The Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship. Its purpose is to increase access to higher education, improve employability of South Carolina students, provide incentives for students to be better prepared for college, and encourage students to graduate from college on time. The scholarship may be used towards the cost of attendance for up to eight terms, based on the student's initial college enrollment date.

Awards: Vary depending on type of institution

Eligibility: Entering freshmen must meet two of three academic criteria. Students may retain or earn the LIFE scholarship.

Contact: Visit the SC Commission on Higher Education's website or call (803) 737-2260.