South Carolina Scholarships
South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the Southeastern United States and the easternmost of the Deep South. It is bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the southwest by Georgia across the Savannah River.
South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788. South Carolina became the first state to vote in favor of secession from the Union on December 20, 1860. After the American Civil War, it was readmitted into the United States on June 25, 1868.
South Carolina is the 40th most extensive and 23rd most populous U.S. state. Its GDP as of 2013 was $183.6 billion, with an annual growth rate of 3.13%. South Carolina is composed of 46 counties. The capital is Columbia with a 2016 population of 134,309; while its largest city is Charleston with a 2016 population of 134,385. The Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin metropolitan area is the largest in the state, with a 2016 population estimate of 884,975.
South Carolina is named in honor of King Charles I of England, who first formed the English colony, with Carolus being Latin for "Charles".
South Carolina is known for its 187 miles of coastline, beautiful lush gardens, historic sites and Southern plantations, colonial, African and European cultures, and its growing economic development.
South Carolina College Scholarships
South Carolina LIFE ScholarshipSouth Carolina Commission on Higher Education |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe South Carolina LIFE Scholarship is open to South Carolina residents who are attending or will attend an eligible South Carolina college or university (visit the sponsor's Web site for a complete list of eligible schools). Entering freshmen must have a GPA of at least 3.0, a score of 1100 or higher on the SAT (or 22 ACT score), and graduated... View Scholarship Details |
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ASHRAE Rusty and Debbie Hoffman Family ScholarshipAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AC Engineers (ASHRAE) |
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award $5,000 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe ASHRAE Rusty and Debbie Hoffman Family Scholarship is open to undergraduate engineering and architecture students pursuing a bachelor's degree. You must be enrolled full time in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology or National Architectural Accrediting Board at a school located within the geographic... View Scholarship Details |
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ASHRAE Region IV Benny Bootle ScholarshipAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AC Engineers (ASHRAE) |
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award $5,000 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Region IV Benny Bootle Scholarship is open to undergraduate engineering and architecture students pursuing a bachelor's degree. You must be enrolled full time in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology or National Architectural... View Scholarship Details |
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South Carolina Need-Based GrantSouth Carolina Commission on Higher Education |
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award Up to $3,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe South Carolina Need-Based Grant is available to students at eligible South Carolina colleges and universities who demonstrate financial need. You must be a resident of South Carolina and a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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South Carolina Hope ScholarshipSouth Carolina Commission on Higher Education |
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award Up to $2,800 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe South Carolina Hope Scholarship is available to full - time freshman students at eligible South Carolina colleges and universities. You must be a resident of South Carolina and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Mary G. Webster ScholarshipPalmetto Land Title Association |
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award $1,000 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Mary G. Webster Scholarship is available to full - time sophomore, junior, and senior students in a business - related program at a four - year college or university in South Carolina. You must be a legal resident of South Carolina and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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South Carolina Tax Council ScholarshipSouth Carolina Tax Council |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe South Carolina Tax Council Scholarship is available to rising seniors at four- year colleges and rising second- year students at two-year institutions in South Carolina. You must be a South Carolina resident majoring in accounting or taxation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Intel PhD Fellowship ProgramIntel Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel. View Scholarship Details |
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Marion Maccarrell Scott ScholarshipHawai'i Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline February 28, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship is available to graduates of a public high school in Hawaii who attend an accredited U.S. mainland college or university. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Judge John M. McNatt Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Florida College of Law |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Judge John M. McNatt Memorial Scholarship is available to students at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. You must have graduated from college in the southeast United States, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
South Carolina Colleges
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Four or more years; Public; $33,528 average out-state tuition; $12,288 average in-state tuition |
Clemson University
Four or more years; Public; $37,110 average out-state tuition; $14,118 average in-state tuition |
College of Charleston
Four or more years; Public; $33,978 average out-state tuition; $12,518 average in-state tuition |
Coastal Carolina University
Four or more years; Public; $27,214 average out-state tuition; $11,460 average in-state tuition |
Winthrop University
Four or more years; Public; $29,636 average out-state tuition; $15,306 average in-state tuition |
South Carolina State University
Four or more years; Public; $20,218 average out-state tuition; $9,528 average in-state tuition |
Anderson University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $27,480 average out-state tuition; $27,480 average in-state tuition |
Popular Majors in South Carolina
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Psychology
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology
- Graphic Design
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Business
- Computer Science
- Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Pre-Law Studies
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Secondary Education and Teaching