COLUMBIA, S.C. — Education and accounting majors receiving Palmettos Fellows and LIFE scholarships at SCICU member institutions may be eligible to receive up to $2,500 in additional scholarship funding starting their sophomore year. The enhancements are available beginning Fall 2024.
Earlier this year-the S.C. General Assembly passed Act 156 that expands the scholarship enhancements for Palmetto Fellows and LIFE scholarships at four-year institutions to sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in accounting or education programs approved by the S.C. Commission on Higher Education.
“Education and accounting majors at SCICU’s member institutions will benefit greatly from the expanded scholarship enhancements,” said Emma Reabold, SCICU vice president for development and campus services. “Focusing more on learning rather than worrying about finances will ultimately help these students contribute towards the continued growth of South Carolina’s economy.”
The Palmetto Fellows and LIFE scholarship enhancements available for education and accounting majors have program-specific requirements that can be viewed here.
South Carolina’s state-funded merit scholarships help make college more affordable and accessible for thousands of in-state students each year. South Carolina resident students who choose to attend one of SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities are eligible to apply for Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, S.C. HOPE, and other scholarships that award academic excellence. Detailed criteria for these scholarship programs are available at che.sc.gov/students-families-and-military/scholarships-and-grants-sc-residents.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the first step in applying for South Carolina’s merit scholarships, need-based aid, and institutional scholarships provided by SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities. Learn more about the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/.
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