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Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources 

We help students and families navigate the scholarship search and financial aid process with confidence. From FAFSA guidance to local and national award opportunities.

Scholarship Search Websites 

Need-based Financial Aid 

Need-based financial aid is determined from a federal formula and is primarily based on what a family can reasonably be expected to contribute to their child's college education. Using the family's contribution, the college will come up with a financial aid package which can be made up of grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships.

 

While some colleges require institutional financial aid forms, all schools will require the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA gives you access to federal loans and college work-study, and this form is used as the primary financial aid form for most colleges. This form is processed without a fee and is available on October 1st.

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The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE is a supplemental aid application required by many institutions in addition to their own form and/or the FAFSA. The College Scholarship Service of the College Board administers the Profile; students must pay a registration fee as well as a processing fee for each college aid application. The Profile should be filled out early in the application cycle and in accordance with the colleges' financial aid application requirements. Both the FAFSA and the Profile can be submitted online (https://studentaid.gov/ and http://www.collegeboard.com/).

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All colleges are required to provide a Net Price Calculator on their website. This tool will allow you to discover what the estimated cost of the college might be for you and your family. For more information on Net Price Calculators, visit the U. S. Department of Educations' Net Price Calculator webiste, https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/netpricecalculator/#/.

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Need-based Financial Aid websites:

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/(FAFSA online)

https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/ (FAFSA Toolkit)

http://www.collegeboard.org/ (CSS Profile)

https://www.debt.org/students/financial-aid-process.

National Scholarship Programs

AFSA High School Scholarship Contest

Sponsored by the American Fire Sprinkler Association. To be eligible, students read an essay and complete an online form including questions about the essay. Correct responses are entered into a scholarship drawing.

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Create Real Impact

Submit a creative entry (video, poem, piece of visual art, etc.) which demonstrates how to prevent distracted and reckless driving.

 

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Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Applicants must be 18 years of age or under as of October 1 in the year of application. Applications accepted in the categories of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy and outside the box. See website for more details and application deadlines.

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Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award

To be considered for scholarship, students must submit an essay in response to a prompt on efforts to reduce cyber bullying. See website for more details.

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GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Eligible students will have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate attributes of leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship.

 

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Recognizes students with demonstrated critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income) who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. 

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Lending Tree Scholarship

To qualify, students submit a 30 second video essay responding to a specified prompt. See website for details.

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My BioSource Scholarship

Two scholarship programs: one program for high school seniors entering STEM fields of study; one program for non-STEM field majors.

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Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship

Eligible students are those who have shown significant effort to provide solutions toward ending hunger in their communities. Annual application period October 5 - December 5.

 

Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship

One selected scholarship winner each year will receive full tuition and stipends for up to 10 semesters to cover on-campus room and board and books. To qualify, students must be a US citizen, have a GPA of 3.50 or higher, an SAT of 1400 or higher or an ACT of 30 or higher and must apply and be accepted to a Historically Black College or University. Check link for deadline.

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Area and Local Scholarships

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Joye in the Community Scholarship

Awarded to South Carolina high school seniors. Application requirements include a creative entry about the dangers of drunk or distracted driving.

 

Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship

Applicants must be South Carolina residents enrolled in a South Carolina high school, have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0, have a combined SAT score of at least a 1100 or a minimum ACT composite of 26, and be planning to attend a college or university located in South Carolina. In addition, applicant's parents must have a household adjusted gross income not exceeding $40,000.

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South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Eligible students must be a member of the SC Credit Union or be eligible for membership in the SC Credit Union.

 

South Carolina Jr. Golf Foundation Scholarship Program

Eligible applicants must be SC residents, seniors in high school, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, have a competitive or recreational interest in golf, and attend a SC public or private university.

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SC State Fair, "Ride of Your Life," Scholarship

To be eligible, students must be SC residents, high school seniors and attend a college or university in the state of South Carolina. Visit website for scholarship application and deadline information.

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