South Carolina Talent Initiative

SCTI Commitments & Scholarships

• Access to Excellence
  Access to Excellence - Need-Based Scholarships
  (Stackable)
  

  • Available to all students enrolling as first-time entering first-year students that submit a FAFSA by the priority deadline of February 1.
  • The College of Charleston currently meets at least 65% of a student's demonstrated need through a combination of federal, state and institutional sources.

  *Stackable scholarships may be combined with merit scholarships.

• Palmetto Fellows
  Palmetto Fellows
  (Merit; Non-stackable*)

  • Guaranteed a minimum offer of full tuition met between federal, state, and institutional sources
  • Only available to students enrolling as first-time entering first-year students

  *Non-stackable scholarships cannot be combined with other merit scholarships.

• Valedictorian/Salutatorian

  Valedictorian/Salutatorian
  (Merit; Non-stackable*)

  • Guaranteed a minimum offer of full tuition met between federal, state, and institutional sources
  • Must be from a South Carolina public or charter high school
  • Based on standing at the end of your junior year

  *Non-stackable scholarships cannot be combined with other merit scholarships.

• Cougar Advantage Scholars
  Cougar Advantage Scholars
  (Merit; Non-stackable*)
  

  • Students that rank in top 10% of their class at the time of application (S.C. public/charter schools)
  • Minimum $4,000 in merit scholarship funding

  *Non-stackable scholarships cannot be combined with other merit scholarships.

• Meeting Street Charleston Compact

  Meeting Street Charleston Compact
  (Stackable*)

  Meeting Street Scholarship Recipients

  The Meeting Street Charleston Compact leverages the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund and guarantees that its recipients who enroll in the College will have all eligible expenses fully covered. Those expenses include:

  • Full time tuition
  • Required fees
  • Housing (up to the weighted average)
  • Meals (up to the weighted average)

  *Stackable scholarships may be combined with merit scholarships.

  Eligibility

  • Live in one of 12 eligible counties
  • Graduate from a public high school in an eligible county
  • Earn a S.C. LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
  • Apply for FAFSA and receive a Federal Pell Grant
  • Enroll in one of 17 in-state colleges with a graduation rate of 50% percent or higher

  View eligibility requirements on the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund website.

  Enhanced Support

  We're dedicated to your continued success and will provide the resources and guidance to ensure your retain your scholarship and ultimately graduate.

  • Personalized Academic Support
    Connect you with academic tools, resources and people dedicated to your success.
  • Life Design Coaching
    Stay on track with a Life Design Coach - paired specifically to you - to help you explore your interests and plan your future.
  • Peer Mentors
    Navigate all aspects of university life with the friendly guidance of a current College of Charleston Meeting Street Scholar.

  Apply

  • Applications open January 2026 on the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund website
• Resident Transfer Student Scholarships

  Resident Transfer Student Scholarships

  • S.C. transfer students who enroll within one year of earning an Associate’s Degree from a S.C. two-year institution
  • Eligible for merit scholarship of $2,500 for up to two years

• CofC Merit Scholarships

  CofC Merit Scholarships
  (Non-stackable*)

  • All first-time entering first-year applicants are considered for merit scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $4,000 per year.

  *Non-stackable scholarships cannot be combined with other merit scholarships.