Our Opportunities


Welcome to MUSC SOARS (Scholarship Opportunity Awards Resource System). Please note below your college’s open and close dates for the scholarship application for the 2026-2027 award year. Please do not start your application until it opens for your college.

College of Medicine: April 15, 2026 – May 15 2026
College of Pharmacy: May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026
College of Health Professions: May 26, 2026 – June 21, 2026 (Fall); September 14, 2026 -October 4, 2026
College of Nursing: * May 5, 2026 – June 30, 2026 (Fall); November 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026 (Spring)
*College of Dental Medicine:
November 4, 2026 – November 11, 2026
College of Graduate Studies: Your college will provide instructions about CGS scholarship opportunities.

Below you will find a listing of scholarships available with brief information about the qualifications. Most scholarships are college-specific and are not applicable to all students. Click “Show Filters” to display filter options by college. Select the scholarship name to learn more about the opportunity.

To be eligible for need-based scholarships, you must have an up-to-date (2026-27) FAFSA filed with the MUSC Office of Financial Aid. Once your FAFSA data is received, your scholarship application will automatically be updated.

To apply:

  1. Sign in with your NetID and password. You must be a current student. Please wait to apply until your college’s application cycle opens.
  2. You will be prompted to complete a general and college-specific application, which automatically applies you for scholarships for which you qualify.
  3. In some cases (not all), you may be recommended to apply to scholarships that require additional information.
  4. After you complete the applications by your college’s posted deadline, you are done!

Detailed instructions: Student Manual | Video demonstration

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
(2) $2,000 (*amount can vary based on funding available*) Sushma Rao Endowed Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by family and friends as a memorial to...
Ended
$2,000 (*amount can vary based on funding available*) Will Hagood Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Will Hagood, a...
Ended
Varies Amelia Kaasa Rowland Nursing Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2018 as a contribution from L.J. and...
Ended
Varies Betty C. Kelchner Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1997 to honor Betty Kelchner. Selection...
Ended
$0.00 Bradley H. Perlitz Nursing Scholarship Fund
Distribution of scholarship to a new student each Fall/Spring with...
Ended
Varies Captain Robert Wilkens Palliative Care Scholarship
This scholarship was initiated with a 10K pledge from Linda Wilkens to...
Ended
$0.00 Catherine L. Rogers Endowed Scholarship
To reduce barriers to education within the MUSC College of Nursing...
Ended
Varies Cecilia Peng Operating Room Nursing Training Endowment
Stock and mutual fund gifts from Dr. Vincent Peng in honor of his...
Ended
Varies Christina and Robert Brinkman Endowed Nursing Scholarship
An endowed scholarship at the MUSC College of Nursing to support nursing...
Ended
Varies Clair Family Scholarship
Established in 2016 to provide scholarship for stellar FNP students with...
Ended
Varies College of Nursing Endowed Alumni Scholarship
Scholarship supports students who exhibit academic merit and financial...
Ended
Varies Corinne V. Sade Fund for Palliative Care Education
Planned Giving gift from Mrs. Corinne V. Sade to support palliative care...
Ended
$0.00 Dean’s Advisory Board 125 Anniv. Schol.
This scholarship supports College of Nursing Students
Ended
$2,671.00 Dena & Robert Clair Nursing Endowed Scholarship
To provide support and encouragement to dedicated nursing students...
Ended
Varies Dr. J. W. Thurmond Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Ended
Varies Dr. Sekou Dakarai Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship supports students pursuing a DNP who are interested in...
Ended
Varies Edith Dority Lucas ‘58 Endowed Scholarship
The Edith Dority Lucas ’58 Endowed Scholarship will be established by...
Ended
$0.00 EVPAA CON Provost Scholarship
Scholarship supporting CON students with financial need.
Ended
Varies Gail W. Stuart Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Ended
$540.00 Gail W. Stuart Scholarship
Scholarship to support a MUSC College of Nursing student.
Ended
$2,642.00 Grooms Family Nursing Scholarship
To provide support to students in any program at the MUSC College of...
Ended
Varies Henry Taylor Finch Nursing Scholarship
Planned Giving Gift from Dr. Nancy Finch, initiated by board member,...
Ended
Varies Izant Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Izant Family Foundation funds scholarships for graduate level programs...
Ended
$0.00 Jane L. Assey Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship supports undergraduate College of Nursing students who have...
Ended
$2,303.00 Keith & Pam Nothstein Nursing Endowed Scholarship
The Keith & Pam Nothstein Nursing Endowed Scholarship is an endowed...
Ended
Varies Margaret Ann Kerr Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Ended
Varies Mason Scholars
This scholarship funds incoming Ph.D. nursing students with financial...
Ended
Varies Maude Callen Endowed Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Ended
$3,844.00 Olympia "Bia" Vallis Nursing Scholarship (ABSN)
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Ended
Varies Patrick and Maureen Marr Endowed Scholarship
Renewable scholarship to a student in ABSN program with financial need...
Ended
Varies PhD Student Scholarship (Nursing)
Established through donations by graduates of the College of Nursing PhD...
Ended
$3,846.00 Prevost Family Nursing Scholarship
The Prevost Family Nursing Scholarship supports students in the...
Ended
Varies Reba Carter O'Keeffe Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Ended
$2,041.00 Renè J Chasse Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship supports College of Nursing students who are...
Ended
Varies Roper St. Francis Healthcare Patron Nursing Scholarship
Pledge from RSFHC via Letter of Agreement to provide financial support...
Ended
Varies Rose and Ted Levin Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Ended
$1,982.00 Rudie B. Ivester CON Endowed Scholarship
Ended
Varies Ruth Chamberlin Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Ended
Varies Samuel Steinberg Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Ended
Varies Virginia Lawton Harper Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Ended
Varies Ronald V. and Susan Wade Scholarship Fund
Ronald V. Wade, MD received his BS from Furman University in 1966 and...
Ended
Varies 125th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Varies 135th Anniversary Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2016 through gifts of various donors...
Varies 1883 College of Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship supports the educational, research, and service...
$12,843.00 Acute Care APRN Scholarship
Scholarship supports College of Nursing students pursuing an Acute Care...
Varies Andell Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2004 as a gift from the Betty...
Varies Barbara Sutton Pace Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Established in 2006 from family members gifts to provide a scholarship...
Varies Betty Murray Brundage Kinard Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports College of Nursing students. Selection...
Varies Caroline W. Davis RN Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2015 to provide scholarships for College of Nursing...
$5,455.00 Caroline W. Davis RN Scholarship
Scholarship is to support MUSC CON student who is a SC Resident and has...