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Scholar Programs With Purpose

At Clemson, students pursue their academic interests with more than grades in mind. Scientists research new methods to treat disease, educators use their resources to learn the best way to share information with a younger generation, and communicators adapt to new mediums in order to tell meaningful stories. For students driven to take their education further, a variety of scholarship programs await with resources, mentors and communities of like-minded scholars to offer support.

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Peer mentoring makes the difference

Undergraduate scholar programs comprise small cohorts that bring students together for a greater impact. Each scholar is paired with a peer mentor, a relationship that enables the mentor to pass down lessons learned in the scholar program and empowers the next generation of scholars to steward their gift well.

Honors Students Named Duckenfield Scholars

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Ellisen Berry and Olivia Oefinger have summer experience at Oxford

Ellisen and Olivia participated in a five-week program at St. Peter’s College Summer School at Magdalen College, studying the works of Shakespeare and Jane Austin, respectively. The immersive educational experience encouraged faculty and peer engagement, providing opportunities to think critically and explore new perspectives. Site visits related to the author’s lives and writing also offered a meaningful cultural component.

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Learn more about the Christopher J. Duckenfield Scholars Program
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“I really wanted to immerse myself in the culture and challenge myself. Spending five weeks studying an author who has shaped so much of Western culture is really exciting.”

Ellisen Berry,
political science and religious studies ’28
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“I’ve always known, since I first came to Clemson, that I wanted to apply for this scholarship. Studying abroad is a really important part of the college experience.”

Olivia Oefinger,
economics and philosophy ’27

Support for National Scholar Programs

Clemson graduate and undergraduate students have many opportunities to take their studies further by applying for Fulbright programs, fellowships and other prestigious scholar programs. In every discipline, scholar programs exist to empower students with a desire to create lasting impact through their education. At Clemson, you will gain the foundational knowledge needed to excel, receive opportunities to serve others and enjoy personalized guidance as you apply for the programs that shape your future.

Office of Major Fellowships

The Office of Major Fellowships exists to assist Clemson University undergraduate students, graduate students and recent alumni as they apply for major fellowships. Clemson students can benefit from the mentorship of those in the Office of Major Fellowships throughout their entire academic career, from planning a strong academic portfolio to the actual application preparation for major fellowships.

Office of Major Fellowships
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