COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 11 -- The South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). The proceeds of this grant will support SCICU's Lifeline Grant Program, which provides vital aid to students experiencing financial need at SCICU's 21 member institutions. "We ar more PR