College of Arts and Sciences - African American Studies

Complete Scholarship Name	Application	Deadline Date	Contact Name	Contact Phone Number	Contact E-mail Address
Grace Jordan McFadden Fellowship	Nomination	February 10	Valerie Ashford	803.777.7248	valeriea@mailbox.sc.edu
Recipient must be a third-year student at USC Columbia, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in two AFAM courses. Open to all majors, however, preference will be given to students majoring or minoring in AFAM.
Hayes Mizell Award	No (Nomination)	N/A (possibly one time award)	Dr. Valinda Littlefield	803.777.7248	Littlevw@mailbox.sc.edu
The purpose of the award is to recognize scholarly research in African American studies. Award winner must utilize Hayes Mizell’s personal papers housed in the South Caroliniana Library.
Thomas Terrill Scholarship	Yes	N/A	Valerie Ashford	803.777.7248	valeriea@mailbox.sc.edu
The award will be based on academic excellence, with weight given to financial need. The recipient must be an undergraduate major or minor in African American studies or a graduate student in History with an emphasis on African American History. One award will be given out, on a competitive basis, during the spring semester of each year. Students applying for this award must present a proposal for a research or travel project that can be completed over the summer and must present a report, verbal or written, as designated at the time of the award. Students may apply for and receive this award in succeeding years. Students who apply for this award may not apply for the Grace Jordan McFadden Fellowship in the same year.
Grace Jordan McFadden Award	No - Letter submission	Deadline is in February	Nancy Tolson	803.777.7248	tolsonn@mailbox.sc.edu
Two undergraduate students will receive an award of $500 each to recognize excellence and advancement in scholarship related to African American Studies. NOMINEE REQUIREMENTS Third year of academic study at USC. Minimum GPA of 3.5 in two African American Studies courses. Open to all majors, however preference will be given to AFAM majors and minors. NOMINATION PROCESS AND SUBMISSION USC faculty members can nominate students USC students can nominate themselves. A letter outlining reasons why the nominee deserves the award. Letter must include course dates and final grades. A hard or electronic copy of nomination letter should be sent to Nancy Tolson.