Merit-based scholarships are awarded by Charleston Southern University to degree-seeking students who are enrolled full-time. The scholarship amount is determined by your GPA at the time of high school graduation. The scholarship amount may change based on financial need and residency status.

Renewal of this scholarship is based on full-time traditional enrollment and CSU’s satisfactory academic progress as listed in CSU’s Undergraduate Catalog online.  

Scholarships are available to students who qualify both athletically and academically for one of the competitive team sports. Inquiries should be directed to the CSU Athletic Department at 843-863-7678.

Renewal of this scholarship is based on full-time traditional enrollment and CSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress as listed in CSU’s Undergraduate Catalog online.

Students who participate in the CSU Marching Band, Pep Band and Symphonic Band are eligible to receive a scholarship. An interview is required and can be arranged by contacting the University Band Director at 843-863-7962 in the CSU Horton School of Music.

1st year members receive $1,000 (annually)

2nd year members receive $1,300 (annually)

3rd year members receive $1,700 (annually)

4th year members receive $2,000 (annually)

Renewal of this scholarship is based on band participation, full-time traditional enrollment and CSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress as listed in CSU’s Undergraduate Catalog online.

Dependents of pastors in South Carolina ordained by a church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention are eligible to receive $1,000 per year. A letter on church letter stating parent is an ordained pastor is required.  For consideration, please fill out FAFSA and contact the CSU Financial Aid Office at 843-863-7050 or by email financialaid@csuniv.edu.

Renewal of this scholarship is based on ordained pastor status, full-time traditional enrollment and CSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress as listed in CSU’s Undergraduate Catalog online.

Scholarships may be available to accepted students who participate in music ensembles.    A scholarship audition is required. Auditions can be arranged after a student has filled out the Horton School of Music Application. One credit hour of studio instruction is required each semester (fall and spring). Contact the CSU Horton School of Music at 843-863-7962.

Renewal of this scholarship is based on maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA, full-time traditional enrollment and CSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress as listed in CSU’s Undergraduate Catalog online.

Students elected to one of the Student Government Offices are eligible to receive a stipend valued at the amount of the cost for room and board for the fall and spring semesters during the period they are in office. Inquiries should be addressed to the SGA Office. Stipend eligibility will be determined by the successful completion of SGA Officer duties as evaluated by the CSU Dean of Students.

Renewal of this scholarship is based on continued SGA Office status, full-time traditional enrollment and CSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress as listed in CSU’s Undergraduate Catalog online. .

• Student Leadership University

All graduates of SLU 101,102, 201, 301 or 401 who meet CSU’s admission standards, and are full-time freshmen are eligible to receive a scholarship of $2,000 per year for 4 years. Students must have attended SLU prior to enrollment at CSU.  Confirmation of completion is required for initial award.

Renewal of this scholarship is based on full-time traditional enrollment and CSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress as listed in CSU’s Undergraduate Catalog online. 

All international undergraduate students are eligible to receive a merit scholarship.  Scholarships are automatically awarded at the time of admission to the university and there are no additional application items required. These scholarships are not available to any graduate student. 

General international student scholarships:

• International students who have attended schools outside the US are eligible to receive an International Student Scholarship of $10,000 to $12,000 per year. Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and no additional application or information is needed.
• International students who have attended US schools or international schools with US curriculum are eligible for academic merit scholarships of $5,000 to $19,000 per year based on GPA. Scholarships are automatically awarded when admitted to the university.

Special scholarship opportunities:

• Global Dreamer Scholarship—Two full tuition scholarships are awarded each year to students who do not qualify for federal or state aid due to their immigration status in the United States. These scholarships are competitive and awarded based on financial need and academic merit. They are renewable for up to four years. Students in F student visa status are not eligible for this scholarship.
  • To apply for this scholarship you must be an admitted student and submit all application requirements. Priority is given to applications that are complete by March 15^th. To begin the application process, please complete the online form to confirm your interest.
• Global Ambassador Scholarship—One full tuition scholarship is awarded each year to an international student whose parents serve in a Christian ministry position outside the United States.
  • To apply for this scholarship you must be an admitted student and submit all application requirements, which includes a resume listing your activities and accomplishments, two letters of recommendation, and a personal essay describing your family background in ministry. Priority is given to applications that are complete by February 15^th. To begin the application process, please complete the online form to confirm your interest.
• Global Refugee Scholarship—One full tuition scholarship is awarded each year to an international student who is a refugee or displaced from his or her home country.
  • To apply for this scholarship you must be an admitted student and submit all application requirements. Priority is given to applications that are complete by March 15^th. To begin the application process, please complete the online form to confirm your interest.

For more information, please contact the Center for Global Education at international@csuniv.edu or visit the International Admissions page.

Air Force ROTC offers a variety of scholarships that will help relieve the financial burden of your college education. A variety of full and partial scholarships are available through ROTC as well as CSU.  Certain scholarships have specific requirements. Air Force ROTC scholarships cover full or partial tuition and most lab fees.  It also includes an annual textbook allowance and up to a $500 spending cash monthly stipend. CSU also offers housing scholarships (not to exceed tuition/books/housing/lab frees) to full and partial ROTC recipients.

If you are interested in ROTC scholarships, you should contact 843-863-7148 for the Air Force ROTC and 843-270-9590 for the Army ROTC.

Renewal of this scholarship is based on full-time traditional enrollment and CSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress as listed in CSU’s Undergraduate Catalog online. 

These scholarships are made possible by caring friends of the university who desire that students have the opportunity to obtain a college education. Most are awarded to students enrolled full time and have specific criteria set by the donors. Contact the CSU Financial Aid Office at 843-863-7050 or by email financialaid@csuniv.edu.

Eligibility Requirements: Academic Excellence – Contact your High School Guidance Counselor for details. Must be a full-time undergraduate student

Award Amount: $6,700 Freshman year $7,500 Sophomore, Junior and Senior years

How to Apply: Awarded by the S.C. Commission on Higher Education.

Renewal Requirements: Submit FAFSA. Maintain 3.0 CSU cumulative GPA and earn 30 degree-seeking credit hours per academic year (excluding Bridge Program courses); sign SC Certification Form and submit proper residency documentation. Please view your Documents tab on Financial Aid Live to view your missing required documentation.

Eligibility Requirements: Must meet two of these three: 3.0+ HS GPA based on the S.C. Uniform Grading Scale; 1100+ SAT/22+ ACT; or top 30% of graduating class. Must be a full-time undergraduate student.

Award Amount: $5,000

How to Apply: Awarded based upon high school transcript for freshman year; awarded based upon college transcript after freshman year.

Renewal Requirements: Submit FAFSA. Maintain 3.0 cumulative LIFE GPA and earn 30 degree-seeking credit hours per academic year (excluding Bridge Program courses); sign SC Certification Form and submit proper residency documentation. Please view your Documents tab on Financial Aid Live to view your missing required documentation.

Eligibility Requirements: HS GPA of 3.0+ based upon the S.C. Uniform Grading Scale. Must be a full-time undergraduate student.

Award Amount: $2,800

How to Apply: Awarded based upon receipt of final high school transcript and official ACT and/or SAT scores for freshman year. Students may qualify for the S.C. LIFE Scholarship based upon college transcript after freshman year.

Renewal Requirements: Not renewable, however a student may qualify for the S.C. LIFE Scholarship after their first year by earning 30 degree-seeking credit hours. This excludes Bridge Program courses. A student may also qualify for the S.C. LIFE Scholarship by earning a 3.0 cumulative LIFE GPA. Students must sign the SC Certification Form and submit proper residency documentation.

Eligibility Requirements: Must meet S.C. Life or S.C. Palmetto Fellows renewal requirements (see above), be pursuing a qualifying math or science major, and have earned 14 credit hours of qualifying math and/or science courses by the end of their freshman year of college. Must be a full-time undergraduate student.

Award Amount: $2,500 (in addition to S.C. Life or S.C. Palmetto Fellows award)

How to Apply: Automatically evaluated based on above-listed eligibility requirements.

Renewal Requirements: Meet S.C. Life or S.C. Palmetto Fellows renewal requirements listed above and still be pursing qualifying math or science major; sign SC Certification Form and submit proper residency documentation.

Eligible CSU Majors:

• Applied Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Kinesiology*
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Education
• Natural Science

Eligible Math & Science Courses:

• BIOL (Biology)
• CHEM (Chemistry)
• COIN (Computer and Information Sciences)
• GEOL (Geology)
• KINE (Kinesiology)
• MATH (Mathematics)
• NURS (Nursing)
• PHYS (Physics)

*Please review the criteria as stated by the South Carolina Commission of Higher Education for CSU’s programs here: https://che.sc.gov/life-and-palmetto-fellows-math-and-science-scholarship-enhancements

Eligibility Requirements: Freshmen must graduate in the upper 75% of their high school class or score at least a 900 (Math and Critical Reading sections ONLY) of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or at least 19 Composite on the American College Test (ACT) or graduate from a South Carolina high school with a final high school GPA of 2.7 or higher on the SC Uniform Grading Policy to meet the academic standard for eligibility. For upperclassmen, the academic standard for eligibility requires full-time students to meet CSU’s federal Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. Students who do not meet these academic standards are ineligible for a South Carolina Tuition Grant regardless of financial need. Residency documentation is required.

Award Amount: $4,700 (2023-2024 year)

How to Apply: Submit current year FAFSA by June 30.

Renewal Requirements: Submit FAFSA by June 30 deadline. Maintain CSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (see catalog), sign SC Certification Form and submit proper residency documentation. Please view your Documents tab on Financial Aid Live to view your missing required documents.

All scholarship applicants must be S.C. residents, incoming freshmen and demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and leadership qualities. Applicants should have the equivalent of a B or better grade point average. Each applicant must also score at least 1400 (math/writing and critical reading) on their SAT (or exceed 24 ACT) and have family income under $60,000. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/fuller-foundation-scholarship

The scholarship applicant must be a Nursing student who plans to, has previously, or has an immediate family member who has served in the Active Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve. The applicant who receives funding from the GI bill is not precluded from receiving this scholarship. Applications and guidelines are available online.

CSU offers incoming full-time freshmen Palmetto Boys State Scholarships and Palmetto Girls State Scholarships for $1,000 for 4 years. Qualifications are acceptance to CSU, full-time enrollment, 3.0 high school grade point average, minimum 1000 SAT (math and critical reading only) or a composite ACT of 21 and have attended program prior to enrollment at CSU. Student must provide letter of participation and completion of this program.

Renewal of this scholarship is based on full-time traditional enrollment and CSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress as listed in CSU’s Undergraduate Catalog online. 

CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest

CJ Pony Parts is offering two (2) nonrenewable $500 scholarship to students. This scholarship is open to all fields of study and majors. Students must create a short video. Deadlines and submission information can be found on the scholarship’s website.

APPLICATION

AIS TechnoLabs Marketing Scholarship

The youth are the future leaders of tomorrow for any country. AIS TechnoLabs wants to help provide opportunities for students in the fields of marketing, journalism, and similar internet marketing fields. They believe this is key to successfully cultivate the future of the tech sphere, across search engine optimization and beyond, for years to come.

APPLICATION

Ignition Center Scholarship

Ignition will be awarding $1000 to between 1 and 5 applicants from universities across the country, who demonstrate a commitment and passion for starting his or her own business.  The funds will be used to provide services to assist the startup in attaining its goals.  Ignition will also provide mentorship assistance to the winners.

APPLICATION

JSA Digital Marketing Scholarship Program

JSA Interactive is a leading provider of digital services for performance marketing. JSA Interactive provides lead generation, advertising and optimization services for clients globally on five continents for both small local businesses and global enterprises. To support students, JSA Interactive has launched an annual $1000 Scholarship Program. The Scholarship Program is available to graduate and undergraduate students. International students are also welcome to apply for the program.

APPLICATION

Wikibuy eCommerce and Online Retail Scholarship

The annual Wikibuy eCommerce and Online Retail Scholarship was established in 2018 to recognize current business majors and minors who demonstrate academic excellence and strong entrepreneurial thinking. Along with the application, students must submit a 500-word essay meant to demonstrate their entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.

APPLICATION

Create and Go Design Your Future Scholarship

The development of Create and Go was fueled by a passion for writing and following our dreams of making a living by blogging. Create and Go is offering a scholarship to one undergraduate student who can elaborate their own dreams and how they plan on fulfilling designing their future in a well written and personal piece.

APPLICATION

Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics

The Elie Wiesel Foundation offers the Prize in Ethics, aiming to assist registered undergraduate full-time Juniors or Seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States. The essay should articulate with clarity an ethical issue that you have encountered and analyze what it has taught you about ethics and yourself.

Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Religious Scholars Program

The Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation is offering a $5,000 scholarship for graduate students that are studying to go into the Ministry. As part of their mission to Protect the Greater Good, the foundation believes helping young, vibrant religious leaders today will ensure strong faith-based communities of tomorrow. The Religious Scholars Program is open to full-time students across the country who are in an advanced degree-seeking religious studies program. Students serving in their final year of an internship program are also eligible to apply. Students across all denominations are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION

Christian Community Credit Union Scholarship

Christian Community Credit Union offers Scholarships for Success to its members attending college, a university or seminary. Eligible students must be full-time undergraduates enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester or graduate students enrolled in six or more hours per semester. The maximum scholarship is $4,000 for Undergraduate students; $2,000 for Graduate students. Application for membership and scholarship can be submitted at the same time. Applications must be submitted by the end of March.

Noodle Pro’s GRE Scholarship

Grad school application and testing fees can amount to more than $500 — and that’s before you’ve even started your classes! Noodle Pros wants to help you spend your money where it counts. This scholarship will cover your GRE testing fee ($205), and up to three grad school application fees (up to $175 each). The scholarship recipient must simply provide proof of test registration and proof up to three submitted applications to receive full reimbursement.

APPLICATION

Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program

American Mensa Education and Research Foundation and the local chapter, Piedmont Area Mensa, offer scholarships based on 550-word essays about educational, career, and life goals. For more information, contact Piedmont Area Mensa Scholarship Chairs Iuliana Watson at 864-838-2028 or Mary Ann Cox at 864-963-2335.

EMAIL PIEDMONT AREA MENSA 

Goldman McCormick Scholarship

Goldman McCormick PR understands that education is one of the cornerstones to building a community with clear and honest communication.  To that end, they are proud to announce a $500 scholarship available to a student enrolled in higher education who exemplifies the same values.

APPLICATION

Christian Community Credit Union Scholarship

Christian Community Credit Union offers Scholarships for Success to its members attending college, a university or seminary. Eligible students must be full-time undergraduates enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester or graduate students enrolled in six or more hours per semester. The maximum scholarship is $4,000 for Undergraduate students; $2,000 for Graduate students. Application for membership and scholarship can be submitted at the same time. Applications must be submitted by the end of March.

Chase Rubin Foundation Scholarship

Chase Rubin believes that all young adults can benefit from furthering their education after college. However, he also knows that the price of education is increasing and not decreasing. Therefore, he created the Chase Rubin Foundation Scholarship to help one student each year become one step closer to completing their chosen degree program by giving them a $1000 scholarship. To apply for this scholarship you simply have to write a 500-word essay.

APPLICATION

CG Fuller Foundation Scholarship

Applicants for this scholarship must be a South Carolina resident, an incoming freshman, demonstrate financial need, academic achievement & leadership qualities. Applicant must score at least an 1100 on SAT (reading and math) or 24 on ACT (composite). The family’s adjusted gross income must be $60,000 or less.  Deadline to submit the application is April 1st of each year.

APPLICATION

Women in Technology Scholarship

Study Soup is offering a $1,000 scholarship to women in computer science. The scholarship will be awarded to a female student who demonstrates a passion for computer science and is looking to make an impact on the industry.

APPLICATION

Gavalas Kolanko Foundation

The Gavalas Kolanko Foundation (GKF) is proud to award scholarships to students with physical impairments (sight, hearing, movement) at Charleston Southern University. The scholarship can be renewed for up to a total of four years. A transcript is required to be sent each academic year by the student in order to be eligible for renewal. A full application is required the first application year.

http://gkfoundation.org/scholarships/

Dick Horne Foundation

Bridge Program students from the Orangeburg area who demonstrate academic achievement and have financial need are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applications are available from:

Dick Horne Foundation, P.O. Box 306, Orangeburg, SC 29116-0306/803-534-2096

DECASO “Future Quest” Scholarship

DECASO is committed to helping college students achieve their dreams. If you are overcoming obstacles to earn a college degree, they want to hear from you! Students from all backgrounds and majors are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION

Karman Healthcare Mobility Disability Scholarship

Karman Healthcare is proud to announce this scholarship opportunity that will help students reach their ultimate goals in life. This scholarship applies to students who have a mobility disability, excelled academically and those who have a regard for disability awareness in America.

APPLICATION

Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship

Watson-Brown Foundation provides need and merit-based scholarships to select South Carolina and Georgia students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities.

APPLICATION

CG Fuller Foundation Scholarship

Applicants for this scholarship must be a South Carolina resident, an incoming freshman, demonstrate financial need, academic achievement & leadership qualities. Applicant must score at least an 1100 on SAT (reading and math) or 24 on ACT (composite). The family’s adjusted gross income must be $60,000 or less.  Deadline to submit the application is April 1st of each year.

APPLICATION

Chase Rubin Foundation Scholarship

Chase Rubin believes that all young adults can benefit from furthering their education after college. However, he also knows that the price of education is increasing and not decreasing. Therefore, he created the Chase Rubin Foundation Scholarship to help one student each year become one step closer to completing their chosen degree program by giving them a $1000 scholarship. To apply for this scholarship you simply have to write a 500-word essay.

APPLICATION

J.E. Sirrine Scholarship Program

The J.E. Sirrine Scholarship was established in 1973 and provides scholarship assistance to high school seniors of the 14 Greenville County high schools in Greenville, South Carolina, who have met the academic and financial need criteria as set forth in the Sirrine guidelines.

A high school graduate may also apply for the Sirrine Scholarship up to three years after the date of graduation. The scholarship is renewable.

Checks in the amount of the scholarship award are payable directly to the designated college and sent to the financial aid office of that institution.

APPLICATION

South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarship

South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting their annual scholarship competition awarding $35,000 in total scholarships to six different students!

APPLICATION

CDPAP Department of Edison HHC Educational Scholarship

CDPAP Department of Edison Home Health Care offers one $1,000 educational scholarship annually. To apply, please submit a 500 – 1,000 word essay outlining what you would do to improve healthcare. Topics of discussion can be broad and span areas such as systematic issues (e.g. insurance structures), treatment methodologies, patient psychological well-being, or even specialty specific areas. Don’t be afraid to be creative!

APPLICATION

Healthline and NORD Stronger Scholarship

Healthline creates content about all things health and wellness — from how to spot symptoms of a serious condition, to healthy smoothie recipes, and more. With a reach of almost 80 million visitors per month, their mission is to help build a stronger, healthier world. That’s why they’re teaming up with the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders. Together, they’re launching this scholarship program, which aims to assist and empower college students making a positive impact on rare and/or chronic diseases.

APPLICATION

 Noodle Pro’s MCAT Scholarship

Med school application and testing fees can amount to more than $800 — and that’s before you’ve even started on the path to your white coat! Noodle Pros wants to help you spend your money where it counts. This scholarship will cover your MCAT testing fee ($315), and up to three med school application fees (initial or/or secondary, up to $200 each). The scholarship recipient must simply provide proof of test registration and proof up to three submitted applications to receive full reimbursement.

APPLICATION

SleepZoo Scholarship Program

SleepZoo believes that everybody deserves access to a great education. It’s also a way to help raise awareness for an issue that they are very passionate about – helping students get more sleep.

APPLICATION

Exchange Club Scholarship

The Exchange Club of Charleston offers a community-based scholarship every year to students who have at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate need, live in the tri-county area, have completed their freshman year of college and have a recent history of involvement in community service. The scholarship is awarded every November. For details please contact the Financial Aid Office at 843-863-7050.

EMAIL CSU FINANCIAL AID

Future Innovator Scholarship

Study Soup is offering $1,000 to an outstanding student who exemplifies leadership and a willingness to help others. You may have mentored a fellow student, organized a fundraiser for charity, or gone on a humanitarian trip abroad. Whatever your achievements, they want to hear from you!

APPLICATION

Responsify Empowering Other Scholarship

Responsify believes that with the correct tools, anyone can reach their aspirations and use their skills to empower others. Current students will be tailoring their talents, getting ready to apply them in their lives and in their careers and we’re excited to contribute to this exciting journey with a scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student who can demonstrate how their major can be used to empower others in a self-reflective essay.

APPLICATION

Sixt Scholars Program 

Sixt is pleased to offer future entrepreneurs the opportunity to receive a $5,000 scholarship and become a Sixt scholar. The program is designed to assist students who plan to continue their education in college. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice.

APPLICATION

Zumper Apartments Scholarship

Zumper wants to help you out with a $1,000 scholarship to put toward tuition, books, or whatever else you need to get you through school. They’re looking for outstanding students who have helped their classmates or community in a tremendous way. Maybe you started a club that raised $10,000 for charity, or championed recycling and sustainable practices across campus. Whatever it is, Zumper wants to hear about it!

APPLICATION

OppU Achievers Scholarship

The OppU Achievers Scholarship celebrates students who transform opportunity into results. It rewards achievement in its many forms and honors those who create opportunity for both themselves and others. Founded in 2016, the scholarship provides $2,500 for current or future education costs. Scholarship selections are made four times a year. Annually, the OppU Achievers Scholarship awards a total of $10,000 to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement.

APPLICATION

Minority Nursing Scholarship

Are you interested in earning a graduate nursing degree to build upon your bachelor’s degree? Or, if you earned a bachelor’s in another field, are you interested in entering a direct entry nursing program? Either way, earning a graduate degree can help improve your nursing resume. GradSchools.com’s Minority Nursing Scholarship can help reduce your costs of earning your degree!

APPLICATION

Sunbelt Rentals Scholarship Program

Sunbelt Rentals in partnership with the Big South Conference established this scholarship for eligible minority students entering their final semester at CSU and other member institutions within the Big South Conference.

APPLICATION

Hospital Careers Future Nurse Scholarship Program

As part of their effort to support the healthcare industry’s efforts to remedy the current nursing shortage, HospitalCareers.com has put together a scholarship that is available to future nurses of all specialty areas.

APPLICATION

Minority Nursing Scholarship

Are you interested in earning a graduate nursing degree to build upon your bachelor’s degree? Or, if you earned a bachelor’s in another field, are you interested in entering a direct entry nursing program? Either way, earning a graduate degree can help improve your nursing resume. GradSchools.com’s Minority Nursing Scholarship can help reduce your costs of earning your degree! 

APPLICATION

AES Scholarship

The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.  Amount of award: $500.  Deadline is every October.

APPLICATION

AWS (Amazon) Educate Scholarship

AWS Educate is Amazon’s global initiative to provide students resources for building skills in cloud technology. It is a no-cost curriculum that gives access to content, training, pathways, AWS technology, and a job board with employment opportunities.

APPLICATION

AT&T $1,000 Scholarship

Put on your thinking caps and show off your knowledge about all things Internet! Create an infographic that depicts how the growth around the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart devices are creating smart cities and what efficiencies have come from it. Your infographic should be original, factual, engaging, and fun. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

APPLICATION

BluePay STEM Scholarship

Payment processing is already driven and enabled by technology. Successful execution in the future of payments requires educated minds that focus on both business goals and cutting edge innovation. BluePay is continuing our support of students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.

APPLICATION

Capital Auto Auction Annual Scholarship

As the world grows more complex and demanding, it becomes more apparent that education is critical to solving the problems of both our nation and the world. Capital Auto Auction wants to help provide more individuals with the opportunity to get a solid education and make a difference. What better way is there to move toward this goal than to help pave the way for tomorrow’s leaders? To show support, Capital Auto Auction has created this scholarship to support students pursuing STEM-related degrees.

APPLICATION

CGTrader Scholarship

CGTrader is one of the world’s leading 3D model platforms. CGTrader offers one $2,000 first-place scholarship and two $500 runner-up scholarships to the students that submit the best essays.

APPLICATION

HostGator Technology Scholarship

Each school semester, HostGator aims to help college students achieve their goals of graduating and entering the professional world. In fact, HostGator was founded in a college dorm room back in 2002, so they understand the importance and the impact students can make in the world! That’s why they are offering a technology scholarship for college students!

APPLICATION

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Scholarship

Despite living in a world of constant radiation exposure, people have a negative association with the word “radiation.” The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a problem-based challenge for undergraduate students. The challenge for undergraduates is to develop a strategic communication approach to the general public on the everyday occurrences of radiation, the benefits, risks, and safety of all types and uses of radiation.

APPLICATION

Straight North STEM Scholarship

With Internet marketing becoming more complex and challenging by the day, successful execution requires a solid education. As an industry leader, Straight North supports students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. Through the Straight North STEM Scholarship, the winning student will be awarded $1,000 to be used toward his or her degree. In addition, they award $250 book scholarships to the two runners-up.

APPLICATION

Straight North STEM Scholarship

With Internet marketing becoming more complex and challenging by the day, successful execution requires a solid education. As an industry leader, Straight North supports students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. Through the Straight North STEM Scholarship, the winning student will be awarded $1,000 to be used toward his or her degree. In addition, they award $250 book scholarships to the two runners-up.

APPLICATION

Adventographer Travel Scholarship

Adventographer believes that travel is a catalyst for change, for personal growth, for acceptance and tolerance.  The Adventographer staff are proud to offer a biannual $1500 scholarship to one lucky applicant in the fall and spring semesters. Students will submit a photo that they took while traveling (locally or abroad). A 1000-word short format essay of why that memory or moment is special to them is also required. There are no limits aside from your creativity. – Any photo you took while traveling can compete! Applications for the fall semester are due September 1. Applications for the spring semester are due February 1.

APPLICATION

EducatedDriver.org Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

EducatedDriver.org has made available a $1,000 scholarship with the intent to give back to the community while also raising awareness for an issue that’s very important to them – putting an end to texting and driving.

APPLICATION

The Travel Office Local Adventures Scholarship

Students living in a new city may be experiencing new attractions, culture, and traditions. The Travel Office would love to hear their stories so far and are offering a scholarship to one undergraduate student which best highlights their city!

APPLICATION

Veteran Benefits Scholarship

VeteranAid.org is proud to announce their annual scholarship for advancement in higher education. Scholarship amount is $2,000. Students will need to write a short biography, write an essay, and sign a scholarship agreement in order to apply.

APPLICATION

• Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship
• Government Finance Professional Development Scholarship
• Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
• South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships
• AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship
• Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR
• Business Student Scholarships

• Richard Furman Scholarship

• The Dr. Jairy C. Hunter, Jr. MBA Endowed Scholarship
• The Bowers  MBA Funded Scholarship
• CSU Graduate Assistantships: A limited number of graduate assistantships are available.

• Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship
• Graduate Merit and Financial Need Scholarship

• Army Scholarship Foundation
• Coast Guard Foundation
• Air Force Association Scholarships
• Military spouse/Caregiver Scholarships
• NMFA Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program
• Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarships
• Veterans United Foundation Scholarship

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• Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

Native American

• DAR American Indian Scholarship
• Nancy Woolridge Graduate Fellowship

Hispanic

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund

• American Business Women Association Scholarship(The local chapter has difficulty finding people to sign up. They want you to apply).
• Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
• Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
• P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
• Women’s Independence Scholarship Program

• CollegeNET
• Scholarships.com
• US Department of Labor Scholarship Search