An outside scholarship is any scholarship not awarded by the government or the school, such as a scholarship provided by a private sector company, philanthropist or foundation. Outside scholarships are considered resources, meaning that they may reduce your financial aid package dollar for dollar. The list below is meant to be a starting point in your scholarship search and CIU has no control over the application process or receipt of these scholarships.
Not all outside scholarships may be applicable for online students.
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Award Range |
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$1,000 |
Write an essay on the dangers of substance abuse and how you would promote it on your college campus. |
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Varies |
Undergraduate and graduate merit and need-based scholarships |
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$7,000 |
Available to current high school seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree, demonstrates critical financial need and a South Carolina resident. |
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Varies |
Refer to the website for all available scholarships and deadlines. |
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| $2,000 |
Undergraduate or Graduate Student who is a single father, a child of a single father, or closely impacted by a single father. |
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| The Eric Dalius Scholarship | $1,000 | For students displaying the potential to bring change to the world of entrepreneurship. |
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$1,000 |
To be eligible you must be a of South Carolina resident attending a 4-year college or university in SC, be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in college/university, be pursuing an education in a business-related field, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
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Varies |
You must be studying in the ministry and must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from Cabarrus County, N.C. There are many other scholarships on this site as well. |
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$1,000 |
Eligibility for these scholarships is open to everyone and is based on academic achievement and financial need. |
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Varies |
Doctoral Fellowships for students of color. Refer to the website for all available scholarships and deadlines. |
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$2,500
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The P.E.O. STAR scholarship provides scholarships for exceptional high school senior women to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution. |
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Up to $1,500 |
To be eligible, a student must be a Presbyterian Church member, demonstrate financial need, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and enrolled in a Presbyterian related college or university |
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Varies |
To be eligible you must be an active resident member of a South Carolina Southern Baptist Church, have church recommendation, and be able to attend a personal interview session. |
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The Military Chaplain Scholarship
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Varies |
For students pursuing future ministry as a military chaplain. |
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Up to $5,000 |
Various scholarships for seminary or graduate school students. |
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Varies |
Consult the website for more information. |
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$2,500 - $15,000 |
Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census. Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have a cumulative GPA of 2.7. |
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Varies |
Various Scholarships |
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$500-$700 |
For students who plan to serve in inner-city ministry or students with parents that have served or are currently serving as missionaries or students that come from unbelieving families who do not contribute financial support to their Christian education. |
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Varies |
For students from the following counties: Georgia - Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, and Wilkes counties South Carolina - Aiken, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenville, McCormick, and Spartanburg counties |
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| Hill and Ponton Veteran Scholarships | $1,000 | For veterans of the armed forces that plan to use their education to help fellow veterans. |
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Young Christian Leaders Scholarships |
$1,000 | Given to High School Seniors or Currently Enrolled Full-time Undergraduates who have been endorsed by their peers, family, and spiritual leaders as a person possessing profound character, commitment to service, and financial need. |
| Ruth K. Jacobs Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 | For students registered as a junior, senior, or graduate student full time as a music major with choral church music as a primary interest. |
| Samuel Robinson Award | $7,500 - $2,000 | Must be a Presbyterian Church member who is a junior or senior that can memorize and recite the catechism from memory along with writing a 2,00 word essay on a related topic. |
| Presbyterian Scholarship for Undgergraduates | $4,000 | PCUSA church members seeking first associates or bachelors' degrees as a full time student. |
| Marguerite Young Endowment Fund | $1,500 | For MDIV students preparing for full-time ministry with a minimum 2.0 GPA and studying theology. |
| Woman's Missionary Union Foundation Scholarships | Varies | For Baptist students preparing for Baptist missions service. |
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Best Office Chair Scholarship Program |
$1,000 | This scholarship awards $1,000 to a student that demonstrates a passion for their education and financial future. |
| Grace Brooks and E. Perry Palmer Seminary Scholarship | $2,300 | This Scholarship is for student's with at least a 2.5 GPA and must submit a 300 word essay conveying their aspirations and plans for the future. Preferance is given to African-American students. |
| Davis Property Management Scholarship | $1,500 | For Business students currently enrolled in college. Must submit an essay between 750-1000 words related to careers in the real estate field. |
| Carolina Children's Home Scholarship | $5,000 | Student must be a permanent resident in the Midlands of SC and studying in the field of Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Medicine. |
| Adam K. Veron Scholarship | $1,000 | The applicant must submit a minimum 500-word essay on “Mistakes to Avoid as An Entrepreneur to Achieve Success In 2021.” |
| Best Helmet Collection Scholarship | $1,500 | Student must write an essay of 1200+ words on the topic “Informative Research on Best Helmet After Covid 19”. |
| Fabric Wholesale Direct Scholarship | $1,500 | Students must meet the eligibility requirements and complete the online scholarship application by the deadline listed on website. |
| Mike Giannulis Grant | $1,000 | The applicant must submit an elaborate and informative essay of approx 750-800 words on the topic, “Scaling Your Business – Six Stages of It and How to Succeed?” |
| Ian Mausner Scholarship | $1,000 | The student must write an essay of 700-850 words on the topic “What do you plan to achieve in your professional life and how is your education important to reaching that goal?” |
| The Steinberg Law Firm Scholarship | $1,000 | The applicant must submit a creative essay that answers, "Should the Electoral College be abolished?" |
| Beth DeBouvre Grant | $1, 000 | The candidates must write and submit an essay on the topic; “Things Women Entrepreneurs Do to Take Modern Digital Marketing Industry to the Next Level”. |
| SaraBeth Hartlage Scholarship | $1,000 |
The recipient will write a 800 word max essay on the following subject:“How are women changing the healthcare sector?”
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| $1, 000 |
Students must write a 500 word essay, describing:
How you will leverage your health care degree to help members in your community
How the funds will help you pursue your long-term goals
Why you should be considered for this scholarship
Please give any examples of how you have embodied a life of helping members in your community. We will choose a winner who also embodies these values.
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| Rest Right Mattress Scholarship | $500 | Students must include a 700-850 word essay in which you answer the following questions:"Think about the quality of your sleep and write an essay on ways you can improve it." |
| Fudge Annual Scholarship | $2,000 | Students must write a 200 word response on all things student's finance centered around the scholarship's 2021 theme: In 2021 the need for careful student financial planning is more important than ever before. As we live and study during a global pandemic we face new challenges and uncharted territory." |
| Graduate Students Financial Aid Scholarships | Varies | A guide that contains a list of financial aid scholarship possibilities for graduate students. |
| Nursing Scholarships for International Students | Varies | A list of financial aid scholarship possibilities for undergraduate and graduate international students majoring in Nursing. |
| Elevate Black Entrepreneurs Scholarship | $1,000 | An African American undergraduate or graduate school entrepreneur who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business. |