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  • Dr. Eran Kilpatrick conducts research in the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary.

Scholarships

Although a USC Salkehatchie education is affordable, we understand that many students may still need a little extra help with tuition and living expenses. While many scholarships don’t require an application, we encourage you to fill out the Scholarship Interest Form so that we can match you with the scholarships that suit you best!

USC Salkehatchie Scholarships: Invest in Your Success

We're committed to making your education affordable. In addition to federal and state financial aid  received by completing the FAFSA, USC Salkehatchie awards over $200,000 in institutional scholarships annually to students with strong academic records. Our generous donors support a variety of scholarships with varying criteria.

Scholarship Review Timeline

  • Returning Students: Reviews begin in mid-February.
  • New Freshmen: Reviews begin in mid-March.

Awards are made on a rolling basis, continuing throughout the summer.

Workforce Opportunities in Regional Careers (WORC) Scholarships

If you're pursuing a STEM field in computer science, engineering, chemistry, or biology and want to work in our regional nuclear clean energy sector, you may be eligible for a scholarship through the Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration. Indicate your STEM major and interest in nuclear on the Scholarship Interest Form. We may contact you for further information.

How to Apply

While many scholarships do not require and application,  we encourage you to complete the Scholarship Interest  Form so that you can be matched with relevant scholarships.