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Welcome to the Lander University Scholarship Opportunities Homepage

The 2026-2027 Lander University scholarship application for all new, continuing, and transfer students is now open.

Priority Application deadline: January 31, 2026

This application is for all incoming freshmen, transfer students, graduate students, and continuing students who plan to enroll at Lander in the 2026-2027 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 2025-2026 academic year, you will not be eligible for 2026-2027 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 $1,090 Abbeville First Bank Scholarship
Established in 2005 to provide financial assistance to a junior or...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $390 Adele Standridge Music Scholarship
Scholarship established by Ric Standridge in memory of his mother, Adele...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $420 Agnes Luddy Scholarship
Established by friends, alumni and colleagues upon her retirement in...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $810 Alice Scott Beaudrot Scholarship
Established in 2003 by Charlie and Alice Scott Beaudrot, Class of 1941. ...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $3,650 Alice Smith Spencer Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1983 as a memorial to Alice Smith...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $2,890 Allin Family Scholarship
The Allin Family Fund was established in December 2005 by William B....
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $550 Ann T. Hare English Scholarship
Established in 2001 in honor of Ann Hare, Dean of the Lander University...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $400 Annie Laurie Crawford Scholarship
Established in 1995 from funds from the estate of Annie Laurie Crawford....
Deadline07/01/2026
Varies Ashley and Roe Milling Nursing Scholarship
Established in October 2015 by Roe Milling in memory of her Mother-in...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $380 Barbara Brown Ullman Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Barbara Brown Ullman, a Columbia...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $1,160 Bessie Kate Edwards Young Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Bruce Young in memory of Bessie Kate Edwards...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $590 Bettie Rose Horne Scholarship
The Bettie Rose Horne scholarship will be awarded to a needy student who...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $2,010 Betty Williams Athletic Scholarship
Established in 2007 by Michael and Betty Williams. Criteria to be...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $2,120 Bill and Emily Bradford Mass Communications Scholarship
Established in 2005 by the Bradford’s three sons in honor of the late J....
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $2,120 Bill and Emily Bradford Political Science Scholarship
Established in 2005 by the Bradford’s three sons in honor of the late J....
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $660 Bill Bonds, Jr. PEES Scholarship
Established in August of 2015 by Steve Wohlwend. Recipient must be a...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $620 Bob and Deborah Cumming Scholarship
Friends of Bob and Deborah Cumming established the scholarship, in 2003,...
Deadline07/01/2026
Varies Bob and Helen Eisenbeck Scholarship
Established in 1989 in memory of Bob and Helen Eisenbeck. One...
Deadline07/01/2026
Varies Bornemann Family Scholarship
The Bornemann Family Scholarship was established by Len and Lynn...
Deadline07/01/2026
Varies Brianna Surrento Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to a member of the Lander University...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $590 Buddy and June Vanadore Scholarship
Established in 2005 by Mrs. June Vanadore. Scholarship to be awarded to...
Deadline07/01/2026
Varies Business & Admin. Freshman Scholarship
Criteria determined by Business College
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $950 C. Y. Thomason Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees of The Lander...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $5,000 Carolyn Sue White Scholarship
Established in 2002 by math professor Bruce White and his wife Linda in...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $300 Carroll Sexton Mass Communications Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in Mass Communication.
Deadline07/01/2026
Varies Cecil J. and Jean T. McFerrin Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Jean and Cecil McFerrin. Jean, a 1948 Lander...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $1,180 Chan Sup Chang Business Scholarship
Established in 2006 as a Christmas gift to Dr. Chan Sup Chang by his two...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $1,630 Charles Park Scholarship
Established in 1992 in honor of Charles A. Park, professor emeritus,...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $380 Clara Stroud Scholarship
Funds have been made available from the estate of Clara Stroud for...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $4,420 Clem P. Ham Scholarship
Established in 2007 by friends and colleagues in honor of Clem P. Ham, a...
Deadline07/01/2026
Varies College of Business Scholarship Fund
Criteria determined by Business College.
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $450 Computer Science Scholarship
Established in 1988 at the initiative of members of the computer science...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $5,020 Criscillis-Collins Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Established in 2022, scholarship to be used for one undergrad student...
Deadline07/01/2026
Varies CSAM Duke Energy Scholarship
Must be a STEM student. Will be awarded by the Dean of the College.
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $1,410 David E. & Joyce H. Hyde Nursing Scholarship
Established in 2006 by David and Joyce Hyde in observance of their 55th...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $300 DeBeaugrine-Jervey Scholarship
Must maintain a 3.0GPA
Deadline07/01/2026
Varies Doris Vereen Reynolds Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Larry Vereen, the annual scholarship is for a...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $1,720 Dr. David Dumont Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Charles T Fowler, the scholarship is for...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $360 Dr. Fay Maria Mitchell Hart Music Education Scholarship
Established in 2007 byDr.Fay Maria Mitchell Hart, Class of 1957. ...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $1,730 Dr. John Marvin Rast Scholarship- History and Philosophy
Established in 1993 in memory of former Lander University President, Dr....
Deadline07/01/2026
Varies Dr. Leslie MacTaggart Myers Nursing Scholarship
The Dr. Leslie MacTaggart Myers Nursing Scholarship was established and...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $1,770 Dr. Lorraine Redderson Scholarship
Established in 2016 by Ms. Cheryl Browning in memory of Dr. Lorraine...
Deadline07/01/2026
Varies Dr. Mary Frances Lide Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Mary Frances Lide, professor emeritus. One...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $500 Dr. Walter G. Bishop Scholarship
Established in 1986 by friends and family as a memorial to Walter G....
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $780 Duke Energy Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship will be awarded annually to a junior or senior as reviewed...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $2,690 E. Don Herd, Jr. Scholarship
Established in 1994 by an anonymous gift in memory of E. Don Herd, Jr.,...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $1,530 Earline Buzhardt Clark Scholarship
Established in 1997 by Glenn L. Clark in honor of his wife Earline...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $1,150 Eaton Business Scholarship
Established and endowed in 2005 by a gift from Eaton Corporation. ...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $280 Ed Troublefield Scholarship
Established in 1998 by The Lander Foundation in honor of W. Ed...
Deadline07/01/2026
up to $380 Eddie Griffin Scholarship
Established in 1993 in memory of Dr. Eddie Griffin, Professor, School of...
Deadline07/01/2026