University of South Carolina

Stamps, Carolina and 1801 Scholars Awards (S.C. residents)

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Award
Stamps Scholars: $20,000 per year ($80,000 over four years) plus a $15,000 enrichment fund. Carolina Scholars: $15,000 per year ($60,000) plus a $15,000 enrichment fund. 1801 Scholars: $10,000 per year ($40,000).
Timeline
  1. Nov 15Honors application
  2. Dec 1Required credentials and recommendation . Mandatory finalist weekend February 27-March 1, 2027.
How to apply
Apply for university admission and Honors with two additional essays, one recommendation and unofficial transcript; optional resume and scores. Semifinalists interview virtually in late January; finalists attend the mandatory Top Scholar Weekend.
What you'll need
  • An honors college application
  • An interview
  • A finalist round or selection weekend
Who can apply
South Carolina residents. Fifty awards per year: 5 Stamps, 20 Carolina and up to 25 1801 Scholars.
Good to know
Published averages (1530 SAT, 5.3 GPA, top 1% of class) describe last year's scholars and are not minimums. Nonresidents are considered for the separate McNair Scholars program.
Details
Stamps Scholars