South Carolina Scholarships for High School and College Students

The South Carolina Nursing Foundation (SCNF) administers the following scholarships to support its mission of advancing nursing education and public health. Evelyn Johnson Entrekin Scholarship This award commemorates the late Evelyn Johnson Entrekin, a distinguished public health nursing leader in South Carolina. Ms. Entrekin served with SCDHEC for more than 20 years and guided her district to become the first in the state to earn national accreditation. The endowment is funded by her estate and additional gifts, and is designated for students pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Nurses Care Scholarships — Graduate and Undergraduate Established in 2002, the Nurses...

Introduction In 1992 the Board of Directors of the Hampton Fund created a scholarship to encourage study in natural resources fields among South Carolina students. The award is intended to support in-state college attendance for students pursuing majors related to wildlife, fisheries, forestry and other natural resources disciplines. Candidates undergo a thorough screening and interview process defined by the Board before a recipient is chosen. Award summary - The scholarship provides $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four (4) consecutive years, to assist a student in furthering their education in a natural resources-related discipline. - Payments are made to...

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY - Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements: - Be a U.S. citizen and fulfill the qualifications for residency in South Carolina. - International students, foreign-exchange students, and those enrolled in doctoral programs are ineligible. - Be either a graduating high school senior or a currently enrolled college student carrying at least 12 graded credit hours as an undergraduate or at least 9 graded credit hours as a graduate student. - Hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. SELECTION PROCESS - Applications submitted to the GCSC Chairman will be reviewed...

Overview Each year the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors. For 2026, SCAC will present one Presidential Scholarship of $5,000 and multiple Board of Directors Scholarships of $5,000 each. Presidential Scholarship (2026) One $5,000 Presidential Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior who lives in the same county as the sitting SCAC President. Because SCAC’s current President is Chesterfield County Council Chairwoman Mary D. Anderson, the 2026 Presidential Scholarship will be designated for a resident of Chesterfield County. Board of Directors Scholarships (2026) The Board of Directors Scholarship program distributes...

Overview Named for South Carolina’s first poet laureate, the Archibald Rutledge Scholarship recognizes and supports senior students (12th grade) enrolled in South Carolina public schools who demonstrate excellence in both academics and the arts. The program awards scholarships in five disciplines: creative writing, dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. What the program requires Applicants submit original works, process folios, and any other requested materials in one of the five arts areas to the South Carolina Department of Education, either by mail or by hand delivery. Key dates and timeline - Applications become available online in October 2025. - Materials must...

Introduction / Program Overview The SC HOSA Scholarship Program provides financial awards to qualified South Carolina HOSA members who intend to pursue post-secondary education in health science fields. Applications for these scholarships are collected annually and are submitted alongside State Leadership Conference (SLC) registration materials. In 2025, sixteen students received scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to support their education after high school. The number and value of awards may vary from year to year. Chapters may submit an unlimited number of applications. All scholarship winners must attend the SLC in person; recipients will be invited onstage during the Opening...

Intro Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have distributed millions of dollars to help students pursue their academic goals at high schools, colleges, and universities across the country. Overview of Opportunities With a single general application, high school seniors and current college students may be considered for more than 200 scholarship awards available through our program. How Matching Works After creating an account in our scholarship portal, new applicants begin by completing the general application. An eligibility quiz will then identify which scholarships you meet the criteria for; the system automatically narrows the list to only those awards...

Scholarship Overview The Chesterfield County Farm Bureau is offering four scholarships of $1,000 each. Who is eligible - Be enrolled and in good standing at your current school. - Provide an acceptance letter from the college or institution you will attend. - Preference will be given to students who plan to major in agriculture-related fields, though applicants from other disciplines are eligible. - Parents or legal guardians must be members of the Chesterfield County Farm Bureau and reside in Chesterfield County. Priority and award distribution - One scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying student from each of Chesterfield County’s...