South Carolina State University Scholarships & Financial Aid

Scholarships offered by South Carolina State University

• Legacy Discount

  If at least one of your parents or grandparents graduated from SC State and you have a minimum 3.5 GPA, you will only have to pay the in-state tuition and fees.

  Source: scsu.edu

• Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)

  In the CLS program, students spend eight to ten weeks abroad over the summer studying one of 15 critical languages.

  Source: scsu.edu

• Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship

  Receive up to $5,000 (or up to $8,000 if you’re studying a Critical Needs Language) to go abroad on an in-person program as a college student if you’re a U.S. citizen and Federal Pell Grant recipient!

  Source: scsu.edu

• Boren Scholarships

  The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad for Undergraduate and Graduates Students.

  Source: scsu.edu

• Gilman-McCain Scholarship

  Receive $5,000 if you are a child or spousal dependent of an active-duty military member and receive any type of Title IV Federal Financial Aid to go abroad on an in-person program.

  Source: scsu.edu

• Army Scholarships

  Army Scholarships are available for National, Campus Base, HBCU, Nurse, Urban, Language, and STEM students.

  Source: scsu.edu

• Guaranteed Reserves Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarships

  GRFD Scholarships are for students in the Army Reserves or National Guard.

  Source: scsu.edu

• Presidential Scholarships

  These scholarships invest in scholarships to ensure access, opportunity, and long-term success for SC State students.

  Source: scsu.edu