Applying
The steps, forms and resources for a successful application
The Basics
- up to $2,500 per Magellan Scholar for salary, materials or travel
- for projects in collaboration with a faculty mentor
- funds research, scholarly and creative projects
- all campuses and all disciplines are eligible
- minimum institutional GPA of 3.200
Fall Deadline
October 11, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Announced: December 13
Grants start January 2024
Spring Deadline
February 7, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Announced: April 5
Grants start May or August 2024
EXCEPTIONS
College of Education - Columbia
- Requires an internal review of your proposal five business days before the stated deadline.
- Contact Queenie Bell at bellq@mailbox.sc.edu as soon as you intend to submit.
College of Nursing - Columbia
- Submit the internal intent to submit form [pdf] ASAP.
- Final version of proposal is emailed to Lisa Spruill, not into USCeRA. DEADLINE: 10 business days before the stated application deadline.
- Contact Lisa Spruill at lspruill@mailbox.sc.edu with questions.
Arnold School of Public Health
- Requires submission into USCeRA 1 full business day prior to the deadline.
- Contact Charlotte Stalvey, CSTALVEY@mailbox.sc.edu with questions.
Award Requirements
Steps for accepting the award and completing requirements
Using Your Money
How the award works: get your money, request extensions, and close accounts
For Mentors
Expectations for mentoring a scholar, the application process (including steps for USCeRA submission), requirements of awardees and accessing funds