University of South Carolina Nonresident Top Scholars Awards

About this scholarship

University of South Carolina Nonresident Top Scholars Awards are the university's most prestigious general merit scholarships for nonresident freshmen, a category that can include international applicants classified as nonresidents. The official nonresident scholarship page groups the Stamps Scholars, McNair Scholars, and Horseshoe Scholars awards together. USC lists annual values of approximately $23,610 plus tuition reduction to the in-state rate and a $15,000 enrichment fund for Stamps Scholars, $22,000 plus tuition reduction and a $12,000 enrichment fund for McNair Scholars, and $11,000 plus tuition reduction for Horseshoe Scholars. Four-year values are listed at approximately $225,000, more than $198,000, and more than $142,000 respectively. amount_value is null because the total annual benefit combines cash, tuition-rate reduction, and enrichment funding rather than a single stable annual scholarship amount. Candidates must submit both a general university application and South Carolina Honors College application by November 15 and participate in mandatory interview and Top Scholar Weekend if invited.

Eligibility

• Apply as a first-time freshman to the University of South Carolina
• Be considered a nonresident applicant for scholarship purposes
• Submit the general university application by the Top Scholars deadline
• Submit the South Carolina Honors College application by November 15
• Present an exceptionally strong academic record
• Demonstrate leadership qualities
• Participate in mandatory interview and Top Scholar Weekend if invited
• Meet USC admission and English-language requirements if applying internationally