Eligibility Requirements
- You must be a recipient of the base LIFE Scholarship for the current year.
- You must have completed at least two semesters after high school graduation and be in your sophomore, junior or senior year.
- You must complete a LIFE Scholarship Enhancement Agreement each year stating that you agree to teach in a South Carolina public elementary or secondary school in order to receive the LIFE Scholarship Education Enhancement. Failure to fulfill the teaching requirement as listed in the service agreement will result in repayment of the full amount of the LIFE Scholarship Education Enhancement funds received.
- You must be majoring in one of the following majors:
| Major | College/School | Major No. | Degree | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language, Literatures, & Cultures - Classics* | Arts and Sciences | 182A | B.A. | 3408 |
| Language, Literatures, & Cultures - German* | Arts and Sciences | 182A | B.A. | 3410 |
| Language, Literatures, & Cultures - Spanish* | Arts and Sciences | 182A | B.A. | 3411 |
| Language, Literatures, & Cultures - Francophone* | Arts and Sciences | 182A | B.A. | 3414 |
| Dance* | Arts and Sciences | 188A | B.A. | 3084 |
| Art Education | Arts and Sciences | 320A | B.F.A. | |
| Elementary Education | Education | 310A | B.A. | |
| Early Childhood Education | Education | 311A | B.A. | |
| Middle Level Education** | Education | 314A | B.A./B.S. | |
| Physical Education | Education | 329A | B.S.PE. | |
| Special Education | Education | 385A | B.A. | |
| Music Education - Instrumental* | Music | 148A | B.M. | 3328 |
| Music Education - Choral* | Music | 148A | B.M. | 3769 |
*Only students in the above major AND concentrations leading to a PK-12 Teacher Certification are eligible for the LIFE Scholarship Education Enhancement.
**Students with an area of emphasis in math and science that are already receiving the LIFE STEM Enhancement will not be eligible for the LIFE Education Enhancement for 2024-2025.