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Office of Financial Aid

Types of Financial Aid

Scholarships

Talent Scholarships

Talent Scholarships

TYPE OF AID 

ELIGIBILITY 

SPECIAL FEATURES 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Dean's Meritorious Scholarships 
Up to $1,000
(Art, Music, Theatre and Dance)

Artistic ability and academic achievement.

One-time, entering freshmen award.

Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts (803-323-2323); Department Chairs of Fine Arts (803-323-2126); Design (803-323-3686); Music (803-323-2255); Theatre; and Dance (803-323-2287).

Art Endowed Scholarships
Varying amounts

Portfolio review.

Continuing students.
Competitive.

Chairs, Departments of Fine Arts and Design.

Interior Design Endowed Scholarships
Varying amounts

Portfolio review.

Continuing students.
Competitive.

Chair, Department of Design.

Music Scholarships
Up to $2,500

Audition.

Renewable for up to eight semesters for freshmen.

Chair, Department of Music.

Theatre and Dance Producers Circle Scholarships
Ranging from $100-$500

Production participation / academic standing.

Upperclassmen only; competitive annually.

Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance.

Athletic Scholarships 
Up to Full Scholarship
(Available in 17 intercollegiate sports.)

Athletic talent, academic status, physical condition, and NCAA eligibility.

N/A

Head coach of the sport or Director of Academic Services and Compliance for Athletics (803-323-2129).