Palmetto Fellows and LIFE Scholarship Enhancement

$7,500

Description

South Carolina has added an additional $7,500 incentive for future teachers. If you’re eligible, you can receive up to $2,500 per year for three years (in addition to current Palmettos Fellowship or LIFE Scholarship awards).

To be eligible for the enhancement, you must:

Be an existing recipient of the Palmettos Fellowship or LIFE Scholarship
Declare a major in an approved education program
Sign a contractual agreement to work one year in a South Carolina public school for each year you receive the enhancement.

Website

https://www.che.sc.gov/students-families-and-military/scholarships-and-grants-sc-residents

Eligibility

Purpose of Funds

Bachelor's & Certification

Eligible Programs

Any future teacher enrolled in an approved education program at a South Carolina institution.

Eligible Locations

South Carolina

Require Major

Any future educator pursuing initial certification in South Carolina

If you accept an education enhancement, you must repay the funds either with your time (service agreement) or money (enhancement funding becomes a loan).

Teaching Commitment

Number of Years

School Type

Public