Category: Scholarships, Grants & Awards

Looking for a Scholarship? Apply for the Hibernian Society Scholarship!

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Looking for funds to power your CofC journey? The Hibernian Society of Charleston Foundation is offering a scholarship open to all majors!

Students must have completed one semester of study before applying
What you’ll need:
  • 📄 Transcript
  • 📝 2 recommendation letters
  • ✍️ Short goals statement
Deadline: March 20, 2026 ⏰
Questions?
📬 Contact Hannah Purkey (Assistant Director of Scholarships): purkeyh@cofc.edu

Fund Your Summer Experience (up to $4500!) through the Honors Summer Enrichment Program!

Applications are now open for the Honors College Summer Enrichment Program! The program supports Honors scholars pursuing impactful learning experiences over the summer months with…

💰 Financial support up to $4500
🛠️ Supplemental workshops and activities
🤝 Peer-to-peer collaboration

Great Fit For: Priority will be given to students…

1️⃣ Pursuing their first substantive summer experience
💸 Who wouldn’t be able to take advantage of their opportunity without funding

What it can Support: Faculty-led research / Internships / Study abroad / Creative and artistic projects / Community impact projects / And more!

How to Apply: Complete the application form by Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

  • Learn More: Check out the Summer Enrichment Program webpage for more details and application instructions. Contact Nick Plasmati (plasmatinc@cofc.edu) with any questions.

Apply for a SURF Summer Research Grant of up to $6,500!

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Get hands-on experience tackling real-world issues with a Summer Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) grant. Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor on a project that matters!

💰 Funding: Up to $6,500 for research expenses
📅 When: Summer 2026
⌛Apply By: February 12th
✅ Why Apply?
  • Gain experiential research skills
  • Build strong faculty connections
  • Boost your resume for grad school or careers

Presenting at a conference? Get travel funding through URCA!

The College’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Activities (URCA) can help fund your conference travel this semester!

💵How? Apply for a Research Presentation Grants (RPG)! It provides funding to support students who are traveling to conferences outside the U.S. or conferences west of the Mississippi.

  • The maximum award is $750 per student.
  • For conferences east of the Mississippi, the maximum award is $500 per student.
  • For conferences in S.C. or in states that border S.C., the maximum award is $200 per student.

To apply: Visit the URCA website for grant descriptions, guidelines, and the application form.

  • ⏰The deadline is this week! Apply by Thursday, January 15.

Explore Scholarship Opportunities While Enjoying Scoops of Ice Cream!

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Explore scholarship opportunities offered by the Honors College, CofC, and beyond.

📅 Date: Wednesday, Jan. 21
🕒 Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: Berry Hall 106
Why attend?
  • Discover departmental, institutional, and external scholarships
  • Get tips on finding and applying for funding
  • Enjoy a sweet treat while planning your success
✅ Limited to the first 30 respondents

Apply for The Chad V. Adams ’18 Memorial Scholarship and get $500!

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A one-time scholarship award for natural science majors who have fully embraced the Honors College experience. The award honors alumnus Chad Adams ’18, who demonstrated an adventurous spirit and dedication to excellence in the Honors College and his studies.

💰 Award: $500 (distributed senior year)
📅 Deadline: March 1, 2026
🖥️ Apply via: CSAS (general application + supplemental question)

Scholarship Qualifications:

  • Rising seniors (i.e., you’ll be a senior in 2026/27)
  • Out-0f-state students
  • Science-related major
  • Students who have demonstrated a strong work ethic and Honors College engagement
Supplemental Question (350 words or less):
  • How have you shown a strong work ethic in pursuit of excellence in the sciences?
  • How have you immersed yourself in the Honors College experience?
📌 Reminder: Ensure your résumé is updated in the Honors Advising OAKS dropbox; the committee will review your latest upload.

Apply for the Jill Conway Scholarship and receive up to $1000!

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Apply for this one-time scholarship award that recognizes engagement, growth, and curiosity within the Honors College community.

💰 Award: Between $500–$1,000
📅 Deadline: March 1, 2026
🖥️ Apply via: CSAS (general application + supplemental question)

Scholarship Qualifications:

  • Honors College students currently in good standing.
  • Students with demonstrated financial need according to the College’s Office of Financial Assistance and Veterans Affairs.
  • Students who have demonstrated leadership within the Honors College community through engagement, personal growth, curiosity to explore new interests, and an enhanced classroom experience.

Supplemental Question (500 words or less):In 500 words or less, describe a leadership role (formal or informal) you have had in the Honors College:

  • What did the leadership role mean to you?
  • Describe the impact it had on the Honors community and/or to the campus.
  • How will you continue to be engaged in the Honors College or the greater community as a whole?

Attend the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards Presentation!

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Learn how the NCA helps students land top-tier awards like Fulbright, Gilman, Goldwater, and more. Get insider tips on applications, interviews, and programs that can take you across the globe.
📅 Date: November 5
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Berry 106
🎯 Bonus: BGS Extra Credit available!!
💡 Why Go?
  • Discover scholarships that match your goals
  • Get expert guidance on applying
  • Prep for life-changing experiences at home and abroad
📬 Questions?
Email: nationalawards@cofc.edu