Outside Scholarship Resources

Outside Scholarships are private sources of scholarships offered from outside organizations. To find additional scholarships, it is helpful to investigate possible scholarships offered by local clubs, businesses, organizations and churches as well as the student's or parents' places of employment.

Receiving an Outside Scholarship

Students that are receiving an outside scholarship should ensure that the scholarship check has the CofC Student ID Number in the memo line. Checks that are copayable to the student and the College will require the student's signature after they are received by the College. It is preferable to have the check or an accompanying letter address for which semester the check is intended.

Please Include the Students name and CofC Student ID number
Checks should be mailed to:

College of Charleston
Treasurers Office
66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424

Need Enrollment Verification for an Outside Scholarship?

If you are an entering freshman receiving an outside scholarship and need verification of enrollment, please contact the Office of Admissions (admissions@cofc.edu) to request that document.

If you are a currently enrolled student and need enrollment certification, please visit Enrollment Certification information on the Registrar’s Office website.

Outside Scholarship Search Engines

The Internet provides valuable information on financial aid programs and sources of aid. Several free scholarship search programs are now available:

Beware of Scholarship Scams

Scam Warning Signs:

You have to pay a fee
Money-back guarantee
Credit card/bank account information required
Offers exclusive information

Common Scams:

Fraudulent Scholarship – promises cash if you pay a registration fee
Fraudulent Scholarship Matching Service – pay a fee and they guarantee you will win awards
Fraudulent Educational Loan – pay a fee and receive a low interest loan
Fraudulent Financial Aid Seminar – a high pressure, poorly concealed sales pitch