South Carolina Scholarships 2025 for Undergraduate Students

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
• South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
• South Carolina Tuition Grant
• 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
• South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
• South Carolina Tuition Grant

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

South Carolina LIFE Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of South Carolina LIFE Scholarship

The LIFE Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement. Students may be awarded a maximum of $5,000 per year, which includes a $300 book allowance.

Requirements for South Carolina LIFE Scholarship Qualification

A student must be a full-time South Carolina resident and meet two of the following three criteria:

1. A minimum SAT math/critical reading score of 1100.
2. A minimum 3.0 GPA (UGP).
3. Be graduating in the top 30% of their class.

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

Application Deadline

South Carolina Tuition Grant

Aim and Benefits of South Carolina Tuition Grant

The South Carolina Tuition Grant is awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need determined by their FAFSA. Students may be awarded a maximum of $4,800 per year. The amount of the Grant is determined yearly by the SC State Legislators.*

Requirements for South Carolina Tuition Grant Qualification

A student must be: 

1. meet Admission requirements
2. register as a full-time student each semester
3. be a South Carolina resident.
4. complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by August 1st. 

To remain eligible for SC Tuition Grant, full-time students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Columbia College Scholarship webpage