by Joshua Espinal |
Last Updated: January 9, 2025 The purpose of this detailed listing of South Carolina scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for South Carolina students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details
January
Distributes a total of $60,000 for out-of-state freshmen using a holistic review process considering academic excellence, talents, achievements, community service, leadership, military service, or evidence of overcoming hardships. Deadline is January 1st. See details linked.
Allows for current seniors enrolled in SC high school or undergraduates in a SC college. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75, be a SC resident, have a competitive or recreational interest in golf, and be planning on attending an accredited four-year college or university in SC. The deadline to apply is January 16th. Application found here.
Awards up to $1000 to students who are seeking a higher education. Students need to visit their local participating Ford Truck dealer. The deadline to apply is January 9th. Learn more here.
Applicants must be DACA; TPS; or came to the country before November 1, 2016, Must have immigrated to the United States before the age of 16 and have significant unmet financial need. Natural born citizens are ineligible. They must graduate high school with a minimum GPA of 2.8 and pursue a bachelor’s degree at an Opportunity Partner College. Due January 31st. See details linked
Gives up to $5,000 to high school seniors that reside in South Carolina. Applicants must attend college/university in South Carolina and major in natural resources field. Applicants must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA. The deadline to apply is January 31st. More info here.
Offers awards up to $2000 to full time residents of South Carolina and a high school senior in South Carolina. Applicants must major in electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations, or mass communications. Applicants must have a minimum requirement of 2.5 GPA. The deadline to apply is January 31st. More details here.
Offers up to $5000 to cancer survivors who are enrolled in college/university in the US. Applicants must be a resident of the United States, and must either be from or attending school in the states of North or South Carolina. The deadline to apply is January 31st. More details here.
Offers awards up to $2000 to full time residents of South Carolina and a high school senior in South Carolina. Applicants must enroll in a major in law enforcement, criminal justice, forensics, or forensic science. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Read more here.
South Carolina Tuition Grants Program offers varied amounts of aid to students that are legal South Carolina residents. Applicants must enroll full-time and meet the Tuition Grants Program’s academic requirements. The deadline to apply is January 15th. More info here.
Clemson University Resident Merit Scholarships are granted to incoming freshmen students on the basis of academic statistics. Applicants must be inhabitants of South Carolina. They must submit the application by January 1st along with their ACT scores. More info here.
The Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program offers awards up to $25,000 to a current high school senior who plans to enroll full-time in a 2 or 4 year college/university in the US. Applicants need to be U.S. citizens or legal residents. The deadline to apply is January 13th. Read more here.
February
Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund is for current seniors enrolled in a SC high school. Students must be SC residents, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, demonstrate financial need, and plan to attend an accredited, four-year college or university in SC. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is February 7th. Application found here.
Awards up to $5000 to students who are deserving in college and pursuing regular faculty and curriculum. High school senior applicants must have a minimum 3.0 gpa, college applicants must have at least 2.75 GPA, and a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident. The application deadline is February 7th. More info. here.
Awards up to $2500 to all high school seniors who live or attend school within 25 miles of the Brightwater community. Community employees and children of employees can also apply. The deadline to apply is February 16th. Learn more here.
Awards up to $2500 to all high school seniors who live or attend school within 25 miles of the Lakes at Litchfield community. Community employees and children of employees can also apply. The deadline to apply is February 16th. More details here.
Offers up to $3000 to current high school seniors whose permanent address must be within the designated county region at the time of high school graduation. Students must plan to attend a 4 year, regionally accredited, non-profit college. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Learn more here.
Awards up to $3000 to support dependent sons or daughters of a full- or part-time employee of Simon Property Group. Eligible applicants must be 23 years old or younger, planning to enroll in full time 2 or 4 years college. The deadline to apply is February 14th. Learn more here.
Spirit Square Center for Arts and Education Scholarship caters to undergraduate students with prowess in the creative arts. Minimum GPA is 3.0. The deadline is February 28th. More details linked.
Advocates for African Americans Carolinas Scholarship offers up to $2000 to African American high school seniors from North/South Carolina students who are pursuing a major in engineering, computer science, the sciences, accounting, finance, or business administration. Applicants must have 3.5 GPA and be attending a 4 year college/university full time.The deadline to apply is February 28th. Learn more here.
Grants high school seniors with $500 to help pay for school supplies and tuition. Proof of completed FAFSA and EFC is required. The deadline is Feb 28th. See details here.
March
Available to people who are 25 years old and older. Applicants must be nontraditional and raising school-age children (grades Pre-Kindergarten -12) and are seeking to earn a four-year undergraduate degree in the field of their choice (award of $4,000), a two-year nursing degree (award of $2,000), or a two-year degree in CPCC’s Health Careers Program (award of $2,000). Applicants must be U.S. citizens and legal residents in South Carolina. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
Gives up to $2000 former players to obtain a college education. Applicants must have played in a Dixie Youth Baseball franchised league, before age 13. Factors such as financial need, scholastic record and citizenship are also weighted. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
Offers a varied amount of awards to graduating seniors from St. James High School or Socastee High School. Horry County students whose families are also members of Surfside Area Rotary Club are also eligible to apply. Students need to demonstrate financial need as well.The deadline to apply is March 3rd. More details here.
Awards up to $2000 to students who accepted and attended either Coastal Carolina University or Horry Georgetown Technical College. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, major in business, and demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is March 3rd. Learn more here.
Awards up to $40,000 to students who reside in qualifying Charlotte area counties and who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in performing art. Applicants must demonstrate significant financial need. The deadline to apply is March 10th. Read more here.
Offers awards up to $10,000 to high school seniors who are going to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must also have a 2.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be a US Citizen. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Read more here.
Offers awards up to $40,000 to students enrolled in a college/university who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. The deadline to apply is March 16th. Read more here.
A $1,500 award granted to students pursuing a degree in international trade. Applicants must hail from South Carolina and be U.S. citizens. Everyone is welcome to apply regardless of gender identification. Students may be full time or part time students. Due March 17th Learn more here.
Offers awards up to $3500 to high school seniors who have shown good academic, leadership, and service in the community. Applicants must legally reside in required regions, have outstanding academic achievement records, and have a positive attitude in college work. The deadline is March 21st. More info. here.
Offers an award of $5,000 for writing essays about African American who motivate you. Award to 15 high school seniors who live in states with Regions branches and will attend college in the US during the 2023-2024 academic school year. The deadline to apply is March 31st . Read more here.
CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship award up to $5000 to African American graduating high school seniors who are pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree in performing arts. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Read more here.
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarships awards up to $5000. This is given to African American graduating high school seniors who are pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree in visual arts. Applicants must currently be in full time studies and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More info here.
CBC Spouses Essay Contest awards according to placement, 1st Place – $2,000; 2nd Place – $1,500; 3rd Place – $1,250 to African American high school juniors and seniors who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. A requirement of constituent of a Congressional Black Caucus Member is a must. The deadline to apply is March 29th. Learn more here.
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers African American and Black graduating high school seniors an award for $2,500 – $20,000. This will help students pursue an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree in a variety of fields. There is also a requirement to be a constituent of a Congressional Black Caucus Member. The deadline to apply is March 29th. Website found here.
Sue’s Hope Scholarship is for $1000. This is given to students who submit an essay, “Vision For My Future Education,” of no more than 500 words. Applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The deadline to apply is March 3rd. Learn more here.
April
Confers $2,500 to a student completing a degree relating to the drinking water and wastewater treatment industries. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Due April 4th. More details linked.
May
Offers awards up to $2,500 to A high school senior or college student from the Charlotte metro area who enroll at a 2 or 4 year college/university. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must also be LGBTQ students who have service to the LGBTQ community. The deadline to apply is May 5th. Learn more here.
This is a $2000 award to high school seniors of Chinese descent. The criteria include exceptional academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and a one page essay. The deadline is May 31st. Read more here.
June
Awards up to $2500. This is open to members/customers of a South Carolina electric cooperative. To be considered, applicants must have graduated from high school or earned their GED at least 10 years ago. Applicants must also be accepted into an accredited South Carolina college or university and demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is June 1st. Read more here.
July
A $1,000 award for students who actively champion wildlife conservation. The scholarship offers mentorship to students studying wildlife, fisheries or law enforcement. Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Due July 1st. See for more details.
Awards $1,000 to undergraduate students to help cover the travel cost for ecological research projects. The deadline is July 1st. More details linked.
Is a $5,000 scholarship granted to a high school senior with a minimum 2.75 GPA and an extensive history of community service. Two letters of recommendation from supervisors who can attest to one’s commitment are required. Due July 15thMore details here.
August
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October
Offers awards up to $30,000 to students in grades 9-12 and express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. The deadline to apply is October 31st. Learn more here.
November
December
Cater towards applicants attending historically black colleges and universities that are high school seniors with a minimum 2.8 GPA and a minimum ACT: 19/ SAT: 980 (verbal and math only). The deadline is December 1st. More details here.
Offers awards up to $25,000 to a current high school senior who plans to enroll full-time in a 2 or 4 year college/university in the US. Applicants need to be U.S. citizens or legal residents. The deadline to apply is December 15th. Read more here.
Deadlines Vary
Covers full tuition. This is for students in Duke University. Website found here.
Covers the full tuition. This is available to students in Duke University. Learn more here
Allows for students to find schools that have athletic related scholarships. All sports are split into different categories and will list the schools that offer these opportunities. For more information click here.
Offers varied awards to support the education of deserving female students with financial need in higher education. To be considered, you must be a Christian woman who lives in one of the specified states. Read more here.
Awards up to $60,000. This is open to incoming freshmen of University of Minnesota. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. More details here.
Awards up to $6,700 for freshmen and $7,500 for sophomore, junior and senior years. Half of the Scholarship is awarded in the fall term and half in the spring term. To be eligible, applicants need to be residents of South Carolina and be a US citizen or permanent resident with a 3.0 GPA. Learn more here
Awards up to $5000 to high school seniors residing in South Carolina. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen under state residency statutes. Applicants must also be a full time undergraduate. Read more here.
Awards up to $2,500 to students residing at South Carolina who are pursuing a degree. Students must also be a US citizen or legal permanent resident. More info here.
This covers one program fee. This is available to current residents of South Carolina who meet specific program requirements. The scholarship can be used to pay for course registration fees and is available for designated workforce training programs only. Learn more here.
Covers an applicant’s student loans partially up to $20,000 when they join the army for a minimum of six years. See details linked.
Are available for students from different departments from the University of South Carolina. More info here
Are multiple different scholarships with different rewards depending on which scholarship a student signs up for. Each scholarship has different requirements and different applications either through FAFSA or the school itself. Read more here.
The “No Sweat” Scholarship offers awards up to $2500 to students who are currently from grade 8-12 and over age 13. Applicants must be legal residents in the US. The deadline to apply varies. More details here.
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