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Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS AMOUNT DEADLINE REQUIREMENTS
Spartanburg Methodist College Scholar Program Full Tuition Complete FAFSA by June 30 High school seniors graduating with a 3.0 GPA. Apply online to SMC at https://www.smcsc.edu/
SC Student Loan Corporation $5,000 None $5K College Giveaway just for entering your email address. High school juniors and seniors, current college students, and parents are all welcome to enter, and to apply each month for another chance to win. Winners are chosen at random 4 times a year. https://www.scstudentloan.org/no-effort
Coca-Cola Scholars Program $20,000 9/30/2026 The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the addition of the 2026 class, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will have provided more than 7,200 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $90 million in scholarships as it celebrates 40 years of impact since its founding in 1986. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
Niche Scholarship $40,000 10/15/2026 No essay, random drawing scholarship. Apply online at: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/40k-no-essay-scholarship-2026/?utm_source=student_scholarships&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=student_scholarships_40k_202610
Lyceum Scholars at Clemson University $60,000 12/22/2026 Open to incoming first-year students of any major, the Lyceum Scholars Program uses a great books approach to studying the moral, political and economic foundations of a free society. All Lyceum Scholars receive a $60,000 scholarship disbursed over their four years at Clemson University. After submitting an application to Clemson, the Lyceum application will be available in the Clemson application portal.
Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars Program $25,000 11/3/2026 Must be a high school senior, involved in community service, extracurricular activities and leadership. Must have minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be willing to participate in the Chickfila Scholars Program for one year. Applications are available online at: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/cfacommunityscholars/

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

Life and Hope Scholarship

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Military Family Information:

  • Scholarships for Military children: www.militaryscholar.org
  • The following link is to the Veterans Administration GI Bill website for students whose parents have served in the military (Active, Reservist, or National Guard) since 9/11/01. These students may be eligible for education benefits.  If the parent is still active or still in a reserve status, they may be able to transfer their benefits to an immediate family member. This link also provides specific information on the transfer of benefits.   https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/.