Students receiving Clemson University scholarship assistance cannot be awarded more than the total cost of attendance as defined annually. This limitation applies to all financial aid regardless of source and is based on tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and personal expenses. Scholarship stipends will be adjusted to ensure this limit is not exceeded. Scholarships and grants that exceed tuition and fees and the cost of books and supplies may be subject to U.S. income taxation. Amounts used for room and board are considered taxable income. This assessment is made when students file their federal income taxes.

New or unawarded scholarships are awarded during the fall make-up period. Students who were accepted after the scholarship deadline, as well as students previously considered, will be reconsidered after October 15.

 

Academic Recruiting Scholarships (click for listing)

Academic recruiting scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded to entering freshmen on the basis of their admissions applications, beginning in the fall. A financial aid application is not required.

These scholarships are renewable for an additional three years of continuous undergraduate study for students who continue to meet the minimum prescribed academic criteria. The criteria are usually a cumulative 3.0 GPR and a minimum of 12 credits completed each semester. Academic standing will be monitored at the end of each semester in January and May. Recipients who do not meet the scholarship criteria for renewal may make up their deficiencies in summer school and submit a letter of appeal.

Academic recruiting scholarships include a waiver of the out-of-state tuition and fee differential unless otherwise noted. The out-of-state fee waiver applies only to periods of enrollment during which the recipient is receiving the scholarship stipend. Stipends indicated in the scholarship listing are maximums. Awards may be reduced due to funding or other aid awarded.

• Students who wish to be considered for Academic Recruiting Scholarships should complete the admissions process by December 31.
• Renewable scholarships are reviewed each year and can be renewed only for three additional years of continuous undergraduate study.
• Renewable scholarships are not renewed automatically; consideration will be given for scholarship continuation based on all eligibility requirements, other aid awarded and available funding.
• Continued eligibility is dependent on the eligibility criteria established for each scholarship, including the minimum GPR requirement and the satisfactory completion of 12 credits per semester. Unless otherwise noted, a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPR is required for renewal of Academic Recruiting Scholarships. Academic standing will be monitored in May at the end of the academic year.

Diversity Scholarships (click for listing)

Clemson University was founded in 1889 to serve as a “high seminary of learning” for the citizens of South Carolina. In order to fulfill its historic and evolving mission as a public, land-grant institution, Clemson strives to offer outstanding academic programs to a diverse student body.

The University’s commitment to diversity is founded in the knowledge that intellectual, social and cultural diversity are essential ingredients in the educational process. This commitment is vitally needed if we are to increase the number of college graduates in South Carolina and prepare our citizens for life in an increasingly multicultural world. By fostering a diverse student body, Clemson enriches the academic experience of its students and produces graduates who are prepared to understand, celebrate and capitalize upon the diversity of South Carolina, the nation and the world.

As part of the University’s effort to create a diverse student body, several academic scholarships have been developed. All accepted applicants are considered for these scholarships. With the exception of the Coca-Cola Clemson Scholars Program, the criteria used in evaluating candidates include:

• academic achievement, as demonstrated by high school performance and SAT/ACT scores;
• personal background, as demonstrated by race and ethnicity, gender and geographic origin; and
• interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by extracurricular activities, community service and work experience.
• Additional conditions may apply for specific programs.

• Students who wish to be considered for diversity scholarships should complete the admissions process by December 31. To be considered for need-based scholarships, applicants must also submit the FAFSA to its processor by February 15.
• All accepted entering freshmen automatically will be considered for each diversity scholarship for which they are considered eligible. Official registrar office records will be consulted to determine selection criteria.

Restricted University Scholarships (click for listing)

Recipients of Restricted University Scholarships are selected by the University Scholarships and Awards Committee in early spring, with notifications usually mailed to recipients in late April.

No scholarship application is required, but admissions acceptance must be finalized before consideration may be given to prospective recipients. The awarding of need-based scholarships requires the receipt of a processed FAFSA that should be submitted directly to the federal processor by February 15 to allow ample processing time.

It is not necessary to apply for a particular scholarship or have prior knowledge of eligibility criteria except for the following programs:

• James W. and Margaret Grainger Clark Scholarship Trust Fund,
• Classified Staff Commission Annual Scholarships,
• Olivia Jackson McGee Endowed Scholarship,
• Pierce-Elizabeth Rogers Scholarship and
• Mack & Evelyn B. Taunton Memorial Scholarship.

Scholarships awarded to freshmen are based on high school records, entrance examination scores and other qualifications established by the appropriate selection committee. Scholarships are restricted to full-time undergraduate students unless otherwise noted. Transfer students must have completed one full-time semester at Clemson University before they will be considered for University scholarships.

The student selection process is based on the policies that state in part that students must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPR to be considered for scholarship assistance. Official registrar records will be consulted to determine major, class, GPR and other selection criteria as of March 1.

• Students who wish to be considered for restricted University scholarships should complete the admissions process by March 1. To be considered for need-based scholarships, applicants must also submit the FAFSA to the federal processor by February 15.
• New or unawarded scholarships are awarded during the fall make-up period. Students who were accepted after the scholarship deadline, as well as students previously considered, will be reconsidered after October 15.
• Renewable scholarships are reviewed each year and can be renewed only when funded for three additional years of continuous undergraduate study.
• Continued eligibility is dependent on the eligibility criteria established for each scholarship, including the minimum GPR requirement and the satisfactory completion of 12 credits per semester. Unless otherwise noted, a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPR is required for renewal.
• Renewable scholarships are not renewed automatically; consideration will be given for scholarship continuation based on all eligibility requirements, other aid awarded and available funding.
• Scholarships are withdrawn immediately if the eligibility status is not maintained.
• Stipends indicated are maximums; awards may be reduced due to funding or other aid awarded.
• The University Scholarships and Awards Committee reserves the right to interpret the intent of each scholarship in accordance with the donor’s request. In most cases, the donor’s first preference only is listed.

Special Programs (click for listing)

Special programs administered by Clemson University provide financial assistance to students involved in specific activities. These sources of aid recognize participation in designated extracurricular activities or academic programs. Voluntary withdrawal from participation in the activity results in the immediate cancellation of the grant-in-aid.

Students may check with their departments and colleges about the availability of scholarships not directly administered by the University. Faculty members often help administer grants and support from outside sources.