Freshman - Institutional Scholarships
Institutional scholarships are merit-based financial awards and do not require a separate application. Choose a scholarship below for more details.
- Colonial Scholarship- The Colonial Scholarship was established as the College of Charleston’s most prestigious scholarship. Four recipients are selected among the highest qualified students from South Carolina in each freshman class.
- College of Charleston Merit Scholarship - College of Charleston Merit Scholarships are offered to first-time entering freshmen.
- National Merit Scholarship - The National Merit Scholarship is for students that are National Merit Finalists and list the College of Charleston as their first choice.
- James E. Clyburn Scholarship - Students receiving The James E. Clyburn/Rudolph Canzater Foundation Scholarship will receive a matching scholarship from the College of Charleston.
- Upward Bound Scholarship - Scholarships are offered to two Charleston County residents who have participated in a TRIO program as designated by the US Department of Education and who possess strong academic records.
- Scholarship Renewal Criteria