South Carolina Scholarships

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• South Carolina Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

Each year, the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation Educational Foundation awards scholarships to honor past Farm Bureau leaders that made significant contributions to the organization. The scholarships are for South Carolina Farm Bureau member families and will be awarded to rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors on the basis of character, demonstrated leadership abilities, and

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• CMAA Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

The Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter (CMAA-SAC) is dedicated to promoting careers in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. To support this mission, CMAA-SAC is offering academic scholarships to full-time students pursuing a degree related to architecture, engineering, or construction management. The scholarships aim to help students

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• Reason One Mentorship and Scholarship Program

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMay 23, 2025

The Reason One Mentorship & Scholarship Program awards scholarship and mentorship opportunities to Black students who are enrolled or recently accepted in a digital-related program, pursuing or with plans to pursue a career in the tech industry. This program is explicitly focused on removing the systemic, financial, and socio-economic barriers that Black students encounter in tech career

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• Carolinas Chinese Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineMay 31, 2025

The Carolinas Chinese Chamber of Commerce Scholarship will provide underprivileged students in the Carolinas the resources they need in order to excel and achieve their dreams. They will provide students funding for their interest in study-abroad programs to Asia to promote culture exchange, they will provide Asian American students majoring in political science the opportunity to pursue their

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• S.C. International Trade Conference Scholarships

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineMay 31, 2025

For the S.C. International Trade Conference Scholarships, applicants must either be South Carolina residents or attending an accredited college, university or trade school in South Carolina. All applicants must demonstrate interest in International Trade, Supply Chain Management or Business and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The Margaret A. Patrick & W. Don Welch Scholarship is offered to current

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• Fourth Circuit High School Essay Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJune 2, 2025

The Fourth Circuit Student Essay Contest invites middle and high school students from five states to explore the constitutional implications of student cell phone searches in public schools. Participants are encouraged to use personal examples and legal analysis to reflect on landmark Supreme Court cases such as T.L.O. and Riley. The contest fosters civic awareness, critical thinking, and an

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• National Ocean Scholar Program

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 3, 2025

As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants

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• Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals. For each Quarterly Contest, the topic of your Written Essay or Video Essay (your “Essay Topic”) must be an individual you know personally, who lives in your

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• Hearts for Community Service

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

The Hearts for Community Service Scholarship awards $5,000 annually to student residents from specific Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. markets who volunteer in their communities. The scholarship supports students enrolled in post-secondary institutions and encourages continued community service and educational advancement. Applications open from June 1st to June 30th, with winners announced in

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• SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJuly 1, 2025

Annually, SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarships are awarded to students who advocate for wildlife conservation. There are three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each available to deserving students. This award is intended for students with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources. The scholarship will assist students

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• South Carolina Tuition Grants Program

• Amount$4,800
• DeadlineAugust 1, 2025

The SC Tuition Grants Program is administered by the SC Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission through an annual appropriation by the State General Assembly. The program's purpose is to provide need-based grant assistance to eligible South Carolina students obtaining an initial undergraduate degree who are attending, on a full time basis, eligible independent non-profit in-state

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• University of South Carolina Trustees' Award

• Amount$20,000
• DeadlineNovember 15, 2025

The University of South Carolina Office of Undergraduate Admissions offers many different kinds of merit scholarships for freshmen who reside in South Carolina. While these awards generally cannot be combined with one another (see Presidential Scholars Award, Provost Scholars Award and USC STEM Supplement), they can be combined with a South Carolina state lottery funded scholarship, making your

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• University of South Carolina Alumni Scholars Award

• Amount$32,000
• DeadlineNovember 15, 2025

Sponsored by the University of South Carolina Alumni Association, these awards signify outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, talent and service. Recipients of this award had an average SAT score of 1453 (ACT score of 34) and an average high school GPA of 5.4 and were in the top 2% of their high school class, on average. Scholarship Details Total four-year value: $32,000

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• Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineNovember 30, 2025

The Col. Kathleen Swacina STEM Scholarship, a testament to the remarkable career of Col. Kathleen Swacina, USA (Ret.), stands as a beacon of support for outstanding female college students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Generously funded by Col. Kathleen Swacina and Lt. Col. Daniel Swacina, USA (Ret.), this scholarship seeks to recognize and empower those who

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• Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The Hagan Scholarship stands as a nationwide beacon, a need-based merit scholarship specifically designed for high-achieving rural students. This scholarship opportunity is intended for those who graduate from public high schools situated in over twenty eligible states, specifically in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents. Eligibility Criteria Must graduate from a

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• South Carolina Teaching Fellows

• Amount$24,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is designed to recruit students into the teaching profession and equip them to become effective and successful educators. Teaching Fellows are provided numerous professional development and leadership opportunities above those offered through the institution’s teacher preparation program. Teaching Fellows also are involved with communities and

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• South Carolina LIFE Scholarship Program

• Amount$30,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship is a merit-based program available to students attending eligible public and independent colleges and universities in South Carolina. Administered by each institution's financial aid office, the scholarship supports students pursuing their first degree, covering up to eight terms of attendance based on their initial enrollment

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• South Carolina HOPE Scholarship Program

• Amount$11,200
• DeadlineDecember 31, 2025

The SC HOPE Scholarship Program is a merit-based scholarship designed for students attending a four-year institution in South Carolina who do not qualify for the LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarships. This scholarship is awarded only during the freshman year of attendance, providing financial support for students pursuing higher education. Scholarship Details Merit-based scholarship for

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• University of Minnesota National Scholarship

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either

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• Clemson University Resident Merit Scholarships

• Amount$121,176
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

Entering first year Clemson University students who are residents of South Carolina are considered for multiple Resident Merit Awards. Students who receive the South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and meet certain requirements related to class rank, test scores and other factors will be considered for a renewable merit award. Students who receive the South Carolina LIFE Scholarship and

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• Duke University Trinity Program

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJanuary 3, 2026

Duke is proud to offer merit scholarships to incoming first-year students. These scholarships cover the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, room, and board for four years of full-time undergraduate studies. There is not a separate application for these scholarships. Those applying to Duke as incoming first-year students are automatically considered. Together with peers in the Trinity Scholars

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• Duke University B.N. Duke Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJanuary 3, 2026

B.N. Duke Scholars excel academically and demonstrate commitment to civic engagement. Scholars work collaboratively to build communities and solve problems on and off campus. To put this commitment into action, rising sophomores complete the Carolina Summer of Service (CSOS) project. Established in 1986, the B.N. Duke Scholarship is named in honor of Benjamin N. Duke, who funded scholarships to

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• Built Ford Tough Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 9, 2026

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required

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• University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

• Amount$112,000
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize

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• Harry Hampton Fund Scholarship

• Amount$20,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

In a commitment to promote higher education in the natural resources area in South Carolina, the Board of Directors of the Hampton Fund in 1992 established the scholarship program. This scholarship consists of a $5,000 scholarship awarded annually to a S.C. resident student to attend an institution of higher learning in the state with a major area of study in wildlife, fisheries, forestry,