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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Scholarship Name |
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. |