November 15, 2026
Alumni Scholars Award
Direct application
$8,000
Eligibility
Activities
Leadership
About this scholarship
South Carolina resident freshmen with exceptional academics, leadership, talent, and service may be considered for the University of South Carolina Alumni Scholars Award, sponsored by the Alumni Association.
Recipients receive $8,000 per year. Submit the general admissions application and a separate Honors College application by November 15. Maintain a 3.0 USC GPA to renew.
Essay question
What else to submit
- General admissions application
- Separate Honors College application
- Evidence of academic achievements, leadership roles, talents, and community service
- Test scores
- Transcripts
- Other supporting documents
- Test scores
- Transcripts
- Other supporting documents
- Maintain a 3.0 University of South Carolina GPA to renew.