Coastal Carolina University is a comprehensive, public liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina. More than 10,000 students from around the country and the world engage with a top-notch faculty, participate in a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, and take advantage of a vibrant cultural scene, along with numerous opportunities for community involvement through 145 student clubs and organizations.
Funding the next generation
CCU is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and offers merit-based scholarships to exceptional first-year and transfer students.
These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, either in secondary school for first-year students, or at an accredited college or university for transfer students. There is no need to apply separately for each scholarship; when you apply to CCU, you will be automatically considered for these awards.
Naturally, early applicants have a greater chance of receiving funding, so be sure to apply before the “priority admission deadline“. Historically, funds for applicants who apply after the published priority application dates have been limited. For fall applicants, admission decisions are made by January 1 (for first-year students) or June 1 (for transfer students). Similarly, spring applicants should be admitted by November 1.
Now let’s take a look at some of the scholarships available to Canadian students studying at CCU:
International First-Year Scholarships
First-year students, referred to as “freshmen” in the United States, are encouraged to apply for one of these renewable merit scholarships. The best part is that if you maintain your grades, you will continue to receive financial assistance throughout your degree program.
Presidential Scholarship
Value: $17,988 per year
Priority admission deadline: January 1 or November 1
Grades required: Equivalent of an “A” average High School GPA (approximately 80%+)
President’s Scholar Award
Value: $13,000 per year
Priority admission deadline: January 1 or November 1
Grades required: Equivalent of a “B+” average High School GPA (approximately 75%+)
Provost’s Scholar Award
Value: $10,000 per year
Priority admission deadline: March 1 or November 1
Grades required: Equivalent of a “B+” average High School GPA (approximately 75%+)
International Transfer Scholarships
If you are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and plan to transfer to CCU, you will be eligible for scholarships for transfer students. You can seamlessly continue your degree where you left off and benefit from the following scholarships:
Transfer Scholar Level I Award
Value: $10,000 per year
Priority admission deadline: June 1 or November 1
Grades required: GPA of 3.5 – 4.0 (approximately 80% to 100%)
Transfer Scholar Level II Award
Value: $7,500 per year
Priority admission deadline: June 1 or November 1
Grades required: GPA of 3.25 – 3.49 (approximately 75% to 79%)
Transfer Scholar Level III Award
Value: $4,500 per year
Priority admission deadline: June 1 or November 1
Grades required: GPA of 2.9 – 3.24 (approximately 70% to 74%)
These are just a few of the merit-based scholarships available to international students, whether you are a first-year student or a transfer student. To find out more about these scholarships and the application process at CCU, please visit our website and refer to the merit awards FAQ section.
Are you looking for additional scholarships? Check out our comprehensive list of scholarships for international students, which includes links to external resources to help you discover more opportunities.
Best of luck! We hope to welcome you to Coastal Carolina University soon!
