Education Lottery Scholarships
The South Carolina legislature provides several opportunities for students to receive scholarships:
Palmetto Fellows
Where Available: Public and private four-year institutions
Value: $6,700 beginning your freshman year.
Requirements: 1200 SAT/27 ACT (through June), 3.5 GPA on Uniform Grading, top 6 percent of sophomore, junior or senior class or 1400 SAT/32 ACT (through June), 4.0 GPA on Uniform Grading
Life Scholarship
Where Available: Public and private four-year colleges
Value: Up to $5,000 (including a $300 book allowance toward the cost of attendance)
Requirements (two out of the three): 3.0 GPA on Uniform Grading Scale, 1100 SAT/24 ACT, top 30 percent of graduating class
Where Available: Two-year public two-year private and technical colleges
Value: Up to the cost of tuition plus $300 book allowance
Requirements: 3.0 Grade Point Average on the SC Uniform Grading Scale upon high school graduation
Enhanced Awards: Enhanced awards are available to students who meet the eligibility requirements for the Life Scholarship or Palmetto Fellows scholarships and major in special areas. For more information, visit the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education’s Web site at www.che.sc.gov and click on CHE Approve Programs for Scholarship Enhancements.
Hope Scholarship
Where Available: Public and private four-year colleges
Value: Maximum of $2,800 (including a $300 book allowance) toward the cost of attendance
Requirements: 3.0 GPA
Lottery Tuition Assistance
Where Available: Public and private two-year colleges
Value: Portion of tuition (amount dependent on number of eligible participants and total funding available)
Requirements: South Carolina resident for at least one year; enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester toward a certificate degree, diploma program or Associate degree program; make satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of the program requirements. File a FAFSA.
A student convicted of any felonies or any alcohol or drug-related misdemeanor offenses may lose the opportunity to receive a state scholarship or grant.
These requirements are subject to change by the State Legislature. You can find more information on the Internet at www.che.sc.gov.