The Honors College is now accepting applications from current students interested in joining the Charleston Fellows Program. The program provides students with co-curricular resources, professional development opportunities, and an accompanying scholarship–renewable for up to three years–to help cover tuition costs.
In order to maximize the impact of these awards and ensure students become fully immersed in the Charleston Fellows experience, applications will be open to all rising sophomores in the Honors College who meet the scholarship criteria.
- Rising juniors who feel they would benefit from the program may petition for consideration by emailing CharlestonFellows@cofc.edu prior to submitting an application. Please be aware that priority will be granted to rising sophomores who apply.
Applications may be submitted online and are due by Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Read below for additional details, and contact CharlestonFellows@cofc.edu with any questions.
Charleston Fellows Program Application
Current Honors Students
Criteria:
- Rising sophomore in the Honors College (rising juniors may petition for consideration by emailing charlestonfellows@cofc.edu prior to submitting an application; note that priority will be given to rising sophomore applicants).
- Must be in good standing in the Honors College.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
- Must have demonstrated significant leadership, in a formal or informal capacity, during their time at CofC.
- Respond to two prompts and upload an updated resume using the online application portal.
- Applications are due Sunday, June 8, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. EST.
- Finalists will be contacted the following week to schedule a Zoom interview.
1. Leadership Prompt – In 500 words or less, respond to the following:
The mission of the Charleston Fellows Program is to recruit highly engaged students and then provide them with dynamic experiences, a robust network, and growth opportunities such that they’re equipped to address critical issues and prepared to become socially responsible and transformative leaders in their chosen field and/or community.
Describe the specific leadership skills you’ve developed over the past year. Cite specific examples of how you utilized those skills and how you, as a leader, have impacted a community that you’re a member of. How would your membership in the Charleston Fellows Program help you to further develop and fine-tune those specific leadership skills.
2. Community Prompt – In 300 words or less, respond to the following:
The Charleston Fellows Program not only offers scholarship support and leadership development opportunities, but also increased access to a community of peers and connections.
What would you hope to gain from the program’s communal aspect? What specifically would you aim to contribute to your peers in the program?
3. Resume – Include an updated and polished resume highlighting your recent leadership experiences.
