2025-2026 Eligible SCWINS Programs

Some South Carolina residents enrolled in critical workforce programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential, certificate, diploma or degree are eligible for the South Carolina Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship (SCWINS). SCWINS covers the cost of tuition, fees and course-related expenses (up to $5,000 per academic year) for the following eligible programs for Fall Semester 2025 and Spring and Summer Semester 2026. Learn more about SCWINS.

NOTE: SCWINS funds are awarded annually for one academic year, and eligible programs may change from year to year. Browse eligible programs for the 2026-2027 academic year

Associate Degrees

Criminal Justice $0
Cybersecurity $0
Homeland Security Management $0
Paralegal $0


Certificates

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician $0
Cybersecurity $0
Paralegal $0

$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition

Associate Degrees

Aircraft Maintenance Technology $0
Commercial Graphics—Photography $0
General Technology - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics $0
General Technology - Automotive Technology $0
General Technology - Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
General Technology - Electrical Line Worker Technology $0
General Technology – Electrician: Industrial and Construction $0
General Technology - Industrial Maintenance $0
General Technology - Machine Tool Technology $0
General Technology - Marine Engineering Technology $0
General Technology -Mechatronics $0
General Technology - Welding $0
Horticulture Technology $0
Media Arts Production - Film Production $0
Media Arts Production - Post Production $0
Media Arts Production - TV and Media Production $0


Certificates

Advanced Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics $0
Advanced Automation - Mechatronics $0
Advanced CNC Operations $0
Air Conditioning - Refrigeration Mechanics $0
Aircraft Assembly Technology $0
Aircraft Maintenance Airframe $0
Aircraft Maintenance General $0
Aircraft Maintenance Powerplant $0
Automotive Servicing $0
Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
Basic CNC Operations $0
Basic Industrial Work Skills $0
Civil Drafting $0
Commercial and Industrial ACR Systems $0
Commercial Truck Driving $0
CompTIA Systems Specialist $0
Computer Numeric Control Machinist $0
Construction Management $0
Digital Photography $0
Edible Crops$0
Electrical Line Worker - Advanced$0
Electrical Line Worker - Third Class$0
Electrician - Construction$0
Electrician - Industrial$0
Facilities Maintenance$0
Film Production$0
Greenhouse and Nursery Management$0
Illustration $0
Industrial Mechanic$0
Introduction to Arc Welding$0
Landscape Design$0
Photography$0
Professional Welding $0
Sustainable Agriculture$0
Welding Gas Tungsten Arc$0


Continuing Education Courses

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Assistant Program$0
Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) $0

$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition