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💰 Presbyterian College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
17
Automatic
13
In-State Awards
$6,700-$61,170/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$20,000-$61,170/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,800-$96,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 22 ACT

Presbyterian College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $20,000-$61,170/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 22 ACT. Against tuition of $41,810, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Presbyterian College

Tuition & fees
$41,810
−
Largest annual award
$61,170
=
Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $13,579), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at Presbyterian College — no separate application

13 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Belk Scholarship
Award
$26,000/yr in-state
$26,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
An annual merit scholarship of up to $26,000 for incoming first-year students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.74.
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Highlander Scholarship
Award
$28,000/yr in-state
$28,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
An annual merit scholarship of up to $28,000 for incoming first-year students with a GPA between 3.75 and 3.99.
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Merit Founders Scholarship
Award
$30,000/yr in-state
$30,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
An annual merit scholarship of up to $30,000 for incoming first-year students with a 4.00 GPA.
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Midlands Technical College Scholarship
Award
$20,000-$26,000/yr in-state
$20,000-$26,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
Guaranteed admission and a minimum $20,000 scholarship for Midlands Technical College psychology graduates transferring to PC.
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SC HOPE Scholarship
Award
$2,800 one-time in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A one-year state merit-based scholarship of up to $2,800 for eligible first-time freshmen.
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SC LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancement
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
An annual $2,500 enhancement for Palmetto Fellows and LIFE Scholarship recipients majoring in approved STEM or education fields.
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SC LIFE Scholarship
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 22+ • SAT 1100+
A state merit-based scholarship providing up to $5,000 per year to eligible South Carolina residents.
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Scotsman Scholarship
Award
$24,000/yr in-state
$24,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
An annual merit scholarship of $24,000 for transfer students with a GPA between 2.50 and 3.00.
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South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
Award
$6,700-$7,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 27+ • SAT 1200+
A state merit-based scholarship providing up to $6,700 for freshmen and $7,500 for upperclassmen South Carolina residents.
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Tartan Scholarship
Award
$24,000/yr in-state
$24,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual merit scholarship of up to $24,000 for incoming first-year students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.24.
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True Blue Scholarship
Award
$26,000/yr in-state
$26,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual merit scholarship of $26,000 for transfer students with a GPA between 3.00 and 3.49.
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Trustee Award
Award
$22,000/yr in-state
$22,000/yr out-of-state
An annual merit scholarship of $22,000 for transfer students with a GPA under 2.49.
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Trustees Award
Award
$22,000/yr in-state
$22,000/yr out-of-state
An annual merit scholarship of up to $22,000 for incoming first-year students with a GPA under 3.0.
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Other scholarships at Presbyterian College (4)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Griffith Scholarship
$61,170/yr
PC's most prestigious scholarship covering up to $61,170 in tuition, fees, housing, and meals for exceptional academic and leadership achievement.
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Laurens County Promise Scholarship
$8,000 total
An $8,000 scholarship awarded as $2,000 per year for up to four years to first-time undergraduate students residing in Laurens County, SC.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An additional $2,000 annual scholarship for transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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Presbyterian Promise Scholarship
$96,000 total
A minimum $24,000 per year scholarship for up to four years for students affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Presbyterian College

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about Presbyterian College scholarships

How much merit aid does Presbyterian College give?

Published awards range $20,000-$61,170/yr. Presbyterian College lists 17 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Presbyterian College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 22 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Presbyterian College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $20,000-$61,170/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Presbyterian College?

Yes. The largest published award covers tuition and housing in full.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Presbyterian College?

10 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Presbyterian College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Presbyterian College's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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