South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

South Carolina HOPE Scholarship (freshman year)

VerifiedScholarship
Award
Up to $2,800 (including a $300 book allowance) toward cost of attendance for the freshman year only.
Deadline
No application; eligibility is determined by the college
How to apply
Automatic; the college determines eligibility from the final high school transcript
What you'll need
  • No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
  • Your transcript
Who can apply
South Carolina resident; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; cumulative 3.0 GPR on the SC Uniform Grading Policy at graduation; attend an eligible four-year institution; for students who do not qualify for LIFE or Palmetto Fellows.
Good to know
Freshman year only. Recipients who meet LIFE renewal criteria move into LIFE in their second year. Only usable at eligible South Carolina four-year institutions.
Details
Test optionalPermanent residents eligible