Returning students can apply now to scholarships for the 2022/23 academic year

The College of Charleston has an online scholarship awarding system for departmental and specialty scholarships called the Cougar Scholarship Award System (CSAS). Applications for the 2022-2023 academic year are now OPEN!

CSAS is how you apply for all departmental scholarships, specialty scholarships, Alumni Association scholarships, and more! The system matches you with scholarships based on your interests and experiences, so all Honors students are encouraged to fill out an application.

To submit an application, log in to https://cofc.academicworks.com.

If you have questions or concerns about the Cougar Scholarship Awarding System (CSAS), please contact us via email: foundationscholarships@cofc.edu.  

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• CSAS is the system that you MUST use to submit the application
• The deadline to submit your application for departmental/specialty scholarships is January 15, 2022.
• The CSAS portal can be accessed here: https://cofc.academicworks.com
• As a current student, you are able to use single sign on to access this portal and submit an application
• You must select “submit” on all applications within the portal to be considered for funding.
• If you are the recipient of a renewable scholarship, please be on the lookout for a communication from your departmental liaison about additional steps to complete.

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Awards include academic assistance up to $9,500 per year

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facility during the summer.

Current sophomores majoring in and conducting research in oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, including geography, physics, hydrology, and geomatics, are invited to apply.

The application is now live and available online at: https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship

Applications Due: Monday, January 31, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST

Questions or application help? Contact the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, nationalawards@cofc.edu.

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The internship provides scholars with hands-on, practical experience in NOAA related science, research, technology, policy, management, and educational activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory NOAA Scholarship Program orientation and the annual Science & Education Symposium, scientific conferences where students present their research, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.

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Deadline to apply is October 5

CIE has increased the maximum potential award amount for its general scholarship to $2,500 f0r a semester program and up to $2,000 for a summer program.

Criteria for the CIA General Scholarship include academic merit, demonstration of financial need, a persona; statement. and a recommendation by two faculty members.

Students should apply for the scholarships through CSAS (cofc.academicworks.com).  The deadline for for Spring 2022 CIE Scholarships is October 5, 2021.

More information can be found on the CIE website: https://international.cofc.study-abroad/scholarships.php

Follow in the footsteps of recent Honors STEM students who received this life-altering scholarship

The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense (DoD) upon degree completion.

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Scholars receive full tuition, monthly stipends, health insurance and book allowances, as well as summer internships that range from 8 to 12 weeks—and a job after graduation!

Undergraduate and graduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Not only do scholars pursue their passions in their respective field during their educational phase, but they begin a journey towards an empowering career to protect national security.

The application is now live and can be found here.

The deadline to apply is December 1 at 5pm EST.

Have any questions or need application help? Contact the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards at nationalawards@cofc.edu.

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