Official Scholarship Information

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Clemson Career Workshop participants are eligible for scholarships for in-state students and up to full out-of-state tuition waivers for students who complete the Snelsire, Sawyer, & Robinson Clemson Career Workshop (CCW).

The Freshman Award is $2,500 and available during the first year. Beginning with new first-year students entering in the 2020-2021 academic year and after, the Freshman Award will remain $2,500, but the award may be renewed annually at $1,500, in the form of a Clemson University scholarship, for the sophomore through senior years. The Clemson-Sponsored Merit Finalists will receive $1,500 per year (beginning for students entering in Fall 2020) renewable for four years total (eight semesters).

The Freshman Award is $2,500 and available during the first year. Beginning with new first-year students entering in the 2020-2021 academic year and after, the Freshman Award will remain $2,500, but the award may be renewed annually at $1,500, in the form of a Clemson University scholarship, for the sophomore through senior years. The Clemson-Sponsored Merit Finalists will receive $1,500 per year (beginning for students entering in Fall 2020) renewable for four years total (eight semesters).

Clemson University Foundation scholarships are awarded based on criteria found in the scholarship fund agreement, academic performance and amount of other Clemson University Scholarships previously accepted by the student.

Clemson is partnered with the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund to offer scholarship recipients who enroll at Clemson University a pledge covering the cost of tuition, housing, food and required fees up to the cost of attendance.

First-year recruiting scholarships are only available to incoming first-year students and are extremely competitive. These scholarships range from $500 per year to the full cost of attendance and can be renewed for an additional three years if you maintain the minimum requirements.

Out-of-State Tuition Scholarships will receive a named award (typically donor-funded) of up to $500. This named award is included in the total amount of the award offer and is renewable for up to eight semesters.

Students who receive the South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and meet certain requirements related to class rank, test scores and other factors will be considered for a renewable merit award.

Emerging Scholars award (last-dollar)

Emerging Scholars who enroll at Clemson University are eligible to receive a scholarship that covers tuition, required fees, housing, and food.

Named Scholarship Programs (overview)

Named Scholarship Programs are specific awards that have additional consideration criteria.

Breakthrough Scholars award (cost coverage)

The Breakthrough Scholars Program provides financial support (covering tuition, fees, housing, food and other expenses) and dedicated academic and professional development for a select group of undergraduate STEM majors who reside in-state and show interest in pursuing advanced degrees.

George E. and Leila Giles Singleton Scholarship (CAFLS)

This scholarship is awarded over both the fall and spring semesters.

JoAnn Chamblee McCaskill Scholarship (CAFLS)

This scholarship is awarded over both the fall and spring semesters.

John W Parris '58 Endowed Scholarship (CAFLS)

This scholarship is awarded over both the fall and spring semesters.

Lyceum Scholars award

All Lyceum Scholars receive a $60,000 scholarship disbursed over four years at Clemson University.

National Scholars award (full cost)

The program offers Clemson's top academic recruiting scholarship (covering tuition, fees, housing, food, and other expenses).

Paul K. Bowman Jr. Scholarship (CAFLS)

Scholarship for students who are legal residents of South Carolina, preferably Sumter County; major within CAFLS.

Restricted Foundation Scholarships (application)

Clemson University Foundation scholarships are awarded based on criteria found in the scholarship fund agreement, academic performance and amount of other Clemson University Scholarships previously accepted by the student.

South Carolina Rural Rehabilitation Scholarship (CAFLS)

This scholarship is awarded over both the fall and spring semesters.

Southeast Produce Council Annual Scholarship (CAFLS)

This scholarship is awarded for the spring semester only.