The application workshop or application video series is only required once. So no, the application video series is not required if you participated in a past semester's application workshop or previously watched the Scholar application videos.

However, changes occur each application round including forms. It is your responsibility to follow the current semester's guidebook, rules, requirements, and forms. The Update section on page 1 may be particularly helpful with this.

NOTE: the Magellan minigrant/apprentice application videos do NOT fulfill this requirement; they are NOT the same as the Magellan Scholar application videos!

Are you resubmitting a proposal? If so, review the guidebook for resubmission guidelines and requirements.

No, the application video series is not required if you participated in a past semester's application workshop or previously watched the Scholar application videos.

However, changes occur each application round including forms. It is your responsibility to follow the current semester's guidebook, rules, requirements, and forms. The Update section on page 1 may be particularly helpful with this.

Pay special attention to the resubmission section in the guidebook.

The required part of the application video series is ~1 hour, divided into four shorter topical videos.

There is also an optional ~10 minute video sharing additional writing tips and hints.

Mentors are encouraged to go through this process once, either the application video series or a previous application workshop. Mentors and students do not have to watch the videos together.

Please NOTE this program is updated regularly. Applications must be compliant with the current semester’s requirements, guidelines, and formats as outlined in the current Magellan Scholar application guidebook.

FORMS are updated often! Please do not reuse forms, including mentor collaboration forms, from previous semesters. Forms can be found below.

• Follow the advice/expertise from your mentor. 
• Include all sections and formatting described in the guidebook. 
• The proposal tips and hints guide may be helpful in the writing process.
• Make sure you set up a timeline with your mentor for drafts and reviews. 
• Ensure that your mentor has the final version in plenty of time for submission by the 5 p.m. deadline. 
• Remember: your mentor submits the full application into the system. 

The Guidebook [pdf] contains additional guidance regarding special situations such as:

• group projects
• research or travel abroad
• human or vertebrate animal subjects
• resubmissions

• Using one of the budget forms below, work with your mentor to plan the proposed project budget.
• Carefully review the guidebook for allowable and unallowable expenses and requirements for uses such as participant support and conference travel.
• The budget form is added after your project description.

Budget Form
This is the only acceptable format for your budget. If it is not working for you, contact our@sc.edu. 

• Budget form in word
  • Instructions for the budget form in word

Before You Plan Your Research...

Review the Research Abroad Guidelines Document [pdf] for:

• Important people to meet with and contact
• Research abroad requirements
• Guidelines and tips for the application 

For Aiken, Beaufort, and Upstate students:
Contact us at our@sc.edu or 803-777-1141. 


For Columbia and Palmetto Campus/College students:

1) Register and comply with all policies, rules, and regulations of the Education Abroad Office

ALL students traveling abroad for research, volunteer, internships or study must register with the Education Abroad Office. 

2) Follow Education Abroad Non-Credit Programs Instructions 

This is required for ALL research, internship, volunteer, and non-credit study abroad activities. 

Students must also comply with University Travel policies and procedures. 

If You Are Not Sure If You Need to Register:
Check with the Education Abroad Office at edabroad@sc.edu or 803-777-7557. Be safe, not sorry!

If the project involves vertebrate animals, it must have approval through the Animal Care and Use Committee and the student must have appropriate training. If the project already has approval, the student must be added. Contact the Department of Animal Resources, 803-777-8106, iacuc@mailbox.sc.edu. For USC Aiken, contact the Sponsored Research Office.

If the project involves humans (including but not limited to interviews, surveys or review of personal/private information), mentors must review the Student Research guide. Based on this guidance from the Office of Research Compliance, most student driven projects will not require further review. Faculty oversight and student training through the CITI Human Subjects modules are required. Some projects may also require use of the Undergraduate Research Consent Form. A template is available on the Student Research page. If a student is "engaged in the research" on a mentor's project requiring IRB oversight (new or approved protocol), the student must be added. Contact the Office of Research Compliance (803-777-7095) with questions.

Use this guide to help develop your project plan and understand your responsibilities for the project.

Below are proposals from Magellan Scholar awardees.

• These are meant as helpful resources but may not meet current application requirements. Follow the guidebook!
• Not all majors are represented but even proposals outside your discipline will provide you with an understanding of expectations.
• Be sure to review the Guidebook and Tips & Hints for additional information on writing your proposal.

The rubric reviewers use to evaluate proposals. This may be helpful as you develop and revise your project description.