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πŸ’° Claflin University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
Automatic
3
In-State Awards
$1,000-$7,500/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 24 ACT

Claflin University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 24 ACT. Against tuition of $16,476, students receiving the largest award pay about $15,476 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Claflin University

Tuition & fees
$16,476
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Largest annual award
$1,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$15,476/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $9,480), 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 Claflin University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Claflin University β€” no separate application

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

LIFE & Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancements
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
Additional annual funding for sophomore, junior, and senior LIFE and Palmetto Fellows recipients majoring in eligible fields.
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LIFE Scholarship
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1100+
A state-funded scholarship for South Carolina residents attending eligible four-year institutions.
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S.C. HOPE Scholarship
Award
$2,800/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A one-year scholarship for first-time freshmen who are South Carolina residents and meet GPA requirements but do not qualify for LIFE or Palmetto Fellows.
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Other scholarships at Claflin University (4)

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

Claflin Honors College Scholarships
$2,000/yr
Competitive four-year scholarships ranging from $2,000 to the full cost of tuition, room, and board.
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Claflin Presidential Scholars Program
A prestigious four-year scholarship covering full tuition, room, board, textbooks, and a monthly stipend.
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Claflin University International Alumni Association Annual Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Annual scholarships awarded to eligible students planning to matriculate or currently enrolled at Claflin University.
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Palmetto Fellow Scholarship
$6,700-$7,500/yr
A merit-based program established to recognize the most academically talented high school seniors in South Carolina.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Claflin University

Regular Decision
04/03/2026

Common questions about Claflin University scholarships

How much merit aid does Claflin University give?

Published awards range $1,000/yr. Claflin University lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 24 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

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

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Claflin University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 6% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Claflin University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 04/03/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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