Selection for the Tepper Scholars Program is based on academic merit and commitment to sport and entertainment management with an emphasis on supporting underrepresented student populations.
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Meet Our Tepper Scholars
The David and Nicole Tepper Scholars Program is changing students’ lives for the better in the Department of Sport and Entertainment Management.
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Department of Sport and Entertainment Management
The University of South Carolina is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in sport science.
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Apply Now
Incoming freshmen majoring in sport and entertainment management can apply for the Tepper Scholars Program after they have been admitted. Applications are due in March for the upcoming fall semester.
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David and Nicole Tepper
The David and Nicole Tepper Scholars Program was created with an impactful gift from David and Nicole Tepper, owners of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and Charlotte’s Major League Soccer team. The Tepper Scholars Program seeks the best and brightest students with a passion for furthering their education, and ultimately their career, in the field of sport and entertainment management.
Department of Sport and Entertainment Management Program
The University of South Carolina's Department of Sport and Entertainment Management is a world leader in providing top-ranked degree programs and innovative research. It offers a bachelor's degree in sport and entertainment management with options to specialize in event management, venue management, sport management or entertainment management. It also offers a master's degree that is recognized as a top 20 graduate degree in sport management in the world, and its Ph.D. program is renowned for cutting-edge research and scholarship.
About the Tepper Scholarship Program
The David and Nicole Tepper Scholars Program was established in 2020 thanks to an impactful gift from David and Nicole Tepper. David Tepper is the founder and president of Appaloosa Management, L.P. and owner of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC. The Teppers’ charitable efforts are focused on the core beliefs that everyone deserves an education and access to health care resources, and that no one should go to bed hungry.
USC's Department of Sport and Entertainment Management is one of the very best programs in the country with an impressive faculty roster that is innovative and business focused. We have seen firsthand their industry expertise, passion and commitment to building the next generation of leaders in our field. We hope this gift will ensure continued personal growth and outstanding career preparation for USC sport and entertainment management students.
