South Carolina Scholarships for High School and College Students

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY - Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements: - Be a U.S. citizen and fulfill the qualifications for residency in South Carolina. - International students, foreign-exchange students, and those enrolled in doctoral programs are ineligible. - Be either a graduating high school senior or a currently enrolled college student carrying at least 12 graded credit hours as an undergraduate or at least 9 graded credit hours as a graduate student. - Hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. SELECTION PROCESS - Applications submitted to the GCSC Chairman will be reviewed...

Overview Each year the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors. For 2026, SCAC will present one Presidential Scholarship of $5,000 and multiple Board of Directors Scholarships of $5,000 each. Presidential Scholarship (2026) One $5,000 Presidential Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior who lives in the same county as the sitting SCAC President. Because SCAC’s current President is Chesterfield County Council Chairwoman Mary D. Anderson, the 2026 Presidential Scholarship will be designated for a resident of Chesterfield County. Board of Directors Scholarships (2026) The Board of Directors Scholarship program distributes...

Overview Named for South Carolina’s first poet laureate, the Archibald Rutledge Scholarship recognizes and supports senior students (12th grade) enrolled in South Carolina public schools who demonstrate excellence in both academics and the arts. The program awards scholarships in five disciplines: creative writing, dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. What the program requires Applicants submit original works, process folios, and any other requested materials in one of the five arts areas to the South Carolina Department of Education, either by mail or by hand delivery. Key dates and timeline - Applications become available online in October 2025. - Materials must...

Introduction / Program Overview The SC HOSA Scholarship Program provides financial awards to qualified South Carolina HOSA members who intend to pursue post-secondary education in health science fields. Applications for these scholarships are collected annually and are submitted alongside State Leadership Conference (SLC) registration materials. In 2025, sixteen students received scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to support their education after high school. The number and value of awards may vary from year to year. Chapters may submit an unlimited number of applications. All scholarship winners must attend the SLC in person; recipients will be invited onstage during the Opening...

Intro Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have distributed millions of dollars to help students pursue their academic goals at high schools, colleges, and universities across the country. Overview of Opportunities With a single general application, high school seniors and current college students may be considered for more than 200 scholarship awards available through our program. How Matching Works After creating an account in our scholarship portal, new applicants begin by completing the general application. An eligibility quiz will then identify which scholarships you meet the criteria for; the system automatically narrows the list to only those awards...

Introduction This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Anne Byrd, the former Chair of the James Island Constituent School Board. Anne Byrd is remembered for her dedication, hard work, and relentless advocacy for students, which transformed public education on James Island. Award - Typical award amount: $650 Eligibility - Applicants must be students at a James Island Constituent District high school. Application process and timeline - Applications open online in mid-January. - Each student submits a single application; the online system will automatically match you with scholarships for which you qualify. - All application materials, including letters of...

We are a grassroots organization that builds its work around the knowledge and experience of local producers. Your on-the-ground expertise in food and farming informs our priorities, and we act as the link — organizing communities, coordinating action, and shaping policy. Together we can strengthen family farms, increase locally grown food, and support rural South Carolina. Cherokee County Farm Bureau Scholarship — one $1,000 award Eligibility - A parent or grandparent of the applicant must be a member of the Cherokee County Farm Bureau. - Applicant must be either a high school senior preparing to enroll or a student already...

Scholarship Overview The Chesterfield County Farm Bureau is offering four scholarships of $1,000 each. Who is eligible - Be enrolled and in good standing at your current school. - Provide an acceptance letter from the college or institution you will attend. - Preference will be given to students who plan to major in agriculture-related fields, though applicants from other disciplines are eligible. - Parents or legal guardians must be members of the Chesterfield County Farm Bureau and reside in Chesterfield County. Priority and award distribution - One scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying student from each of Chesterfield County’s...

Georgetown County Farm Bureau Scholarship Overview Each year the Georgetown County Farm Bureau may award up to three scholarships of $1,000 each to qualifying graduating seniors from the Georgetown County School District who plan to pursue further education in agriculture or an agriculture-related field. Eligibility - Applicant must be a graduating senior in the Georgetown County School District. - The student must have been accepted to and intend to enroll in an agricultural or agriculture-related program at a postsecondary institution. - A parent or guardian of the applicant must be an active, good-standing member of the Georgetown County Farm Bureau....

Newberry County Farm Bureau Scholarship — Overview Award: One annual scholarship of $1,000. Purpose This scholarship supports students from Newberry County with farm family backgrounds or agricultural ties who plan to pursue postsecondary study in agriculture or agriculture-related fields. The program also aims to inspire recipients to gain the knowledge and leadership skills needed for roles in agriculture, civic life, and public service. Who is eligible - Must be a rising college sophomore, junior, or senior (entering one of those class years next academic year). - Must be a resident of Newberry County and come from a farm family or...

Overview Each year the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation Educational Foundation awards six $3,000 scholarships in memory of former Farm Bureau leaders who made notable contributions to the organization. These awards are available to students from South Carolina Farm Bureau member families who will be rising college sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Selection is based on character, proven leadership, and commitment to agriculture or allied fields. Winners are chosen by the Scholarship Committee of the South Carolina Farm Bureau Foundation. 2025 Application status The application window for the 2025 Foundation Scholarship has closed. How to apply (general deadline) Completed applications must...