Category Archives: Scholarships, Grants & Awards

Rotary Global Grants Information Session on February 7th

by Reese Michaelson

Considering graduate school outside of the US? Make sure to head to the Rotary Global Grants info session!

Details: Information will be given about the Rotary Foundation’s global grant scholarships, which provide up to $45,000 in funding for graduate programs that align with one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus: promotion of peace, disease prevention, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, education and literacy, economic development, and environmental protection.

When & Where: The info session will be…

  • On Wednesday, February 7th, at 5:30 p.m.
  • In Robert Scott Small room 248

Have questions but can’t make the info session? Email nationalawards@cofc.edu.

Fund your summer experience through the Honors Summer Enrichment Program

by plasmatinc

Applications are now open for the Honors College Summer Enrichment Program. 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!

How to Apply: Complete the application form by Friday, February 23 at 5:00 p.m.

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

Call for Submissions: Student activist projects, poetry, and visual art that honors Septima Clark

by plasmatinc

The College’s Discovering our Past initiative is sponsoring a contest for student projects that continue the legacy and impact of Septima Clark’s activism.

The Projects: Prizes will be awarded for students activism, poetry, and visual artwork that interprets the causes and values that Clark is known for.

The Benefits: Winning submissions will receive a cash prize and will be included in an exhibit installed in the Septima Clark Auditorium (ECTR 118).

How to Submit: Online application by February 1.

Applications for the 2024 Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Are Open!

by Reese Michaelson

Are you interested in going to the UK this summer and exploring its culture and heritage? Check out the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes (UKSIs)!

The Opportunity: Enables high-achieving students who haven’t traveled much outside of the US to spend three-to-four weeks in the UK during the summer. Each UKSI focuses on a different theme, from Arts, Activism, and Social Justice to Technology, Innovation, and Creativity, and they blend academics with practical insights. Additionally, students explore the vibrant culture and heritage of the UK, enhancing their understanding of the world in ways no classroom can alone.

Details: The US-UK Fulbright Commission and its partner institutions cover program costs, including airfare, tuition, accommodation, and, in some cases, a daily allowance for meals. That way, your focus remains on learning and growing through your experience during the summer.

Great Fit For: Sophomores and freshmen with a 3.7+ GPA and little or no travel experience outside North America.

To Apply: Email nationalawards@cofc.edu to express your interest and get started on an application. The deadline is February 1st, so act fast!

For more information, head to this link or email nationalawards@cofc.edu.

Honors College scholarship opportunities are available for 2024/25

by plasmatinc

Honors College scholarship opportunities are available for the 2024/25 academic year.

The Jill Conway Annual Scholarship recognizes former Honors College employee Jill Conway and her amazing impact on Honors College students. The scholarship supports a current Honors College student who demonstrates engagement, personal growth, and curiosity to explore new interests within the Honors College. Apply here.

  • Great Fit For: Students who have made the Honors College an integral part of their college experience.

The Chad V. Adams ’18 Memorial Scholarship celebrates the life of Honors College alumnus Chad V. Adams ‘18 who embraced adventure and had a dedication to bring his best to whatever he pursued. This memorial scholarship supports students studying the natural sciences who, like Chad, have immersed themselves in the Honors College experience. Apply here.

  • Great Fit For: Rising seniors majoring in the natural sciences.

The deadline to apply for both opportunities in March 1st, 2024.

Get your summer research funded through SSME summer research funding

by plasmatinc

SSME undergraduate students are invited to apply for funding which will enable them to conduct summer research.

The Funding: Stipends of up to $5000 are available to successful applicants. Students conducting a 10 week project with a College of Charleston research mentor will be given priority.

Great Fit For: All students majoring/minoring in an SSME discipline and planning to conduct summer research.

How to Apply: Online application by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024.

  • Important: Your faculty research advisor must also submit their own faculty application, so be sure to coordinate with them.

Call for Submissions: Student activist projects, poetry, and visual art that honors Septima Clark

by plasmatinc

The College’s Discovering our Past initiative is sponsoring a contest for student projects that continue the legacy and impact of Septima Clark’s activism.

The Projects: Prizes will be awarded for students activism, poetry, and visual artwork that interprets the causes and values that Clark is known for.

The Benefits: Winning submissions will receive a cash prize and will be included in an exhibit installed in the Septima Clark Auditorium (ECTR 118).

How to Submit: Online application by February 1.

National pitch competition for students using business as a force for good

by plasmatinc

Duke’s Fuqua School of Business is hosting a national pitch competition for students who are using business as a force for good, and they’re offering up some seriously legit prizes.

The competition invites students to submit a proposal for how a company, set of companies or industry sector can have positive impact on a specific community, population, location, industry or the environment at large.

Big-Time Benefits: Ten grand prize winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Duke’s Fuqua School of Business where they will present their proposals to influential business leaders, engage in professional development programming, and network with members of our community.

Great Fit For: Open to all current students in their freshman, sophomore or junior year of a four-year degree program; particularly pertinent for those interested in entrepreneurship.

How to Apply: Online application by Tuesday, January 16.