A limited number of need-based partial scholarships, sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education and Conferences, are available for students enrolling in a Carolina Master Scholars (CMS) Adventure Series course. Scholarship awards are $200 for residential scholars and $100 for commuter scholars. Scholarships are granted on a first-come, first-served basis to families who demonstrate financial need. Submission of an application does not guarantee an award. Each student is eligible to receive only one scholarship per summer term. Promotional codes may not be used in conjunction with a scholarship award.

To request scholarship consideration, please email pups@mailbox.sc.edu. Families must complete the following requirements:

1. Submit the online application for the Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series and pay the required $200 deposit. If a scholarship is awarded, the amount will be applied to the remaining balance.
2. Provide a copy of the parent or guardian’s 2024 or 2025 Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040), with all Social Security numbers redacted. This documentation must clearly show total income and the number of dependents claimed. If a 2024 or 2025 Federal Income Tax Return was not filed, please submit alternative proof of income and indicate the number of dependents who will be claimed.

Students who have already applied and been accepted into a Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series course for Summer 2026 remain eligible to apply for a partial scholarship. To be considered, please submit the completed acceptance forms previously provided, along with a copy of your 2024 or 2025 Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040) with all Social Security numbers redacted. If awarded, the scholarship amount will be applied to your outstanding balance.

Upon notification of a scholarship award, the remaining balance must be paid by May 21, 2026. If payment is not received by this date, the scholarship and the student’s place in the program may be forfeited and offered to another applicant.

A limited number of partial scholarships are available in the amount $500 for residential scholars in rising 9-12 grades who are interested in enrolling in select engineering and computing courses.

These scholarships are awarded on a first come first served basis to students from under-represented student populations who reside in South Carolina, which include females and African-American males or females who demonstrate a need. Deposit will need to be paid in full by the student and the $500 will be applied to the balance after the deposit has been made.

Each student may only receive one scholarship during the summer term.

This scholarship is provided by College of Engineering through a grant called Career Cluster Partnership Grant “South Carolina Secondary Education Pre-Engineering Career Awareness for Under-represented Student Populations.”

As a gifted and talented student, we know you are creative and resourceful. If you don't qualify for one of these scholarships, don't be discouraged! Over the years, students like you have found lots of ways to pay for camp. Here are just a few suggestions:

• Do your parents belong to a civic group, sorority or fraternity or other community group? Ask them to sponsor you.
• Belong to a church or other religious organization? Ask them for support.
• Ask your school or school district if they have additional funds to support your career aspirations or know of scholarships you could apply for.
• Get a part-time job like babysitting to fund the camp.
• Share your passion about the camp you want to attend and why with your mentors, family members and others close to you. Brainstorm together ways to raise the money.