South Carolina scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to South Carolina residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local South Carolina scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for South Carolina residents (2)
- South Carolina LIFE ScholarshipUp to $5,000
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE)
South Carolina resident high school grads who meet two of three criteria, a 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT/22 ACT, or top-30% class rank, can get up to $5,000 a year, including a $300 book allowance. Students in approved math or science majors can add a $2,500 Enhancement starting sophomore year, and eligibility runs up to eight semesters.
Ongoing — determined via FAFSA/admission each year; no fixed competitive deadlineLast verified Sep 30, 2026 - Publix Charities ScholarshipsAmount varies
Publix Super Markets Charities
Publix Super Markets Charities runs a collection of scholarship programs, including the George W. Jenkins Scholarship and a DECA-member track for Publix associates, for students connected to the Publix community, mostly in its Southeastern operating states.
Deadlines vary by track (DECA-member scholarship due early January, Publix Cares due around July) — check publixcharities.org/scholarshipLast verified Sep 30, 2026