South Carolina Hope Scholarship FAQ

What is the SC HOPE Scholarship Program?

The SC HOPE Scholarship Program was established under the South Carolina Education Lottery Act and began with the 2002-03 academic year. It is a merit-based scholarship, good for one year,  for
first-time freshmen attending a 4 year college who are not eligible for the LIFE or Palmetto
Fellows Scholarships, but graduate from high school with a minimum B average. Funding for the program is
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Hope Scholarship is a popular name for scholarships

When searching for information on the Hope Scholarship, it can be quite confusing. One reason for this due to the name being used for various awards.

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states with lottery scholarships

Although this website is currently a place for information concerning the Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina lottery based scholarship programs, there are a number of states with similar programs.  You will see that there is a wide range of eligibility requirements and award amounts.  However, what they do have in common is that they are all lottery funded and they are all for students from the state attending a  college or university in the state. Continue reading

South Carolina Hope Scholarship Overview

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The South Carolina HOPE Scholarship Program was established under the South Carolina Education Lottery Act during the 2001 legislative session.  The program is a merit-based scholarship created for students attending a four-year institution who do not qualify for the LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.  The scholarship is awarded during the freshman year of attendance only.   Funding for the program is included in the annual appropriation to the Commission on Higher Education and will be dependent upon the annual proceeds generated by the South Carolina Education Lottery.

 

Award Amount and Renewal

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South Carolina Hope Scholarship Eligibility

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The South Carolina Hope Scholarship is a merit based scholarship.  It is for first year college students at eligible institutions (see below…)

 

 

 

 

Eligibility requirements and eligible institutions for South Carolina Hope Scholarship Program

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