Palmetto College Student Awards
Student members must be currently matriculated students in a USC Columbia-based Palmetto College degree program—currently Elementary Education, Liberal Studies, Library and Information Science, or Organizational Leadership, and have completed at least 24 hours at USC. At least twelve credits of student’s total credits should be earned in courses in Liberal Arts/Sciences, not including applied Arts/Sciences courses. Accepted transfer courses may be added to the 24 credits earned at USC until the Liberal Arts/Sciences requirements are fully satisfied. Student members are selected from the highest twenty percent of the students who have twenty-four graded credits and are matriculated in the programs listed above, based on institutional grade point average.
The David L. Burggraf Award is given in recognition of the student, 25 years of age
or older, with
the highest GPA in the liberal studies, organizational leadership or elementary education
degree
programs of Palmetto College. The award is named for David Burggraf, former director
of Adult
Student Services, who devoted most of his career to the success of adult students
at USC.
Palmetto College Scholarships
Awards will be split equally between the fall and spring semesters and funds are distributed towards tuition. You must be enrolled in a degree seeking program. You are responsible for committing award monies through Self Service Carolina, and unless otherwise stipulated, must be enrolled at full-time in a Palmetto College Online program.
The Palmetto College Scholarship Committee reserves the right to adjust or cancel an award at any time because of changes in a student’s enrollment, academic status, or upon learning of any irregularities in the student’s initial or ongoing eligibility.
The application deadline is April 15.
Application Required
This award is available to students enrolling in the online Bachelor’s Degree Completion program who are transferring from one of Palmetto College's Regional Campuses or USC Fort Jackson. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 within the USC System. This initiative recognizes academic excellence and supports students in advancing their education.
The application deadline is April 15.
This award is given to a student who is enrolled in Palmetto College and is pursuing a bachelor's degree through the Palmetto College program. To be eligible, the student must be a resident of South Carolina, have completed at least 60 credit hours, and maintain a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.25 and no greater than 2.99.
The application deadline is April 15.
This award is for full-time or part-time continuing students who are at least 25 years old and reside in South Carolina. Applicants must have a USC System grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher. Additionally, students must be enrolled in the Palmetto College Liberal Studies or Organizational Leadership program for the spring semester of the application year.
The application deadline is April 15.
This award is for an adult continuing student that is at least 25 years old and a resident of South Carolina. Applicants must have a USC System grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher. Must be enrolled in the spring semester of the application semester in the Palmetto College Liberal Studies or Organizational Leadership program.
The application deadline is April 15.
This award is designated for students enrolled in Palmetto College's Online Bachelor’s Degree Completion program or any student attending a Palmetto College Regional Campus. To qualify, the student must be enrolled at least part-time and maintain a minimum USC System grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher.
The application deadline is April 15.
This award is for full-time or part-time adult students who are at least 25 years old. Applicants must have a minimum USC System grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher. According to university policy, incoming transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 from their previous institutions. To be eligible, an applicant’s first semester at USC must be in the spring semester of the application year or the following fall semester, and the applicant must not have attended any institution of higher learning for at least one year prior to applying. Furthermore, applicants must be fully admitted to USC, specifically in either the Palmetto College Liberal Studies or Organizational Leadership program.
The application deadline is April 15.