SC•WINS is a statewide technical college scholarship designed to address workforce shortages in South Carolina. The scholarship supplements SC Lottery Tuition Assistance to help cover tuition and mandatory fees assessed to all students after applying all other federal and state aid.

Eligibility

To be considered, the student must be enrolled and registered in an eligible program and pursuing a certificate, diploma, associate degree, or industry-recognized credential at Aiken Technical College.

Qualifying students must meet one of the following criteria:

• Be a South Carolina resident and

• Be enrolled in an eligible workforce program and

• Meet one of the following criteria:

  • Be employed or

  • Complete a financial literacy course offered at ATC.GradReady.com or

  • Complete 100 hours of voluntary time contributing to a nonprofit or public service organization.

Due to limited funding available, meeting the above criteria does not guarantee that you will be awarded the scholarship.  Eligibility will be reviewed and determined each semester.

Covered Expenses

Eligible students may receive a scholarship of up to $5,000 per academic year after all other financial aid,  including other scholarships and grants, have been applied.

The scholarship may be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and course-related expenses.

Qualified Programs

A student must pursue a workforce-related certificate, diploma or associate degree from Aiken Technical College, and can receive SC•WINS for only one certificate, diploma, or associate degree unless the additional certificate, diploma or associate degree constitutes progress in the same field of study.

Eligible programs

• A+, Net+, Security+
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Commercial Truck Driving
• Computer Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Cybersecurity
• Dental Assisting
• Early Childhood Development
• Emergency Medical Services
• Engineering Graphics
• Equine/Vet Tech
• Forklift Operator
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
• Maintenance Technology
• Manufacturing
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Coding
• Nuclear Fundamental
• Nursing (LPN and ADN)
• Patient Care Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Production Operator
• Radiation Protection
• Radiologic Technology
• Surgical Technology
• Tower Technician, Fiber, Drone
• Transportation/Logistics
• Welding