USC Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship

The University of South Carolina Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship program was established in 1988
to encourage the academically talented children of the University’s alumni to attend their parent’s alma
mater. Awards are made to entering freshmen. You can apply for this scholarship as soon as you apply
for admission; please apply early. This scholarship is for incoming freshmen only. There are no
exceptions.

Legacy scholarships are funded by the USC Alumni Association and the contributions of its
members. As funds permit, awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis to those who meet all
requirements and have applied by the deadline date. You may continue to send us updated GPA scores
up until the deadline of March 1, 2024.

The amount of the Legacy award is $500 per academic year. Half of the yearly scholarship amount is
issued each semester for a maximum of eight semesters (summer school excluded), provided eligibility
is maintained.

Applicants are urged to apply as early as possible. Scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school
year will not be considered after March 1, 2024.

This award is exclusive to incoming freshmen—NO exceptions.
At least one parent, legal guardian or grandparent must be a graduate of a USC campus and a current
member of the University of South Carolina Alumni Association. To be awarded the scholarship,
applicants must have applied for admission to South Carolina and have been accepted.
In-state applicants must present the following:
• Weighted GPA of at least 3.0 from an official high-school transcript (as calculated by the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions)
Out-of-state applicants must present the following:
• Weighted GPA of at least 3.5 from an official high-school transcript (as calculated by the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions)

Additional Information: Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis and must meet the
requirements noted above. Out-of-state recipients also may be eligible to receive a tuition rate
reduction. Tuition rate deduction is received from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Award
$500
College/Department
Alumni Association
Deadline
03/09/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Preferred Name
  2. Tell us in your words, what does it mean to be a USC Legacy? (Two to three sentences required.)
  3. I certify that the parent/grandparent/guardian listed above graduated from the University of South Carolina.
  4. If you receive the Legacy Scholarship, do you give consent to USC Alumni Association to use your response to "What does it mean to be a USC Legacy" in our social media campaigns?
  5. I certify that the parent/grandparent/guardian listed above is a member of the University of South Carolina Alumni Association (with a membership that is current as of March 1, 2025).
  6. Do you have other legacy connections to the University of South Carolina? Please list any other parent(s), grandparent(s) or guardian(s) names and graduation years below.
  7. At least one parent, legal guardian or grandparent must be a graduate of a South Carolina campus and a current University of South Carolina Alumni Association member. Membership must be current as of March 1, 2025 to be eligible for the Legacy Scholarship. Please enter Parent(s)/Grandparent(s)/Guardian(s) information below:
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