South Carolina Grant Opportunities

The following grants are available for qualifying South Carolina residents.

LIFE/HOPE Scholarships

All applicants must submit a Certification Form with an Affidavit of Eligibility each year.

Source Eligibility Amount per year
South Carolina LIFE Scholarship Academic merit up to $5,000; $7,500 available for math and science majors (sophomore and above)
South Carolina HOPE Scholarship Academic merit; freshman students only $2,800

 

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship/SC Tuition Grant

All applicants must submit an Affidavit of Eligibility each year.

Source Eligibility Amount per year
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program Academic merit $6,700 for freshmen; $7,500 for sophomores and above; $10,000 for math and science majors (sophomore and above)
South Carolina Tuition Grant Based primarily on financial need (requires the FAFSA) up to $3,200 per year

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Federal Student Financial Aid pdf