South Carolina scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 24, 2025Apply below to the best South Carolina scholarships for January 2025.
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James F. Byrnes Foundation Scholarship
South Carolina • Freshmen
The James F. Byrnes Foundation Scholarship offers $5,000 for SC high school seniors who have lost a parent and plan to attend college.
Deadline:
February 6, 2025
Central Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
Calhoun County • Clarendon County • Fairfield County • Kershaw County • Lee County • Lexington County • Newberry County • Orangeburg County • Richland County • Saluda County • Sumter County • South Carolina
Central Carolina Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 5, 2025
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen
The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarship
South Carolina • High school • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
The South Carolina Federal Credit Union offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Bill & Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund
Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • South Carolina • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Business (MBA) • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Marketing • Business Administration • Construction • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Annual scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students in business, chemistry, engineering, and marketing. $250+ award available.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Watson-Brown Scholarship
Abbeville County • Aiken County • Allendale County • Bamberg County • Barnwell County • Edgefield County • Greenville County • McCormick County • Spartanburg County • Burke County • Columbia County • Elbert County • Glascock County • Hart County • Jefferson County • Jenkins County • Lincoln County • McDuffie County • Richmond County • Screven County • Taliaferro County • Warren County • Wilkes County • Georgia • South Carolina • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Watson-Brown Scholarship offers $3,000 per semester for students from select counties in GA and SC attending accredited colleges.
Deadline:
February 8, 2025
Waccamaw Community Foundation Scholarships
Horry County • Georgetown County • South Carolina • Freshmen
Waccamaw Community Foundation offers over $250,000 in scholarships for local students in Horry and Georgetown Counties, up to $2,500 each.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
David M. Cline Scholarship
South Carolina • Law Enforcement • Criminal Justice • Freshmen
The David M. Cline Scholarship awards $2,000 to SC high school seniors pursuing law enforcement or forensic majors. Essay required.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Hampton Wildlife Fund
South Carolina • Natural Resources Management • Marine Biology/Sciences • Biology • Conservation • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The David M. Cline Scholarship awards $2,000 to SC high school seniors pursuing law enforcement or forensic majors. Essay required.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
James O. Thomason Scholarship
South Carolina • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Advertising • Radio & Television • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Public Relations • Freshmen
The James O. Thomason Scholarship awards $2,000 to SC high school seniors pursuing electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Wallace F. Pate Scholarship
South Carolina • Biology • Conservation • Marine Biology/Sciences • Environmental Science • Freshmen
The Wallace F. Pate Scholarship awards $2,500 to SC high school seniors majoring in natural resources. Essay required.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Hessie Morrah Horticulture Scholarship
South Carolina • Agriculture • Architecture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Hessie Morrah Horticulture Scholarship offers $2,000 to SC students in agriculture-related fields. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school
The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
Chesterfield County • Darlington County • Dillon County • Florence County • Marion County • Marlboro County • Williamsburg County • South Carolina • Freshmen
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students. High chances of winning with personal statements required.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Ted G. Wilson Memorial Scholarship
North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Construction Engineering • Construction • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Carpentry/Masonry
The Ted G. Wilson Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 for students pursuing construction education in the Southeast U.S.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers
Alabama • Alaska • Arkansas • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Iowa • Louisiana • Maine • Massachusetts • Mississippi • Missouri • New Hampshire • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • South Carolina • South Dakota • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school • Freshmen
The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
GCSC PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
South Carolina
GCSC Presidential Scholarship awards $2,000 to outstanding students pursuing horticulture degrees, recognizing academic excellence and passion.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Roan Scholars Program
Tennessee • Georgia • Kentucky • North Carolina • South Carolina • Virginia • Freshmen
The Roan Scholars Program offers high school seniors in TN and nearby states a chance to earn $250+ in awards.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
Steinberg Law Firm Scholarship Program
South Carolina • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Steinberg Law Firm Scholarship offers $1,000 to five South Carolina students. Apply now if you're a qualifying high school senior or undergrad!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Foothills Community Foundation Scholarships
Anderson County • Oconee County • Pickens County • South Carolina • Freshmen
Foothills Community Foundation offers scholarships for high school seniors in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties. Awards start at $250.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship
Georgia • South Carolina • North Carolina • Tennessee • Mississippi • Florida • Alabama • Louisiana • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen
The Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship awards $3,125 to STEM undergraduates from select Southern states. Apply by sharing your challenges.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Golden Door Scholarship
North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Construction Engineering • Cybersecurity • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Technology • Design/Visual Communications • UX/Technical Design • Graphic Design • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Mathematics • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Information Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Golden Door Scholarship provides up to $40,000 for DACA, TPS, or undocumented students in the Southeast, focusing on financial need.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
Greater Spartanburg Divine Nine - high school scholarship
Spartanburg County • South Carolina • Freshmen
The Greater Spartanburg Divine Nine offers $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors in Spartanburg, SC.
Deadline:
December 9, 2025
The Nurses Care Scholarship
South Carolina • Nursing • Graduate Students • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Nurses Care Scholarship offers $1,000 to SC residents pursuing nursing, requiring letters of recommendation and a goals statement.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
FAQ
Yes, there are many South Carolina scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. Local organizations, businesses, and foundations often offer scholarships to support students from their area.
In your personal statement for South Carolina scholarships, include your academic achievements, career goals, community involvement, and reasons for applying for the scholarship. Make sure to convey your passion and commitment to your education.
South Carolina scholarships are financial awards designed to help students in South Carolina pay for their education. These scholarships can be based on various criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, community service, or specific fields of study.
To apply for South Carolina scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and recommendation letters, and sometimes write an essay. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Some South Carolina scholarships may be available to international students, but many are restricted to U.S. citizens or residents. It's important to check the eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for South Carolina scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education.
Eligibility criteria for South Carolina scholarships can vary widely. Common criteria include residency in South Carolina, enrollment in an accredited institution, academic performance, and specific demographic or field-related requirements.
You can find South Carolina scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting your school's financial aid office, and checking local community organizations. A great resource for finding scholarships is Mos.
To write a strong application for South Carolina scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your goals, demonstrating your achievements, and tailoring your personal statement to reflect the values and mission of the scholarship provider.
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