Overview
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)
Available only for first-time freshmen entering the Fall semester
Description
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)
Available only for first-time freshmen entering the Fall semester
Eligibility
To be eligible for UofSC nonresident scholarships, applicants must:
Apply as a first-time undergraduate freshman
Enter the university in the Fall semester
Be a non–South Carolina resident
Have an outstanding academic record
Demonstrate leadership, service, or extracurricular involvement
Meet competitive GPA and SAT/ACT benchmarks
Submit the South Carolina Honors College application (required for top awards)
Apply by the Honors College deadline: November 15
Note: Only one Admissions Merit Award is allowed per student, except the Provost Scholars Award, which may be combined.
Additional Information
Degree Level
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)
Available only for first-time freshmen entering the Fall semester
Available Subjects
All academic majors offered at the University of South Carolina
Includes STEM, Business, Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Education, and more
Benefits
Selected students may receive one of the following high-value merit awards:
Top Scholar Awards Most Prestigious
Stamps Scholars Award
~$23,610 per year
Tuition reduced to in-state rate
$15,000 enrichment fund
Four-year value: ~$225,000
McNair Scholars Award
$22,000 per year
Tuition reduced to in-state rate
$12,000 enrichment fund
Four-year value: $198,000+
Horseshoe Scholars Award
$11,000 per year
Tuition reduced to in-state rate
Four-year value: $142,000+
Other Merit Based Awards
Provost Scholars Award: Up to $6,000 annually + in-state tuition
Alumni Scholars Award: $8,000 annually + in-state tuition
Academic Scholars Awards (Elite, Excellence, Superlative, Distinction, Merit & Recognition)
Tuition reduction + annual awards ranging from $500 to $4,000
Eligible Nationalities
Non–South Carolina residents
Open to U.S. domestic nonresidents and international students
Applicants must apply as freshman undergraduate students
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for UofSC nonresident scholarships, applicants must:
Apply as a first-time undergraduate freshman
Enter the university in the Fall semester
Be a non–South Carolina resident
Have an outstanding academic record
Demonstrate leadership, service, or extracurricular involvement
Meet competitive GPA and SAT/ACT benchmarks
Submit the South Carolina Honors College application (required for top awards)
Apply by the Honors College deadline: November 15
Note: Only one Admissions Merit Award is allowed per student, except the Provost Scholars Award, which may be combined.
Application Procedure
Apply for undergraduate admission to the University of South Carolina
Scholarships are automatically considered—no separate scholarship application required
Submit the South Carolina Honors College application (required for top-tier awards)
Competitive applicants may be invited to:
Mandatory interviews
In-person Top Scholar Weekend
National Merit Finalists must list UofSC as their first-choice institution
Important Deadline: Honors College Application – November 15
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Does the University of South Carolina offer scholarships for international students? Yes. International students applying as nonresident freshmen are eligible for UofSC merit-based scholarships, provided they meet academic and admission requirements.
Are UofSC nonresident scholarships fully funded? Some awards, such as the Stamps Scholars Award, are close to fully funded and include tuition reduction, annual stipends, and enrichment funds worth up to $225,000 over four years.
Do I need a separate scholarship application for UofSC scholarships? No. All nonresident freshman applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission. However, Honors College application is mandatory for top-tier awards.
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Funding
Fully Funded, Partial Funding
Organization
University of South Carolina
Degree
Undergraduate
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
International Students, Domestic Students
Country
USA
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