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South Carolina HOPE Scholarship

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

The South Carolina HOPE Scholarship is awarded to student entering freshmen. Applicants must be U.S. citizen or permanent residents of South Carolina

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The scholarship is awarded during the freshman year of attendance only
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • 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
  • Miscellaneous:
    Must not be a recipient of a LIFE Scholarship, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, or Lottery Tuition Assistance
  • Other Benefits:
    Including a $300 book allowance

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Other Materials:
    Certify that he or she has never been convicted of any felonies and has not been convicted of any second 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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