Our Priority Funds
You may designate your gift to any of the Honors College funds described below. When you give online, you will have an opportunity to specify what you would like to support.
Each of these funds currently supports students in the South Carolina Honors College.
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SCHC Carolina Fund
The Carolina Fund allows the college to direct funds to where the need is the greatest. At this time, most unrestricted gifts are used to support student scholarships.
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Beyond The Classroom
The Beyond the Classroom fund supports our students who study abroad, conduct research, receive an internship or engage in service learning.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our DEI fund supports initiatives that cultivate an inclusive environment where all students are respected and have a sense of belonging.
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National Fellowship Finalists Support Fund
Supports students pursuing national fellowships as they prepare for and travel to national interviews, initial start-up needs and gaps in living expenses during the fellowship period.
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Hark Community Building Fund
Provides Honors students with opportunities like First-Year Flotilla, Family Weekend Picnic, Honors Gala and more so that students can find their place in the South Carolina Honors College and thrive.
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SCHC Undergraduate Research Fellowship Fund
Our research fellowships provide funding for students participating in research under the guidance of USC faculty members.
Additional Funds
Our Undergraduate Research Fellowships provide funding for Honors College students participating in research under the guidance of USC faculty members.
The James L. Stiver Scholarship Fund is for students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and shows exemplary academic success.
Through the South Carolina Honors College Endowment, donors can provide scholarships to support out-of-state students that awarded annually to those who have received no other scholarship support from the university.
Support the internship program in the South Carolina Honors College, including student preparation activities, printed materials, student scholarships or stipends, etc.
In honor of our college's founding deans, this scholarship is for current Honors College students who receive little or no other financial aid. Give to the William Mould and Peter Sederberg Scholarship Fund.
The Carolina and McNair Scholars Support Fund provides support for special programs and activities for Top Scholars to support their undergraduate experience at Carolina.
This scholarship was established to honor Dr. William A. Mould’s vision, campus leadership and perseverance which led to the creation of the South Carolina College, eventually named the South Carolina Honors College. He led the South Carolina College and later served as Dean from 1979 to 1994.
The scholarship will be awarded to South Carolina Honors College students who have demonstrated financial needs and who have exceptional academic potential. Preference shall be for members of underrepresented student populations who have been accepted for admission or who are currently enrolled at the University.
The William A. Mould Endowed Scholarship Fund provides support for an international or high yield student at the Honors College.
This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Peter C. Sederberg and his 36 year commitment to the University of South Carolina where he spent almost
30 of them creating and building the South Carolina Honors College. Serving as dean
for a decade, his devotion to the Honors College was unparalleled.
The Honors College strives to offer outstanding academic opportunity to a diverse
student body. Our commitment to diversity is founded in the idea that intellectual,
social and cultural diversity are essential components of the educational process.
As part of our efforts to create a diverse student body, the Peter C. Sederberg Endowed Scholarship was created.
This support fund provides student enrichment activities, support for recruiting efforts, alumni activities and student scholarships related to the Washington Semester Internship Program.