Scholarships
Scholarships of Departmental Interest:
Lander University Scholarship Information and Requirements
Lander University provides a limited number of merit-based scholarships each year to entering freshmen. Qualifying high school seniors who have been admitted by January 15th preceding the fall term of initial college enrollment are automatically considered. No application is necessary. Awards are based on merit and are dependent upon available funding. The University will determine the merit criteria and the number of scholarships to be awarded annually. A limited number of scholarships may also be awarded to the following students provided that funds remain available:
- Out-of-state high school graduates with a minimum SAT I composite score of 1100 (or ACT of 24) and a competitive rank in class.
- Out-of-state transfer students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better with a minimum of 30 semester hours earned.
International Scholarships
International students who meet the following criteria may be eligible for a scholarship and should apply to the Director of Financial Aid:
- Have completed at least 30 hours at Lander University in a degree-seeking program; and
- Have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25; and
- Demonstrate mitigating circumstances that affect the ability to pay attendance costs as documented at admission.
Scholarship Eligibility Policy
All scholarship awards require full-time enrollment at Lander University unless otherwise specifically stated in the terms of the awards contract. Students may not receive scholarships for semesters in which they are enrolled less than full-time, nor will semesters of ineligibility be extended to the end of the academic career. Scholarships apply to the academic year only, exclusive of summer school, except where otherwise stated. Students may never receive any combination of scholarships, financial aid, and other awards that exceeds the total cost of attendance for the academic year. Students must remain in good standing with the Lander University Honor Code, as outlined in the Student Handbook.
Scholarship Renewal Policy
There are certain general standards for renewal of Lander scholarships. Recipients must complete 24 semester hours each academic year, excluding Summer School, unless otherwise specifically stated in the terms of the awards contract. Recipients of all scholarships must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0, unless otherwise specifically stated in the terms of the awards contract. If a scholarship is renewable and the student maintains the required academic standards, the scholarship will be renewed automatically. Renewals are made in the summer of each year for the upcoming year. Students who fail to meet the renewal requirements will be granted the opportunity to appeal in writing. Scholarships are awarded for up to, but never exceeding, four years from the initial term of college enrollment. Academic Divisions may disclose separate renewal criteria for Divisional scholarships in the written scholarship contract.
State Scholarships
South Carolina Life Scholarships
The South Carolina LIFE Scholarship may provide up to $5,000 per year at four-year schools, subject to state funding. Lander University Office of Financial Aid annually identifies eligible students. Each year, students are sent written notification and are required to complete an affidavit of eligibility. For S.C. LIFE Scholarship eligibility requirements, go to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education website.
South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarships
The S.C. Palmetto Fellows Scholarships provides up to $6,700 at four-year schools per year. The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is a merit-based program awarded by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education through an application process coordinated by high school guidance counselors. Additional information for Palmetto Fellows Scholarships is available through any S.C. high school guidance counselor and on the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education website.
South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program
The Teaching Fellows program is available to high school seniors who are legal residents of South Carolina, have a minimum SAT equaling at least the statewide average for the year, and rank in the top quarter of their class. The program provides up to $5,700 for tuition and board and $300 for summer enrichment programs. Teaching Fellows agree to teach in South Carolina one year for every year that they received the fellowship. Applications must be made to the South Carolina Center for Teaching Recruitment (SCCTR). Contact the Lander University School of Education for application information.
Department of English and Foreign Language Scholarships
Endowed Scholarships
Departmental scholarships are made available to students majoring in English, Spanish, French, and the humanities through the gifts and generosity of faculty, staff, and friends of Lander University.
John A. Hare Scholarship
Established in 1995 in memory of Dr. John A. Hare, faculty member at Lander from 1968-1994, by family, colleagues, and friends. Scholarship will be awarded annually from fund income to a student majoring in humanities. Selection will be based on academic ability and need and may be renewed for up to four years.
Murrell Jones Huckabee Scholarship
Established by Yvonne Jones, Class of 1973, in honor of her aunt, Murrell Jones Huckabee, Class of 1928. Recipient must be from the rising senior class; must have attended Lander for the three previous years; must have a 2.5 grade point ratio and preferably higher; must exhibit the "spirit of Lander"; must be an English or history major; must exhibit qualities of leadership and scholarship; and must be a deserving student, not necessarily one in financial need, but one who has contributed to the strength and high ideals of Lander University.
Larry A. Jackson Scholarship
Initiated in 1991 by Dr. Mary Frances Lide, professor emeritus, in honor of Larry A. Jackson, the 10th president of Lander. Scholarship awarded annually to a Spanish student whose character and high school record show promise.
L´Alliance Française Scholarship
Established by the Greenwood Chapter, L´Alliance Française, to provide scholarships from fund income for students studying French.
W. Pierce May, Jr. Scholarship
Established in 1994, as a memorial to W. Pierce May, Jr. by his family. Mr. May, a Greenwood native, devoted his life to his family and to the communities in which he lived. Scholarship will be awarded annually from fund income. Student selection will be based on need, academic achievement, and leadership potential with preference given to students majoring in English. Scholarship will be renewable provided recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA.
Lousie and Leo McMullin
Established by Lousie and Leo McMullin awarded for Creative Writing.
Eleanor M. Mundy Scholarship
Established in 1987 and endowed in 1997 by Eleanor M. Mundy, Publisher and President of The Index-Journal, and awarded annually to an upper division student majoring in English.
Dr. John Marvin Rast Scholarship
Established in 1993 in memory of former Lander University President, Dr. John M. Rast, by his son and daughter, Carlisle L. Rast and Sue Rast Foy. Scholarship to be awarded annually based on merit and financial need to an entering freshman majoring in an area of liberal arts. Scholarship will be continued provided recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Pat Sease Scholarship
Established in 1997 by family and friends in memory of Pat Sease, a member of the Class of 1965 and a former English teacher at Clinton High School. Scholarship will be awarded from fund income to an entering freshman who is interested in majoring in English or becoming a high school teacher. Recipient must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 and be recommended by a guidance counselor. Preference will be given to students from Clinton High School. The scholarship can be renewed provided the student maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA and is majoring in English or is in the Teacher Education Program.
Funded Scholarships
Alumni Scholarships
The Lander University Alumni Association provides ten $700 scholarships each year for students with academic ability and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years
