South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

Scholarship · South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE)

South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship. $6,700–$7,500. Expected to Reopen. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE)
Official link: https://che.sc.gov/students-families-and-military/scholarships-and-grants-sc-residents (che.sc.gov)
Amount: $6,700–$7,500. Up to $6,700 freshman year; up to $7,500 sophomore–senior years (half fall / half spring). STEM/Education/Accounting enhancements may add aid (CHE Palmetto Fellows).
Status: Expected to Reopen — estimate. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around April 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.
Deadline: Early Awards April 15
Who can apply: Students in South Carolina
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-23

Apply: Apply here

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States on file: South Carolina

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Source: South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar

Current cycle: not confirmed · the next date is not posted yet

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Palmetto Fellows recognizes top SC high school seniors. Early Award deadline April 15 (e.g., SAT 1200/ACT 25 + 3.50 GPA + top 6% rank, or SAT 1400/ACT 31 + 4.00 GPA). Late Award June 30 with senior-year criteria. Awards up to $6,700 FR / $7,500 SO–SR. Official: CHE Palmetto Fellows Q&A and scholarships hub.

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Who can apply

Students in South Carolina

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship?

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE). Official page: https://che.sc.gov/students-families-and-military/scholarships-and-grants-sc-residents

What is the amount for South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship?

$6,700–$7,500. Up to $6,700 freshman year; up to $7,500 sophomore–senior years (half fall / half spring). STEM/Education/Accounting enhancements may add aid (CHE Palmetto Fellows). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship?

What is the status of South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship?

Expected to Reopen. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around April 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.

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