High-achieving South Carolina students with demonstrated financial need can now apply for up to $10,000 for college through the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund for the 2027–28 academic year.
For the first time, eligible high school seniors in all 46 South Carolina counties can apply for the Scholarship, thanks to a public-private partnership supported by private philanthropy and recurring state funding approved by the South Carolina General Assembly in August. About 3,000 new students are projected to earn the Scholarship for the 2027-28 school year.
“This Scholarship has the power to change the trajectory of students’ lives, giving them the opportunity to pursue a college degree without taking on burdensome debt,” Josh Bell, president of Beemok Education said. “Its impact goes far beyond individual students. By helping more South Carolinians earn college degrees, we're developing the talented, educated workforce our state needs to grow its economy and thrive for generations to come.”
Unlike many scholarships that cover only tuition, the Meeting Street Scholarship can be used for housing, food and fees.
The Scholarship Fund has launched an entirely new, simplified online application. It’s faster and easier to navigate with the goal of removing unnecessary barriers for students seeking financial assistance.
Students can apply at myportal.meetingstreetscholarshipfund.org and will be notified within two weeks whether they are a candidate for the Scholarship.
Who is eligible?
To qualify for the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, students must:
- Reside in South Carolina
- Graduate from high school in spring 2027
- Earn the LIFE Scholarship or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and qualify for a Federal Pell Grant
- Enroll full-time at one of 16 in-state colleges.
Students can review their eligibility here.
Since receiving state funding to expand, the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund has mounted an ambitious outreach campaign to ensure students know about the opportunity.
Over the past several months, Scholarship Fund representatives have:
- Received more than 4,300 interest forms from prospective applicants, including at least one from every South Carolina county
- Presented to more than 5,000 students
- Visited more than 100 high schools
- Traveled more than 7,000 miles across South Carolina.
With the support of private philanthropy, the Scholarship Fund also has expanded its team and strengthened its program offerings to better serve thousands more students.
