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πŸ’° Charleston Southern University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
4
In-State Awards
$1,000-$19,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$19,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,800 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 22 ACT

Charleston Southern University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$19,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 22 ACT. Against tuition of $31,870, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,870 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Charleston Southern University

Tuition & fees
$31,870
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Largest annual award
$19,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$12,870/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,200), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Charleston Southern University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Charleston Southern University β€” no separate application

4 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Buc Promise
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Guarantees full tuition coverage for South Carolina residents who are Pell Grant eligible and graduate high school with at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA.
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S.C. HOPE
Award
$2,800 one-time in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A non-renewable South Carolina state scholarship of $2,800 for freshmen with a 3.0+ high school GPA.
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S.C. LIFE
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 22+ β€’ SAT 1100+
A South Carolina state scholarship providing $5,000 annually to residents meeting GPA, test score, or class rank requirements.
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S.C. LIFE and Palmetto Fellows Enhancement
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
An additional $2,500 annual enhancement for S.C. LIFE or Palmetto Fellows recipients majoring in qualifying math or science fields.
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Other scholarships at Charleston Southern University (6)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Call to Ministry Scholarship
$17,000/yr
An annual award of $17,000 offered to select incoming students who major in a Christian ministry degree.
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International Academic Merit Scholarship
$5,000-$19,000/yr
Academic merit scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $19,000 per year for international students who attended US schools or schools with a US curriculum.
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International Student Scholarship
$10,000-$12,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $10,000 to $12,000 for international students who attended schools outside the United States.
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Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State Scholarships
$1,000/yr
A $1,000 annual scholarship for four years for incoming freshmen who attended Palmetto Boys or Girls State and meet GPA and test score requirements.
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Palmetto Fellows
$6,700-$7,500/yr
A South Carolina state scholarship providing $6,700 for the freshman year and $7,500 for subsequent years for academically excellent residents.
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Student Leadership University Scholarship
$2,000/yr
A $2,000 annual scholarship for four years for full-time freshmen who are graduates of Student Leadership University.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Charleston Southern University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Charleston Southern University scholarships

How much merit aid does Charleston Southern University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$19,000/yr. Charleston Southern University lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Charleston Southern University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 22 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Charleston Southern University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$19,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Charleston Southern University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 60% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Charleston Southern University?

3 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Charleston Southern University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Charleston Southern University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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