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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
The Mitchell M. Willoughby Scholarship $2,500 5/2/2026 Must be a high school senior who resides in Richland or Lexington county. Applications are available online at: https://greatercolacrc.org/mitchell-m-willoughby-community-scholarship-fund/
Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship $1,000 4/1/2026 Graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must have demonstrated leadership experience in school, extracurricular activities and the community. Applications are available online at: https://bold.org/scholarships/larry-a-montgomery-memorial-scholarship/
Palmetto Black Knight Scholarship None given 4/4/2026 Must be a high school senior in Lex/Rich 5 planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college. Must demonstrate a commitment to public service, military service, leadership or community involvement. An essay is required. Applications are available online at: https://www.gocff.org/palmetto-black-knight-scholarship
Joye Law Firm Scholarship for High School Seniors $2,000 5/1/2026 Must plan to attend a 4 year college and demonstrate strong community-oriented values. Applications and more information can be found online at: joyelawfirm.com/scholarship
Joye Law Firm Scholarship for HBCU students $2,000 5/1/2026 Must plan to attend a historically black college or university (HBCU) and demonstrate strong community-oriented values. Applications and more information can be found online at: joyelawfirm.com/scholarship
Alaina Coates F.A.A.M. Foundation CSM Gary Coates Sr. Memorial Scholarship $2,500 5/5/2026 Open to high school seniors who demonstrate scholarship and service through community involvement, volunteerism, scholastic achievement and extra-curricular participation. Applications can be found online at: https://www.alainacoatesfoundation.org/scholarships
Chapin Eagle Club Scholarship $1,000 5/8/2026 Must be a senior who has lettered twice in a sport at Chapin High School by the end of their senior year, have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and the student or parent must be an active member of the Chapin Eagle Club. Applications are available online at: chapinsports.com or in the School Counseling office.
Landrum Washington Legacy Scholarship $500 6/15/2026 Must be accepted to a 2 or 4 year college or university. Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. More information and applications can be found online at: lwlegacyfund.org
The Rudolph Canzater Scholarship None given 5/29/2026 High school senior planning to attend college in the Fall of 2026, must live in the 6th congressional district and have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. An essay is required and you must demonstrate financial need. Applications can be found online at: https://apply.jecsrf.org/
SC Automotive Dealers Association Scholarship for Automotive Excellence Various amounts 6/5/2026 Must be planning to attend a SC college in the fall and be enrolling in an Automotive Technology program. Applications are available online at: https://scautotech.org/scholarships/

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

Life and Hope Scholarship

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  • 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/.