2025 Charleston Scholarships

Charleston residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Charleston residents is $61,367.00, and 29.8% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Charleston, SC more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

51.5% of Charleston residents have a college degree or higher, while 17.8% have a high school degree but no more and 5.7% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 25.1% have at least some college education, 32.3% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 19.2% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Charleston residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 9.9% of people living in Charleston, SC are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 20.2% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Charleston.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Charleston, SC residents?

There are 220 scholarships totaling $597,825.00 available to Charleston residents.

Are these scholarships available for Charleston high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Charleston can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Charleston?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Charleston can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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$10,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship for Charleston

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$10,000 SmarterCollege Scholarship for Charleston

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$1,000 Appily No Essay Scholarship for Charleston

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$1,000 CollegeXpress No Essay Scholarship for Charleston

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$1,000

Chancellor's Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and deomonstrate a high level of involvement in school and community activites.

Deadline:

February 1

$7,000.00

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - 'A Constitutional Speech Contest'

Applicant must compete in and win the High School Constitutional Speech Contest. An oration of eight to ten minutes on some phase of the United States Constitution and a three to five minute oration on an assigned topic drawn at random are required to be presented.

Deadline:

January 1

$875.00

South Carolina Tuition Grant

Applicant must be a resident of South Carolina for at least 12 months, be enrolled full time, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicant must have a minimum combined SAT score of 900, rank in top three-quarters of class, or have a final high school cumulative GPA of 2.0 on...

Deadline:

June 30

$3,150.00

President's Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 'B+' grade average, rank in the top 15% of secondary school class, and have SAT I or ACT scores in the top 15%.

Deadline:

None

$11,000.00

Dean's Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 'B' grade average, rank in the top fifth of secondary school class, and have SAT I or ACT scores in the top 20%.

Deadline:

None

$9,500.00

Coker College Grant

Selection is based upon academic merit, community and school contributions, and financial need.

Deadline:

None

$8,000.00

Valedictorian Scholarship

Applicant must be ranked number one in his or her secondary school class.

Deadline:

None

$500.00

Alumni Heritage Scholarship

Applicant must be the child of a Coker Coll alumnus/a.

Deadline:

None

$500.00

Transfer Scholarship

Deadline:

None

$9,000.00

James F. Byrnes Scholarship

Applicant must be a South Carolina resident with at least one deceased parent, have completed high school in South Carolina, and be transitioning into their freshman year at college. Financial aid and SAT Reasoning/ACT scores required.

Deadline:

February 6

$3,250.00

South Carolina Teacher Loan

Applicant must be a South Carolina resident and fall into one of the following categories: be a freshmen student who ranks in the top 40% of their high school graduating class, and meets state average SAT scores, a returning undergraduate with a minimum 2.75 GPA and who takes the Praxis I...

Deadline:

April 15 (priority deadline)

$5,000.00

IASM Scholarship

Applicant must be the child of the sponsor company employee.

Deadline:

January 16

$750.00

Free Tuition Program for Children of Certain South Carolina War Veterans

Applicant must be the child of a South Carolina war veteran who is listed as permanently and totally disabled by the Veterans Administration, or in receipt of the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor, Non-Service Connected Pension. Award is for undergraduate study and may be used at state supported South Carolina...

Deadline:

None