Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Varies by institution
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The South Carolina LIFE (Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence) Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for South Carolina residents attending eligible public or private institutions in the state. It provides up to $5,000 per year.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- South Carolina resident
- Graduate from a South Carolina high school
- Meet two of three: 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT / 24 ACT, or top 30% of graduating class
Required Materials
- High school transcript
- SAT/ACT scores (if applicable)
- Enrollment at an eligible SC institution
Timeline
Eligibility determined by the institution after enrollment. No separate application is usually required.
Tips
Focus on maintaining a strong GPA and achieving competitive test scores (if pursuing that path for eligibility). Ensure you meet at least two of the three criteria for initial eligibility.