Undergraduate Scholarships

Each year the Emeritus College awards a deserving undergraduate student a scholarship. Each recipient is named an Emeritus Scholar and introduced at our annual Emeritus Day event. The scholarship is awarded to the student with the highest GPA without other scholarships.

2023-2024 Recipient

Jonathan Black 

Jonathan D. Black, a senior psychology major from Charleston, South Carolina was honored as the 2023—2024 scholarship recipient. During his time at Clemson, he has been a member of the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra and has participated in Dr. Kaileigh Byrne's Creative Inquiry Lab, where the research focused on online privacy decision making. After graduating in May, Jonathan will begin preparations to apply to graduate school, with the hopes of eventually obtaining a doctorate and pursuing psychology research.   The Emeritus College faculty contribute annually to fund undergraduate students. 

2022-2023 Recipient

Savatore Costanzo is an Architecture major and civil engineering minor, and a member of Clemson’s Honor’s College. A member of the Class of 2023, when highlighting his accomplishments, Salvatore wrote on his Linked in page: “Through art and mathematics in high school, I have learned that I am a creative and analytical individual. I have also realized my love for architecture and am currently pursuing a degree in architecture. Through tutoring in high school and in Clemson University, I have learned that I love helping others. Collaboration and teamwork is important to me, and something I am excited to improve upon in undergrad and in the professional world.” Salvatore has worked as a graphic design intern on campus, and in this role, he consults with Clemson students and faculty on their design projects and presentations. He also designs advertisements and brand content for Visual Information Design and completing projects, such as design work for the Cultivate San Antonio magazine. His painting, “Through Glass” was published in the book, “Celebrating Art” sponsored by Blick Art.

Earlier Emeritus Scholars