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How the SC Education Lottery helps Carolina and Clemson students win

SC Education Lottery proceeds have funded hundreds of thousands in scholarships and grants, helping Carolina and Clemson students achieve their college dreams.

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A photo of USC's SCEL $100,000 activation with winner Stan from Sumter and Clemson's SCEL $100,000 activation with winner Don from Yemassee.

Celebrate a rivalry that’s bigger than football.

Photos provided by Gamecock Athletics + Clemson Athletics

Each fall, the rivalry between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University takes center stage — and this year, there’s more than football on the line.

The South Carolina Education Lottery is again spotlighting the rivalry with Carolina and Clemson scratch-off tickets, a fun way to show school spirit while celebrating something even bigger: the impact of lottery-funded scholarships.

Since 2002, more than 244,000 scholarships and grants — including LIFE, SC HOPE, and Palmetto Fellows — have helped University of South Carolina students pursue their education. More than 197,000 Clemson students have benefited from lottery-supported opportunities, receiving critical aid to help make college more accessible and affordable

Whether you cheer for garnet and black or orange and purple, one thing is clear: education wins. Every ticket sold helps provide funding for scholarships and grants that give South Carolina students the chance to learn, grow, and lead.

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