Ag Innovation Scholarship

Award Opportunities
Scholarship awards vary based on individual financial aid packages.
• All scholarships are eligible for renewal, but contingent upon satisfactory academic performance.
• Receive a complimentary laptop
• Annual book stipend of up to $2,000 per year
• Priority housing in a living/learning community
• Access to USDA Internships
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Student Insurance
• 21-Meal Plan
Eligibility
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have a weighted and unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
• Have been accepted for admission or currently attending SC State University
• Demonstrated leadership and community service
• Submitted FAFSA to SC State University; Use code 003346
• Submit an official transcript
• Submit test scores of a minimum of 21 ACT and/or 1080 SAT
You must have declared interest in one of the following majors:
• Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
• Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences – Business
• Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences – Child Development
• Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences – Nutrition and Food Management
• Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences – Fashion Merchandise
Restrictions
•Scholarship funds may not be applied toward fines for student violations, parking permits, or any traffic-related expenses.
•Due to the program’s funding structure, which relies on both federal and state assistance, neither Pell Grant nor Ag Innovation Scholarship funds are eligible for refunds.