Category: Scholarships, Grants & Awards

Apply to the Goldwater Scholarship and Get up to $7,500 for STEM Research

Are you a sophomore or junior majoring in STEM or psychology and conducting research? Planning to pursue graduate school and a research career? The prestigious Goldwater Scholarship could be for you!

🧠 What it is: A nationally competitive scholarship offering up to $7,500/year to outstanding students in STEM and psychology fields.

📅 Deadline to act:
Submit the pre-application by noon on October 17.

📍 How to start: Visit the ​https://goldwaterscholarship.gov​ and follow the “How do I start?” steps.

Questions? Email ​nationalawards@cofc.edu​.

 

Rising Seniors: Fund your postgrad plans with a prestigious Fulbright Award

Starting to make plans for after graduation? Interested in living abroad?

The Fulbright US Student Program provides funding for students to attend graduate school, conduct research, complete an arts project, or teach English abroad.

  • Fund a once-in-a-lifetime experience
  • Enhance your resume for future opportunities
  • Experience the world from a new vantage point

Rising seniors: Now is the time to prepare your Fulbright application! The deadline to have your materials ready for review is September 4.

It can be done! Five CofC Honors students have received Fulbright US Student Awards in the past two years alone. You could be next!

The best way to prepare a competitive application is to work directly with our friends in the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards. Book an appointment to get started:

 

Rising Seniors: Fund your postgrad plans with a prestigious Fulbright Award

Starting to make plans for after graduation? Interested in living abroad?

The Fulbright US Student Program provides funding for students to attend graduate school, conduct research, complete an arts project, or teach English abroad.

  • Fund a once-in-a-lifetime experience
  • Enhance your resume for future opportunities
  • Experience the world from a new vantage point

Rising seniors: Now is the time to prepare your Fulbright application! The deadline to have your materials ready for review is September 4.

It can be done! Five CofC Honors students have received Fulbright US Student Awards in the past two years alone. You could be next!

The best way to prepare a competitive application is to work directly with our friends in the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards. Book an appointment to get started:

 

Apply to Join the Charleston Fellows Program

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.
Application Process:
  • 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.
Application Materials:

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.

Apply to join the Founders Scholars

Passionate about solving real-world problems and creating positive change? Apply to become a Founders Scholar with the Center for Entrepreneurship.

The Program: The Founders Scholars program is a prestigious, year-long entrepreneurial leadership experience designed for ten of the College of Charleston’s most exceptional students.

  • Founders Scholars participate in the Founders Club, take on leadership roles in the college’s entrepreneurial community, and receive a $1000 award at the end of the 2025/26 academic year.

Great Fit For: Any student with exceptional entrepreneurial potential. Open to all majors and interests.

How to apply: Apply online by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 25.

Founders Scholars
Innovate. Lead. Make an Impact

The Founders Scholars program is a prestigious, year-long entrepreneurial leadership experience designed for ten of the College of Charleston’s most exceptional students. This program is ideal for those passionate about solving real-world problems and creating positive change through innovation, integrity, and impact.

Eligibility & Selection:
Scholars are selected through a highly competitive interview process that identifies students with exceptional entrepreneurial potential. All majors are encouraged to apply; however, preference is given to applicants who are entrepreneurship concentrators or minors and actively developing a new venture concept.

Expectations & Recognition:
Founders Scholars are held to the highest academic and professional standards. As ambassadors for the program, they serve as role models across campus. Those who complete the program will receive a $1,000 award at the end of the 2025-26 academic year.

Engagement:
Founders Scholars are expected to participate in the Founders Club actively and are encouraged to apply for leadership positions, including:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Director of Marketing & Social Media
  • Director of Events (e.g., Guest Speakers, 7x7 Speaker Forum)
  • Director of Finance & Accounting
  • Mentorship Director (supporting ELLC and first-year entrepreneurs)

Open to All Majors & Class Years
We welcome applications from students across all disciplines and academic levels.

Ready to take the lead?
Please complete the link below to submit your application:

Founders Scholars Applications

Applications for the Founders Scholars program close at 11:59 pm on Friday, April 25.

Sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship and the Founders Club

 

 

 

Check Out the Fulbright US Student Program!

Are you starting to make plans for after graduation? Are you interested in traveling abroad? If so, check out the Fulbright US Student Program, which provides funding for students to attend graduate school, conduct research, complete an arts project, or teach English abroad. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will introduce you to different cultures and make you more competitive for the job market.

Additional Details: Fulbright grantees receive a stipend based on the cost of living in their host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to cover to room, board, and incidental costs during the grant period. Depending on the country, grantees may also receive round-trip airfare and other allowances.

Who Should Apply: Rising juniors, graduating seniors, and recent graduates.

Application Timeline: The internal CofC deadline for the 2026/27 award cycle of early September. The national deadline for applications is on October 7th. Semi-finalists will be notified in January 2026.

For more information, including specific programs and eligibility requirements, head to this link, schedule an appointment with Dr. Woram, or email nationalawards@cofc.edu.

Fellowships and student awards in Fiction and Poetry available through the South Carolina Academy of Authors

The South Carolina Academy of Authors (SCAA) is excited to announce the 2025 Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Fellowships and Student Awards in Fiction and Poetry. This prestigious opportunity offers $1,250 Fellowship Prizes and $250 Student Prizes.

Benefits: Gain recognition from esteemed judges, including John Dufresne and Kristin Robertson, and enhance your literary career with significant monetary awards.

How to Apply: Submit up to 15 pages of fiction or up to 5 unpublished poems (totaling no more than 10 pages). Be sure to click on the appropriate SCAA submission link!

  • Submission Deadline: March 20, 2025

 

Deadline extended to apply for the Honors Summer Enrichment Program

The deadline to apply for the Honors College Summer Enrichment Program has been extended to the end of spring break!

The program supports Honors students pursuing impactful opportunities and experiences over the summer months with…

  • Significant financial support
  • Supplemental workshops and activities
  • Peer-to-peer collaboration

Great Fit For: Priority will be given to students pursuing their first substantive summer experience, and to those for whom a summer experience would not otherwise be possible without significant financial support.

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

  • Plans still coming together? If your summer opportunity hasn’t quite come to fruition yet, you can still submit a conditional application to be assessed if/when your plans solidify (pending availability of funds, of course).

How to Apply: Complete the application form by Sunday, March 9 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.