Top 38 South Carolina Scholarships in July 2024

Are you currently pursuing your first baccaulareate degree at a South Carolina university? Further, are you, or your parent, a legal South Carolina resident? If so, you may be eligible for the South Carolina Tuition Grants! Each year, the grants are awarded to multiple students attending one of 22 South Carolina universities. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by August 1st. The South Carolina Tuition Grant is renewable, and recipients may receive a South Carolina Tuition Grant for up to eight semesters provided they remain eligible. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship provides awards to students from Burke, Columbia, Elbert, Glascock, Hart, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, and Wilkes counties, Georgia or Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Edgefield, Greenville, McCormick, and Spartanburg counties, South Carolina. Graduating high school seniors or undergraduates who are seeking a bachelor's degree at a not-for-profit college or university are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you a Black, college-bound high school senior or current college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming academic year? If so, you may be eligible for the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest! Each quarter, the contest awards $8,000 to the top four (4) applicants who submit an essay (500 words or less) or a video (3 minutes or less) about how someone they know has (1) inspired them and (2) given them the confidence to achieve their goals. The scholarship is offered four times a year, with deadlines every March, June, September, and December. Bear in mind that applicants must also reside in a state with Regions Bank full-service branches to apply. To find out whether or not your state is eligible, keep on reading. If it is, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Nurses Care Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for those who want to make a difference in the nursing profession. The Specialty License Plate Initiative was established in 2002 to allow nurses and their supporters to contribute to the profession and raise awareness of the vital role nurses play. This scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who plan to seek employment in South Carolina after graduation. To apply, two letters of recommendation are required. Don't miss out on this chance to make a positive impact in the nursing community!Show Less

Are you an LGBTQ+ individual or ally from the Charlotte metro area who’s currently (or will soon be) attending college? Further, have you served the LGBTQ+ community either through community service or activism? If so, consider applying for the Charlotte Pride Scholarship Program! Each year, the scholarship provides up to $10,000 to multiple applicants who fit those criteria and demonstrate significant, unmet financial need. In order to apply, you must submit a 500 - 800-word essay (or original artwork), your SAT/ACT score, transcripts, former work/community service experiences, and any extracurricular activities. The scholarship is offered by Charlotte Pride, the leader in LGBTQ visibility in Charlotte and the Carolinas, which hosts a variety of LGBTQ-related projects and activities. If this sounds like a good opportunity to you, we encourage you to apply. Your meaningful work has improved the lives of others, and now it’s time to be rewarded for it!Show Less

Are you a female college student pursuing a STEM major who has served in the U.S. armed forces or are enrolled in an ROTC program? If so, you may be eligible for the Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship! The scholarship is open to female college STEM majors who are current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, are in ROTC programs, or descend from veterans or AFCEA members. This scholarship honors Colonel Kathleen Swacina and her accomplishments with the AFCEA to support the community and support students who persevere when faced with adversity. Every year, one applicant receives a $1,500 scholarship to use towards their education. If you are passionate about STEM and have a personal connection to the Armed forces, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a member of the South Carolina State Firefighters Association who wants to join the fire service or improve your skill set? If so, consider applying for the Chief Larry Williams Scholarship! This scholarship is open to members of the South Carolina State Firefighters Association who are seeking further training or education. The Chief Larry Williams Scholarship honors the dedication and love that Chief Williams dedicated to the citizens of York County, the Bethesda Fire Department, and South Carolina’s fire service for over three decades. It is funded by the South Carolina State Firefighters Association, a non-profit organization that encourages the selfless service of firefighters who have to undergo countless tough and critical situations on the job. Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to help lucky firefighters pay for their educational costs. If you’re a passionate, South Carolina firefighter who is looking for some help to pay off your training or school costs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Sam Carbis Scholarship is funded by the South Carolina State Firefighters Association, an organization dedicated to working toward fire service advocacy, benefits, education, and safety for firefighters throughout the state of South Carolina. Every year, their Sam Carbis Scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple members of the South Carolina State Firefighters Association who are training to be volunteer firefighters in the state. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a racial or ethnic minority planning on enrolling in full-time post-secondary study? Then you might consider applying for the Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship! Awarding between $5,000 and $10,000 to 60 lucky students each year, the only writing required to apply is a quick personal statement of your goals and aspirations. Just keep in mind that the scholarship is only open to students from Connecticut, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, North or South Carolina, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. If you’re from one of those states and want some help paying off college costs, we encourage you to apply for the Dominion Energy Education Equity Scholarship!Show Less

The Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship is open to high school seniors who will be entering a college or university in the Southeastern Theater Conference (SETC) region to major in theater. The SETC region includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. If you're a college-bound student in the SETC region with a passion for theater, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship is open to female postsecondary students who are pursuing a STEM degree and interested in a career in STEM. Applicants must be attending an institution in a southern state (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas or West Virginia), and are eligible to earn between $1,000 and $5,000 to go toward their education. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more, and get a headstart on your career.Show Less

Are you a high school senior from the Charlotte (NC) region who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in an arts discipline (e.g. music, dance, theatre, technical theatre, film, digital arts, studio arts, arts administration, arts education, etc.)? If so, consider applying for the Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $10,000 to one to two students from the Charlotte Region who submit the best ~1-page responses to the question "You have now graduated college, what is your big dream?" Applicants from the following counties are eligible to apply: Alexander, Anson, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanley, and Union in North Carolina, or Chester, Chesterfield, Lancaster, or York in South Carolina. If you're a high school senior from an eligible county and will be pursuing an arts degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less