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Need-Based Financial Aid

Need-based financial aid is determined from a federal formula and is primarily based on what a family can reasonably be expected to contribute to their child’s college education. Using the family’s contribution, the college will come up with a financial aid package which can be made up of grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships.

While some colleges require institutional financial aid forms, all schools will require the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA gives you access to federal loans and college work-study, and this form is used as the primary financial aid form for most colleges. This form is processed without a fee and is available on October 1st.

The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE is a supplemental aid application required by many institutions in addition to their own form and/or the FAFSA. The College Scholarship Service of the College Board administers the Profile; students must pay a registration fee as well as a processing fee for each college aid application. The Profile should be filled out early in the application cycle and in accordance with the colleges’ financial aid application requirements. Both the FAFSA and the Profile can be submitted online. See links below. (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid) and http://www.collegeboard.com/).

All colleges are required to provide a Net Price Calculator on their website. This tool will allow you to discover what the estimated cost of the college might be for you and your family. For more information on Net Price Calculators, visit the U. S. Department of Education’s Net Price Calculator website https://collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx.

South Carolina provides direct support to students pursuing higher education through a number of need-based and merit-based scholarships and grants, however you must prove residency in the state of South Carolina to apply for state-funded financial aid. For specific information on residency requirements, visit our SC Residency Information page. Students of Military families may also qualify for need-based state aid for college. Check here.
 

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Financial Aid for Minority Students

National Scholarships

AFSA High School Scholarship Contest

Sponsored by the American Fire Sprinkler Association. To be eligible, students read an essay and complete an online form including questions about the essay. Correct responses are entered into a scholarship drawing.

Ayn Rand Essay Contests

To apply, students must submit an essay on a topic related to Atlas Shrugged or The Fountainhead. See website for specific topics and application instructions.

Bill of Rights Institute

The grand prize is $7,500 and a scholarship to the Constitutional Academy summer program in Washington, DC. Submissions are due April 15th at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Burger King Scholarship

Eligible students are high school seniors with a GPA or at least 2.5 and are passionate about serving the community. Scholarship application window open from October 15 to December 15 each year.

Create Real Impact

Submit a creative entry (video, poem, piece of visual art, etc.) which demonstrates how to prevent distracted and reckless driving.

Cameron Impact Scholarship

Awarded by the Bryan Cameron Education Foundation, this scholarship awards full-tuition, merit based scholarships to exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, leadership and community service. To be eligible students must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.7 or higher and demonstrated excellence in a variety of extracurricular activities.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship

Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 31, 2021, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Applicants must be 18 years of age or under as of October 1 in the year of application. Applications accepted in the categories of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy and outside the box. See website for more details and application deadlines.

Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award

To be considered for scholarship, students must submit an essay in response to a prompt on efforts to reduce cyber bullying. See website for more details.

DoSomething.org Scholarships

DoSomething.org Scholarships award young people, ages 13 – 25 for the social change they do in the community. To be considered in a drawing for scholarships, students must complete a specified task and upload a photo of them completing the task. See website for specific instructions.

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

Eligible students are scholar athletes. Scholarship deadline occurs in December of senior year.

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Eligible students will have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate attributes of leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship.

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Recognizes students with demonstrated critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income) who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.

Lending Tree Scholarship

To qualify, students submit a 30 second video essay responding to a specified prompt. See website for details.

My BioSource Scholarship

Two scholarship programs: one program for high school seniors entering STEM fields of study; one program for non-STEM field majors.

Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship

Eligible students are those who have shown significant effort to provide solutions toward ending hunger in their communities. Annual application period October 5 – December 5.

Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship

One selected scholarship winner each year will receive full tuition and stipends for up to 10 semesters to cover on-campus room and board and books. To qualify, students must be a US citizen, have a GPA of 3.50 or higher, an SAT of 1400 or higher or an ACT of 30 or higher and must apply and be accepted to a Historically Black College or University.

Area & Local Scholarships

The Archibald Rutledge Scholarship

The Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program offers twelfth-grade students (enrolled in a public school in South Carolina) the opportunity to compete for a scholarship in creative writing, dance, music, theater, or visual arts. Students must be U.S. citizens and have attended public school in South Carolina for the past two years. Students planning to attend an out-of-state college or university are ineligible to apply. Entries produced in collaboration with others are not eligible for this competition. Students may compete in one arts area only. If you're a South Carolinian high school senior passionate about the arts, we encourage you to apply!

The Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship

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!

Gordon Hay Scholarships

Are you a Charlotte, NC-area high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore planning to pursue a non-performing career in theater? If so, you might consider applying for the Gordon Hay Scholarship! This scholarship is open to students who exemplify a strong pursuit of personal excellence, exhibit commitment to community engagement, demonstrate artistic or technical accomplishment, and have a record of scholarly achievement. Eligible non-performance areas of theater include (but are not limited to): play writing; set, costume, lighting, or sound design; arts administration; stage management; production management; technical direction.

Hampton Wildlife Fund Scholarships

Several scholarships offered for students who are South Carolina residents. See website for more information on the various scholarship criteria and applications.

James F. Byrnes Scholarship

For high school seniors residing in South Carolina who have one or more deceased parents.

Joye in the Community Scholarship

Awarded to South Carolina high school seniors. Application requirements include a creative entry about the dangers of drunk or distracted driving.

The Kenneth Berger Lawyers Against Distracted Driving Scholarship

The Kenneth Berger Lawyers Against Distracted Driving Scholarship is a yearly $1,000 scholarship offered by the Law Office of Kenneth Berger to a South Carolina student who is either preparing for their first year of college or is currently enrolled full time at a college or university.

Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship

Applicants must be South Carolina residents enrolled in a South Carolina high school, have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0, have a combined SAT score of at least a 1100 or a minimum ACT composite of 26, and be planning to attend a college or university located in South Carolina. In addition, applicant’s parents must have a household adjusted gross income not exceeding $40,000.

L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship

The L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students in the ARRL Roanoke Division (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia) who hold an Active General Class license (one of three types of US Amateur Radio licenses) or higher. If you're studying electronics, communications, or a related field at the Bachelor's level or higher, this scholarship is for you! Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and pursue your passion for amateur radio.

The Nurses Care Scholarship

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!

The Region J: Northwest Star Legacy Scholarship

The Region J: Northwest Star Legacy Scholarship is for SWE members in any engineering, technology, or computing major. They must be attending universities or colleges in legacy Region J boundaries. This scholarship is renewable for up to five years.

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship

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 year, the contest awards $5,000 to the top 30 high school applicants and $3,500 to the top 30 college applicants. In order to apply, you must submit an essay (500 words or less) or a video (3 minutes or less) about a Black American individual that has inspired you and their contributions. The scholarship is offered by Regions Bank, a banking service dedicated to keeping customers first, providing tech-driven convenience, and being a strong community partner. Bear in mind that you must reside or attend a college in a state with Regions full-service branches in order to apply. To find out whether or not your state is eligible, keep on reading. If it is, we encourage you to apply!

South Carolina Association of Counties

Four $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to South Carolina high school students who plan to attend a South Carolina college or university. To apply, students must include an essay as well as two letter of recommendation. For more information and to access a scholarship application, visit the program website.

South Carolina Council on the Holocaust

Open to high school seniors in the state of South Carolina. As part of the application, students must write a convincing argument about the importance and relevance of Holocaust education today.

South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Eligible students must be a member of the SC Credit Union or be eligible for membership in the SC Credit Union.

The Southern Automotive Women's Forum Scholarship

The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship is open to female post-secondary 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 head start on your career.

The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships

The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships offered by the Godbold Foundation are intended to help high-achieving students with financial need to afford to pay for college. The scholarship is awarded to up to 10 students per year and is worth $25,000 over four years of in-state undergraduate studies at public universities in Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, must have overcome significant obstacles in life and must attend public or private high schools in specific geographic areas of Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina: the counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco in the Tampa Bay area of Florida; the cities of Florence and Marion in South Carolina, and the county of Avery in North Carolina.

US Junior Chamber International Senate Scholarship

All high school seniors are eligible to apply. Applications are due January 13, 2023.

South Carolina Jr. Golf Foundation Scholarship Program

Eligible applicants must be SC residents, seniors in high school, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, have a competitive or recreational interest in golf, and attend a SC public or private university.

SC State Fair, “Ride of Your Life” Scholarship

To be eligible, students must be SC residents, high school seniors and attend a college or university in the state of South Carolina. Visit website for scholarship application and deadline information.

Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship

Open to female students pursuing a degree in a STEM related field enrolling in a college or university in the state of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or West Virginia.

The Wallace F. Pate Scholarship

The Wallace F. Pate Scholarship is funded by the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, an organization that focuses on the promotion of education, research, management, and the administration of game and fish laws which will benefit the conservation of wildlife, marine, and other natural resources in South Carolina. Each year, their Wallace F. Pate Scholarship awards $2,500 to one South Carolina high school senior who plans on attending an in-state university to study a wildlife or environment-related field. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Montreat Honors Scholarships

Montreat College will award 35 scholarships to new Fall 2022 students in the Honors Program. Honors Scholarships are awarded in addition to other earned merit scholarships. Scholars Day participation is required for Honors Scholarship consideration.
 

Links to Local Scholarships

South Carolina HS Writing Contest

Tywanza Sanders Legacy

Silver Pen

VFW Voice of Democracy

High School Heisman-up to $5,000

Lyceum Scholarship at Clemson

Minority Scholarship Foundation

Erskine $100,000/4-year scholarship

Big Future Scholarships

Laura M. Flemming Scholarship

SC Teaching Fellows

Carolina Eco-Innovators Scholarship

SC Law Enforcement Scholarship

SCCAWS and Trophies M Scholarship

Brother David Memorial Scholarship

College & University Links

United States Military Schools & Academies

US Military Academy
West Point, NY
US Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
US Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
US Military Academy
US Naval Academy
US Air Force Academy
US Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
US Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY
US Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
US Coast Guard Academy
US Merchant Marine Academy
Marine Corps University

Historically Black Colleges & Universities in the Carolinas

Allen University
Benedict College
Claflin University
Clinton College
Denmark Technical College
Morris College
South Carolina State University
Voorhees University
Bennett College
Elizabeth City State University
Fayetteville State University
Johnson C. Smith University
Livingstone College
North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Central University
Saint Augustine University
Shaw University
Winston-Salem State University

Public Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools in the Carolinas

Aiken Technical College
Appalachian State University
Central Carolina Tech
Carolina College of Health Science
The Citadel
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
East Carolina University
Florence-Darlington Tech
Francis Marion University
Greenville Tech
Horry-Georgetown Tech
Lander University
Medical University of South Carolina
Midlands Tech
N.C. State University
UNC Asheville
University of North Carolina
UNC Charlotte
UNC Greensboro
UNC Pembroke
UNC School of the Arts
UNC Wilmington
Northeastern Tech
Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech
Piedmont Tech
Spartanburg Community College
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Tri-County Tech
Trident Tech
USC Aiken
USC Beaufort
University of South Carolina
USC Lancaster
USC Selkehatchie
USC Sumter
USC Union
USC Upstate
Western Carolina University
Williamsburg Tech
York Tech

Private Colleges and Universities in the Carolinas

Anderson University
Barton College
Belmont Abbey College
Bob Jones University
Brevard College
Cabarrus College
Campbell University
Carolina Christian
Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Carolina University
Catawba College
Charleston Southern University
Charlotte Christian College
Chowan University
Coker University
Columbia College
Columbia International University
Converse University
Davidson College
Duke University
Elon University
Erskine College
Furman University
Gardner-Webb University
Greensboro College
Guilford College
Heritage Bible College
High Point University
Hood Theological Seminary
Johnson & Wales University
Lees-McRae College
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Limestone University
Manna University
Mars Hill University
Meredith College
Methodist University
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
University of Mount Olive
Montreat College
Newberry College
North Carolina Wesleyan
North Greenville University
Pfeiffer University
Presbyterian College
Queens University
Saint Andrews University
Salem College
Shepherds Theological Seminary
Sherman College of Chiropractic
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southeastern Free Will Baptist College
Southern Wesleyan University
Spartanburg Methodist College
Wake Forest University
Warren Wilson College
William Peace University
Wingate University
Wofford College

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