South Carolina State University National Alumni Association (SCSUNNA) Scholarship

SCSUNAA Scholarship Application:
The period to submit an application for the SCSUNAA scholarship is currently open for 2026 – 2027 Academic Year. If you do have questions regarding the application process or general information regarding the scholarships provided, you may send an email to scholarship@scsunaa.org.

The South Carolina State University National Alumni Association annually awards a limited number of scholarships to full-time students on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need. The current amount of each scholarship is $1,500.00 a year ($750 per semester). Scholarships are available for four (4) year matriculation at SC State University, providing recipients remain in good standing and meet academic requirements (min 2.5 GPA). Students enrolled in disciplines that demand additional semesters may petition for scholarship extension.

Applicants must complete the application by April 6, 2026 together with the following:

1) Applicant must be a high school senior, and an incoming first-time student to SCSU for the 26-27 academic year.

2) Autobiography describing career goals, interest, work experience, hobbies, reasons for selecting South Carolina State University, etc. Do not exceed 250 words.

3) Two (2) letters of recommendation – one from a teacher and one from a non-family member.

4) An official school transcript that includes your GPA and class rank or placement.

5) An official copy of your SAT or ACT scores.

6) Copy of SCSU acceptance letter.

Applicants will be notified of award status in May prior to enrollment. Recipients must accept the scholarship by June 1st and have paid enrollment fees/housing deposit.

Applicants must enroll at the University the semester immediately following announcement of the award. Scholarship funds will be credited directly to recipient’s tuition account at the University.

Award
$0.00
Deadline
04/17/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Full Name
  2. Are you a a high school senior, and an incoming first-time student to SCSU for the 26-27 academic year?
  3. 900#
  4. Age
  5. Gender
  6. Home Address (include City, State, Zip Code)
  7. Contact Number
  8. Email
  9. High school name
  10. High school address
  11. High school city
  12. High school state
  13. High school zip code
  14. Dates Attended
  15. Class rank
  16. Provide SAT score
    • Math
    • Total
    • Verbal
  17. Provide ACT score
  18. Provide GPA (Numerical)
  19. Provide GPA (Alphabet)
  20. Parents:
    • Father/Guardian
    • Father/Guardian Occupation
    • Mother/Guardian
    • Mother/Guardian Occupation
  21. Parents/Guardian Combined Annual Income (from all sources)
  22. Number of children in the home
  23. Ages of number of children in the home
  24. Number in college
  25. READ CAREFULLY: Please select Merit (Top 10% in high school graduating class. (Entering freshman only), SAT score 1100 or above or ACT score 20 or above, must maintain a 3.00 GPA to continue receiving scholarship)
  26. READ CAREFULLY: Please select Need Only (Top 50% in high school graduating class. (Entering freshman only) SAT score 830 or ACT score 17 Must maintain a 2.00 GPA to continue receiving scholarship. Verification is required when based on need.
  27. To what extent, if any, do you need financial assistance? (i.e. FAFSA Statement, tuition invoice, etc?)
  28. Please provide documentation that you need financial assistance (FAFSA Statement, tuition invoice, etc)
  29. How do you plan on to finance your college education? Select all that apply:
  30. Please write an autobiography describing career goals, interest, work experience, hobbies, reasons for selecting South Carolina State University, etc. Do not exceed 250 words.
  31. Please provide school extra-curricular activities (Include positions held)
  32. List community service and activities (Indicate positions held, honors, recognitions, letters, etc.)
  33. Please submit two (2) letters of recommendation – one from a teacher and one from a non-family member
    • First letter of recommendation from a teacher:
    • Second letter of recommendation from a non-family member:
  34. Please upload an official school transcript that includes your GPA and class rank or placement.
  35. Please upload an official copy of your SAT or ACT scores
  36. Please upload a copy of SCSU acceptance letter
  37. Do you understand to contact angelpointer@scsunaa.org with any questions regarding this scholarship?
  38. Please sign and date
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