SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LIFE Scholarship

A merit-based scholarship granted by the SC Commission on Higher Education. It provides up to $5000 per year toward tuition (including $300 toward books) at any four-year public or private institution in the state. To qualify, a graduate must meet two of the three following criteria. (1) Received an 1100 on the SAT or 22 on the ACT. (2) 3.0 GPA at the end of the senior year, (3) Rank within the top 30% of the graduating class. If a student chooses to attend a two-year or technical college, the scholarship pays for tuition and fees. Students selecting two-year colleges need only a 3.0 weighted GPA at the end of their senior year to qualify.

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

A merit-based scholarship program established to recognize the most academically talented high school seniors in South Carolina and encourage them to attend college in the state. The program is administered by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. Palmetto Fellows may receive up to $6,700 their freshman year and up to $7500 for their sophomore, junior, and senior years. To qualify, students must rank in the top 6% of their class, earn a 1200 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT, and earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA based on the SC UGP. If a student is interested in further information regarding the requirements to qualify for Palmetto Fellows, please contact our Lead Counselor.

SC HOPE Scholarship

A one-year merit-based scholarship for eligible first-time entering freshmen attending a four-year institution. It provides up to $2800 (including a $300 book allowance) during the first-year of attendance only. To qualify, a graduate must earn a 3.0 weighted GPA at the end of their senior year and must not be eligible for, or a recipient of, a LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.

Teachers Fellows

South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is designed to recruit high-achieving high school seniors into the teaching profession and equip them to become effective and successful educators. The Program is funded by annual allocation from the General Assembly. Each year, up to 200 Teaching Fellows are identified. These students receive up to $24,000 in yearly awards (up to $6000 a year for four years) while they attend a Teaching Fellows Institution (TFI) and pursue a degree that will lead to initial teacher certification. Additionally, Fellows are offered numerous professional development and leadership opportunities above those offered through the institution’s teacher preparation program. Teaching Fellows also are involved with communities and businesses through various service projects and partnerships with local schools. Fellows agree to teach in a South Carolina public school one year for every year they receive the Fellowship. Should a Fellow decide not to repay the loan through service in the classroom, he or she is obligated to repay through financial means.

For more information on scholarship opportunities, please visit the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education at THE LOTTERY AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SC RESIDENTS

Our Guidance office also offers information and applications on a wide variety of scholarships. An AHS Guidance newsletter is published regularly with new and exciting opportunities for students to continue their path to success. Please contact our counselors with any questions that you may have regarding scholarship opportunities in our area or visit our page at Aynor High School Guidance