HISTORY
The University of South Carolina developed the Carolina Scholars program in 1969, and through generous private support, we have expanded the program from nine students in its first year to more than
84 scholars on campus.
Since its inception, 702 scholars have participated in the program, which has been an integral factor in keeping many of the state's most academically talented students in South Carolina.
Established in spring 1998, the McNair Scholars program is a prestigious scholarship for out-of-state students supported by a generous gift of $30 million from USC alumnus Robert C. McNair and his wife, Janice. McNair Scholars now represent
19 states and are among the nation's brightest students.
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CHARACTER
Distinguished by their extraordinary academic talent, exemplary character, and outstanding leadership skills, the Carolina and McNair Scholars are unique students whose ideas and abilities will shape the world of tomorrow. These young scholars personify not only the ideals Ralph Waldo Emerson spoke of when he said, "character is higher than intellect," but also the University's own motto: "Learning humanizes character and does not permit it to be cruel."
As True Scholar (PDF) chronicles,
these scholars have significantly enhanced the reputation of the University.
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COMMUNITY
A continuing goal of both programs is to create a community of scholars with a united and visible identity. First-year scholars participate in a leadership retreat, creating bonds and developing skills that will last a lifetime. In addition, through the First-Year Mentor Program, freshman scholars meet regularly with a distinguished faculty member for discussion and advice. Each fall and spring semester, special formal events bring the scholars together.
Through the generosity of the University's donors, these prestigious scholarship programs will continue to improve and grow.
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TO APPLY
The Carolina and McNair Scholarships are administered through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions http://www.sc.edu/admissions – see the Financial Aid and Scholarships link for application information.
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