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Best Higher Education Grants in South Carolina

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Jefferson County 4-H Scholarship

Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

In 2025, the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County awarded over $233,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the county’s public and private high schools. Nearly 50 different students earned money toward their college costs. Scholarships are available for a variety of applicants. Some are specific to schools, majors, need, or interests.

CFMJC scholarships may be used for tuition and related expenses like fees and required equipment at accredited colleges and universities. Room and board are not covered.

Jefferson County 4-H Scholarship

Criteria evaluated:

  • 4-H participation, academic achievement, community activities, and financial need

Required materials:

  • FAFSA SAI PDF upload

Scholarship amount:

  • $12,000 | Multiple scholarships are awarded from this total amount
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

Madison Chautauqua Scholarship for the Arts in Memory of Bob Fourhman

Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County
Private
United States
US $1,800

In 2025, the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County awarded over $233,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the county’s public and private high schools. Nearly 50 different students earned money toward their college costs. Scholarships are available for a variety of applicants. Some are specific to schools, majors, need, or interests.

CFMJC scholarships may be used for tuition and related expenses like fees and required equipment at accredited colleges and universities. Room and board are not covered.

Madison Chautauqua Scholarship for the Arts in Memory of Bob Fourhman

Criteria evaluated:

  • Letter of recommendation and artwork samples

Required materials:

  • Letter of recommendation from a person knowledgeable about your talent and accomplishments in your art form; and
  • An uploaded sample of your work (maximum 3 photos or 1 short video/audio clip)

Scholarship amount:

  • $1,200 | 1 scholarship
Education - Higher Education Adult Education Career / College Preparation +3 more

Broadway School Alumni Scholarship

Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County
Private
United States
US $1,100

In 2025, the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County awarded over $233,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the county’s public and private high schools. Nearly 50 different students earned money toward their college costs. Scholarships are available for a variety of applicants. Some are specific to schools, majors, need, or interests.

CFMJC scholarships may be used for tuition and related expenses like fees and required equipment at accredited colleges and universities. Room and board are not covered.

Broadway School Alumni Scholarship

Criteria evaluated:

Academic achievement, concern for school and community, essay, and financial need

Required materials: 

  • 200 word essay on the role the Broadway High School (the first commissioned colored high school in the state of Indiana, located in the 600 block of North Broadway Street) played in the history of Madison; and 
  • FAFSA SAI PDF upload

Scholarship amount:

  • $1,100 | 1 scholarship
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Cam Car Club Scholarship

Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County
Private
United States
US $1,750

In 2025, the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County awarded over $233,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the county’s public and private high schools. Nearly 50 different students earned money toward their college costs. Scholarships are available for a variety of applicants. Some are specific to schools, majors, need, or interests.

CFMJC scholarships may be used for tuition and related expenses like fees and required equipment at accredited colleges and universities. Room and board are not covered.

Cam Car Club Scholarship

Criteria evaluated:

  • Academic performance and financial need

Required materials

  • FAFSA SAI PDF upload

Scholarship amount:

  • $1,750 | 1 scholarship
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

Dupont Alumni Scholarship

Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County
Private
United States
US $3,900

In 2025, the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County awarded over $233,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the county’s public and private high schools. Nearly 50 different students earned money toward their college costs. Scholarships are available for a variety of applicants. Some are specific to schools, majors, need, or interests.

CFMJC scholarships may be used for tuition and related expenses like fees and required equipment at accredited colleges and universities. Room and board are not covered.

Dupont Alumni Scholarship

Criteria evaluated:

  • Academic record, interview, and financial need

Required materials: 

  • 2 letters of recommendation from teachers and/or counselors of the applicant’s high school; and 
  • FAFSA SAI PDF upload

Scholarship amount:

  • $3,900 | Multiple scholarships may be awarded
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

Jenn DuBey Career & Technical Education Scholarship

The Community Foundation Martin – St. Lucie
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation Martin – St. Lucie’s (TCFMSL) Fundholders, Friends and Partners are proud to present scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors and adults looking to upskill. Each scholarship has distinct criteria.

Jenn DuBey Career & Technical Education Scholarship

All residents of Martin or St. Lucie County.

Awards

  • $Cost of program taken into account Full and partial scholarships available.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: The George L. Butler Memorial Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: The George L. Butler Memorial Scholarship

Graduating senior from any high school in Cumberland County or Fort Bragg area.

Education - Higher Education

Curtis E. and Rosa Lee Torrey Memorial Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
Cumberland County, North Carolina, Guilford County, North Carolina +1 more
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Curtis E. and Rosa Lee Torrey Memorial Scholarship

Graduating senior from any high school in Cumberland County.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Carter Ray Nimocks and Barbara Deville Nimocks Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Carter Ray Nimocks and Barbara Deville Nimocks Scholarship

Any high school in Cumberland County.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Brenda C. McFayden Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Brenda C. McFayden Scholarship

Graduating senior from any high school in Cumberland County.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Beth Bryan Creative Arts Fund Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Beth Bryan Creative Arts Fund Scholarship

Graduating senior from any high school in Cumberland County.

Art & Culture Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation +1 more

Cooney-Wilderman Leadership Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Cooney-Wilderman Leadership Scholarship

Graduating senior from Cumberland County Schools (public School system) Cumberland County, NC.

Education - Higher Education Sports & Athletics Career / College Preparation

Brian Edkins Memorial Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Brian Edkins Memorial Scholarship

Graduating senior from Cape Fear High School; South View High School (Cumberland County) or Scotland High School (Scotland County, NC).

Education Education - Higher Education Psychology +4 more

Walter A. Glaub/Marshall County Industrial Association Scholarship Fund

Marshall County Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

We administer a number of scholarships, which range from the traditional academic and athletic awards to corporate and special circumstances offerings. These scholarships are open to all residents of Marshall County, as long as other requirements are met.

Applying for a scholarship is free, so we invite you to spend some time finding opportunities for which you are a good fit. 

Walter A. Glaub/Marshall County Industrial Association Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide one or more annual scholarships to a graduating Marshall County high school senior(s) living in Marshall County, Indiana. 

These scholarships will be applied toward expenses at any accredited college, university, trade, or technical school during the coming year. 

The Walter A. Glaub/Marshall County Industrial Association Scholarship fund is not renewable annually to previous recipients. 

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Tony Ross Memorial Scholarship

Marshall County Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

We administer a number of scholarships, which range from the traditional academic and athletic awards to corporate and special circumstances offerings. These scholarships are open to all residents of Marshall County, as long as other requirements are met.

Applying for a scholarship is free, so we invite you to spend some time finding opportunities for which you are a good fit.

Tony Ross Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of this fund is to provide one or more annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are residents or are attending schools in either Marshall County, Indiana or Starke County, Indiana who are pursuing a career in broadcasting.

This scholarship may be renewable to previous recipients.

Education - Higher Education Journalism Career / College Preparation +1 more

Marohn Family Fund

Marshall County Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

We administer a number of scholarships, which range from the traditional academic and athletic awards to corporate and special circumstances offerings. These scholarships are open to all residents of Marshall County, as long as other requirements are met.

Applying for a scholarship is free, so we invite you to spend some time finding opportunities for which you are a good fit.

Marohn Family Fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide annual scholarships to students from schools (Plymouth High School, Triton High School, Culver High School, Bremen High School and Argos High School) within Marshall County Indiana.  

The scholarships will be used to help fulfill educational needs in the vocational trade, and technical career areas.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Vocational & Trade Education

John Ruff Scholarship Fund

Marshall County Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

We administer a number of scholarships, which range from the traditional academic and athletic awards to corporate and special circumstances offerings. These scholarships are open to all residents of Marshall County, as long as other requirements are met.

Applying for a scholarship is free, so we invite you to spend some time finding opportunities for which you are a good fit.

John Ruff Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide one or more annual scholarships to students (children or grandchildren) whose families are currently policyholders with the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. of St. Joseph and Marshall Counties. 

The scholarships will be used to fulfill educational needs to post secondary education to include four year institutions, two year institutions, and vocational trade and technical career areas.

The John Ruff Scholarship Fund is not renewable annually to previous recipients.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

Ounce of Prevention Scholarship Fund

Marshall County Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

We administer a number of scholarships, which range from the traditional academic and athletic awards to corporate and special circumstances offerings. Applying for a scholarship is free, so we invite you to spend some time finding opportunities for which you are a good fit.

Ounce of Prevention Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide one or more annual scholarships to graduates of an accredited high school located in Marshall County, Indiana.  

Recipients must be a survivor of cancer, have an immediate family member or friend who experienced cancer, or have demonstrated active participation in community service related to the prevention or cure of cancer.

Education - Higher Education Cancer / Oncology Career / College Preparation

Marshall County Farm Bureau Agriculture Scholarship

Marshall County Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

We administer a number of scholarships, which range from the traditional academic and athletic awards to corporate and special circumstances offerings. These scholarships are open to all residents of Marshall County, as long as other requirements are met.

Applying for a scholarship is free, so we invite you to spend some time finding opportunities for which you are a good fit.

Marshall County Farm Bureau Agriculture Scholarship

The purpose of this fund is to provide one or more annual scholarships to any graduating senior or any non-high school senior residing in Marshall County, Indiana entering at least a full-time freshman year of undergraduate studies in an agricultural program or in agricultural classes.

The scholarship recipient must submit proof to the Community Foundation of successful completion of the first semester/trimester in order to receive the scholarship.

This scholarship may be renewable to previous recipients.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Agricultural Education

The Kiwanis Club of Cape Fear Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

The Kiwanis Club of Cape Fear Scholarship

Cumberland International Early College; EE Smith High School; Village Christian Academy; Westover High School senior.

Education - Higher Education Community Services Career / College Preparation

Rev. Henry Hudson Bobbitt Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Rev. Henry Hudson Bobbitt Scholarship

Graduating senior from any high school in Cumberland County.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Paul & Frances Monroe Music Scholarship Award

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Paul & Frances Monroe Music Scholarship Award

Rising sophomore, junior, or senior; Graduated from a high school in Cumberland, Richmond, Robeson, or Scotland County.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Music Education

Fayetteville Firefighters Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Fayetteville Firefighters Scholarship

Must be both an active uniform Fayetteville firefighter and planning to attend accredited college/university within 6 months.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Firefighting & Fire Prevention

The Justin Richard Lopes University of South Carolina Award

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
Richland County, South Carolina
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

The Justin Richard Lopes University of South Carolina Award

Graduating senior from any high school in Cumberland County.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Susan Townsend Barnes Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Susan Townsend Barnes Scholarship

A senior graduating from any in-person, on-site accredited High School in Cumberland County.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Janie Chavis Lucas Scholarship

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Janie Chavis Lucas Scholarship

Graduating high school seniors.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Lula T. and James L. Crosby Scholarship Fund

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. 

Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina.

Lula T. and James L. Crosby Scholarship Fund

Any high school in Cumberland, Hoke or Harnett counties.

Education - Higher Education Education - Elementary School

Higher Education Grants in South Carolina Highlights

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Read more about each grant below or start your 14-day free trial to see all higher education grants in South Carolina recommended for your specific programs.

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