HOPE Scholarship (per award)
$2,800 total
Eligible full-time students may receive the following award: Up to $2,800 (including a $300 book allowance) toward the cost of attendance for a maximum of two terms.
Eligibility: You must have a 3.00 final high school grade point average based on the Uniform Grading Policy. You must be a South Carolina resident at the time of high school graduation and during the period of award.
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LIFE Scholarship (award amount)
$5,000/yr
The SC LIFE Scholarship award amount is up to the cost-of-attendance, not to exceed $5,000. The funds are generally split between fall and spring terms.
Eligibility: All students must qualify for the LIFE Scholarship with a minimum 3.0 LIFE GPA. First time entering freshmen must meet two of the three following criteria: Earn a cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA) based on the SC Uniform Grading Scale upon high school graduation; Score an 1100 on the SAT or 24 on the ACT (beginning in 2023-2024, ACT score of 22); Rank in the top 30% of the graduating class.
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Second through fourth year award
$7,500/yr
A 1st year student receives, $6,700; and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students receive $7,500 per academic year.
Eligibility: Be a legal resident of the state of South Carolina; A 1st year student: Score at least 1200 on the SAT (25 on the ACT) by the March national test administration, earn a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Policy at the end of the junior year, and rank in the top six percent ... OR Score at least 1400 on the SAT (31 on the ACT) by the March national test administration and earn a minimum 4.00 cumulative GPA on the SC UGP at the end of the junior year.
How to apply: ["school counselor/representative must submit the application and required documentation to the Commission on Higher Education (CHE)", "meeting SAT/ACT/GPA/class rank criteria (see eligibility)"]
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First-year award
$6,700/yr
A 1st year student receives, $6,700; and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students receive $7,500 per academic year.
Eligibility: Be a legal resident of the state of South Carolina; A 1st year student: Score at least 1200 on the SAT (25 on the ACT) by the March national test administration, earn a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Policy at the end of the junior year, and rank in the top six percent ... OR Score at least 1400 on the SAT (31 on the ACT) by the March national test administration and earn a minimum 4.00 cumulative GPA on the SC UGP at the end of the junior year.
How to apply: ["school counselor/representative must submit the application and required documentation to the Commission on Higher Education (CHE)", "meeting SAT/ACT/GPA/class rank criteria (see eligibility)"]
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Judith M. Davis Legacy Tuition-Based Scholarship Fund (per year)
$10,000/yr
The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition less any other scholarships and/or financial aid received by the student up to $10,000 per year.
Eligibility: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply. If awarded, applicants must also agree to work in South Carolina for at least two years directly following graduation (forgiven if military deployment, death or illness preventing employment).
How to apply: ["cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher", "work in South Carolina for at least two years after graduation (if awarded)"]
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Red Cross RCCL award
$2,000 one-time
Selected students will receive a $2000 scholarship and roundtrip transportation to Washington D.C. including room, board and stipend.
How to apply: ["selection through program application"]
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Sam Murray award
$500 one-time
This $500 scholarship will be presented to a Beaufort County senior to major in education at USCB or a student already enrolled as an education major at USCB.
Eligibility: Beaufort County senior or student majoring in education at USCB.
How to apply: ["Be a Beaufort County senior or enrolled education major", "application (now closed)"]
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SCACPA awards
$500-$2,500/yr
Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $2,500.
Eligibility: If you are a junior, senior or graduate student majoring in accounting you may be eligible.
How to apply: ["accounting major (junior, senior, or graduate)", "application via external site"]
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SERG tuition reimbursement (per semester)
$250-$500/semester
Tuition reimbursement of up to $500 per semester. Earn $250 tuition reimbursement with a minimum of 100 hours per semester worked or $500 tuition reimbursement for a minimum of 200 hours per semester worked.
Eligibility: USCB students employed at any SERG restaurant are eligible.
How to apply: ["employment at SERG restaurant", "minimum hours worked per semester (100 or 200)"]
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SVdP Scholarship (per semester)
$1,500/semester
This scholarship awards up to $1,500 per academic semester.
Eligibility: Intended to help permanent residents of Beaufort and Jasper counties in South Carolina with financial hardships seeking an undergraduate degree at any university located in Beaufort county.
How to apply: ["permanent resident of Beaufort or Jasper counties", "application via linked PDF"]
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Water is Wide award
$2,000
This award is up to $2000 and is intended for any older adult who may not have had the opportunity to continue their education. The award will be distributed by the College/University Bursar to cover educational expenses.
How to apply: ["application via linked PDF"]
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Watson-Brown awards
$3,000-$5,000/yr
The Watson-Brown Foundation Inc. awards $3,000 and $5,000 renewable scholarships to high school seniors and current college undergraduates.
Eligibility: To be eligible, students must be from specified counties in Georgia or South Carolina and plan to attend any four-year, accredited college in the country.
How to apply: ["applicants must be from specified counties (see site)", "application via external site"]
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