Resident Merit Scholarship is open to entering first-year students who are residents of South Carolina. Students who receive the South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and meet certain requirements related to class rank, test scores, and other factors will be considered for a renewable merit award. Students who receive the South Carolina LIFE Scholarship and meet certain requirements related to class rank, test scores, and other factors will be considered for renewable scholarships awarded from the endowments or annual scholarships. Students who show financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application will be considered for renewable grant funds and merit awards. Incoming first-year students must complete the FAFSA online on or before March 1 to qualify for need-based aid. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.