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Best Higher Education Grants in South Carolina

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Marion WM. Edwards Scholarship

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $250

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation

For more than 50 years, NCCF has been taking on tough problems to improve the quality-of-life in Northwest CT by supporting nonprofits that speak to the charitable passions of our generous donors.

NCCF is a Community Foundation, a tax-exempt public charity that enables donors to establish funds that support the work of local nonprofits through grants and provide scholarships to local students.

Marion WM. Edwards Scholarship

For Torrington High School graduating seniors who are planning to continue in Italian studies, planning to teach or planning to study literature or journalism.

Education - Higher Education

Robyn A. Macsata Memorial Fund

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,000

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation

For more than 50 years, NCCF has been taking on tough problems to improve the quality-of-life in Northwest CT by supporting nonprofits that speak to the charitable passions of our generous donors.

NCCF is a Community Foundation, a tax-exempt public charity that enables donors to establish funds that support the work of local nonprofits through grants and provide scholarships to local students.

Robyn A. Macsata Memorial Fund

This fund was established in honor Dr. Robyn Ann Macsata. This scholarship will be awarded to a female Torrington High School student who intends to pursue the study of medicine. 

Education - Higher Education Medical Education & Professional Training

Russell F. Bruno Scholarship

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $400

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation

For more than 50 years, NCCF has been taking on tough problems to improve the quality-of-life in Northwest CT by supporting nonprofits that speak to the charitable passions of our generous donors.

NCCF is a Community Foundation, a tax-exempt public charity that enables donors to establish funds that support the work of local nonprofits through grants and provide scholarships to local students.

Russell F. Bruno Scholarship

For Torrington High School graduating seniors who have excelled in the study of English and are planning to major in writing, literature, journalism or a related field.

Education - Higher Education Writing & Literature Journalism

Steven A. Chupka Memorial Scholarship

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $200

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation

For more than 50 years, NCCF has been taking on tough problems to improve the quality-of-life in Northwest CT by supporting nonprofits that speak to the charitable passions of our generous donors.

NCCF is a Community Foundation, a tax-exempt public charity that enables donors to establish funds that support the work of local nonprofits through grants and provide scholarships to local students.

Steven A. Chupka Memorial Scholarship

For Oliver Wolcott Vocational-Technical High School graduating seniors; preference may be given to students who participate in community service and who have an academic focus in electronics, but students pursuing other fields of study also are eligible to apply.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Coach Dion Brown Memorial Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Marquette County
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of Marquette County distributes over $130,000 annually in scholarships to benefit aspiring students in Marquette County.

Coach Dion Brown Memorial Scholarship

Be a graduating senior of Gwinn Area Community Schools pursuing higher education, and who demonstrates school and/or community leadership through involvement in extracurricular activities (not limited to athletic).

Distribution Process

  • CFMC scholarship recipients will be contacted in June requesting student enrollment verification
  • Scholarships can only be distributed once student’s information is received
  • Scholarships will be distributed to the college/school/university indicated by student
  • The scholarship must be used for tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of the student at a qualifying educational institution; fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction at such an educational institution; and room and board, within the first semester of first year of students enrollment
  • That year’s recipient must claim the scholarship within that fiscal year to be distributed (by 12/31/xx)
Education - Higher Education

William B. Larson Memorial Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Marquette County
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of Marquette County distributes over $130,000 annually in scholarships to benefit aspiring students in Marquette County.

William B. Larson Memorial Scholarship

Provides scholarships for graduating seniors of Ishpeming, Negaunee, and Westwood High Schools. The Fund aims to award three scholarships of equal amount annually to eligible applicants based on the following criteria: Students must be graduating seniors pursuing higher education in the field of business administration, they must demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Distribution Process

  • CFMC scholarship recipients will be contacted in June requesting student enrollment verification
  • Scholarships can only be distributed once student’s information is received
  • Scholarships will be distributed to the college/school/university indicated by student
  • The scholarship must be used for tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of the student at a qualifying educational institution; fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction at such an educational institution; and room and board, within the first semester of first year of students enrollment
  • That year’s recipient must claim the scholarship within that fiscal year to be distributed (by 12/31/xx)
Education - Higher Education

The Paul W. and Pearl K. Goodman Music Scholarship Fund

The Community Foundation of Marquette County
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of Marquette County distributes over $130,000 annually in scholarships to benefit aspiring students in Marquette County.

The Paul W. and Pearl K. Goodman Music Scholarship Fund

Provides financial assistance for individuals attending the NICE School District (grades 3 to 10, based on financial need) to take part in instrumental and vocal music lessons.

Distribution Process

  • CFMC scholarship recipients will be contacted in June requesting student enrollment verification
  • Scholarships can only be distributed once student’s information is received
  • Scholarships will be distributed to the college/school/university indicated by student
  • The scholarship must be used for tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of the student at a qualifying educational institution; fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction at such an educational institution; and room and board, within the first semester of first year of students enrollment
  • That year’s recipient must claim the scholarship within that fiscal year to be distributed (by 12/31/xx)
Education - Higher Education Music Education

The Mark Ulrickson Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Community Foundation of Marquette County
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of Marquette County distributes over $130,000 annually in scholarships to benefit aspiring students in Marquette County.

The Mark Ulrickson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to graduating seniors in Marquette County who are enrolled at a college or university, and who demonstrate financial need. 

Distribution Process

  • CFMC scholarship recipients will be contacted in June requesting student enrollment verification
  • Scholarships can only be distributed once student’s information is received
  • Scholarships will be distributed to the college/school/university indicated by student
  • The scholarship must be used for tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of the student at a qualifying educational institution; fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction at such an educational institution; and room and board, within the first semester of first year of students enrollment
  • That year’s recipient must claim the scholarship within that fiscal year to be distributed (by 12/31/xx)
Education - Higher Education

Saint Paul’s School Commemorative Fund

The Community Foundation of Marquette County
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of Marquette County distributes over $130,000 annually in scholarships to benefit aspiring students in Marquette County. 

Saint Paul’s School Commemorative Fund

Provides financial assistance to members of St. Paul’s Parish who will be pursuing certification or a degree at an institution of higher education. 

Distribution Process

  • CFMC scholarship recipients will be contacted in June requesting student enrollment verification
  • Scholarships can only be distributed once student’s information is received
  • Scholarships will be distributed to the college/school/university indicated by student
  • The scholarship must be used for tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of the student at a qualifying educational institution; fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction at such an educational institution; and room and board, within the first semester of first year of students enrollment
  • That year’s recipient must claim the scholarship within that fiscal year to be distributed (by 12/31/xx)
Education - Higher Education Catholicism

Philip A. Spade and Ruth M. Spade Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Marquette County
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of Marquette County distributes over $130,000 annually in scholarships to benefit aspiring students in Marquette County.

Philip A. Spade and Ruth M. Spade Scholarship

Provides scholarships which benefit students educated in the Gwinn Public School System from elementary school through graduation, with particular emphasis on attendance at George D. Gilbert Elementary School. 

Distribution Process

  • CFMC scholarship recipients will be contacted in June requesting student enrollment verification
  • Scholarships can only be distributed once student’s information is received
  • Scholarships will be distributed to the college/school/university indicated by student
  • The scholarship must be used for tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of the student at a qualifying educational institution; fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction at such an educational institution; and room and board, within the first semester of first year of students enrollment
  • That year’s recipient must claim the scholarship within that fiscal year to be distributed (by 12/31/xx)
Education - Higher Education

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25 Memorial Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Marquette County
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of Marquette County distributes over $130,000 annually in scholarships to benefit aspiring students in Marquette County.

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25 Memorial Scholarship

Provides financial assistance for children (who are seeking post-secondary education) of members who have died while actively serving with NMCB 25. 

Distribution Process

  • CFMC scholarship recipients will be contacted in June requesting student enrollment verification
  • Scholarships can only be distributed once student’s information is received
  • Scholarships will be distributed to the college/school/university indicated by student
  • The scholarship must be used for tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of the student at a qualifying educational institution; fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction at such an educational institution; and room and board, within the first semester of first year of students enrollment
  • That year’s recipient must claim the scholarship within that fiscal year to be distributed (by 12/31/xx)
Education - Higher Education Military & Veterans Services

Negaunee Environmental Scholarship Fund

The Community Foundation of Marquette County
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of Marquette County distributes over $130,000 annually in scholarships to benefit aspiring students in Marquette County.

Negaunee Environmental Scholarship Fund

Provides financial assistance for students who attend Negaunee Public Schools and are pursuing a career in an environmental related field, or as the Foundation may determine. 

Distribution Process

  • CFMC scholarship recipients will be contacted in June requesting student enrollment verification
  • Scholarships can only be distributed once student’s information is received
  • Scholarships will be distributed to the college/school/university indicated by student
  • The scholarship must be used for tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of the student at a qualifying educational institution; fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction at such an educational institution; and room and board, within the first semester of first year of students enrollment
  • That year’s recipient must claim the scholarship within that fiscal year to be distributed (by 12/31/xx)
Education - Higher Education Environmental Education

The Women in Rhetoric and Logic Scholarship

Albuquerque Community Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $3,000
The Women in Rhetoric and Logic Scholarship, established by the Sandia Foundation, supports female students from Albuquerque Academy pursuing higher education in the U.S. This one-time, non-renewable award of up to $3,000 aims to empower young women by alleviating financial burdens associated with college. Applicants must present a high school transcript, a résumé, a personal essay detailing their college aspirations, and a letter of reference. Preference is given to those with debate team experience.
Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs +2 more

Woodcock Family Education Scholarship Program

Albuquerque Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $10,000
The Woodcock Family Education Scholarship Program, established in 1993 by C.E. (Woody) Woodcock and Dixie, offers merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 for Albuquerque metro area high school seniors excelling in science and math. With a strong belief in the importance of education, the program aims to support students with a minimum GPA of 3.8 who demonstrate exceptional promise and commitment to these fields. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation +2 more

Illinois Mutual Employees’ Children Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
US $2,000

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Illinois Mutual Employees’ Children Scholarship Fund 

The Illinois Mutual Employees’ Children Scholarship Fund was established by Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company to provide scholarship support for the children of employees who are graduating from high school or are undergraduate college or vocational students who will be enrolled full time.

For general scholarship questions, please contact Illinois Mutual’s Community Relations Department. For questions about the application process or required materials, contact the Community Foundation of Central Illinois at 309-674-8730 or amanda@communityfoundationci.org.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Jean M. Brown Nursing Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Jean M. Brown Nursing Scholarship Fund 

Jean M. Brown graduated from the St. Francis School of Nursing in 1938. She went on to become Caterpillar’s first Industrial Nurse, a role she deeply valued. Inspired by her career, she wanted to help others pursue nursing as well.

Through her will, Ms. Brown established an endowed scholarship to support nursing students with financial need, with preference given to those pursuing a career in Occupational Nursing. The scholarship fund was created following her passing in October 2000.

Education - Higher Education Nursing Educational Access & Equity

Joyce and Thomas H. Stanisic Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
US $5,000 - US $20,000

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Joyce and Thomas H. Stanisic Scholarship Fund 

The Joyce and Thomas H. Stanisic Scholarship Fund was established to award scholarships based on need to students working toward a degree or certification in the music or healthcare fields. This scholarship will be given for the entire expected course of study, up to 4 years.

Education - Higher Education Medical Education & Professional Training Music Education +1 more

Sue Aplington Kreutz Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
US $1,000

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Sue Aplington Kreutz Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was established in 2020 to support first-year college students accepted into a four-year college or university.

Education - Higher Education Education

MidAmerica National Bank’s Employees Children Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
US $750

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

MidAmerica National Bank’s Employees Children Scholarship Fund

The MidAmerica National Bank’s Employees Children Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 by MidAmerica National Bank to provide scholarship support to the children of bank employees. It is open to students graduating from high school or currently enrolled in an undergraduate college or vocational program.

Educational Access & Equity Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Anne D. Maloof Scholarship

Seattle Foundation
Private
United States
US $3,000

Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that community is more than a place. It’s the shared understanding that our joy and well-being are tied to one another. Every day we work with nonprofits, philanthropists, and partners like you to strengthen community by igniting powerful philanthropy and advancing long-term solutions. Because it takes all of us to create a joyful region where every person can thrive.

Anne D. Maloof Scholarship

This is a one-time scholarship for $3,000 to honor and financially assist graduate, professional or undergraduate students in Island, Kitsap, Jefferson, and Thurston counties.

Education - Higher Education

Lambeth Family Scholarship

Seattle Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,000 - US $3,000

Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that community is more than a place. It’s the shared understanding that our joy and well-being are tied to one another. Every day we work with nonprofits, philanthropists, and partners like you to strengthen community by igniting powerful philanthropy and advancing long-term solutions. Because it takes all of us to create a joyful region where every person can thrive.

Lambeth Family Scholarship

This scholarship, designed to honor and financially support students pursuing a degree in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, computer science or business, supports high school seniors in Washington State who will study at a public university, community college or technical school. This scholarship varies from $1,000 to $3,000 and is renewable for up to 4 years.

Mathematics Education - Higher Education Science +6 more

Women at Microsoft Scholarship

Seattle Foundation
Private
United States
US $5,000

Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that community is more than a place. It’s the shared understanding that our joy and well-being are tied to one another. Every day we work with nonprofits, philanthropists, and partners like you to strengthen community by igniting powerful philanthropy and advancing long-term solutions. Because it takes all of us to create a joyful region where every person can thrive.

Women at Microsoft Scholarship

This scholarship supports high school seniors or graduates or current college undergraduates who self-identify as female or as non-binary (a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine). This scholarship is a $5,000 award with up to seven (7) scholarships granted.

Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education

Microsoft Disability Scholarship

Seattle Foundation
Private
United States
US $5,000

Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that community is more than a place. It’s the shared understanding that our joy and well-being are tied to one another. Every day we work with nonprofits, philanthropists, and partners like you to strengthen community by igniting powerful philanthropy and advancing long-term solutions. Because it takes all of us to create a joyful region where every person can thrive.

Microsoft Disability Scholarship

This scholarship supports high school seniors living with a disability defined by WHO (World Health Organization — an impairment in a person’s body structure or function, or mental functioning (visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech, or other disability). Eligible applicants must plan to study Engineering, Computer Sciences, Computer Information Systems, Law, Business (including Paralegal, Pre-Law, Finance, Business Administration, or Marketing) at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. This scholarship is a $5,000 award with up to eight (8) scholarships granted.

Law Education - Higher Education Computer Science & Engineering +4 more

HOLA at Microsoft Scholarship

Seattle Foundation
Private
United States
US $5,000

Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that community is more than a place. It’s the shared understanding that our joy and well-being are tied to one another. Every day we work with nonprofits, philanthropists, and partners like you to strengthen community by igniting powerful philanthropy and advancing long-term solutions. Because it takes all of us to create a joyful region where every person can thrive.

HOLA at Microsoft Scholarship

This scholarship supports high school seniors who self-identify as Hispanic/Latino decent and is a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident or be an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. Eligible applicants must plan to study Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance or Marketing at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school. This scholarship is a $5,000 award with up to five (5) scholarships granted.

Education - Higher Education Computer Science & Engineering Business Education +1 more

Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Supplemental Scholarship

Seattle Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that community is more than a place. It’s the shared understanding that our joy and well-being are tied to one another. Every day we work with nonprofits, philanthropists, and partners like you to strengthen community by igniting powerful philanthropy and advancing long-term solutions. Because it takes all of us to create a joyful region where every person can thrive.

Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Supplemental Scholarship

The Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated was established in 1955 with a commitment to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the identities, culture, and economic survival of African-Americans and persons of African descent. The Supplemental Support Scholarship is for college students in need of tuition assistance or who have basic or urgent need for financial support.

Education - Higher Education Black American Services

Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship

Seattle Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $15,000

Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that community is more than a place. It’s the shared understanding that our joy and well-being are tied to one another. Every day we work with nonprofits, philanthropists, and partners like you to strengthen community by igniting powerful philanthropy and advancing long-term solutions. Because it takes all of us to create a joyful region where every person can thrive.

Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship

The Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated was established in 1955 with a commitment to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the identities, culture, and economic survival of African-Americans and persons of African descent. Scholarships will be awarded to qualified high school seniors who reside in King, Snohomish, Kitsap, Clallum and Jefferson counties; are U.S. citizens, preference given to students of African American descent; and demonstrate exemplary leadership in their family, school, and the African American Community. Scholarship awards up to $15,000.

Education - Higher Education Black American Services

Doug Struthers Memorial Scholarship

Seattle Foundation
Private
United States
US $5,000

Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that community is more than a place. It’s the shared understanding that our joy and well-being are tied to one another. Every day we work with nonprofits, philanthropists, and partners like you to strengthen community by igniting powerful philanthropy and advancing long-term solutions. Because it takes all of us to create a joyful region where every person can thrive.

Doug Struthers Memorial Scholarship

Doug Struthers taught at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary in the Lake Washington School District for more than two decades. His hard work, commitment and perseverance made a difference in the school and the community. This scholarship fund was created in his memory to help young people learn skills to serve their communities. Four Lake Washington School District students every year are chosen to receive this $5,000 renewable scholarship.

Education - Higher Education

Higher Education Grants in South Carolina Highlights

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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in South Carolina

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for South Carolina?

Grants are most commonly $74,506.

$74,506

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Higher Education Grants in South Carolina year over year?

In 2024, funders in South Carolina awarded a total of 24,410 grants.

2022 21,855

2023 21,722

2024 24,410

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Higher Education Grants in South Carolina given out in South Carolina, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Higher Education Grants in South Carolina changing over time?

Funding has increased by 22.06%.

2022 $1,534,818,247

2023 $1,485,349,233
-3.22%

2024 $1,813,067,383
22.06%

South Carolina Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Greenville County, Richland County, and Charleston County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Greenville County $580,646,902
Richland County $413,417,941
Charleston County $355,724,083
Spartanburg County $325,246,878
Pickens County $159,596,081