High school seniors can now apply for the South Carolina State Fair's Ride of Your Life Scholarship. Applications are due March 15 and may be submitted online.
A total of $540,000 will be awarded to 54 high school seniors. Four additional recipients will be chosen this year thanks to a $40,000 donation from Circle K and EMC Tickets. One of the 54 scholarships is exclusively designated for a Circle K employee or dependent.
Each recipient will receive $10,000 paid out at $2,500 a year over four years. Students pursuing two-year degrees will receive $2,500 per year for two years.
Scholarship funds may be used at any South Carolina university, college or institution and may cover tuition or other educational expenses, including on-campus housing, textbooks or a computer. Awards are based on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, communication skills, financial need and completeness of application.
Since 1997, the Ride of Your Life Scholarship program has provided nearly $6 million in educational support to South Carolina students. Additional information about the scholarship and application requirements can be found here.
The 2026 South Carolina State Fair will be held October 15-25, 2026.