William Aiken Fellows Scholarship Enhancement
Swanson Scholars
The Swanson Scholars is a merit scholarship program for students accepted into the William Aiken Fellows Society for Fall 2013. All Swanson Scholars will participate in a rigorous academic curriculum and a variety of summer enrichment programs, leadership courses, one-on-one faculty mentoring, public service activities in the United States or abroad, as well as research or business internship opportunities across the globe.
The actual amount of the scholarship will vary depending on the student's academic record, performance during the interview process, residency status, and cost of tuition and fees. In most cases, the College of Charleston merit scholarships combined with the Palmetto Fellows scholarship will cover the cost of tuition, fees, and Honors housing for in-state students. For out-of-state students, the program is structured to cover at least the cost of all tuition and fees.
The Swanson scholarships are made possible by a generous gift from College of Charleston alumni Steve ’89 and Emily ’89 Swanson.
Applications are due by December 1, 2012. Scholarships are based on your Honors College application. Applications are evaluated upon:
1) Performance scores
2) Rigor of high school curriculum
3) Honors essay illustrating exceptional skills in writing and analytical thought
4) Community engagement and leadership outside the classroom
Accepted students will be notified before the December holidays and will be invited to attend Interview Weekend in February 2013.
Huge Scholars
The Huge Scholars is a merit scholarship program for select students accepted into the William Aiken Fellows Society for Fall 2013.
With support from the Harry and Reba Huge Foundation, combined with merit-based state and College of Charleston scholarship support, Huge Scholars will receive a full-ride scholarship (tuition, room & board, books and fees) to the Honors College PLUS enrichment opportunities to include summer or semester study abroad and one-on-one mentoring with faculty. Huge Scholars will also have increased opportunities for intellectual engagement through public service, undergraduate research and international internships or apprenticeships.
Special consideration will be given to at least one student who is interested in the study of music and the arts and/or intends to participate in music-related activities at the College.
The Huge scholarships are made possible by a generous gift from the Harry and Reba Huge Foundation.
Applications are due by December 1, 2012. Scholarships are based on your Honors College application. Applications are evaluated on:
1) Performance scores
2) Rigor of high school curriculum
3) Honors essay illustrating exceptional skills in writing and analytical thought
4) Community engagement and leadership outside the classroom
Accepted students will be notified before the December holidays and will be invited to Interview Weekend in February 2013.
Newell Scholars
The Newell Scholars program is a new merit scholarship for select South Carolina students accepted into the William Aiken Fellows Society for Fall 2013. In tribute to Honors College former dean John Newell, Newell Scholars will receive scholarship support from the Honors College. The actual amount of the scholarship will vary depending on the student's academic record, performance during the interview process, and cost of tuition and fees. In most cases, the College of Charleston merit scholarships combined with the Palmetto Fellows scholarship will cover the cost of tuition, fees, and Honors housing for in-state students. Newell Scholars will also have increased opportunities for intellectual engagement through public service, undergraduate research and international internships or apprenticeships. Special consideration will be given to students interested in the study of a humanities discipline.
Applications are due by December 1, 2012. Scholarships are based on your Honors College application. Applications are evaluated upon:
1) Performance scores
2) Rigor of high school curriculum
3) Honors essay illustrating exceptional skills in writing and analytical thought
4) Community engagement and leadership outside the classroom
Accepted students will be notified before the December holidays and will be invited to attend Interview Weekend in February 2013.
