Financial Aid & Scholarships
Office of Student Financial Aid
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid to learn more about Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), loans, and financial aid resources.Office of Financial Literacy
The Medical University of South Carolina is dedicated to providing students with a better understanding of their finances. The Office of Financial Literacy is devoted to helping you chase your dream of becoming a healthcare leader while equipping you with the tools you need to reduce the amount of debt taken on while at the university.Scholarship Opportunities
To be eligible, admitted students must have a completed FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid. Students are selected for scholarships based on financial need, academic performance, and scholarship criteria. Please contact: Student ServicesSOARS
SOARS (Scholarship Opportunity Awards Resource System) is MUSC’s new centralized online award management system available to students from all six colleges. SOARS offers students a streamlined approach to applying for scholarships. Learn More
Medical University Women's Club Scholarship
The Medical University Women’s Club (MUWC) offers annual scholarships to deserving MUSC students from the six MUSC colleges. All full-time students in their second or subsequent years from any of the six MUSC colleges are eligible and encouraged to apply.Additional Scholarship Information
Small scholarships are generously given by the College’s Alumni Association; students should check with their own professional organizations for funding opportunities. Depending on funding, federal loan forgiveness programs are sometimes available for full-time (9 credits in fall/spring, 7 credits in summer) students who teach in schools of nursing upon receipt of their degree. Small awards are available to support dissertation research through the College of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International chapters, and through the American Nurses Foundation Awards given through the regional research organizations (SNRS, ENRS, MNRS, WIN).
External Nursing Program Scholarships
External scholarships are awards that require a separate application process. Generally, the organization offering the scholarship notifies the College of Nursing of their award and the application process. Many of these awards require that the applicant submit a personal statement, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Students are notified of these scholarship opportunities through campus e-mail.
The Council of College and Military Educators (CME) is pleased to offer $1000 scholarships each year to United States Service members (active duty/veterans) and spouses of Service members who are working towards the completion of higher degrees. Visit The Council of College and Military Educators for additional information.
Carolina Children’s Home Foundation announces the availability of scholarships up to $10,000 per year. Applicants must have permanent residence in Richland, Lexington, Sumter, Calhoun, Kershaw, Newberry and Fairfield counties. Students must be studying in the field of Nursing (undergraduate and graduate are eligible). Priority will be given to students focusing their studies on pediatric and mental health disciplines. Experience with foster care of behavioral health issues will receive special consideration.
If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) working towards your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - this scholarship is for you. RegisteredNursing.org offers an annual $1,000 scholarship to help nurses continue their education.
F.A. Davis is an independent Nursing, Medicine, and Health Sciences publisher located in Philadelphia, PA. I wanted to reach out to you because we are offering our 3rd annual undergraduate $1,500 student scholarship opportunity!
This scholarship reflects our continual commitment to the education of nurses and recognizes the very special nature of those who have chosen to embark on this challenging, yet rewarding career path. We understand how hard nurses work, and want to reward them for their dedication to the field.
The SC Nurses Foundation provides several awards and scholarships to South Carolina residents currently enrolled in an undergraduate and graduate who intend to seek employment in South Carolina upon graduation. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of financial need and submit two (2) letters of recommendations from the faculty of the college/school in which they are enrolled.