: Live in |Georgia|South Carolina|
  • School (College): Attend a college in |Florida|
  • Character Trait: Show |Leadership|Values|
  • competition 3.0
  • effort level 4.5
LIFE Scholarship South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
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  • 4,700
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Residence: Live in |South Carolina| as a |Permanent U.S. Resident|Green Card Holder|
  • School (College): |Public College|Private College|Public University|Private University|
  • Citizenship: |U.S. Citizen|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 2.0
South Carolina HOPE Scholarship South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
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  • 2,800
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Residence: Live in |South Carolina| as a |Permanent U.S. Resident|Green Card Holder|
  • School (College): |Public College|Private College|Public University|Private University|
  • Citizenship: |U.S. Citizen|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.5
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Residence: Live in |South Carolina|
  • School (College): Attend a |Two-year|Accredited Four-Year|
  • Major: Study |Engineering|Chemical Engineering|Business Administration|Industrial Engineering|Mechanical Engineering|Law|Architecture|Art|Nursing|Journalism|Physical Therapy|Accounting|Foreign Language|Finance|Computer Science|Dentistry|Communications|Chemistry|Physics|Human Services|Teaching|Visual Arts|Religious Studies|Graphic Arts|Emergency Services|Medical Practice|Multi-Housing Industry|Plastics|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.5
The Educational Endowment Fund Foundation of the Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA), Inc.
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Residence: Live in |South Carolina|
  • School (College): |Community College|North Carolina|Clemson University (SC)|Appalachian State University (NC)|Chowan University (NC)|
  • Major: Study |Graphic Communication|Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.5
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Residence: Live in |York, SC|
  • School (K-12): |York Comprehensive High School, York, SC|
  • School (College): |Accredited College|Technical School|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.5
Sorors of South Carolina Endowment Fund Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc.
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +1 More
  • Residence: Live in |South Carolina|
  • School (College): |Accredited College|Accredited University|
  • Extracurricular: |Community Service|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 2.0
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +3 More
  • Residence: Live in |Mecklenburg, NC|Spartanburg, SC|
  • School (K-12): Attend a |Public|Private|
  • School (College): |Four-year|Accredited College or University|
  • competition 2.5
  • effort level 1.5
Sharon Brown Harriott Community College Access & Equity Endowment Fund Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc.
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Residence: Live in |Georgia|South Carolina|
  • School (College): Attend a college in |Florida|
  • Age / Grade Level: |College|
  • competition 2.0
  • effort level 1.0
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • n/a
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Residence: Live in |Clio, SC|Dillon, SC|Little Rock, SC|Marlboro, SC|
  • School (College): |Accredited College or University|
  • Age / Grade Level: |College|
  • competition 2.0
  • effort level 1.5
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