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The application for fall 2021 Meeting Street Scholarship Fund is now open. The application is very simple and takes less than 30 minutes. Complete the application today to see if you qualify for the scholarship.
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund Opportunity
Student Eligibility
- Reside in Charleston County
- Graduate in 2021 from a Charleston County public high
school or eligible charter high school - Earn LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
- Two of the following three requirements must be met:
- Earn at least a 3.0 GPA in high school
- Score at least 1100 on SAT or 24 on ACT
- Rank in the top 30% of your graduating class
- Two of the following three requirements must be met:
- Qualify for a federal Pell Grant by completing FAFSA
- Attend one of the eligible SC colleges and universities
Eligible Colleges & Universities*
- Anderson University
- Bob Jones University
- Claflin University
- Clemson University
- College of Charleston
- Columbia College
- Columbia International University
- Converse College
- Erskine College
- Furman University
- Newberry College
- North Greenville University
- Presbyterian College
- Southern Wesleyan University
- The Citadel
- University of South Carolina – Columbia
- Wofford College
- Winthrop University
* Includes South Carolina colleges & universities which have a six-year graduation success rate of >50% (based on National Center for Education Statistics)
If you’re interested in learning more about the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund Opportunity, please read our recent press release here.
FAQs
Which Charleston County high schools are eligible for scholarship?
- Academic Magnet High School
- Charleston Advancement Academy
- Baptist Hill High School
- Burke High School
- Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies
- Charleston Charter School for Math & Science
- Charleston County School of the Arts
- Early College High School
- East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies
- Greg Mathis Charter High School
- James Island Charter High School
- Lowcountry Leadership Charter School
- Military Magnet Academy
- North Charleston High School
- Oceanside Collegiate Academy
- Palmetto Scholars Academy
- R.B. Stall High School
- Septima P. Clark Academy
- St. John’s High School
- Wando High School
- West Ashley High School
Are private school graduates eligible?
No. Students must graduate from a Charleston County School District traditional public or public charter high school.
Will every recipient receive the full $10,000 annual scholarship?
The amount of the scholarship award will be based on the college costs of attendance and the student’s funding gap after other scholarship and grant awards are applied.
The costs of attendance are determined by the college, to include tuition, fees, books, room and board, or other applicable expenses.
If the funding gap is greater than $10,000, the full amount of the Meeting Street Scholarship will be awarded.
If the funding gap is less than $10,000, the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund will provide up to the remaining amount owed to the college.
How many Meeting Street Scholarship Fund awards will be made each year?
There is no limit on the number of Charleston County students who can earn the scholarship. If school district performance improves, then we will see an increase in the number of students who meet the criteria and pursue college.
How do I continue to earn the scholarship?
Students must maintain the SC LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and complete the FAFSA form annually in order to maintain eligibility.
Does my family have to demonstrate financial need to qualify for the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund award?
Yes – students must be eligible for a Pell Grant. The Federal Pell Grant program identifies students with exceptional financial need and families who are unable to contribute to college costs. This is determined based on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year.
What colleges and universities are eligible for the Scholarship Fund?
South Carolina colleges and universities which have a six year graduation success rate of more than 50% are automatically eligible.
Can I use the scholarship for out-of-state colleges?
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund is designed to make access to college attainable with existing South Carolina scholarship programs, and is not eligible to be used outside the state.
Are there requirements for what college majors are acceptable to be eligible to receive the Meeting Street Scholarship?
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund has no restrictions about what a successful applicant studies or chooses to major in.
Will there be required programs for selected students?
The Scholarship Fund is just beginning, and the initial priority is to help hard-working students access the resources to attend college. There may be future opportunities or program requirements for learning, networking, and support available for Meeting Street Scholarship Fund recipients.
Can I contact someone at Meeting Street Scholarship Fund to get answers to additional questions?
Yes – you can call us at 843-890-3190 or email us at info@meetingstreetscholarshipfund.org
Upcoming Dates
Application launches by February 25th
April 16th — scholarship award notifications begin
News Stories
Post & Courier
“Scholarship recipients will be awarded up to $10,000 per year, for a total of $40,000 over four years, to help pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities across South Carolina.”
WCSC, Live 5 News
“Meeting Street Schools Founder Ben Navarro, and his wife Kelly Navarro, are providing millions of dollars in need-based academic scholarships for students with a strong academic record.”
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The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund and its qualifications are subject to change in the sole discretion of the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund. The information on this website is qualified by the final scholarship application, which will be available to potential applicants. Contact us at 843-890-3190 or info@meetingstreetscholarshipfund.org