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LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina State Fair has announced that they are opening up applications for the 28 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program.
According to a statement from the State Fair, this initiative allocates $500,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors across South Carolina each year. Since 1997, the S.C. State Fair has awarded more than $5 million to South Carolina students.
“At the South Carolina State Fair, we are dedicated to harvesting the potential of South Carolina’s young adults by investing in their education and future,” says Nancy Smith, general manager of the South Carolina State Fair. “Through initiatives like our scholarship program, we strive to cultivate a brighter future for our communities and state.”
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This year, 50 high school seniors will be awarded $10,000 scholarships, to be paid out at $2,500 per year over four years. Students pursuing two-year degrees will receive $2,500 per year over two years.
Scholarships will be awarded based on academic and extracurricular achievement, communication skills, need and completeness of the application.
Applications will be open until March 15, and can be submitted online.

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