Scholarship FAQs
Many students have questions about the scholarship application process, so be sure to visit our scholarship FAQs page for more detailed information.
Internship Support Fund
Please note, there is a separate application process for the Internship Support Fund. It was created to provide financial support to students who have secured a competitive internship that provides valuable career experience but is unpaid.
College and Department Academic Scholarships
The academic scholarship application period is currently closed and will reopen in spring 2025.
College of HRSM Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in the College of HRSM
College of HRSM Endowed Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate students pursuing a major in the College of HRSM
George Rogers Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in the College of HRSM
Henry D. Jacobs, Jr. Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate students pursuing a major in the College of HRSM; enrolled full-time (12 or more hours); family income of no more than 2.75 times the current national poverty level as determined by the University’s Financial Aid/Scholarship Office.
Jerry Gepner Endowed Scholarship Fund
Bob and Anna Tronco Williams Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in HRTM
Charles B. Walker Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in HRTM
Chef Jules Pernell Memorial Scholarship Fund: Current undergraduate students pursuing a major in HRTM
Donald H. Mill Endowed Scholarship Fund
E. Ellison Walker Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in HRTM
Gary and Jane Green Endowed Scholarship Fund: HRTM students interested in a career in managed hospitality services
Jack Weatherford Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in HRTM
Larry Ginocchio Memorial Scholarship: Current undergraduate students pursuing a major in HRTM
M. Walker Pearce Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in HRTM
Mr. and Mrs. Phil E. Pearce Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in HRTM
Pooser Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in HRTM; demonstrated financial need
Sean and Melissa Potter Scholarship Fund
Tom B. Pearce, Jr. Scholarship: Incoming freshmen pursuing a major in HRTM; minimum GPA of 3.0; ranked in top 10% of graduating high school class; minimum SAT scores of 1300
Thomas K. F. Wong Hospitality Endowed Scholarship Fund
Retail Scholarship Fund: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in RETL; enrolled full time (12 or more hours)
Yahya Muhammad Endowed Scholarship Fund: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate students pursuing a degree in RETL
Blayne Brown Memorial Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in SPTE
Craig S. Kelly Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate students pursuing a major in SPTE
Dan Reeves Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate students pursuing a major in SPTE
David and Nicole Tepper Scholars Program: Provides four-year scholarships to four incoming sport and entertainment management freshmen each year, funding approximately half of their tuition costs. In addition, scholars also benefit from direct mentorship and participate in additional enrichment opportunities throughout their four years of study in the program. Note, there is a separate application process for this award.
Harold A. White Scholarship: Current graduate student pursuing a graduate degree in SPTE
Howard "Humpy" Wheeler Endowed Scholarship Fund: Preference given to underrepresented students to support diversity and inclusion in higher education for students pursuing a major in SPTE
Janice and Peter O'Malley Endowed Scholarship Fund
Jim Hunter Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Korey Banks Family Endowed Scholarship Fund: Supports students majoring in sport and entertainment management, with a particular focus on helping underrepresented student populations and socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Preference will also be given to out-of-state students, with particular attention given to students from the state of New York.
The Max Mason Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund: Current undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the Department of Sport and Entertainment Management with preference given to those associated with the sport and entertainment management fraternity, Sigma Psi Mu. Sigma Psi Mu is the co-ed professional sport and entertainment management fraternity founded at the University of South Carolina.
Weems O. Baskin, Jr., Scholarship: Incoming freshmen or current undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a major or graduate degree in SPTE; minimum GPA of 3.0.
College Travel Scholarships
The travel scholarship application period is currently closed.
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.
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.
The HRSM Alumni Society will fund scholarships toward a college-sponsored domestic travel course/trip and toward industry-related conference attendance/travel.
The HRSM Alumni Society will fund scholarships toward a college-sponsored international travel course/trip.
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to underrepresented students in HRSM who study abroad with SAI Programs, including (but not limited to) students identifying as a racial/ethnic minority, students with a disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, US military veterans, and students with financial need. Recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
This $300 scholarship is awarded to students in HRSM who study abroad with SAI Programs who are first-generation college students. Recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
Additional Opportunities
The following application periods vary depending on the scholarship.
You have no doubt heard someone say, “There are thousands of scholarships worth billions of dollars out there just waiting for students to claim. …” At the University of South Carolina, we strongly encourage you to identify and pursue any scholarship opportunities that will help you pay for your annual educational expenses. And we can help you find them.
Non-institutional scholarships can be based on a variety of criteria including but not limited to academic merit, financial need, community service, area of study, organizational affiliation, place of residence or employment, and ethnic or religious background.
In addition to HRSM scholarships, scholarships are also available through the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation. If you have questions about applying for AHLEF scholarships, contact Georgia Petritsis in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management for more information.
The NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship is the pinnacle achievement for students interested in pursuing careers in retail. This opportunity was created for students of various academic backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership skills, previous retail experience and a passion for making an impact.
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HRSM Alumni Society Fund Recipients
Carlo White, Brelyn Head and Ryne Helvie received scholarships from the HRSM Alumni Society Fund that allowed them to travel abroad for a Maymester course in Italy.
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Scholarship Donor Howard "Humpy" Wheeler
The Howard "Humpy" Wheeler Endowed Scholarship Fund gives preference to underrepresented students to support inclusion in higher education for students pursuing a degree in sport and entertainment management.