Elizabeth Albright Belser and Duncan Clinch Heyward Belser Scholarship

The Belser scholarship is a full-tuition, need-based scholarship awarded to a worthy incoming first-year student who demonstrates financial need, with preference given to students who are residents of South Carolina. Recipients must be pursuing a B.S. degree in one of the following disciplines: Biochemistry and Molecular Chemistry; Biological Sciences; Biology; Biomedical Engineering; Cardiovascular Technology; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Computer Information Systems; Computer Sciences; Electrical Engineering; Engineering Sciences; Geological Sciences; Geophysics; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Physics; or Statistics. Award Amount: Full tuition each academic year.

Award
$12,688.00
College/Department
South Carolina Honors College
Deadline
03/13/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a member of the South Carolina Honors College?
  2. Please submit your 1 page, single-spaced statement of consideration for the scholarship to which you are applying. In your 1 page, single-spaced statement of consideration you should: Explain why you should be considered for the scholarship, how you would benefit from the scholarship, and include the academic work you have done and will continue to pursue.
  3. Please submit 1 single-spaced page describing your financial situation and why you would benefit from a financial award.