South Carolina Scholarships
South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the Southeastern United States and the easternmost of the Deep South. It is bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the southwest by Georgia across the Savannah River.
South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788. South Carolina became the first state to vote in favor of secession from the Union on December 20, 1860. After the American Civil War, it was readmitted into the United States on June 25, 1868.
South Carolina is the 40th most extensive and 23rd most populous U.S. state. Its GDP as of 2013 was $183.6 billion, with an annual growth rate of 3.13%. South Carolina is composed of 46 counties. The capital is Columbia with a 2016 population of 134,309; while its largest city is Charleston with a 2016 population of 134,385. The Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin metropolitan area is the largest in the state, with a 2016 population estimate of 884,975.
South Carolina is named in honor of King Charles I of England, who first formed the English colony, with Carolus being Latin for "Charles".
South Carolina is known for its 187 miles of coastline, beautiful lush gardens, historic sites and Southern plantations, colonial, African and European cultures, and its growing economic development.
South Carolina College Scholarships
South Carolina LIFE ScholarshipSouth Carolina Commission on Higher Education |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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South Carolina Need-Based GrantSouth Carolina Commission on Higher Education |
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award Up to $3,500 |
deadline Varies |
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South Carolina Hope ScholarshipSouth Carolina Commission on Higher Education |
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award Up to $2,800 |
deadline Varies |
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Mary G. Webster ScholarshipPalmetto Land Title Association |
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award $1,000 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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South Carolina Tax Council ScholarshipSouth Carolina Tax Council |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
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Intel PhD Fellowship ProgramIntel Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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Judge John M. McNatt Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Florida College of Law |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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June O. Yarborough/Francis Marion College ScholarshipMedical University of South Carolina |
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award Varies |
deadline April 01, 2025 |
South Carolina Colleges
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Four or more years; Public; $33,528 average out-state tuition; $12,288 average in-state tuition |
Clemson University
Four or more years; Public; $37,110 average out-state tuition; $14,118 average in-state tuition |
College of Charleston
Four or more years; Public; $33,978 average out-state tuition; $12,518 average in-state tuition |
Coastal Carolina University
Four or more years; Public; $27,214 average out-state tuition; $11,460 average in-state tuition |
Winthrop University
Four or more years; Public; $29,636 average out-state tuition; $15,306 average in-state tuition |
South Carolina State University
Four or more years; Public; $20,218 average out-state tuition; $9,528 average in-state tuition |
Anderson University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $27,480 average out-state tuition; $27,480 average in-state tuition |
Popular Majors in South Carolina
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Psychology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Business
- Political Science and Government
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Engineering
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Graphic Design
- Computer Science