Scholarship Description
The General Assembly established the S.C. Need-based Grant Program in 1996 to provide additional financial assistance to
South Carolina’s neediest students attending eligible SC public institutions. Eligible full-time students may receive the following:
♦ Up to $2,500 per year if enrolled full-time or up to $1,250 per year if enrolled part-time
♦ Up to eight (8) full-time equivalent terms of funding
♦ Foster care youth may receive the maximum award in addition to Need-based Grant funds specifically for foster care
youth. Youth must self-identify by May 1st.
Initial Eligibility Requirements:
♦ Must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year
♦ Must be enrolled and attending or have completed at the time of the grant disbursement a minimum of six credit
hours if part-time or twelve credit hours if full-time for the term
♦ Must meet all general eligibility criteria
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: Multiple
Min Award: 1,250
Max Award: 2,500
Deadline: 2025-12-31
Website: http://www.che.sc.gov/
Sponsoring Organization
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
1122 Lady Street, Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29201
Contact Person:
Phone: (803) 737-2260
Fax: (803) 737-2297
Email:
