Stamps Scholars Program (University of South Carolina)

The Stamps Scholars award is the top tier of the University of South Carolina's Top Scholar Program, providing an annual stipend of up to $20,000 (up to $80,000 over four years) plus a separate $15,000 enrichment fund for research, study abroad, or other high-impact opportunities, on top of automatic entry into the South Carolina Honors College. Just 5 Stamps Scholars are selected each year -- out of 50 total Top Scholar positions, alongside 20 Carolina Scholars and up to 25 1801 Scholars -- from students averaging a 1530 SAT/35 ACT with top-1%-class-rank profiles. It requires the general USC application plus the Honors College/Top Scholars application, a mandatory interview, and an in-person Top Scholar Weekend. The award renews across four years of study.

Eligibility

DemographicsRequires admission to University of South Carolina; competitive selection with a mandatory interview, drawn from students averaging a 1530 SAT/35 ACT and top-1% class rank.

Applying

$20,000/year stipend plus a separate $15,000 enrichment award for high-impact opportunities