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.
Scholarship Name | Award Range | Criteria and Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
$1,000 | Available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. | |
Varies | Undergraduate and graduate merit and need-based scholarships | |
$7,000 | Available to current high school seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree, demonstrates critical financial need and a South Carolina resident. | |
Varies | Refer to the website for all available scholarships and deadlines. | |
$1,000 | Watch a promotional video on Logos Bible Software and complete an application. | |
$1,000 | To be eligible, a student must be a current high school senior or currently enrolled in a college or university, be 21 or younger, and have at least one parent with a disability. Five of the 15 scholarships will also consider extreme financial hardship (poverty level) in addition to the above criteria. | |
$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. | |
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. | |
$1,000 | Eligibility for these scholarships is open to everyone and is based on academic achievement and financial need. | |
Varies | Refer to the website for all available scholarships and deadlines. | |
$2,500
| The P.E.O. STAR scholarship provides scholarships for exceptional high school senior women to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution. | |
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 | |
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. | |
Ronald McDonald House Charities
| Varies | Various Scholarships |
The Military Chaplain Scholarship
| Varies | For students pursuing future ministry as a military chaplain. |
Up to $5,000 | Various scholarships for seminary or graduate school students. | |
Varies | Consult the website for more information. | |
Varies | To be eligible you must be a minority student with permanent residency in the U.S., have a 3.3 GPA, demonstrate leadership abilities and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. | |
$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. | |
Varies | Various Scholarships | |
$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. | |
Varies | To be eligible you must be going into full-time Christian ministry. | |
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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