💰 South Carolina State University Merit Scholarships

Official Scholarship Information

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In fact, if you are from North Carolina or Georgia and have a grade point average of at least 3.5, you qualify for in-state tuition. We also offer a Legacy Discount: if at least one of your parents or grandparents graduated from SC State and you have a minimum 3.5 GPA, you will only have to pay the in-state tuition and fees.

Eligibility: if you are from North Carolina or Georgia and have a grade point average of at least 3.5, you qualify for in-state tuition. Legacy Discount: if at least one of your parents or grandparents graduated from SC State and you have a minimum 3.5 GPA, you will only have to pay the in-state tuition and fees.

How to apply: ["minimum 3.5 GPA", "parent or grandparent graduated from SC State (for Legacy Discount)"]

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From merit awards and research placements to advising, mentorship, and professional development, we surround our scholars with the resources they need to thrive.

Eligibility: This year’s Clyburn Scholars cohort represents a competitive and diverse group of high-achieving scholars drawn from science, mathematics, technology, business, fine arts, humanities, education, and social sciences.

How to apply: ["competitive selection (implied)"]

SC State studio art degree students are eligible for the Visual Arts Merit Scholarship, helping make your education more affordable.

The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad for Undergraduate and Graduates Students.

How to apply: ["application via Boren Awards site"]

CLS Scholarship awards are up to $8,000.

Via the program, competitively-selected American citizens including students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists, and artists may receive scholarships or grants to study, conduct research, teach, or exercise their talents abroad; and citizens of other countries may qualify to do the same in the United States.

How to apply: ["competitive selection (competitively-selected)", "application via Fulbright links"]

You’re eligible to apply for a ROTC scholarship which could get you up to 100% tuition coverage if you are willing to serve, if you’re a high school student enrolling in college, enrolled in college, or an active-duty enlisted Soldier. ROTC awards scholarships (based solely on merit) to hundreds of students each year. Qualify, and you could get a scholarship worth up to $80,000 at some schools, including a monthly allowance. * Army and GRFD Scholarships Pays (Tuition, Fees, and Books) * University Room and Board (Freshmen Dorm Cost and Meal Plan) * Miscellaneous Scholarships (Based on Raised Funds and Military Alumni)

Eligibility: Eligibility * National Scholarship Applied for and Awarded while in High School * 1000 or more on SAT; 19 or more on ACT * Qualified DODMERB Physical * No Civil Convictions (waivers available for minor convictions) * 2.5 GPA or Higher (very competitive) Higher is better! * Presidential Fitness Test (PFT) High School Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) minimum score 180 (On Campus). Higher is better!

How to apply: ["apply for ROTC National Scholarship / My GoArmy account", "Qualified DODMERB Physical", "Presidential Fitness Test / APFT minimum score 180"]

Receive up to $5,000 (or up to $8,000 if you’re studying a Critical Needs Language) to go abroad on an in-person program as a college student if you’re a U.S. citizen and Federal Pell Grant recipient!

Eligibility: The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship application is open to citizens or nationals of the US. Students must be in good standing.

How to apply: ["Federal Pell Grant recipient (qualifying requirement)", "U.S. citizen or national", "application (implied via \"application is open\")"]

Receive $5,000 if you are a child or spousal dependent of an active-duty military member and receive any type of Title IV Federal Financial Aid to go abroad on an in-person program.

How to apply: ["Be a child or spousal dependent of an active-duty military member", "Receive any type of Title IV Federal Financial Aid"]

Receive up to $5,000 (or up to $8,000 if you’re studying a Critical Needs Language) to go abroad on an in-person program as a college student if you’re a U.S. citizen and Federal Pell Grant recipient!

Eligibility: The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship application is open to citizens or nationals of the US. Students must be in good standing.

How to apply: ["Federal Pell Grant recipient (qualifying requirement)", "U.S. citizen or national", "application (implied via \"application is open\")"]

You’re eligible to apply for a ROTC scholarship which could get you up to 100% tuition coverage if you are willing to serve, if you’re a high school student enrolling in college, enrolled in college, or an active-duty enlisted Soldier. ROTC awards scholarships (based solely on merit) to hundreds of students each year. Qualify, and you could get a scholarship worth up to $80,000 at some schools, including a monthly allowance. * Army and GRFD Scholarships Pays (Tuition, Fees, and Books) * University Room and Board (Freshmen Dorm Cost and Meal Plan) * Miscellaneous Scholarships (Based on Raised Funds and Military Alumni)

Eligibility: Eligibility * National Scholarship Applied for and Awarded while in High School * 1000 or more on SAT; 19 or more on ACT * Qualified DODMERB Physical * No Civil Convictions (waivers available for minor convictions) * 2.5 GPA or Higher (very competitive) Higher is better! * Presidential Fitness Test (PFT) High School Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) minimum score 180 (On Campus). Higher is better!

How to apply: ["apply for ROTC National Scholarship / My GoArmy account", "Qualified DODMERB Physical", "Presidential Fitness Test / APFT minimum score 180"]

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