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Staff Senate

Staff Senate Scholarship

What is the Staff Senate Scholarship?

In 1989, the Senate established an academic scholarship that was awarded to the child of a staff member. Today, fifteen (15) $2,500 scholarships are awarded based on need and academic achievement.

These scholarships are made possible through generous support from Clemson University staff, faculty, administrators and community friends. Funds are raised by payroll deduction and from other fund-raising efforts by the Staff Senate.

Who can receive this scholarship?

The applicant must be a child of a currently employed full-time Clemson University staff (non-faculty) member and fit the criteria for academic performance and financial need.

  • Academic Performance: University policies state, in part, that students must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA and be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student to be considered for scholarship assistance. Official Registrar records are consulted to determine major, class, GPA and other selection criteria as of May 1. Incoming first-year students are also eligible to receive these scholarships which are restricted to undergraduates seeking their first Bachelor’s degree. They will be based on high school records, entrance examination scores and other qualifications established by the University Scholarships and Awards Committee. Admission acceptance must be finalized before consideration can be given to prospective recipients.
  • Financial Need: Applicants must also submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 2 for incoming freshmen and April 1 for upperclassmen. Contact Clemson's Office of Student Financial Aid at 864-656-2280 if you have questions about the FAFSA.

The use of this scholarship is not permitted for any Summer sessions, regardless of enrollment status, and is subject to the Office of Student Financial Aid’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

How do I apply?

Students who wish to be considered for a Staff Senate scholarship must

  • Complete the admission process by January 3 and be accepted to the University prior to May 1 to be considered.
  • Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 2 for incoming first-year students and April 1 for upperclassmen. Contact Clemson's Office of Student Financial Aid at 864-656-2280 if you have questions about the FAFSA.
  • Submit the Restricted Scholarship application by May 1 each year (required). Supporting documentation is not needed, but please complete the box stating how the student qualifies for the scholarship. Application is open from March 1 - May 1 each year.
Financial Aid Restricted Scholarship Application
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“Scholarships, including the Staff Senate scholarship, have helped me achieve my goals at Clemson because they allow me to focus on academics and extracurricular activities. As a student, my goals on Clemson's campus are to show excellence academically and professionally. Through scholarships like the Staff Senate scholarship, I am able to fully focus on working toward my goals, and it relieves the financial stress that I would have without the scholarship.”

Olivia Durham,
special education ’24

How are scholarships awarded?

Recipients of the scholarships are selected by the University Scholarships and Awards Committee in early June. Recipients are emailed to check their iROAR account. Staff Senate scholarships are NOT automatically renewable. Applications must be resubmitted every year to be considered for scholarship eligibility.