Scholarships in South Carolina

These are all open scholarships for students either resident in or looking to study in South Carolina. Select other state

• 2022 Harry Hampton Scholarship
  This scholarship is awarded annually to full time residents of South Carolina and seniors in public or private high schools in South Carolina who are pursuing higher education in the natural resources discipline.
• African American Network of the Carolinas Scholarship
  This scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who have enrolled or will enroll at an accredited college or university and pursue engineering, computer science, the sciences, accounting, finance or business administration.
• Albert and Eloise Midyette Memorial Scholarship
  This scholarship shall be awarded to undergraduate students attending **Limestone College** in Gaffney, South Carolina, pursuing degrees in the fields of **religious and ministry studies, nursing and other medical academic fields**.
• Bob Handler Scholarship
  The WSCGA Junior Golf Foundation is proud to announce the opportunity to receive a $2,000 scholarship to any junior girl golfer who is a South Carolina resident and fulfills the required eligibility criteria.
• Chapman Foundation Scholarship
  This scholarship is open to students who are planning to enroll or are enrolled at an accredited, two or four year, not-for-profit institution within the US as full time students and is awarded based on academic performance and financial need.
• Colonial Scholarship
  This scholarship is open to incoming freshmen enrolled at the **College of Charleston** who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and academic achievement.
• Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
  This scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors from the Greater Columbia Area planning to attend a college or university and high school seniors of Greater Columbia Area planning to attend Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs).
• Edison Scholars Program
  This scholarship is open to a high school senior who is planning to pursue studies in the STEM fields at a four-year accredited college or university and show financial need.
• Edna Hughes Davis Scholarship
  This scholarship is open for deserving students who are planning to enroll or are enrolled at an accredited, two or four year, not-for-profit institution within the US as full time students.
• Emerging Church Leader Scholarship
  This scholarship is open to incoming freshmen enrolled at Presbyterian College who are viewed as leaders in their church community. In order to qualify, students must be recommended by a leader in their church.
• FBi Construction Scholarship
  In the spirit of partnership, FBi Construction created a scholarship fund in 2017 to encourage students to enter the construction industry. This interest stems from a strong belief in education and a commitment to improve the quality of life where they do business. In order to optimize the best possible value for its clients they continue to stress the need for competent and qualified individuals within the construction industry. This scholarship funding will improve the talent pool which maintains FBi’s commitment to excellence.
• Griffith Scholarship
  This scholarship is open to incoming freshmen enrolled at Presbyterian College who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and academic achievement
• James E. Clyburn Scholarship
  This scholarship is open to SC resident of the Sixth Congressional District of South Carolina who are planning to attend **College of Charleston**.
• James F. Byrnes Scholarship Program
  The Byrnes Scholarship is available to students who have lost one or both parents and who plan to seek a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. Applicants must be South Carolina residents.
• Morris College Trustee Scholarship
  This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates financial need, who is an outstanding student, and who has excelled in his or her major area of study.
• NEWH South Carolina Region Scholarship
  NEWH South Carolina Region is awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a student pursuing a major and career objective within the Hospitality Industry (interior design, hospitality management, culinary, architecture, etc.).
• NWTF Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship
  The purpose of the NWTF Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship Program is to recognize and reward an NWTF member, who is currently a senior in high school, for their outstanding academic achievement, community involvement and leadership roles.
• PC Alumni Referral Scholarship
  This scholarship is open to incoming freshmen enrolled at Presbyterian College who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and academic achievement. In order to receive the scholarship, a student must submit his or her application and must be referred by an alumnus or alumna.
• PC Legacy Scholarship
  This scholarship is open to incoming freshmen enrolled at Presbyterian College whose immediate family (i.e. parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles) graduated from Presbyterian College and have demonstrated exceptional leadership and academic achievement
• Porter Fleming Literary Competition 2022
  This competition recognizes talented writers who reside in **Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee**.
• Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Fine Arts Endowed Scholarship
  This scholarship is open to **Wofford College** students who are pursuing degrees or concentrations in the performing or visual arts. The scholarship may be used for study abroad as long as the program focus is in the performing or visual arts.
• SC Life Enhancement Scholarship
  This scholarship is for **Newberry College** students who are majoring in the following areas: **science, mathematics, computer science or informational technology, engineering, science education, math education, or healthcare**.
• SC State University Presidential Scholarship
  This scholarship is open to incoming freshmen enrolled at South Carolina State University who have demonstrated good academic and extra-curricular accomplishments
• South Carolina Hope Scholarship
  This scholarship is for first-time freshmen of **Newberry College** who are South Carolina residents.
• South Carolina HOPE Scholarship
  This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen at University of South Carolina who have demonstrated good academic and leadership accomplishments
• South Carolina Life Scholarship
  This scholarship is open to full-time **Newberry College** students who are South Carolina residents.
• South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Enhancement Scholarship
  This scholarship is open to students who are majoring in one of the following areas: **science, mathematics, computer science or informational technology, engineering, science education, math education, or healthcare**.
• South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
  This scholarship is a merit-based program established in 1988 to recognize the most academically talented high school seniors and encourage these students to attend college in the State. See [here](https://www.che.sc.gov/CHE_Docs/studentservices/palmettofellows/files/PFS_Participating_Institutions_2021.pdf) for eligible institutions.
• South Carolina Weld Strong Scholarship
  This scholarship will be awarded to a student who resides in the **Columbia section** and is pursuing a welding or welding-related program.
• SWA Environmental Scholarship
  This scholarship is awarded to one graduating high school senior from each Horry County high school who intends on pursuing a degree related to the environment at an accredited college or university within the US.
• Teaching Fellows Scholarship
  This scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who have enrolled or will enroll for Teachers Fellows Program and have demonstrated good academic and leadership accomplishments
• The Pinkie Reid Scholarship
  This scholarship is for **Morris College** students who are majoring in Mass Communications that possess sincere interest and demonstrated talent in broadcast media.
• University of Southern California LIFE Scholarship
  This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen at University of South Carolina who have demonstrated good academic and leadership accomplishments. Applicants must meet two of the following three requirements, to be eligible for this scholarship: 1) have a final, cumulative grade point average is **at least a “B” (3.00)**; 2) have a SAT score of **at least 1100** on critical reading and math sections combined (ACT composite score of at least 24); or 3) graduate in the **top 30 percent of the class**.
• Upward Bound Scholarship
  This scholarship will be offered to two Charleston County residents who have participated in a **TRIO program** as designated by the US Department of Education and who possess strong academic records. U.S. Department of Education TRIO Programs prepare **first-generation or underserved students** to successfully enter and earn a degree at a four year college or university.
• W. E. Price and Ada Lee Price Memorial Scholarship
  This scholarship will be awarded to one deserving female and one deserving male enrolled at **Morris College** and have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and academic achievement.