School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment Scholarship Application
Applications must be received and complete by FRIDAY March 25, 2016.
Electronic submission is required: please email to SCGEOSCH@mailbox.sc.edu.
For additional questions, please contact Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson at 803-777-0018.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Students must be admitted to USC Columbia
2. Students must show financial need and have completed a FAFSA Application.
Major: ______________________________________________
Date:
________________________________
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Local Address __________________________________________________________________________________
Permanent/Home Address ________________________________________________________________________
Email & phone: _________________________________________________________________________________
Educational Background
High School Seniors:
Current Undergraduates:
High School
__________________________
GPA_________
Hours completed at the end of current
semester __________
Please include the following:
__ A one page statement that includes why the scholarship is needed to achieve educational and career goals
__ One letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor, may be sent directly to
SCGEOSCH@mailbox.sc.edu with the applicant’s name in the subject line
__ A resume or curriculum vitae
__ Current transcript of your grades (incoming students only; unofficial transcripts are acceptable; please send
one even if you have already provided one to the Admissions Office)