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Welcome to the Lander University Scholarship Opportunities Homepage
Below you will find a listing of scholarships available to students with brief information about the scholarship qualifications. Award amounts can vary or be split between multiple students.

You can use the search bar below to find available scholarship opportunities by the scholarship name, major, or other criteria specified in the scholarship description.

The 2024-2025 Lander University scholarship application for all new, continuing, and transfer students is now open!

Priority Application Deadline has passed.
Final Application Deadline- July 1, 2024

1. You must be admitted to Lander University to log in and complete a scholarship application.
2. You will need to complete the General Application every year. Once submitted, you will be automatically matched for many of the scholarships available based on your application information. Students are not notified of auto-matched scholarships
3. The application system will also identify scholarships for which you may be qualified but require some additional information beyond what you have shared in the General Application. Click on Opportunities > Recommended to review these scholarships, determine if you are a match, and then click on “Apply”.
4. If you are scheduled to graduate from Lander during the 2023-2024 academic year, you will not be eligible for 2024-2025 academic year scholarships unless you have been accepted by a Graduate Studies program at Lander.

Please keep in mind that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for any opportunity that requires the student to demonstrate financial need.

Click “Sign In” and use your Lander University email and password to begin the General Application.

All questions marked with an asterisk (*) are required to submit the General Application. Please try to answer as many questions as possible to ensure that you are considered for all appropriate scholarships.

This application is for all incoming freshmen, transfer students, graduate students, and continuing students who plan to enroll at Lander in the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
up to $900 Carolyn & DeWitt Stone Study Abroad Scholarship
Merit based not need based. Endowment income is to be used only for the...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $5,000 Carolyn Sue White Scholarship
Established in 2002 by math professor Bruce White and his wife Linda in...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $250 Carroll Sexton Mass Communications Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in Mass Communication.
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Cecil J. and Jean T. McFerrin Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Jean and Cecil McFerrin. Jean, a 1948 Lander...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $500 Chan Sup Chang Business Scholarship
Established in 2006 as a Christmas gift to Dr. Chan Sup Chang by his two...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $650 Chandler R. Darling Scholarship
The Chandler R. Darling Scholarship to be awarded annually to a rising...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Charles E. Lloyd, Jr. Scholarship
Established in 2001, in memory of Charles E. Lloyd, Jr. by his son, Bill...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $1,250 Charles Park Scholarship
Established in 1992 in honor of Charles A. Park, professor emeritus,...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Charleston Tower Club Scholarship
The Charleston Tower Club Scholarship was established in 2015 by the...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $1,000 Cheryl Bell Women's Tennis Scholarship
Awarded to a member of the Lander University Women’s Intercollegiate...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $410 Cindy Boggero Polatty Scholarship
Established in 2003 in memory of Cindy Boggero Polatty, a 1974 graduate...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $325 Clara Baily Robeson Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Bart and Clara Robeson. Clara, a 1937 Lander...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $325 Clara Stroud Scholarship
Funds have been made available from the estate of Clara Stroud for...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Class of 1965 Scholarship
The Class of 1965 Scholarship was established by 1965 graduate Sharon...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Class of 1966 Scholarship
Established by 1966 graduates in honor of their 50th reunion. Recipient...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Class of 1967 Scholarship
Established by 1967 graduates in honor of their 50th reunion. Recipient...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $3,400 Clem P. Ham Scholarship
Established in 2007 by friends and colleagues in honor of Clem P. Ham, a...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Coleman-Lawson Scholarship
This fund was Established by the estate of Arno Albertus Coleman in...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies College of Arts & Humanities Scholarship
Department to determine criteria
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $1,000 College of Business Scholarship Fund
Criteria determined by Business College.
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $400 Computer Science Scholarship
Established in 1988 at the initiative of members of the computer science...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Cooke Family Men's Soccer Scholarship
Established in 2020 by Nick Cooke (‘07), this scholarship restricted to...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $500 Cooper Power Environmental Science Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Cooper Power Systems in Greenwood with proceeds...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Coris & Olgethia Louden Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in College of...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Countybank Foundation Business Scholarship
Scholarships have been established by the TCB Corporation/Countybank...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $4,000 Criscillis-Collins Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Established in 2022, scholarship to be used for one undergrad student...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies CSAM Duke Energy Scholarship
Must be a STEM student. Will be awarded by the Dean of the College.
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $4,300 Daniel and Marjorie Ball Scholarship
Established in 2015 in honor of Dan and Marje Ball when Dr. Ball retired...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $1,000 David E. & Joyce H. Hyde Nursing Scholarship
Established in 2006 by David and Joyce Hyde in observance of their 55th...
Deadline06/01/2024
$500 Dean Peeples Fishing & Wrestling Scholarship
Established in 2020 in memory of Dean Peeples, scholarship used for...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $990 Debbie Jeanne Burton Scholarship
Established in 2001 by The Emerald Center Foundation and funded through...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $1,000 Debbie K. Dennis Scholarship
Established in 1996 by family and friends in memory of Debbie Dennis, a...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $250 DeBeaugrine-Jervey Scholarship
Must maintain a 3.0GPA
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Delene B. Barnes Equestrian Memorial Fund
The Delene B. Barnes Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a Lander...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $920 Don & Audine Bergman Soccer Scholarship
Established in June 2007 by Don and Audine Bergman in honor of Van...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $940 Don and Cindy Scott Men's and Women's Golf Scholarship
Scholarship established by Don and Cindy in January 2018. Scholarship...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Don Durden Accounting Scholarship
Scholarship was established by Don Durden, Lander Alumni Class of 2012. ...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $930 Donald H. & Cynthia Y. Scott Soccer Scholarship
Established in 2003 by Don, Class of 1975, and Cindy, Class of 1976,...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $950 Donald H. and Cynthia Y. Scott Scholarship
Established in 2005 by Don, class of 1975, and Cindy, class of 1976,...
Deadline06/01/2024
$1,000 Doris Vereen Reynolds Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Larry Vereen, the annual scholarship is for a...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $400 Dorn Family Men's Basketball Scholarship
Established in 2019 for full time student athlete on Men’s basketball...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $1,000 Dr. David Dumont Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Charles T Fowler, the scholarship is for...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $300 Dr. Fay Maria Mitchell Hart Choral Music Scholarship
Established in 2009 by Dr. Fay Maria Mitchell Hart, Class of 1957. ...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $300 Dr. Fay Maria Mitchell Hart Music Education Scholarship
Established in 2007 byDr.Fay Maria Mitchell Hart, Class of 1957. ...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $650 Dr. James A. Cheezem Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Charles T Fowler, the scholarship is for an...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $1,225 Dr. John Marvin Rast English Scholarship
Established in 1993 in memory of former Lander University President, Dr....
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $1,365 Dr. John Marvin Rast Scholarship- History and Philosophy
Established in 1993 in memory of former Lander University President, Dr....
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Dr. Leslie MacTaggart Myers Nursing Scholarship
The Dr. Leslie MacTaggart Myers Nursing Scholarship was established and...
Deadline06/01/2024
up to $1,400 Dr. Lorraine Redderson Scholarship
Established in 2016 by Ms. Cheryl Browning in memory of Dr. Lorraine...
Deadline06/01/2024
Varies Dr. Mary Frances Lide Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Mary Frances Lide, professor emeritus. One...
Deadline06/01/2024