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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Scholarships

You have no doubt heard someone say, “There are thousands of scholarships worth billions of dollars out there just waiting for students to claim.” At the University of South Carolina, we strongly encourage you to identify and pursue any scholarship opportunities that will help you pay for your annual educational expenses. And we can help you find them.

Scholarship Sources

Scholarships for S.C. Residents

From state scholarships to general university scholarships that are awarded to incoming freshmen, there are a variety of opportunities that support residents of South Carolina.

Scholarships for Nonresidents

Awarded through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, there are a variety of scholarships for non-South Carolina resident freshman, many of which include tuition reduction.

Departmental Scholarships

Departmental scholarships are most often awarded to continuing students who have demonstrated excellence in meeting the eligibility criteria. However, some departments also award scholarships to incoming freshmen.

Non-Institutional Scholarships

UofSC recognizes non-institutional scholarships as any funding awarded directly to a student by non-UofSC affiliates, businesses, organizations, groups or individuals. Learn about the broad range of criteria for these scholarships and how to apply scholarship money to your financial obligations.

Scholarship Policies

Review UofSC's policies related to general scholarships and department scholarships, such as eligibility, enrollment, use of scholarships during the summer, scholarship retention and financial policies related to your scholarship award.

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