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South Carolina's premier merit-based scholarship for the state's most academically talented high school seniors who attend an eligible SC four-year institution.

Merit-based award for first-time freshmen at eligible SC public and independent colleges. No separate application—colleges evaluate admission materials.

One-year merit scholarship for freshmen at eligible four-year SC institutions who do not qualify for LIFE or Palmetto Fellows.

Need-based grant for South Carolina residents attending eligible public, independent, or technical colleges in the state.

Need-based grants for SC residents attending eligible independent nonprofit colleges and universities in South Carolina.

Tuition assistance for students enrolled in associate degrees, diplomas, or certificate programs at SC technical colleges.

Writing contest for SC high school students. Categories include poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction. Winners receive $2,000 and are recognized by the State Superintendent.

One-time scholarship awarded to a graduating senior in each participating SC county. Recipients are selected by county delegations.

Highly competitive national scholarship recognizing 150 high school seniors annually for leadership, service, and academic achievement.

Students who score exceptionally well on the PSAT/NMSQT may qualify as Semifinalists or Commended Students and earn scholarship offers from colleges and corporate sponsors.

Competitive scholarship for high school seniors based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Renewable for up to four years.

Full four-year scholarships to top partner colleges for high-achieving, low-income high school seniors. Includes room, board, and no parent contribution.

Scholarship program for NHS seniors demonstrating the four pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

Easy-entry monthly scholarship sweepstakes for students planning to enroll in college. No essay required.

Scholarships for graduating seniors who are Burger King employees, their families, or community members with strong academics, service, and work experience.

Scholarships for Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Awards include $25,000 True Inspiration Scholarships and $1,000 or $2,500 Leadership Scholarships for accredited post-secondary programs.

Comprehensive scholarship for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need. Covers tuition, room, board, books, and more.

Scholarship for African American high school seniors who excel academically, engage in community service, and demonstrate leadership.

Highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income households.

Scholarships for students who have faced and overcome significant adversity. Includes state-level and national awards.

Scholarship and support program for low-income, motivated students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue college.

Honors high school seniors who are strong leaders on their sports teams and in their communities, not just top athletes.

Scholarship for students who demonstrate ambition and self-drive, often through community service, work, or family responsibilities.

Recognizes high school seniors for leadership, community service, academic achievement, and commitment to excellence.

Essay or video contest for college-bound seniors and current college students about someone who inspired them. Must live in a state with Regions branches (including SC).

Audio-essay competition for students in grades 9–12. Participants record a 3- to 5-minute essay on a patriotic theme.

Constitutional speech contest for high school students. Winners progress from Post to Department to National levels.

Dozens of scholarships for graduating seniors who permanently reside in Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester Counties. One application matches students to multiple funds.

Multiple scholarship funds for students in Greenville County and surrounding areas. One application considers students for all eligible funds.

Local scholarship funds administered by the Community Foundation of Horry County for graduating seniors in the Horry County area.

Scholarship program serving the Midlands region, including Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, and surrounding counties. One application for multiple funds.

Numerous scholarship funds for Spartanburg County students. One application matches applicants to all funds for which they are eligible.

Scholarships for students in York, Chester, Lancaster, and surrounding counties in the Piedmont region of South Carolina.

A collection of locally funded scholarships offered each spring to graduating Orangeburg County seniors through the district and individual high school counseling offices, including memorial, civic club, and booster awards.

Awarded to an Orangeburg County graduating senior planning to pursue a college or technical degree, with emphasis on leadership and community involvement.

Scholarships for graduating seniors whose families are members of Tri-County Electric Cooperative, which serves Orangeburg and neighboring counties.

Annual scholarship for graduating seniors in the Edisto Electric service area, which includes much of Orangeburg and Bamberg counties.

Institutional merit and access awards at SC State University in Orangeburg, including presidential and academic scholarships for high-achieving in-state students.

Merit-based freshman scholarships at Claflin University in Orangeburg, including Presidential, Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College, and academic achievement awards.

Foundation-funded scholarships for students enrolling at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College in academic transfer or career and technical programs.

Scholarships for women pursuing ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate programs in engineering, technology, or computing.

Scholarships for NSHSS members planning to major in STEM fields in college. Multiple awards with varying deadlines.

Scholarships for graduating seniors pursuing STEM majors related to communications, intelligence, information systems, or cyber security.

The SC State Fair awards 54 $10,000 scholarships to South Carolina high school students attending any public or private college, university, or technical college in the state. Applications open February 1 and close March 15; winners are announced in mid-May.

Merit- and need-based awards for students of Hispanic heritage pursuing any major, with preference often given to STEM majors. Recipients also gain access to HSF Scholar Support Services.

National scholarship for high school seniors with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage, selected on academic excellence, community involvement, and financial need.

Awards $100,000 in total scholarships to 31 students of Hispanic descent each year based on academic merit and a record of community leadership.

Twelve $2,000 scholarships and one $20,000 scholarship for Hispanic students planning to earn an engineering degree.

Scholarship for students born in Cuba or of direct Cuban descent, awarded on academic merit and financial need.

Awards for Haitian and Haitian-American students enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university.

Supports Latino students already enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a 4-year college, with a focus on civic engagement.

For students of Hispanic origin or DACA status pursuing accounting, finance, business, economics, hospitality management, or information technology degrees.

For students from groups underrepresented in the atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences, including Hispanic and Latino students, entering their freshman year of college.

Scholarship and leadership program for first-year Latina college students, including access to 100 Hispanic Women educational programming.

Awards for students who identify as Latina or Chicana and attend school in designated Northern California counties, paired with a leadership institute.

Scholarship opportunity offered by the Alpha Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for graduating high school seniors planning to attend college.

Multiple named scholarships for graduating seniors planning to attend South Carolina State University, Claflin University, or Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. Awards include the Clemmie E. Webber, Louisa Robinson, Orangeburg-Calhoun TECH, and Monsieur Ebonaire Beautillion scholarships.

Annual scholarship program for South Carolina students planning to attend an accredited traditional four-year college or university, or a specialized/technical college, within the state. Awards include top prizes of $15,000 for traditional college/university and $5,000 for technical college/university.