Coker University Resources | Scholarships and Grants

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

COKER SCHOLARSHIPS

Military and Veteran Funding

Coker is proud to service our United States veterans and their dependents. In addition to federal financial aid, we certify benefits for students eligible to receive the following VA educational benefits:

Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill
Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill & Yellow Ribbon
Chapter 35: Survivors & Dependent Assistance
Chapter 1606: Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program
SC National Guard College Assistance Program
Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program

For more information, and to determine benefit eligibility, navigate to https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage. You can also send us a message at va_benefits@coker.edu

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

Reports to provide information on how funds have been utilized.

Military and Veteran Information

Institutional Scholarships

Boys and Girls State

ANNUAL VALUE $500
Dance, Music, Art, Theater

Amounts vary based on audition.
Legacy Scholarship

The Coker University Legacy Scholarships will be awarded to any new freshman or transfer student whose parent or grandparent is a graduate of a Coker University undergraduate program. Apply here!

ANNUAL VALUE $500

4-YEAR VALUE $2,000
Students Accepted to Honors Program

ANNUAL VALUE $1,000
Sibling Scholarship

The Coker University Sibling Scholarship will be awarded to any new freshman or transfer student whose sibling is presently enrolled in a Coker University undergraduate program or is a graduate of a Coker University undergraduate program. Apply here!

ANNUAL VALUE $500

4-YEAR VALUE $2,000
STEM Scholars

High-achieving students who are interested in majoring in science, and in need of financial assistance to attend college, are strongly encouraged to apply!

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Valedictorian Scholarship

The Valedictorian Scholarship is awarded to students who are ranked number one in their class at the end of their junior year or first semester of their senior year of high school

ANNUAL VALUE $500

4-YEAR VALUE $2,000

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Merit-Based Scholarships

Trustee’s Scholarship

The Trustee’s Scholarship is awarded based on high school cumulative grade point average.

ANNUAL VALUE Up to $15,000

4-YEAR VALUE Up to $60,000
President’s Scholarship

The President’s Scholarship is awarded based on high school cumulative grade point average.

ANNUAL VALUE Up to $14,000

4-YEAR VALUE Up to $56,000
Dean’s Scholarship

The Dean’s Scholarship is awarded based on high school cumulative grade point average.

ANNUAL VALUE up to $13,000

4-YEAR VALUE up to $52,000
Bell Tower Scholarship

The Bell Tower Scholarship is awarded based on high school cumulative grade point average.

ANNUAL VALUE up to $11,000

4-YEAR VALUE up to $44,000
Founder’s Scholarship

The Coker University Founder’s Scholarship is awarded based on high school cumulative grade point average.

ANNUAL VALUE up to $10,000

4-YEAR VALUE up to $30,000
Transfer Scholarship

The Transfer Scholarship is provided to transfer students and is based on the student’s previous cumulative grade point average.

ANNUAL VALUE $7,500 to $15,000

4-YEAR VALUE up to $40,000

GRANTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS

Federal Programs

PELL GRANT

Pell Grant is free aid based on student need determined by the FAFSA. There is a six year lifetime limit.

ANNUAL VALUE up to $7,395

4-YEAR VALUE up to $29,580
STEM SCHOLARS

High-achieving students who are interested in majoring in science, and in need of financial assistance to attend college, are strongly encouraged to apply!

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South Carolina Resident Programs

SC TUITION GRANT

SC Tuition Grant is free aid from the state of South Carolina. To be eligible, a student must be a South Carolina resident, complete a FAFSA prior to June 30th each year, and enroll full-time each year. Awards are partially need-based and are disbursed twice per year.

ANNUAL VALUE up to $4,800

4-YEAR VALUE up to $19,200
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is a merit-based program that recognizes the
most academically talented high school seniors. Palmetto Fellows may receive up to $6,700 their freshman year and up to $7,500 for their sophomore, junior, and senior years. Half of the scholarship is awarded in the fall term and half in the spring term.

ANNUAL VALUE up to $6,700

4-YEAR VALUE up to $29,200

*Students may receive the Palmetto Fellows, Hope, or Life scholarship, but only one of the three.
Life Scholarship

Life Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship available to students who meet the requirements set by the SC Commission on Higher Education. Awards are partially need-based and are disbursed twice per year.

ANNUAL VALUE up to $5,000

4-YEAR VALUE up to $20,000

*Students may receive the Palmetto Fellows, Hope, or Life scholarship, but only one of the three.
Hope Scholarship

The Hope scholarship is a merit-based scholarship created for students attending a four-year institution who do not qualify for the LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded during the freshman year of attendance only.

ANNUAL VALUE up to $2,800

4-YEAR VALUE N/A as it’s only awarded freshman year

*Students may receive the Palmetto Fellows, Hope, or Life scholarship, but only one of the three.

Scholarships & Grants

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

COKER SCHOLARSHIPS

Military and Veteran Funding

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

Institutional Scholarships

Boys and Girls State

Dance, Music, Art, Theater

Legacy Scholarship

Students Accepted to Honors Program

Sibling Scholarship

STEM Scholars

Valedictorian Scholarship

Merit-Based Scholarships

Trustee’s Scholarship

President’s Scholarship

Dean’s Scholarship

Bell Tower Scholarship

Founder’s Scholarship

Transfer Scholarship

GRANTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS

Federal Programs

PELL GRANT

STEM SCHOLARS

South Carolina Resident Programs

SC TUITION GRANT

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

Life Scholarship

Hope Scholarship

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ANNUAL VALUE	up to $2,800
4-YEAR VALUE	N/A as it’s only awarded freshman year

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

COKER SCHOLARSHIPS

Military and Veteran Funding

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

Institutional Scholarships

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Be part of our community, as we work together to learn, lead, and inspire.

Boys and Girls State

Dance, Music, Art, Theater

Legacy Scholarship

Students Accepted to Honors Program

Sibling Scholarship

STEM Scholars

Valedictorian Scholarship

Trustee’s Scholarship

President’s Scholarship

Dean’s Scholarship

Bell Tower Scholarship

Founder’s Scholarship

Transfer Scholarship

PELL GRANT

STEM SCHOLARS

SC TUITION GRANT

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

Life Scholarship

Hope Scholarship