All Opportunities

Welcome to the Cougar Scholarship Award System, the scholarship management site for the College of Charleston. Applications are currently open for the 2021-2022 academic year!

The scholarships listed are offered by various colleges, departments and offices throughout the Colege of Charleston. Below you will find a listing of scholarships available to students with brief information about the scholarship qualifications. Click “Show Filters” to display filter options such as college or major. Use the “Search” box to find scholarships by keyword or name. Select the scholarship name to learn more about the opportunity. Sign in, complete your General Application. Depending on your major, you may be prompted to complete a Conditional Application which is required for scholarships in your area of study. Once you complete the General Application (and Conditional Application, if applicable), scholarships that are currently “open” will be recommended to you if you meet the basic criteria. Please note to be considered for any award you must click submit on your application. Any application(s) left on drafted will not be considered.

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Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
Varies	Dorothea Benton Frank Fellows During its 250th Anniversary in 2020, the College of Charleston seeks to capitalize on ts place within a world class city, its core liberal arts... During its 250th Anniversary in 2020, the College of Charleston seeks to... Deadline: 06/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/01/2021
Varies	James L. "Jim" Banks, III Memorial Endowed/Annual Scholarship The MFA Creative Writing program’s James L. “Jim” Banks III, Memorial Endowed Scholarship is awarded every other year to one incoming student whose... The MFA Creative Writing program’s James L. “Jim” Banks III, Memorial... Deadline: 06/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/01/2021
Varies	Joanna Endowed Scholarship-Masters in Environmental Studies The Joanna Endowed Scholarship in Environmental Studies is for students pursuing a Masters degree in Environmental Studies. The Joanna Endowed Scholarship in Environmental Studies is for students... Deadline: 06/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/01/2021
Varies	Katuna Endowed Scholarship in Environmental Studies The Katuna Endowment Fund will support a candidate for admission to the MES Program with preference to a student with an undergraduate degree in... The Katuna Endowment Fund will support a candidate for admission to the... Deadline: 06/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/01/2021
Varies	Lindstedt Fellowship in Environmental Studies The Barbara Muller Lindstedt Memorial Scholarship was created through the Lindstedt Trust in 1995. Eligible applicants must be a first year... The Barbara Muller Lindstedt Memorial Scholarship was created through... Deadline: 06/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/01/2021
Varies	MFA General Scholarship Fund General Scholarship Fund for Masters of Fine Arts Creative Writing students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher General Scholarship Fund for Masters of Fine Arts Creative Writing... Deadline: 06/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/01/2021
Varies	The Environmental Protection Endowed Scholarship This scholarship is for graduate students in the Environmental Studies Masters program. This scholarship is for graduate students in the Environmental Studies... Deadline: 06/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/01/2021
Varies	Woodfin Creative Writing Scholarship The MFA Creative Writing program’s Woodfin Fellowships are awarded each year to two incoming students whose creative work demonstrates exceptional... The MFA Creative Writing program’s Woodfin Fellowships are awarded each... Deadline: 06/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/01/2021
Varies	Gavalas Kolanko Foundation Scholarship In accordance with the mission of the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation, this scholarship is intended to assist South Carolina’s undergraduate students... In accordance with the mission of the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation, this... Deadline: 07/24/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline07/24/2021
Varies	Catherine Lense Buchanan Accounting Scholarship After graduating from the College of Charleston in 1982, Catherine Lense Buchanan was employed by KPMG in Greenville, SC and earned her CPA... After graduating from the College of Charleston in 1982, Catherine Lense... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Dr. Susan J. Morrison Scholarship in Biology Dr. Susan J. Morrison, who joined the faculty of the College of Charleston in 1979, received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Microbiology from... Dr. Susan J. Morrison, who joined the faculty of the College of... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Elizabeth R. Reid Memorial School of Education, Health and Human Performance (SOEHHP) Endowed/Annual Scholarship Elizabeth R. “Beth” Reid was born in Winnsboro, SC. Beth was a scholar and accomplished athlete who earned a degree in Physical Education from the... Elizabeth R. “Beth” Reid was born in Winnsboro, SC. Beth was a scholar... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Fran Welch Teacher Education Endowed/Annual Scholarship This Endowed Scholarship has been created in Dean Fran Welch’s name by Kathy and Steve Parks. Kathy met with Dean Welch, when the dean was serving... This Endowed Scholarship has been created in Dean Fran Welch’s name by... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Ketner Crunelle LGBTQ+ Endowed/Annual Scholarship Linda Ketner was founder of the first LGBTQ+ social justice organization in South Carolina her ein Charleston in 1998, the 501©(3) Alliance for... Linda Ketner was founder of the first LGBTQ+ social justice organization... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Mary A. Skipper Endowed Scholarship Fund Mary A. Skipper Endowed Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Mary Anne “Peggy” Skipper by her family to recognize her life long determination... Mary A. Skipper Endowed Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Mary... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	SOTA Gala Scholarship for Studio Art The School of the Arts Gala Scholarship for HPCP is for students who declare a major in Studio Art. The School of the Arts Gala Scholarship for HPCP is for students who... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Taylor Family Geology Scholarship Carl “Al” Taylor, Jr. and his wife, Ione, are establishing this scholarship to help support students majoring in Geology at the College of... Carl “Al” Taylor, Jr. and his wife, Ione, are establishing this... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Shalosky Family Engineering Leadership Scholarship The fund was established by Michael G. Shalosky to support engineering students with a demonstrated interest in and capacity for developing strong... The fund was established by Michael G. Shalosky to support engineering... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$0.00	SSM Diversity Enhancement Scholarship To offer scholarships to enhance diversity in the School of Sciences and Mathematics. To offer scholarships to enhance diversity in the School of Sciences and... Deadline: Ended Award: $0.00	Ended