South Carolina State University News: SC State University Offers New Scholarship Opportunities While Enhancing Application Process

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February 3, 2012

SC State University has announced new merit scholarship opportunities for current, transfer and newly enrolled students at the University.  The general, presidential, transfer and achievers scholarships are designed to recognize leadership qualities, to reward exceptional academic performance, and to assist academically talented students financially.

One of the highlights of this year’s application process, according to Antonio Boyle, assistant vice president for Enrollment Management, is the convenient, online accessibility.  “Students are now able to access the University’s website to apply for scholarships rather than having to visit the financial aid office,” says Boyle.  “These scholarships allow us to attract high quality transfer students and recognize and reward academic excellence for current students to boost retention while improving the academic profile of the University.”

Benefits of the scholarships range from full tuition costs to room, board and book assistance. Additional benefits and specifications are outlined on the attached document.  Below are general requirements for each scholarship:

General Scholarship Scholarship Application Official High School Transcript Three letters of recommendation Statement of Academic purpose, 250 words	Presidential Scholarship Scholarship Application Official High School Transcript Three Letters of recommendation Statement of Academic purpose, 250 words
Transfer Scholarship Scholarship Application Official College/University Transcript(s) Three Letters of Recommendation	Achievers Scholarship Scholarship Application Official SC State University Transcript Three Letters of Recommendation

All interested and qualified students are encouraged to apply by visiting http://www.scsu.edu/files/MeritScholarshipApplication.pdf. The application deadline is April 15, 2012. For more information, contact Abiola Wilson-Brigmon at (803) 536-7130, or via email at awilson3@scsu.edu.

South Carolina State University News: SC State University Offers New Scholarship Opportunities While Enhancing Application Process