Other HCHEC Scholarships

HCHEC Academic Excellence Scholarship

Automatic consideration

This scholarship honors the top graduate of each eligible Horry County high school for his/her outstanding academic accomplishments. The top graduate from each eligible Horry County high school who chooses to attend Coastal Carolina University will be awarded this prestigious scholarship. One scholarship is awarded per high school. Academic Excellence Scholarship requirements are:

• Be the top-ranked student at an eligible Horry County high school at the end of your junior year or later; and
• Be admitted to Coastal Carolina University by Jan. 1.

Award amount: $2,000 annually for up to four years or eight semesters (renewal criteria must be met annually). Recipients must be enrolled full time at Coastal Carolina University. Renewal criteria are:

• Be enrolled full time;
• Be an Horry County high school senior (the Horry County high school must be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools);
• Complete a minimum of 30 credits annually (includes summer terms if needed); and
• Maintain a cumulative CCU GPA of 3.0.

No application is necessary for this scholarship. Coastal Carolina University will automatically award the top graduate from each eligible high school who meets the above requirements and begins enrollment at the University in the fall semester.

HCHEC Senior Collegiate Scholarship

Automatic consideration

This scholarship provides funding for Horry County high school students who have achieved senior status at Coastal Carolina University. Senior Collegiate Scholarship requirements are:

• Be enrolled full time;
• Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours of course work toward an undergraduate degree;
• Maintain a cumulative CCU GPA of 2.75;
• Are not receiving the Palmetto Fellows or SC LIFE Scholarship; and
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

No application is required to be considered for this award. Students are automatically selected based on the minimum criteria stated above. The number of awards and the amount vary annually. This one-time award is for one academic year.

HCHEC International Awareness Scholarship

Application required

This scholarship provides study abroad opportunities for Horry County high school graduates. International Awareness Scholarship requirements are:

• Be enrolled full time;
• Be an Horry County high school graduate (the Horry County high school must be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools);

Additional information, criteria and application materials are available through the Center for Global Engagement at 843-349-2213.

HCHEC LIFE Program Scholarship

Automatic Consideration

This scholarship provides funding for Horry County residents attending CCU’s LIFE Program.  Funding is limited and awarded at the discretion of the Director of the LIFE Program.

HCHEC Teacher of the Year Scholarship

Automatic Consideration

This scholarship provides funding for Horry County teachers attending CCU.  Funding is limited and awarded at the discretion of the Commission.  Students who receive this award should submit their certificate to Graduate Studies.

HCHEC Enrollment Scholarship

Automatic Consideration

This scholarship provides funding for new CCU students who commit to attending Coastal Carolina University.  No application is required. All new and current Horry County students are reviewed for eligibility and those meeting eligibility requirements will be submitted to the Coastal Scholarship Committee.  Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee a scholarship offer.

HCHEC Need-based Scholarship

Automatic Consideration

This scholarship provides funding for needy Horry County students attending CCU.  No application is required. All new and current Horry County students are reviewed for eligibility and those meeting eligibility requirements will be submitted to the Coastal Scholarship Committee.  Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee a scholarship offer.

HCHEC Leadership Scholarship (New Applications Not Accepted)

This scholarship was awarded annually to Horry county high school seniors who planned to attend Coastal Carolina University and who had outstanding records in the area of leadership, volunteer service, and academics. 

Award Amount: $2,500 annually for up to four years or eight semesters (renewal criteria must be met annually). 

Renewal Criteria:

• Be enrolled fulltime;
• Complete a minimum of 30 credits annually (includes summer terms if needed); and
• Maintain a cumulative CCU GPA of 2.5.

HCHEC Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship (New Applications Not Accepted)

This scholarship was awarded annually to Horry county high school seniors who planned to major in art studio, graphic design, music, musical theatre, theatre arts, or dramatic arts at Coastal Carolina University.  

Award Amount: $2,500 annually for up to four years or eight semesters (renewal criteria must be met annually). 

Renewal Criteria:

• Be enrolled fulltime;
• Complete a minimum of 30 credits annually (includes summer terms if needed); and
• Maintain a cumulative CCU GPA of 2.5.

HCHEC Scholarship for the Study of War and Society (New Applications Not Accepted)

This scholarship was awarded annually to Horry county high school seniors who planned to major or minor in history or neighboring disciplines in the humanities at Coastal Carolina University. 

Award Amount: $2,500 annually for up to four years or eight semesters (renewal criteria must be met annually). 

Renewal Criteria:

• Be enrolled fulltime;
• Complete a minimum of 30 credits annually (includes summer terms if needed); and
• Maintain a cumulative CCU GPA of 2.5.

Why I love CCU Scholarship (New Applications Not Accepted)

This scholarship was awarded annually to CCU students who have graduated from an Horry County high school with a minimum of 30 cumulative collegiate credits completed. 

Award Amount: $2,500 annually for up to three years or six semesters (see chart below).

Renewal Criteria:

• Be enrolled fulltime;
• Complete a minimum of 30 credits annually (includes summer terms if needed); 
• Maintain a cumulative CCU GPA of 2.5;
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Maximum number of semesters allowed to receive scholarship:

*To be determined by Financial Aid and Scholarships at the time of the award.