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Alumni Association Scholarship Programs
Three academic merit award programs are proudly sponsored and funded by the Alumni Association and the contributions of its members. Awards are made to entering freshmen. Application deadlines vary with the award program. Only students who have applied to the University of South Carolina may apply for the awards. Only students admitted to the University of South Carolina may be offered a scholarship. Non-resident scholarship recipients may be eligible to receive tuition rate reductions. (Reductions are granted based on academic qualifications as set forth by the University's Student Financial Aid and Scholarship Committee and may be more stringent than scholarship award requirements). For students entering in Fall 2009, scholarship applications will be available on September 1, 2008 (specific details below). Applications may be requested from the Alumni Association (e-mail scholarships@carolinaalumni.org) or downloaded below beginning on September 1, 2008.
*Application for Academic Scholarships and Admission to South Carolina Honors College Available from USC Office of Admissions.
2008-09 Alumni Scholars Announced!
Our Alumni Scholars are recipients of one of the most prestigious scholarships at the University of South Carolina, with this year's honorees averaging a score of 1422 on the SAT.
Congratulations to the following 2008-09 Alumni Scholars:
- Philip Russell of Murrells Inlet, SC
- Sara Deuell of Irmo, SC
- Jugal Dalal of Columbia, SC
- Andy Bowden of West Columbia, SC
- Deborah Stevenson of Simpsonville, SC
- Molly McDonald of Anderson, SC
- Chris Pruitt of Columbia, SC
- Sara Faulks of Columbia, SC
- Joseph Stanley of North Augusta, SC
- Anna Janosik of Columbia, SC
- Eddie Newman of Aiken, SC
- Maurice Walker of Cordova, SC
- Stephen Bateman of Charleston, SC
- Taylor Pipkin of Florence, SC
Alumni Scholarship Program
For Students Applying for the Fall of 2009:
- Incoming freshmen may apply for this $20,000 award ($5,000 per year). Out-of-state awardees are entitled to resident tuition.
- SAT scores above 1300, top class ranking, and superior grade point averages are typical of successful candidates for this highly competitive program.
- Applications must be received by the Office of Admissions no later than November 15, 2008, to be considered. To be considered for the Alumni Scholarship, you must apply for admission to the South Carolina Honors College.
- Awardees must attend USC-Columbia.
- Scholarship renewal is automatic, provided a 3.0 GPA is maintained.
Legacy Scholarship Program
- Incoming freshmen may apply for this $2,000 award ($500 per year). Out-of-state awardees are entitled to reduced tuition.
- Scholarship applicants must have applied for admission to the University. Awards are made only to accepted students.
- South Carolina residents must present a score of at least 1150 on the combined SAT Math and SAT Critical Reading sections (USC does not factor SAT Writing scores into scholarship selection). Applicants must also have a minimum weighted core-course GPA of 3.0 (as calculated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions).
- Non-residents must present a score of at least 1200 on the combined SAT Math and SAT Critical Reading sections (USC does not factor SAT Writing scores into scholarship selection). Applicants must also have a minimum weighted core-course GPA of 3.5 (as calculated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions).
- Generally, an ACT score of at least 25 (in state) or 26 (out-of-state) may be substituted for the SAT score.
- Awards are made on a first come, first served basis. For students entering in August of 2009, the deadline to apply is December 31, 2008. Applications will be posted on this website beginning on September 1, 2008.
- Awardees may attend any USC campus.
- Scholarship renewal is automatic provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and full-time student status, and the sponsor remains a current member in the Carolina Alumni Association.
Richard T. Greener Scholarship Program
- Incoming freshmen may apply for this $8,000 award ($2,000 per year) sponsored by the Black Alumni Council of the Greater USC Alumni Association.
- Applicants must present a score of at least 1000 on the combined SAT Math and SAT Critical Reading sections (USC does not factor SAT Writing scores into scholarship selection). Applicants must also have a minimum weighted core-course GPA of 3.0 (as calculated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions).
- The award is based on academic achievement, leadership ability, community service, and financial need.
- For students entering in August of 2009, applications must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2009.
- Application requires an essay.
- Awardees must attend USC-Columbia.
Additional Scholarship Information
For a listing of some of the scholarships offered through the various colleges and academic departments, please click here.
Donate to the University:
If you are interested in making a gift directly to the Carolina Alumni Association's Scholarship Fund, please call 800-476-8752 or click here.
Thank you for supporting current and future Carolina students!
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