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Welcome to the Lander University Foundation Scholarship Opportunities Homepage

The 2027-2028 Lander University Foundation scholarship application for all new, continuing, and transfer students is now open.

Priority Deadline is January 31, 2027 for the 2027-2028 Academic Year

This application is for all incoming freshmen, transfer students, graduate students, and continuing students who plan to enroll at Lander in the 2027-2028 academic year.
All continuing students, including recipients of renewable scholarships, are required to submit a new scholarship application each academic year

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 2026-2027 academic year, you will not be eligible for 2027-2028 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.

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.

Find Scholarship Opportunities:

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
up to $5,000 Carolyn Sue White Scholarship
Established in 2002 by math professor Bruce White and his wife Linda in...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $340 Carroll Sexton Mass Communications Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in Mass Communication.
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Cecil J. and Jean T. McFerrin Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Jean and Cecil McFerrin. Jean, a 1948 Lander...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $1,350 Chan Sup Chang Business Scholarship
Established in 2006 as a Christmas gift to Dr. Chan Sup Chang by his two...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $870 Chandler R. Darling Scholarship
The Chandler R. Darling Scholarship to be awarded annually to a rising...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Charles E. Lloyd, Jr. Scholarship
Established in 2001, in memory of Charles E. Lloyd, Jr. by his son, Bill...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $1,920 Charles Park Scholarship
Established in 1992 in honor of Charles A. Park, professor emeritus,...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Charleston Tower Club Scholarship
The Charleston Tower Club Scholarship was established in 2015 by the...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $550 Cindy Boggero Polatty Scholarship
Established in 2003 in memory of Cindy Boggero Polatty, a 1974 graduate...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $450 Clara Baily Robeson Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Bart and Clara Robeson. Clara, a 1937 Lander...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $430 Clara Stroud Scholarship
Funds have been made available from the estate of Clara Stroud for...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Class of 1965 Scholarship
The Class of 1965 Scholarship was established by 1965 graduate Sharon...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Class of 1967 Scholarship
Established by 1967 graduates in honor of their 50th reunion. Recipient...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $5,530 Clem P. Ham Scholarship
Established in 2007 by friends and colleagues in honor of Clem P. Ham, a...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Coleman-Lawson Scholarship
This fund was Established by the estate of Arno Albertus Coleman in...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies College of Arts & Humanities Scholarship
Department to determine criteria
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies College of Business Scholarship Fund
Criteria determined by Business College.
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $500 Computer Science Scholarship
Established in 1988 at the initiative of members of the computer science...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Cooke Family Men's Soccer Scholarship
Established in 2020 by Nick Cooke (‘07), this scholarship restricted to...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $670 Cooper Power Environmental Science Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Cooper Power Systems in Greenwood with proceeds...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Coris & Olgethia Louden Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in College of...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Countybank Foundation Business Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students majoring or intended to be majors...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $5,750 Criscillis-Collins Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Established in 2022, scholarship to be used for one undergrad student...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies CSAM Duke Energy Scholarship
Must be a STEM student. Will be awarded by the Dean of the College.
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $6,450 Daniel and Marjorie Ball Scholarship
Established in 2015 in honor of Dan and Marje Ball when Dr. Ball retired...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $1,690 David E. & Joyce H. Hyde Nursing Scholarship
Established in 2006 by David and Joyce Hyde in observance of their 55th...
Deadline08/20/2027
Up to $1,520 Dean Peeples Fishing & Wrestling Scholarship
Established in 2020 in memory of Dean Peeples, scholarship used for...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $1,430 Debbie Jeanne Burton Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students majoring or intended to be majors...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $1,410 Debbie K. Dennis Scholarship
Established in 1996 by family and friends in memory of Debbie Dennis, a...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $340 DeBeaugrine-Jervey Scholarship
Must maintain a 3.0GPA
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Delene B. Barnes Equestrian Memorial Fund
The Delene B. Barnes Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a Lander...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $1,380 Don & Audine Bergman Soccer Scholarship
Established in June 2007 by Don and Audine Bergman in honor of Van...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Don Durden Accounting Scholarship
Scholarship was established by Don Durden, Lander Alumni Class of 2012. ...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Doris Vereen Reynolds Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Larry Vereen, the annual scholarship is for a...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $990 Dorn Family Men's Basketball Scholarship
Established in 2019 for full time student athlete on Men’s basketball...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $500.00 Dr. Carol J. Scales Endowed Scholarship
Established by Dr. Carol J. Scales and criteria amended April 2026. ...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $1,940 Dr. David Dumont Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Charles T Fowler, the scholarship is for...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $410 Dr. Fay Maria Mitchell Hart Choral Music Scholarship
Established in 2009 by Dr. Fay Maria Mitchell Hart, Class of 1957. ...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $420 Dr. Fay Maria Mitchell Hart Music Education Scholarship
Established in 2007 by Dr. Fay Maria Mitchell Hart, Class of 1957. ...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $1,400 Dr. James A. Cheezem Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Charles T Fowler, the scholarship is for an...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $1,560 Dr. John Marvin Rast English Scholarship
Established in 1993 in memory of former Lander University President, Dr....
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $1,960 Dr. John Marvin Rast Scholarship- History and Philosophy
Established in 1993 in memory of former Lander University President, Dr....
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Dr. Leslie MacTaggart Myers Nursing Scholarship
The Dr. Leslie MacTaggart Myers Nursing Scholarship was established and...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $500 Dr. Lorraine Marie Angelino '05 Healthcare Management Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Lorraine Angelino, preference will be given as...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $1,368 Dr. Lorraine Marie Angelino '05 International Programs Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2011 by Lorraine Angelino, a 2005 graduate of Lander...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $2,090 Dr. Lorraine Redderson Scholarship
Established in 2016 by Ms. Cheryl Browning in memory of Dr. Lorraine...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Dr. Mary Frances Lide Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Mary Frances Lide, professor emeritus. One...
Deadline08/20/2027
Varies Dr. Samuel Lander Endowed Scholarship
Established with funds from the 2025 Samuel Lander Golf Classic, this...
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $570 Dr. Walter G. Bishop Scholarship
Established in 1986 by friends and family as a memorial to Walter G....
Deadline08/20/2027
up to $880 Duke Energy Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship will be awarded annually to a junior or senior as reviewed...
Deadline08/20/2027