Applying
The steps, forms and resources for a successful application
The Magellan Scholar Grant
- up to $2,500 per recipient for salary, materials or travel
- for projects in collaboration with a faculty mentor
- funds research, scholarly and creative projects
- all campuses and all disciplines are eligible
- minimum institutional GPA of 3.200
For the 2025-2026 academic year, we anticipate a large number of applications. This will likely result in a lower percentage of funded applications compared to previous years.
The window for Fall 2025 Scholar applications has closed. Please note the dates for the Spring 2026 application window.
Application Deadlines
Fall Deadline: October 8, 2025 by 5:00Award Announcement Date: by December 15, 2025
Spring Deadline: February 11, 2026 by 5:00
Award Announcement Date: by April 17, 2026
Deadline Exception: College of Nursing - Columbia
- Submit the internal intent to submit form [pdf] ASAP.
- Final version of proposal is emailed to Lisa Spruill, not into USCeRA. DEADLINE: 6 business days before the stated application deadline.
- Contact Lisa Spruill at lspruill@mailbox.sc.edu with questions,
Deadline Exception: Arnold School of Public Health
- Requires submission into USCeRA 1 full business day prior to the deadline.
- Contact Charlotte Stalvey, CSTALVEY@mailbox.sc.edu with questions.
Award Requirements
Steps for accepting the award and completing requirements
Using Your Money
How the award works: get your money and close accounts
For Mentors
Expectations for mentoring a scholar, the application process (including steps for USCeRA submission), requirements of awardees and accessing funds