Skip to content

Student Financial Aid

External Resources

Continuing and Transfer Student Scholarships

Continuing students are automatically considered for Clemson Foundation Scholarships based on a variety of factors including financial need, major and Clemson GPA. Transfer students are also considered for these scholarships once a Clemson GPA is established. These scholarships are typically nonrenewable awards for one academic year, restricted to full-time students unless otherwise noted.

Orange and purple flowers with Tillman hall



Clemson University Foundation Scholarships

Clemson University Foundation scholarships are awarded based on criteria found in the scholarship fund agreement, academic performance and amount of other Clemson University Scholarships previously accepted by the student.

No scholarship application is required except for the Restricted Clemson University Foundation scholarships listed below. Students are automatically reviewed and considered for all other University scholarships.

Timeline 

First-year students who wish to be considered for University awards should submit their admissions application and all required materials by January 2.

Eligibility

    • Transfer students must complete one full-time semester (at least 12 hours) at Clemson University before being considered for University awards.
    • Scholarships given to upperclassmen are based on a variety of factors including financial need, major and Clemson GPA.
    • Continued eligibility for renewable scholarships is dependent on the eligibility criteria established for each award, including GPA, the completion of 12 credits per semester and available funding from the University and/or donor sources. Unless otherwise noted, a minimum 3.0 GPA is required for renewal.
    • Scholarships are withdrawn immediately if eligibility status is not maintained. Awards are subject to reduction or removal based on other funding received or 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.

Restricted University Foundation Scholarships with Application Requirements

Restricted Clemson University Foundation Scholarships are the only University scholarships that require an application.

Timeline 

Applications for these scholarships are open from March 1 to May 1 each year. For scholarships that consider demonstrated financial need, a FAFSA must be submitted by the Clemson FAFSA priority deadline. 

Restricted University Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility by Scholarship

 

  • James W. and Margaret Grainger Clark Scholarship Trust Fund

    The applicant must meet one of the following qualifications: 

    • Graduate from Tamassee-Salem High School and resided at the Tamassee or Kate Duncan DAR School (first preference)
    • Son or daughter of a member in good standing of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (second preference)
  • Staff Senate Endowed Scholarships
    The applicant must be a child of a currently employed full-time Clemson University staff (not faculty) member. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. The FAFSA must be submitted to be considered for this scholarship. 
  • Olivia Jackson McGee Endowed Scholarship

    The applicant must be a child or grandchild of a Clemson University tenured professor and be a student in Architecture or English.

  • Pierce-Elizabeth Rogers Scholarship

    The applicant must be an orphan and a resident of Kershaw or Dillon County in South Carolina. 

  • The Aldridge Family Scholarship

    The applicant must have demonstrated financial need established by the FAFSA and meet one of the following qualifications:

    • Child of a fallen veteran (first preference)
    • Military veteran or child of a veteran (second preference)
  • Major Julian Delano Dusenbury Presidential Scholarship – a Class of ’42 Initiative

    The applicant must be the child of an active or retired Marine Corps or Marine Reserve personnel. Marine Corps and Marine Reserves veterans are also encouraged to apply.

  • James Conklin Companion Annual Scholarship

    The applicant must have demonstrated financial need established by the FAFSA and have at least one parent who has a documented physical or mental disability. 

External Resources