2020 South Carolina Scholarships
South Carolina is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for South Carolina universities is a whopping $12,473.00 and the total cost of attendance is $30,768.00. 58% of student graduates in South Carolina graduate with an average debt load of $30,838.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in South Carolina turn either to scholarships or student loans.
These SC scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in South Carolina, and any South Carolina resident regardless of their interests or background. South Carolina scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of SC students or SC residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!
While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for South Carolina residents.
How much total award money and scholarships are available for SC residents?
There are 285 scholarships totaling $711,976.00 available to South Carolina residents. You can easily browse through all 285 scholarships below.
How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in South Carolina?
Moms in South Carolina are eligible for all the same scholarships as SC residents. Therefore, the 285 scholarships worth $711,976.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.
How many scholarships are available for college students in South Carolina?
285 scholarships worth $711,976.00 are available for college students in SC. In addition, we encourage current college students in South Carolina to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in South Carolina for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in South Carolina:
Fort Lewis CollegeColorado Mesa University
Delaware State University
Lynn University
Florida Institute of Technology
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Albany State University
Georgia Southern University
Piedmont College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Hawaii Pacific University
Aurora University
Anderson University
Indiana State University
Buena Vista University
Cornell College
Iowa State University
Baker University
Sterling College
Eastern Michigan University
How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in South Carolina?
285 scholarships totaling $711,976.00 are available for high school seniors in SC. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.
Do I need to be a resident of SC to apply to these scholarships?
Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for South Carolina residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to SC students and residents, as well as others across the country.
$10,000 Scholarship
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$1,000 Easy Money Scholarship
We love this scholarship because the name doesn't lie - it's easy money. Many scholarship applications make you jump through hoops and require tons of essays and questionnaires. This scholarship application could not be more simple and straightforward.
Joseph Collins Foundation Scholarship
Applicant must obtain application from the medical school authorities, complete it and return it to them for forwarding to the Foundation. Selection is based upon financial need, scholastic record and standing, demonstrated interest in arts and letters or other cultural pursuits outside the field of medicine, intention to specialize in neurology,...
Learn MoreBeau Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Applicant should preferably be a non-resident student who is a former member of the Boy Scouts of America with strong moral character and an orientation toward the outdoors. Financial need required.
Learn MoreSouth Carolina Press Association Foundation Newspaper Scholarship
Applicant must attend a South Carolina college and be interested in a career in newspapers. Selection is based upon grades, participation in journalistic activities in college, and recommendations of faculty members. Financial need may be considered.
Learn MoreSun Devil Scholarship
Applicant must be a high school senior enrolling for the fall semester as a full-time student. Applicant will be automatically considered for the award once they have been admitted to the university.
Learn MoreTuition Exemption Scholarship for Nonresidents
Applicant must be a resident of a state other than Louisiana, have high standardized test scores, and an excellent academic record, especially in English and math.
Learn MoreNonresident Fee Waiver
Applicant must be a resident of a state other than Louisiana and have a commendable academic record.
Learn MoreAdmissions Academic Scholarship - Non-Resident
Applicant must not be a Florida resident.
Learn MoreC.G. Fuller Foundation Scholarship
Applicant must have a minimum combined SAT score of 1100, be a South Carolina resident attending a South Carolina college or university, and demonstrate financial need. Family income may not exceed $60,000.
Learn MoreCarolina Scholars Award
Applicant must be a South Carolina resident and demonstrate extraordinary academic achievement, leadership, and character.
Learn MoreCarolina Scholars Finalist Award
Applicant must be a South Carolina resident and demonstrate extraordinary academic achievement, leadership, and character.
Learn MoreValedictorian Scholarship
Applicant must be a South Carolina resident or a graduate of a South Carolina high school. Applicant must rank first in his or her secondary school class and have a minimum combined SAT I score of 1150.
Learn MoreUA Scholar
Applicant must be an out-of=state first-time freshman student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and minimum composite ACT score between 30 and 31 (combined SAT Reasoning score between 1330 and 1390).
Learn MoreRegional Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time, matriculated freshmen who is a graduate from a high school outside of New York State.
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