South Carolina · 2026

Fully Funded Scholarships at The Dr. Doretha Pressey Southern Scholars Initiative, South Carolina 2026

Scholarships and profile for The Dr. Doretha Pressey Southern Scholars Initiative. Review eligibility and application steps, then apply through official provid…

Public reference data

South Carolina affordability

State-level cost and wage context for planning. Estimates vary by city and household.

Median household income

$67,568

Fair market rent (2BR)

$1,070

Living wage

20.92/hr

BLS median wage

$46,490

Reported violent crime rate (state aggregate): 42.50 per 100k population. Public reference context only — not a safety rating.

Public planning context

Community indicators vary by county and are included only as public planning context. Use this alongside scholarship amount, school cost, and living expenses - not as an eligibility rule.

CDC SVI band

higher indicator band

ADI band

middle indicator band

SVI counties

46

ADI counties

46

CDC SVI county data is available for 46 counties; county indicators vary and are best used as public planning context.
ADI block-group data is available across 46 counties; local conditions can vary within the same state.

Sources: public education, workforce, affordability, and institution datasets where available.

Public safety context uses aggregate public data and is included only as planning context.

Reference only - not ScholarshipTop eligibility rules or guarantees.

Data availability varies by school, city, state, and source year.

FAQ

Who is eligible for The Dr. Doretha Pressey Southern Scholars Initiative?

Review official eligibility criteria, required documents, and applicant status before submitting your application.