COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) announces its 2025 Scholarship Program, which will award one-time $5,000 scholarships in 13 counties to high school seniors planning to attend a South Carolina college/university or technical college in the fall.
SCAC Board of Directors Scholarships are available to students residing in counties chosen by lot. The scholarships for 2025 are available to students in Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Charleston, Chester, Edgefield, Hampton, Lee, Sumter, Union and York counties.
SCAC also awards one $5,000 Presidential Scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of the same county as current SCAC President and Allendale County Council Vice Chairman William E. Robinson. Applications for the Board of Directors and the Presidential scholarships are being accepted until Feb. 1, 2025.
Students who apply must write an essay on their aspirations and educational goals.
Selection is based on the essay, grades, school activities and community involvement.
For more information, or to apply, visit https://www.sccounties.org/scac-scholarship-programs.
SCAC is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving county government in South Carolina. It is governed by a Board of Directors composed of county officials from across the state and works to empower its members through
advocacy, education and collaboration. It has awarded scholarships to students across South Carolina since 1998. Learn more at www.sccounties.org.