Letter from the Director
Jennifer Bess invites alumni to participate in the Fellowships Alumni Network and shares updates from the National Fellowships team.
Most Recent News
Above and beyond the classroom: USC students earn opportunities for summer research, study
Where might you find a Gamecock this summer? This year, 12 University of South Carolina students have secured national fellowships to fund an exciting summer of beyond-the-classroom experiences.
Two USC students earn DoW SMART Scholarships
Engineering students Sean Bowker and Ella Harshyne will receive funding for tuition, education related fees and summer internships. Through their summer internship, the SMART Scholars will be mentored by experienced Department of War scientists and can put the knowledge they've developed in their coursework into practice.
Something to crow about: 20 students earn Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for study abroad
20 students, a record for the University of South Carolina, have earned the 2026 - 2027 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad.
Emilia Keesey earns Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarship
South Carolina Honors College senior Emilia Keesey is a 2026 recipient of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarship. Funded by the European Union, the EMJM scholarship allows students from across the world to earn two master's degrees in two years while studying in two or more European countries.
National Fellowships
USC students competing for national fellowships strengthen the institutional academic stature, resulting in heightened distinction of the entire university community. We celebrate national fellowship finalists and winners and invite you to learn about them.
Top Scholars
Our Top Scholars are doing amazing things, capitalizing on their extraordinary academic talent, sense of responsibility and remarkable leadership skills. Stamps, Carolina, 1801, McNair and Horseshoe Scholars’ ideas and abilities are shaping the world of tomorrow.
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Scholar Stories
Scholar Stories is compiled by National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, and chronicles the activities of our Top Scholars and alumni.
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Top Scholar Annual Reports
Annual reports of the on goings and accomplishments of many of our Top Scholars.