Scholarship Overview

Academic Scholar- Distinction Award at the University of South Carolina are designed to provide financial assistance to talented students from all over the world who wish to pursue their studies. This Merit Based scholarship covers tuition of candidates. This is a Merit Based scholarship offering waiver against the tuition. This scholarship offers to contribute towards the course. The number of awards Varies depending upon the university each year. To be eligible for this grant, applicants must have taken the 12th grade. Students from abroad must take English proficiency exams like TOEFL, IELTS, PTE in order to be eligible for this award.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of South Carolina in USA

• BS in Geological Sciences
  BA in Environmental Studies
• BA in English
  BS in Information Science
• BA/BS in Middle Level Education
  B.A. in Elementary Education
• BA in Early Childhood Education
  B.S. in Business Administration
• B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
  B.A. in Economics
• BA in Music
  BA in Media Arts
• B.A. in Film and Media Studies
  BA in Languages, Literatures and Cultures
• BA in International Studies
  B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering
• BA in History
  BA in Global Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Engineering
  BA in Geography
• BS in Marine Science
  B.S. in Exercise Science
• BSBA in Real Estate
  BS/BA in Public Health
• B.S. in Geography
  BA in Psychology
• BA in Philosophy
  BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• BSBA in Operations and Supply Chain
  BS in Nursing-Generic
• BS in Neurosciences
  BA in Women's and Gender Studies
• B.S. in Mathematics
  BA in Theatre
•  B.S. in Sport and Entertainment Management
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management
• BA/BS in Sociology
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Economics
• Bachelor in Social Work
  BS in Retailing
• BSBA in Risk Management and Insurance
  BA in Religious Studies
• BS in Physics
  B.A. in Political Science
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications - Mass Communications
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering
• B.S. in Statistics
  B.S. in Sociology
• B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications – Public Relations
  B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication (Advertising)
  Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
• B.S. in Tourism Management
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in International Business
• B.A. in Art History 
  Bachelor of Fine Art
• B.A. in Anthropology
  B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications (Broadcast Journalism)
• B.A. African American Studies
  BSBA in Finance
• BSBA in Marketing
  B.S. in Environmental Science
• BSBA in Accounting
  B.S. in Computer Information Systems
• BA in Dance
  Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• BS in Cyber Intelligence
  B.S. in Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice
• BS in Integrated Information Technology
  BS in Economics
• B.S. in Chemistry with ACS Certification
  B.S. Cardiovascular Technology
• BS in Biological Sciences
  Bachelor of Art In Art Studio
• B.S. in Chemistry
  Bachelor of Fine Art In Art Studio

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

• Annual value: $500 + tuition reduction Four-year value: more than $62,192
• Recipients of this award receive a significant tuition reduction of nearly half of the nonresident rate.

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 77)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE	Required (minimum score 53)
12	Required

Eligibility

• Applicants must have passed high school 
• Required high school courses: english, mathematics, laboratory science, social studeis, fine arts, foreign language
• Recipients of the Distinction Award had an average SAT score of 1365 (ACT score of 30) and an average high school GPA of 4.4 and were in the top 15% of their high school class, on average

Application Process for this scholarship

• High school transcripts
• Proof of english language proficiency
• Applicants will be automatically considered for this scholarship. No separate application required

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	November 15, 2023	Not Available

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link

https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/financial_aid/scholarships/scholarship_policies/scholarship_faq/index.php