International Scholarships & Partnerships
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is a state-affiliated institution which means tuition rates differ for resident and non-resident students. While our academic fees are less than those of many other institutions in the state of South Carolina, and across the nation, we recognize that the cost of attending college in the U.S. is a significant expense in the family budget.

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International Scholarship Opportunities
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International Ambassador Scholarship
$10,000 per year
The International Ambassador Scholarship is awarded to admitted international students (intended F-1 visa holders). This scholarship does not require a separate application, you will be automatically considered when you apply as an international student.
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Departmental Scholarships
Departmental Scholarships are offered by individual academic departments. Applications open on November 1.
Learn more about applying for Departmental Scholarships.
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Sister-State Scholarships
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø offers in-state (resident) tuition rates to qualified international students who are residents of sister-states pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Citizens of the following are eligible for resident (in-state) tuition:
- Rheinland Pfalz, Germany
- Thüringen, Germany
- Brandenburg, Germany
- Queensland, Australia
- Taiwan
The Sister-State agreement program was established through the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and is offered at-will by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Applicants must be admitted to an academic degree program at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and must demonstrate citizenship from one of the five Sister-State agreement locations with a valid passport. Resident (in-state) tuition is applicable throughout all years of study in an academic program.
email: international@cofc.edu
phone: +1.843.953.5670
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Honors College Scholarships
If you choose to apply to our Honors College, you will be automatically considered for these scholarships. You must submit your application and all supporting documents by November 1, the Honors College Priority deadline.