Ag Innovation Scholarship

The SC State 1890 Agriculture Innovation Scholarship Program covers tuition, fees, books, and room and board for students.

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.

Award
Up to $83,800 (for a maximum of four year, will be awarded after other aid is posted).
Deadline
03/31/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Certification of Application: By typing my full name below, I affirm, agree and understand that all information on this application is true and accurate. Any misrepresentation or false information may result in my disqualification to participate in the Agriculture Innovation Scholarship Program.
  2. Student's First Name
  3. Student's Last Name
  4. Student's Middle Name
  5. Suffix (If Applicable)
  6. Date of Birth (M/d/yyyy)
  7. Age
  8. Student's Gender
  9. Student's Ethnicity
  10. Permanent Address
  11. City
  12. State
  13. Zip Code
  14. Student Cell Phone Number
  15. Student Home or Alternate Phone Number
  16. Student email address
  17. Parent/Guardian Email Address
  18. Please upload ACT or SAT test scores
  19. Please upload ACT or SAT test scores
  20. Current School
  21. Grade Point Average (GPA)/Unweighted on a 4.0 Scale
  22. Grade Point Average (GPA)/Weighted on a 4.0 scale
  23. Please upload your current official transcript (3.0 weighted or unweighted GPA required)
  24. Submitted admissions application to SC State University?
  25. Accepted to SC State University?
  26. Potential Major at SC State University:
  27. How did you first learn of the Agriculture Innovation Scholarship at SC State University?
  28. Reference (1) Name (No family members: School personnel/employer/coach/mentor ONLY)
  29. Phone Number
  30. Relationship to Applicant
  31. Reference (2) Name (No family member: School personnel/employer/coach/mentor ONLY)
  32. Phone Number
  33. Relationship to Applicant
  34. Please type a 500-word personal statement: Describe your future career goals in agriculture and/or nutrition and how this scholarship program will help you achieve your goals?
  35. Applicant's Name
  36. Today's date (M/d/yyyy)
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