SCAC Presidential Scholarship
South Carolina Association of Counties · Free to apply
Award
$5,000
One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- February 1, 2027
- closes in 81 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- None
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- No
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the SCAC Presidential Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of South Carolina
- Open to high school seniors
To apply
- Must be a resident of Calhoun County for the 2027 cycle (the home county of the current SCAC President).
- Must attend an in-state two- or four-year South Carolina college or university as a freshman during the Fall 2027 semester.
No essay, recommendation letters or transcript are required: one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Good to know
- Due by 11:59 p.m.
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About the scholarship
The SCAC Presidential Scholarship awards $5,000 to a graduating high school senior living in the home county of the current SCAC President (Calhoun County for the 2027 cycle). Recipients must plan to enroll as an incoming freshman at a two- or four-year college or university in South Carolina in Fall 2027. Applications and supporting documents are submitted online.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Confirm eligibility as a graduating high school senior residing in Calhoun County for the 2027 cycle.
- 2Access and fill out the online application via the Apply Now link.
- 3Submit the completed application and all required supporting materials by February 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year.
- Applications close
- February 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the SCAC Presidential Scholarship
How much is the SCAC Presidential Scholarship worth?
The SCAC Presidential Scholarship awards $5,000.
When is the SCAC Presidential Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year.
Who is eligible for the SCAC Presidential Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of South Carolina; Open to high school seniors.
Does the SCAC Presidential Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the SCAC Presidential Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to South Carolina residents and open to a single grade level only. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the SCAC Presidential Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The SCAC Presidential Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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