Columbia College South Carolina Palmetto Fellowship 2025

The State of South Carolina offers a number of scholarships for in-state residents who meet certain criteria:

• Table of Content
• About Columbia College
• South Carolina Palmetto Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of South Carolina Palmetto Fellowship
• Requirements for South Carolina Palmetto Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Columbia College

Established in 1851, Columbia College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Columbia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Columbia College is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Columbia College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix b... continue reading

South Carolina Palmetto Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of South Carolina Palmetto Fellowship

The Palmetto Fellows program is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional scholastic achievement. Students may be awarded a maximum of $6,700 in their first year and up to $7,500 for subsequent years.

Requirements for South Carolina Palmetto Fellowship Qualification

A student must be a full-time South Carolina resident and: 

1. Achieve a minimum SAT math/critical reading score of 1400.
2. A minimum 4.0 GPA based on SC Uniform Grading Policy.

OR meet two of the following three criteria:

1. A minimum 3.5 GPA based on SC Uniform Grading Policy.
2. Be graduating in the top 6% of their class.
3. A minimum SAT math/critical reading score of 1200. 

The scholarship is renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains state eligibility requirements for renewal.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Columbia College Scholarship webpage