Outside Scholarships

PRESPECTIVE STUDENTS

• Panda Cares Scholarship

• The Papa John’s “Power of Perseverance” Scholarship 2020

• Jack and Jill of America Foundation 20200

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN

• ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc. Academic Scholarship 

• B. Davis Scholarship 

• Judith Mcmanus Price Scholarship 

• Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship 

• Dr. Wynetta A. Frazier “Sister-to-Sister” Scholarship 

DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

• BRAG Scholarship

• Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. - UNCF scholarships

• Coca Cola First Generation Scholarship

• Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship

• Jack and Jill - Jacqueline Moore Bowles Scholarship

• George and Pearl Strickland Scholarship Fund (Only for AUC Students)

• The Jackie Robinson Foundation

• Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarship

• Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest

PROGRAM OF STUDY

• Denny's Hungry for Education Scholarship Program 

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Awards

• Minority Fellowship Program 

• American Planning Association Scholarships and Fellowships 

• American Political Science Association Minority Fellowship Program 

• American Political Science Association Minority Student Recruitment Program

• American Psychological Association Psychology Fellowships and Programs 

• Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program

• William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship Program for Minority Students 

• Public Policy and International Affairs Program

• ACS Scholars Program

• Microsoft Tuition Scholarship

• Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest

• The National Press Club Scholarship for Journalism Diversity

• Create A Greeting Card $10,000 Scholarship

• ACS Scholars Program

SOCIAL AND CIVIC GROUPS 

• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

• Corvias Foundation

• The Dream.US

• The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.

• Coast Guard Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES

• JLV College Counseling

• Cappex 

• College Board 

• Scholarship America 

• UNCF 

• 4BlackYouth.com 

• HBCUCONNECT

• Learn How to Become

For information on how outside scholarships may affect your financial aid award, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 803-255-4999.

Tips for Obtaining Outside Scholarships

START EARLY: The more time you give yourself, the more successful your search. Start the process at least nine months before you need funds.

GET INVOLVED: Scholarship donors are looking for well-rounded students who are involved in activities both in school and in the community. A well–rounded student has a better chance of receiving scholarships.  Also remember that some clubs and organizations have scholarships associated with membership.

DO RESEARCH: Consider unique circumstances or conditions that might make you eligible for scholarships such as being a foster child, having asthma, having a disability or being a part of a military family. Scholarship opportunities can be found in many places including local civic organizations, your (or your parents’) employers, local businesses, your high school guidance counselor’s office, and the Internet.

APPLY: Apply for as many scholarships that you are eligible for as possible.  Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to complete applications and remember many applications require letters of recommendation, transcripts and other supporting documentation.  Give yourself plenty of time to collect this information.  Give people writing letters of recommendation at least two weeks to complete the letter.  Most scholarships have strict deadlines for applying.  Keep a calendar with all of the deadlines listed so that you do not let any expire.

Before you send in your completed application, make sure to double check for spelling and grammar errors. Put your best effort forward, be neat and organized – first impressions count! Remember that the application process takes time and it could be months before you are notified of any awards. It’s not uncommon for there to be no follow-up correspondence from the organization as they receive numerous applications. 

DON’T GIVE UP: Just because you didn’t receive one scholarship doesn’t mean you won’t receive others, so keep applying and don’t get discouraged, the more applications you submit the more likely you’ll receive a scholarship.