College of Hospitality, Retail, & Sport Management

Complete Scholarship Name	Application	Deadline Date	Contact Name	Contact Phone Number	Contact E-mail Address
Sean and Melissa Potter Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy students in the Hospitality and Tourism Management department within the College of HRSM. Preference will be given to out-of-state students who will benefit from this award and may be granted in-state tuition as allowed by University of South Carolina policy.
Blayne Brown Memorial Scholarship	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship will be awarded to worthy students majoring in Sports and Entertainment Management. The donors request that preference be given to students who participate in the Sports and Entertainment Club (SPTE) and/or who participate in other SPTE projects. Preference given to students from North Carolina; Renewable: Not automatic. The student may reapply each year; Major: Any SPTE major; Minimum GPA: 3.0 for two prior semesters; Student Level: Full-time incoming freshman or current student; Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is not based on financial need.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Blayne Brown Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund	Yes			803.777.4290	hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship may be awarded to worthy students majoring in Sport and Entertainment Management. Donors request that preference be given to students who participate in the SPTE Club and/or who participate in other SPTE projects. Preference will also be given to students from North Carolina.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Bob and Anna Tronco Williams Lizards Thicket Scholarship Support Fund	Yes				www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) may be awarded to one or more Hospitality and Tourism Management students. Major: Hospitality; Minimum GPA: Not specified; Student level: Incoming freshmen or current student.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
HRSM Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) are awarded to worthy students; Major: Any HRSM major; Minimum GPA: Not Specified; Student level: Any Student
Bonefish Grill Scholarship Fund	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) may be awarded by the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management Scholarship Committee to a raising junior or senior majoring in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (HRTM). The donor encourages the recipients to intern with Bonefish Grill. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Charles B. Walker Endowment Fund	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) awarded to incoming freshman in the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management; Renewable: No; Major: Any HRTM major; Minimum GPA: Academically worthy; Student Level: Full-time incoming freshmen; Financial Need: Eligibility for scholarship is not based on financial need. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Chef Jules Pernell Memorial Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy full-time students in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarships will be awarded to four incoming Sport and Entertainment Management freshmen each year. Selection for the Tepper Scholars Program is based on academic merit and commitment to sport and entertainment management, with an emphasis on supporting underrepresented students.
College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management Endowed Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) are awarded to deserving students, criteria will be determined by the scholarship committee Major: any HRSM major Minimum GPA: not specified Student level: incoming freshmen or current undergraduate student The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management Miscellaneous Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarships are awarded to worthy in-coming freshmen or current students. Major: any HRSM major. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January. Minimum GPA: not specified Student level: incoming freshmen or current studentwill be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
College of HRSM Alumni Society Fund Travel Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarships may be awarded to support student travel to international destinations, maymester course destinations, and industry conferences to worthy students based on recommendations from the HRSM Alumni Society Board. Application packet should include the college's scholarship application, the Alumni Society Find Travel Scholarship application and a recommendation letter from a professor supporting the student's need for financial support. Funds may be awarded to any full time, currently enrolled HRSM student. GPA not specified. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
College of HRSM Miscellaneous Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarships are awarded to worthy students.; Major: Any HRSM major; Minimum GPA: Not Specified; Student level: Any Student The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
College of HRSM Scholarship Endowment	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarships are awarded to worthy students, criteria will be determined by the scholarship committee; Major: Any HRSM major; Minimum GPA: Not Specified; Student Level: Incoming Freshman or current undergraduate student; Financial need: not specified. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Craig S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy undergraduate student(s) majoring in Sport and Entertainment Management. Scholarship is renewable. Scholarship can be awarded to an incoming freshman or current undergraduate student.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Dan Reeves Sport Administration Scholarship	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded based on merit and intention to work in college and or professional football. Major: SPTE; Minimum GPA: Academically worthy; Student level: Incoming freshmen or current student; Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is not based on financial need.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Darlington Raceway Scholarships	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Howard "Humpy" Wheeler Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
The scholarship(s) will be awarded to eligible students majoring in Sport and Entertainment Management. Preference will be given to underrepresented population students to support educational diversity at the University of South Carolina consistent with its mission and admissions policy. The scholarships shall automatically be re-awarded to eligible recipients.
Dean's Research Fellowship	No		Dr. Ercan Sirakaya Turk	803.777.3327	ercan@hrsm.sc.edu
This is only offered to the most qualified graduate student who is a new or existing student and who would like to pursue a high level of graduate scholarly work by opting for the thesis track in Sport and Enteretainment Management. In addition to regular 10 hours departmental assistantship, this honorary award carries a supplemental 10 hrs-super graduate assistant stipend of $6,000 per academic year. Typically, the award is applied toward the payment of a student's in-state tuition fees.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Department of Retailing Scholarship Fund	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Provides scholarships to retail majors.; Renewable: No. Should be renewed each year; Major: Retailing; Minimum GPA: Academically worthy; Student level: Full-time incoming freshman or current student; Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is not based on financial need. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Donald E. Stowe International Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) may be awarded to provide support for international initiatives including internships and field studies to a worthy student (graduate or undergraduate) who is a major in one of the baccalaureate or graduate programs in HRSM. Typically it will be a one-time award but a student may not receive this award more than twice.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Dr. Jack Weatherford Endowment Fund	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) awarded to incoming freshman in the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management.; Renewable: No; Major: Any HRTM major; Minimum GPA: Academically worthy; Student Level: Full-time incoming freshman; Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is not based on financial need. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
E. Ellison Walker Endowment Fund	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) awarded to incoming freshman in the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management.; Renewable: No; Major: Any HRTM major; Minimum GPA: Academically worthy; Student Level: Full-time freshman; Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is not based on financial need. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Evelyn E. Harvey Endowed Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) awarded to worthy Technology Support and Training Management Program students. Major: Department of Integrated Information Technology Minimum GPA: Academically worthy Student level: incoming freshmen or current student Financial need : Student must demonstrate Financial Need as determined by the USC Financial Aid Office. Recommend that FASFA is submitted to USC. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Garnet Jacket Classic Tournament Fund	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarships will be awarded by the Dean of the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sports Management upon recommendation from the College Scholarship Committee. Preference will be to students recommended by Tournament Management Staff based on student participation in the running of the tournament.; Major: Any HRSM major, Minimum GPA: Not Specified; Student Level: Any Student; Full-time/ Part-time: Full time; other: Participate in running the Garnet Jacket Classic managed through college special events office. Call Erin Akin 777-2560, Garnet Jacket Classic event participation recommended to all applicants. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Gary and Jane Green Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
The scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy Hospitality and Tourism Management students interested in a career in managed hospitality services.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
George Rogers Endowed Scholarship	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarships will be awarded to HRSM students based on financial need and achievement potential. Preference will be given to students who would otherwise not be able to pursue their higher education. Major: Any HRSM major; Minimum GPA: Not specified; Student level: Incoming freshmen or current student; Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is based on financial need.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Graduate/Teaching Assistantships for PHD Students	No		Dr. Ercan Sirakaya Turk	803.777.3327	ercan@hrsm.sc.edu
Only the most qualified PhD students who show higher level of academic excellence both in research and teaching are offered a 20-hrs departmental assistantships, tuition remissions, and 1,000 toward their heath care premiums. Ga's in this category will be paid $18,600 for 10 months for fulfilling departmental teaching and research duties. GA's are granted in-state tuition fees which will be paid by the department. The assistantship is renewable up to 3 years based on a yearly satisfactory review of the GA.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Yahya Muhammad Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy students who are majoring in Retailing Management.
Janice and Peter O'Malley Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded by the College of HRSM's Department of Sport and Entertainment Management to eligible incoming freshman students majoring in Sport and Entertainment Management. Preference will be given to underrepresented population students to support educational diversity. The scholarships shall automatically be re-awarded to eligible recipients so that they may continue to receive the scholarship throughout the course of their study. Students must maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA and must stay enrolled as a Sport and Entertainment Management major to continue receiving the scholarship.
Harold A. White Endowment Scholarship	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy graduate student(s) majoring in Sport and Entertainment Management. Scholarship(s) will be awarded on an annual basis for one or more students based upon their demonstrated financial need as well as academic achievement. Major: SPTE; Minimum GPA: Not specified; Student level: Graduate student; Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is based on financial need.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Harold White Endowment Scholarship Fund	Yes	March 2016	Kathy Smiling - Assistant Dean - Student Services	803.777.3339	smiling@hrsm.sc.edu
The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management Scholarship Committee to worthy GRADUATE students majoring in Sport and Entertainment Management. Scholarship(s) will be awarded on an annual basis for one or more students based upon their demonstrated financial as well as academic achievement.
Health Information Technology Consortium Fund (HITCF)	No Dr. Hickmet will decided who receives the fellowship		Dr. Neset Hikmet or Vickie L. Smith	803.777.5559 or 803.777.2053	nhikmet@hrsm.sc.edu or smithv12@hrsm.sc.edu
The scholarship will provide $500.00 per year per student for up to six students. The scholarship will continue for two years, pending available funds. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Henry D. Jacobs, Jr., Endowed Scholarship	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) awarded based on the following criteria: Limited to four consecutive years of study, will be awarded without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, handicap, disability, veteran status, national origin or ancestry. Non-residents may be awarded scholarships in an amount not to exceed the amount of tuition and fees charged of resident students. Renewable: Automatically renewable for continuing students who remain academically worthy, continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain full-time enrollment, scholarship renewal forms must be completed and returned each year. Major: Any HRSM major; Minimum GPA: Academically worthy; Student level: Full- time incoming freshmen or current student; Financial need: Demonstrated financial need, family income of no more than 2.75 times the current national poverty level as determined by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Korey Banks Family Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
The scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy student(s) in the Sport and Entertainment Management Department. The scholarship(s) shall be awarded, consistent with the then-current mission and admissions policy of the University, and in furtherance of the objective to enhance the multicultural diversity of the student population, with particular attention to underrepresented student populations and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, who have been accepted for admissions or who are currently enrolled at the University. Preference will also be given to out­-of-state students, with particular attention given to students from the state of New York.
Donald H. Mill Endowed Scholarship	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to eligible students majoring in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Preference will be given to underrepresented population students to support educational diversity at the University of South Carolina consistent with its mission and admissions policy. The scholarships shall automatically be re-awarded to eligible recipients.
Target Campus Grant Case Study Competition	No	1 week prior to HRSM Week and/or Target Day	Deb Brosdahl or Karen Edwards	803.777.6249 or 803.777.5216	BROSDAHL@hrsm.sc.edu or kedwards@HRSM.sc.edu
In years that the Department of Retailing receives the Target Corporation's Campus Grant, Retailing majors at USC may be eligible to participate in a Case Study Competition. The winner will receive an award, with the scholarship amount dependent upon the grant amount received in that year, and a plaque. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Graduate Fellowship/ College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM)	No	N/A	DeAnna Risher	803.777.2053	risherda@mailbox.sc.edu
College of HRSM PhD student/former recipient of graduate assistantship, current ABD status, and actively working towards completion of dissertation.
Target Campus Grant NRF Scholarship	Yes	October 14, 2019	Daniela Jankovska; Karen Edwards	803.777.3653; 803.777.5216	jankovsd@email.sc.edu ; kedwards@HRSM.sc.edu
Open to Retailing majors who are currently members of UofSC’s National Retail Federation (NRF) student organization. Applicants(s) must be in good standing (not on academic probation, or having any judicial council infractions or pending investigations) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Up to two awards of $750 (each) will be made. Maximum of one award per winner. Award funds are intended for use in support of attending the NRF “Big Show” student program held in NYC from January 9 – 12, 2020. For more information, visit: https://studentbigshow.nrf.com/ Applications must contain the following, in electronic format: 1. A one-page typed resume which includes at a minimum your educational, work, and community activities, as well as any honors, awards, and special recognition; 2. A typed personal essay, no longer than two pages, using Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, addressing, but not limited to, the following questions: a. Describe your career goals and how you plan to attain them; b. Explain how attending NRF’s Big Show would help you achieve your career objectives; c. Describe any personal, educational, work-related, volunteer, or extra-curricular experiences that support your application for this scholarship; d. Discuss the most meaningful challenge you have faced and how you addressed it. Submit applications electronically to jankovsd@email.sc.edu with “Target Grant” in the subject line, no later than Monday, October 14, 2019 at 5 pm EST.
Larry Ginocchio Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to Hospitality and Tourism Management undergraduate students, preferably a junior or a senior. Preference will be given to a student who is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity with demonstrated financial need; Renewable: Scholarship is not automatically renewable. Student needs to reapply each year; Major: Any HRTM major; Minimum GPA: Academically worthy; Student level: Incoming freshman or current student; Full­time/Part-time: Full-time; Financial Need: Student must demonstrate Financial Need as determined by the USC Financial Aid Office.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Roy and Marnie Pearce Family Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) awarded to incoming freshman in the School of HRSM; Renewable: No; Major: Any HRSM major; Minimum GPA: Academically worthy; Student Level: Full-time incoming freshmen; Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is not based on financial need.
Lourie's Scholarship Fund	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy students who are Retailing majors. Renewable: not specified Major: Retailing Minimum GPA: not specified Student level: incoming freshmen or current student. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/internal/scholarships/index.php
Luanne Grant Smith Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
A Scholarship will be awarded to a Department of Integrated Information Technology major based on financial need. Major: Department of Integrated Information Technology Minimum GPA: not specified Student level: incoming freshmen or current student Financial need : yes. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
M. Walker Pearce Endowment Fund	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) awarded to incoming freshman in the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management.; Renewable: No; Major: Any HRTM major; Minimum GPA: Academically worthy; Student Level: Full-time incoming freshmen; Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is not based on financial need. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Collegiate Licensing Company / Learfield’s U of NYFW Program Scholarship	Yes	8/15/2022	Dr. Jeffrey M. Campbell	803.777.5469	jcampbell@hrsm.sc.edu
Open to junior or senior standing retailing students. Students with a Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations concentration will be given priority as will students with a strong GPA and history of leadership/service endeavors. Two students will be selected and will receive scholarships to attend the New York Fashion Week events from September 8 – September 11, 2022. The Objective - Provide students real-life opportunities in industry to better understand their chosen career field and apply what they have learned in the Fashion Industry Students must submit their resumes with a letter-of-interest for the scholarship by the deadline provided. Please include all relevant leadership and service examples as part of the application.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil E. Pearce Endowment	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Candidates will be invited to apply based on admissions credentials. Eligibility criteria parallels those for University Scholars with recipients usually ranking in the top 10% of their class and presenting SAT scores above 1300. Awards will be for $150
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Patricia G. Moody International Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) may be awarded to provide support for international initiatives including internships and field studies to a worthy student (graduate or undergraduate) who is a major in one of the baccalaureate or graduate programs in HRSM. Typically it will be a one-time award but a student may not receive this award more than twice.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Piggly Wiggly Scholarship for Retailing Students in HRSM	Yes (Contact the Scholarship Coordinator below, or the Department of Retailing)			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy students majoring in Retail Management or Fashion Merchandising. Major: Retailing Minimum GPA: Academically worthy Student level: incoming freshmen or current student Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is not based on financial need. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Pooser Bicentennial Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarships will be awarded to HRSM students with financial need, who have a scholastic commitment to academic excellence and outstanding achievement; Renewable: Scholarship is not automatically renewable. Student must reapply each year; Major: Any HRSM major; Minimum GPA: Academically worthy; Student level: Incoming freshman or current student; Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time; Financial Need: Student must demonstrate Financial Need as determined by the USC Financial Aid Office.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Jim Hunter Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to students in the Sport and Entertainment Management Department. Preference shall be given for students with financial need.
Retail Fashion Board	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) may be awarded by the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management Scholarship Committee to a rising sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Retail (RETL). Recipients must have been an active member of the Fashion Board activities and events for at least 1 calendar year; must have attended at least 50% of meetings; must have overall GPA of 3.0 and major GPA of 3.25; must have no grade of F during academic history (USC and transfer coursework); and must agree to use $500 scholarship toward internship, study abroad or textbook expenses.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Retail Scholarship Fund	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarships may be awarded by the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management Scholarship Committee to fulltime students enrolled or entering the Bachelor of Science in Retailing or Master of Retailing programs. The scholarship maybe available to out-of-state students. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Max Mason Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to eligible students majoring in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Preference will be given to underrepresented population students to support educational diversity at the University of South Carolina consistent with its mission and admissions policy. The scholarships shall automatically be re-awarded to eligible recipients.
Shelby Kiff Endowed Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria: Fulltime student in Department of Integrated Information Technology program; superior academic credentials with not less than a 3.0 GPA; demonstrated a potential for leadership in the program,
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
The Chef John Peduzzi Food Lab and Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarships awarded to worthy HRTM students.; Renewable: No; Major: Any HRTM major; Minimum GPA: Academically worthy; Student level: Full-time incoming freshmen or current student; Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is not based on financial need. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
The George Rogers Endowed Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarships will be awarded to HRSM students based on financial need and achievement potential. Preference will be given to students who would otherwise not be able to pursue their higher education. Preference shall be given to under-represented groups
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
The Henry D. Jacobs, Jr. Endowed Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Limited to four consecutive years of study, will be awarded without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, handicap, disability, veteran status, national origin or ancestry. Non-residents may be awarded scholarships in an amount not to exceed the amount of tuition and fees charged of resident student.; Renewable: May be renewed with annual application for continuing students who remain academically worthy, continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain full-time enrollment, scholarship renewal forms must be completed and returned each year.; Major: Any HRSM major; Minimum GPA: Not specified; Student level: Any student; Full-time/Part-time: Full time; Financial need: Demonstrated financial need, family income of no more than 2.75 times the current national poverty level as determined by the University's Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. Recommend that FASFA is submitted to USC. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
The Jim Hunter Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the College of HRSM’s Scholarship Committee to students in the Sport and Entertainment Management Department. Preference shall be given for students with financial need.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Tom B. Pearce, Jr. Endowed Scholarship	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to freshmen, based on their admission credentials, with recipients ranking in the top 10% of their class and presenting re-centered SAT scores above 1300. Awards will be for $1500 per year and may be renewed for three additional years of undergraduate study provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0+ and enrolled in the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Renewable: may be renewed for additional three yrs of undergraduate study, provided recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher and remains enrolled in the school Major: HRTM Minimum GPA: 3.0 Student level: incoming freshmen The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Toys "R" Us Scholarship Fund	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) awarded to full-time students who are junior or seniors, majoring in retailing. Recipient will have successfully completed a retail management course with preference given for one scholarship to a minority. Recipient must have a 2.8 minimum GPA with an ongoing record of excellence in the college or a single outstanding achievement within the major and future aspirations in pursuing a retail management career. Major: Retailing Minimum GPA: minimum 2.8 Student level: undergraduate, junior or senior in the year awarded Minority. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Toys R US	Yes			803.777.3339	www.hrsm.sc.edu
Scholarships awarded to full-time students who are juniors or seniors, majoring in retailing. Recipient will have successfully completed a retail management course with preference given for on scholarship to a minority. Recipient must have a 2.8 minimum GPA with an ongoing record of excellence in the college or a single outstanding achievement within the major and future aspirations in pursuing a retail management career. Three scholarships awarded each year. One scholarship of the three must be awarded to an underserved population.; Renewable: No; Major: Retailing; Minimum GPA: Minimum 2.8; Student Level: Full-time junior or senior; Financial need: Eligibility for scholarship is not based on financial need. The online scholarship application will be available on the College of HRSM Homepage in January.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Weems O. Baskin, JR. Endowed Fund in Sport Administration	Yes			803.777.3339	hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy Sport and Entertainment Management students including incoming freshman with preference given to out-of-state students. The award may be maintained as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or above; Renewable.
Application Available at: http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/apply/scholarships/
Michael B. Moody Scholarship for Academic Excellence	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship will be awarded to worthy students, graduate or undergraduate, who are majoring in Retailing Management or Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations, within the Retailing Department within the College of HRSM. Preference for awards will go to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and with demonstrated financial need.
The Statler Foundation Hospitality Scholarship	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
"Scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy Hospitality and Tourism majors with special interest in hotel industry. Student must be enrolled in the CarolinaLIFE program; Student level: Incoming freshman, sophomore or junior. When applying, please keep in mind the following criteria: • Goals and Growth: Students demonstrating growth as a student in their time at USC, especially as that growth relates to their post-school goals focused on the hospitality industry. • Leadership and Service: Students demonstrating leadership in some facet of school or community life. This could be within academic coursework, clubs, organizations, etc., and/or demonstrating service to USC or the Columbia community through service and employment/volunteer work. • Culture and Engagement: Students demonstrate a commitment to immersing themselves in the USC culture through clubs, organizations, sports, art, music, attendance at events, and overall involvement. In order to apply, all applicants must provide the following information: • Unofficial university transcript with a list of all courses completed. • One letter of recommendation from their advisor/faculty member. • Write 500 words highlighting: o Why they want to pursue their career in the hotel industry. o How this grant will benefit them to achieve this goal. o Highlighting their demonstration of involvement, growth, and leadership at USC."
Statler Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy full-time students in the Hospitality program; student must spend entire semester abroad and earn 3 credit hours; coursework, including enrollment in a foreign language course; and a GPA of at least 2.75 is required. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation: one from an instructor and one from an employer or former employer, a personal essay stating why the student wants to participate in the study/work abroad program, and complete a personal interview with a faculty member.
Jerry Gepner Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to worthy students in the Department of Integrated Information Technology with demonstrated financial need.
Thomas K. F. Wong Hospitality Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) may be awarded to one or more Hospitality and Tourism Management students. Major: Hospitality; Minimum GPA: Not specified; Student level: Incoming freshmen or current student.
Graduate Fellowship / School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM)	No	N/A	Tamara Gordon	803.777.1587	GordonTL@mailbox.sc.edu
HRTM Ph.D. student / former recipient of graduate assistantship, current ABD status, and actively working towards completion of dissertation.
Center for Mega-Event Research and Education (CMERE)	No	N/A	Dr. Brian Mihalik	803.777.0146	bmihalik@hrsm.sc.edu
- SPTE Ph.D. student and/or former recipient of graduate assistantship. - Completion of, or enrollment in, a course aligned with mega-event content area.
Carolee Ettline Moore Endowed Scholarship Fund	Yes				hrsmscol@mailbox.sc.edu
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to student(s) with demonstrated financial need and in good academic standing, with preference given to student(s) interested in a career in Revenue Management.
HRTM Golf Tourism Experiential Learning Travel Scholarship	No	April 24, 2017	Dr. Cathy Gustafson	803.777.7720	cgustafson@hrsm.sc.edu
USC student must be enrolled in one of the following courses during the spring semester for eligibility: HRTM 591 (3) Golf Tourism HRTM 592 (1) Golf Tourism Consumer Services HRTM 593 (1) Golf Tourism Supervisory Skills HRTM 594 (1) Golf Tourism Leadership Skills USC student must fully complete his/her commitment to the host-site where his/her experiential learning course component is completed.
Diamonds International Digital Marketing Competition	No	December 1, 2019	Karen Edwards	803.777.5216	kedwards@HRSM.sc.edu
Open to students who are currently enrolled in Karen Edwards’ Fall 2019 sections of RETL 310 (Digital Retailing) only. With one or two classmates, students will co-develop a unique e-marketing plan based on a real-world business dilemma. Up to one e-marketing plan in each section will be selected for a $500 (total) cash award based on Diamonds International executive review of the e-marketing plans. The winning entry will provide a real solution that is tailored to the company's needs. The Objective - Develop multiple approaches to using digital advertising to deliver jeweler’s message of port shopping and in-store experience to target cruise ship guests. Marketing plans will be submitted electronically through Blackboard, and distributed by the instructor to Diamonds International executives on or about December 1, 2019.