scholarship application
to benefit the SC State general scholarship fund
2026
SHINING STAR
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
to benefit the SC State general scholarship fund
2026 Scholarship Applications
2026 Scholarship Applications
Criteria:
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Applicants must:
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Be full-time students (12+ credit hours; exception for students in their final semester).
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Be in their sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate year.
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Be in good standing with their department and the University.
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Have a declared major in one of the six colleges:
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College of Agriculture, Family, and Consumer Sciences
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College of Business and Information Systems
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College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
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College of Graduate and Professional Studies
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Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College
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College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Transportation
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Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
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Demonstrate unmet financial need not covered by other sources.
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Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities.
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Display good character, integrity, and leadership potential.
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Show promise for future career success or positive societal impact.
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Not have previously received a Shining Star Scholarship.
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- Submit application by September 12th, 2025
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After applications have been submitted, deans will make their nominations by September 20th, 2025 and recipients will be notified of their selection.
Gala Scholarship Application
The Shining Star Scholarship is a signature award administered by the South Carolina State University Foundation to recognize academic excellence, leadership, service, and character. The scholarship is awarded annually to one student from each of the University’s six academic colleges and is funded through proceeds from the Foundation’s annual Scholarship Gala. The policy is rooted in transparency, equitable access, and the Foundation’s fiduciary duty to ensure that all scholarships are awarded following donor intent and financial stewardship principles.
Awards are up to $10,000 per student and are designated solely for tuition, required University fees, and on-campus or extended campus housing. Funds are disbursed in two equal installments across the Fall and Spring semesters. Final award amounts are determined based on financial aid verification of unmet need and current account balances. Students must participate in designated engagement activities and remain in full-time status to retain eligibility.
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College of Agriculture Family and Consumer Science
Dr. Ralph Noble
College of Business and Information Systems
Dr. Matthew Guah
College of Education and Social Sciences
Dr. M. Evelyn Fields
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Transportation
Dr. Stanley Ihekweazu
College of Graduate and Professional Studies
Dr. Lakeisa Tucker
Dr. England Clyburn Honors College
Dr. William Whitaker Jr.
Good Luck!
If you would like to DONATE to help replenish our scholarship fund, you can do so here.
Thank you to our sponsors who make our scholarships possible!
Branchville
WI
Division 12
Mr. Hubert Daniely, ’63
Duke Energy
Michelin
Mr. Henry “Hank” F. Allen (’78)
and Mrs. Iva Allen
Sodexo
Flour
Dr.Will Long ’99 and
Mrs. Tomiko Long ’00
