These scholarships are not limited in number. Every student who qualifies with the appropriate SAT score will be awarded the scholarships for which they are eligible. State and federal aid as well as other scholarships may significantly increase one’s award.

For example, many South Carolina residents qualify for the $5,000 Life Scholarship (current funding levels). Also, our out-of-state students may qualify for additional $1000 annually with our Residential Scholarship.
Columbia College scholarships will be limited to no more than the difference between tuition, room and board, books and the total of all other aid (state, federal and outside scholarships). Scholarship amounts will be adjusted if total aid awarded exceeds the amount needed to cover tuition, room, board, and fees for residents or tuition and fees for commuters.

Any student seeking Financial Aid (state and federal) in the form of loans and grants must complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Founders Scholarship
The Founders Scholarship fills the gap between the cost of tuition and the sum of the student's federal, state, and private gift aid; therefore, it is a full tuition equivalent. Any incoming freshman with an SAT math/verbal score of 1300 or more will be awarded the Founders Scholarship. The scholarship is renewable each year if the student meets the continuing eligibility criteria.


Presidential Scholarship
Any incoming freshman with an SAT math/verbal score of 1180 to 1290 will be awarded a Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $12,000 for residents and $9000 for commuters. The scholarship is renewable each year if the student meets the continuing eligibility criteria.

Trustees Scholarship
Any incoming freshman with an SAT math/verbal score of 1020 to 1170 will be awarded a Trustee Scholarship in the amount of $10,000 for residents and $8000 for commuters. The scholarship is renewable each year if the student meets the continuing eligibility criteria.

Columbia College Opportunity Grant
Any incoming freshman with an SAT math/verbal score less than 890 will be awarded a Columbia College Opportunity Grant in the amount of $4,000 for residents and $3000 for commuters. The scholarship is renewable each year if the student meets the continuing eligibility criteria.

Other Available Scholarships

Leadership
Leadership Scholarships of $1,000 annually are awarded based on information on the Leadership Application submitted by the student. Fifteen scholarships are awarded to new students annually. The scholarship is renewable each year if the student meets the continuing eligibility criteria. A Leadership Scholarship application can be obtained from Columbia College Admissions.

Art, Dance, or Music
Awarded to full-time students enrolled in their respective majors. Selection based on audition or portfolio. Columbia College is the Grantor.

Out-of-State Residential
Out-of-State Residential Students may qualify for additional funding with our Residential Scholarship. These awards are awarded annually to full-time academically talented freshmen from out-of-state. The scholarship is based on information submitted with the admissions application and is renewable each year if the student meets the continuing eligibility criteria.

Athletic
Awarded to full-time students with exceptional ability in tennis, basketball, soccer, softball, or volleyball. Columbia College is the Grantor.

South Carolina Hope Scholarships
Awarded to full-time South Carolina residents. Minimum "B" average in high school. Scholarships range up to $2,650 per year. State of South Carolina is the Grantor.

South Carolina LIFE Program
Awarded to full-time, S.C. residents. Minimum SAT math/verbal score of 1100 with a "B" average in high school. State of South Carolina is the Grantor.

South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Program
Awarded to full-time, South Carolina residents, based on academic merit. State of South Carolina is the Grantor.