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LIFE Scholarship

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

The LIFE Scholarship is awarded to freshmen student from public or private college or university in South Carolina. Applicants must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident of South Carolina

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    First-time entering freshman attending an eligible four-year institution
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Score an 1100 on the SAT or an equivalent 24 on the ACTRank in the top 30% of the graduating class
  • Residence:
    Be a permanent resident (green card holder) at the time of high school graduation and be a legal resident of South Carolina (or U.S. citizen)
  • Citizenship:
    Be a U.S. citizen (or permanent resident (green card holder) at the time of high school graduation and be a legal resident of South Carolina)
  • College:
    Attend an eligible South Carolina public or private college or university
  • Other Benefits:
    Plus a $300 book allowance

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    A letter on school letterhead signed by the principal/guidance counselor stating that the student has completed all the SC graduation requirements
  • Other Materials:
    Certify that he or she has never been convicted of any felonies and has not been convicted of any second of subsequent alcohol or other drug-related misdemeanor convictions within the past academic year;Verify that he or she is not in default and does not owe a refund or repayment on any Federal or State financial aid

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