Michael J. Mungo Pre-Seminary Scholarship

The Mungo Scholarship is an annual award given to undergraduate students who are enrolled in a program of study in preparation for entering a religious seminary of any faith. Students need not be religious studies majors and may apply more than once. Students must be residents of South Carolina. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. The amounts awarded may vary from year to year.

The deadline for applications is May 15. Complete the application form (fillable pdf format)—along with the requested two statements (explanations are on the form)— print them out, sign the form and send all to:

Department of Religious Studies
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina 29208

Elizabeth Dodge Clark Award

This is an award for excellence given to a Religious Studies major. A book is given to an outstanding undergraduate senior on Awards Day in the Spring each year. Eligible students are seniors and newly graduated (in the same academic year that the award is given) with the highest GPAs. Students do not apply for this award; recipient is nominated and selected by the Religious Studies faculty.

Rising Senior Award

The Rising Senior Award is given out in the spring each year by the College of Arts and Sciences for each department. It is a monetary award that is deducted from the student’s tuition in the upcoming year. The Religious Studies recipient of this award is selected by the Religious Studies faculty based on academic excellence.

Magellan Scholar and Voyager Travel Awards

The Magellan Scholar Award provides USC undergraduates access to faculty mentoring relationships and a professional research experience, this program enables students to creatively explore their interests at a more in-depth level than can be attained in the classroom. The Magellan Scholar program provides opportunities for undergraduates to build a competitive edge in the job market (http://www.sc.edu/our/magellan.shtml).

The Magellan Travel Award provides travel funding for USC undergraduate students to engage in independent research projects in their field of study. Students share their research at regional, national, and international meetings through poster sessions, presentations, performances, screenings, etc. Participation in discipline-appropriate venues is an important opportunity for students to communicate their original scholarship, to network, and to expand their understanding of their discipline (http://www.sc.edu/our/voyager.shtml).

The Fund for Theological Education

FTE offers support for young people interested in entering Christian ministry. Its purpose is to advance excellence and to encourage caring, capable and courageous young adults from diverse backgrounds on their journey to become pastors and scholars—the next generation of leaders for the church ( http://www.thefund.org/).

USC Financial Aid

The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships provides a number of links with helpful information for applying for financial aid.
Applying for Financial Aid

Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from outside the UK to study at the University of Cambridge. The programme aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. (http://www.gatesscholar.org/). The contact person at USC for the Gates program is Dr. Kevin Lewis with Religious Studies.

Rhodes Scholar Program

The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional all-round students from diverse countries to study at the University of Oxford. Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship program in the world (http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/). At USC, Dr. Kevin Lewis with Religious Studies has been on the Rhodes committee since its inception.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

The Fulbright student program offers fellowships for U.S. graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists to study abroad for one academic year. In academic year 2008-2009, more than 1,500 Americans are studying abroad with either full or partial support from the Fulbright Program (http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html). The contact person at USC for Fulbright opportunities in the UK is Dr. Kevin Lewis with the department of Religious Studies

Scholarships

The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships lists a number of scholarships available to students at USC. See the Scholarships page for the different scholarships available, eligibility, and amount of awards.

Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs

Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs provides educational initiatives for exceptional students. The staff helps students in applying for different nationally prestigious scholarships.

Workshops

The Fellowships and Scholar Programs also offers workshops to assist with applying for national scholarships and fellowships.
workshops