How to Apply
Accepted applicants will be considered for scholarships based on their admissions applications. We will contact applicants if we require additional information for scholarship consideration. Continuing students will receive information in January to apply for scholarships for the upcoming academic year. If you have questions regarding scholarship consideration you may contact Mr. Jerel Arceneaux at Jerel.Arceneaux@uscmed.sc.edu.
Available Scholarships
| Name | Description | Requirements |
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A. Hines McWaters Scholarship |
An endowed scholarship awarded annually to an academically sound and needy student. Selection made by the School of Medicine Scholarship and Loan Subcommittee. |
High academics performance, financial need |
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Aline Zimmerman Thomason Scholarship |
A scholarship established in memory of Aline Zimmerman Thomason available to a student from Greenwood County, Richland County or other South Carolina residents. |
South Carolina resident |
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Alumni Scholarship |
Awarded annually (or as funds are available) to a student(s) who has a strong academic record, good professional skills and a commitment to serving the needs of his/her patients. |
Good academic and professional record |
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American Medical Association Education and Research Foundation |
Scholarship awarded annually to medical students based on financial need, academic achievement and documented leadership skills. Selected by the School of Medicine Scholarship and Loans Subcommittee. |
Financial need, leadership skills, achievement |
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American Medical Women's Association Loan Program |
Women who are U.S. citizens, mid- first, second- or third-year students and are members of AMWA may apply. Loans granted are $2,500 per year with a maximum of $5,000 during medical school. Interest at 7% begins the December 15th after graduation and repayment commences the January 15th after graduation. Loans must be repaid within 3 years of graduation. Deadline for Application is April 30. CONTACT: AMWA |
Female students |
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Anniversary Scholarship |
Income from this fund is used to award scholarships to deserving students selected by the School of Medicine Scholarships and Loans Subcommittee. |
Varies |
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Arthur L. Humphries Scholarship |
Established in memory of Dr. O'Neal Humphries’ father, the recipient should have a keen sense of caring, patience, compassion, a gentle nature and a sense of fairness. |
Keen sense of caring |
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Bruner-Waddell Scholarship in Medicine |
An endowed scholarship in memory of Robert Raysor Bruner, Jr. and Henry Grady Waddell, M.D. Scholarship will be awarded to a worthy student who is a resident of South Carolina. |
South Carolina resident |
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Columbia Medical Society and Auxiliary Scholarship |
An annual award made to medical students with high scholastic achievement and in need of financial assistance. Priority given to South Carolina residents from the Midlands area.
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Third or fourth year student
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Dr. and Mrs. George Dick Scholarship in Medicine |
An endowed scholarship established by Mrs. Caroline McKissick Dial in memory of her parents. Awarded to a worthy medical student, the scholarship may be retained by the recipient for a period of four years if in the judgment of the School of Medicine Scholarship and Loan Committee he /she has maintained satisfactory academic performance. |
High academic performance |
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Dr. Frank Capers Owens Scholarship |
This endowed scholarship, in memory of Dr. Owens, is awarded annually to a qualified junior or senior student planning a career in family practice. |
Junior or senior medical student with a family practice focus |
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Dr. Hudnall Gentry Weaver Scholarship |
This endowed scholarship, established by the family of Robert S. Paschal, Jr., in memory of Dr. Weaver, is awarded to a deserving student enrolled in the School of Medicine. |
Varies |
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Dr. Hugh H. Wells Scholarship |
The interest from this endowed scholarship, in memory of Dr. Wells, is awarded annually to a medical student from South Carolina who has a demonstrated need. |
South Carolina resident |
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Dr. Lawrence H. Erdman Scholarship |
An endowed scholarship in memory of Dr. Erdman, awarded to a student who possesses a keen desire to acquire the necessary education and skills to be a good physician and who has an unusually keen sense of caring. |
Keen sense of caring
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Dr. Thomas C. Chow, M.D., D.P.H. and Dr. Rosemary Y Chow, M.D., D.P.H., Family and Preventative Medicine Scholarship |
An endowed scholarship established by Jim C. Chow, M.D., class of '85 in honor of his parents. The scholarship recipient, selected by School of Medicine Scholarship and Loan Committee, is a rising senior who has expressed and demonstrated an interest in pursuing a medical career in the areas of Family Practice and/or Preventive Medicine. |
Senior medical student. |
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Dr. William Childs Cantey Medical Scholarship |
Income from this account will be awarded to a worthy medical student from South Carolina. Priority given to an entering student who may receive the award for a maximum of four years, provided stated criteria are met and he/she has the endorsement of the School of Medicine Scholarships and Loans Subcommittee. |
South Carolina resident |
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Ellington Cody Hawes Medical Scholarship |
An endowed scholarship for a student who is a resident of Georgia and who has met the stated criteria. Recipient is selected by the School of Medicine. Award covers up to $20,000 per year of a student’s expenses. |
Georgia resident |
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Everett L. Dargan Endowed Scholarship Fund |
The Everett L. Dargan Scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Everett Dargan – an African American surgeon, educator and role model – to support the recruitment of underrepresented minority students, which is a top priority of our school. This scholarship enhances the school's ability to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students and enable us to address important health care gaps across the state to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all. |
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Fullerton Scholarship |
The School of Medicine Scholarship and Loan Committee selects nominees from the entering freshmen class who meet specific criteria for this scholarship. The Fullerton Foundation Scholarship Committee selects the recipients. |
Freshman medical students |
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General School of Medicine Scholarships |
Many of these scholarship recipients are selected by the School of Medicine Scholarships and Loans Subcommittee. |
Varies |
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George Walk Waring Memorial Scholarship |
The income of a fund, established by the Waring family to honor the memory of their father and grandfather, provides a scholarship for a medical student who has completed the sophomore year. |
Junior medical students |
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James R. Stallworth Student Scholar |
A scholarship to be awarded to a student in the School of Medicine who has an outstanding academic record and shows evidence of good clinical acumen, devotion to patient care and potential for future leadership. The James R. Stallworth Scholar Selection Committee will select the recipient. |
High performance, leadership
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James Stanley Liverman, M.D. Scholarship |
Awarded to students selected by the School of Medicine Scholarships and Loans Subcommittee. |
Varies |
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John A. Warren Scholarship |
An endowed scholarship in honor of John A. Warren, who is former Chairman and Chief Executive of SCANA Corporation. Income from the fund will be awarded by the School of Medicine Scholarship and Loan Committee to rising seniors who have expressed and demonstrated an interest in pursuing a medical career in the areas of Family Practice, Pediatrics and /or Oncology. |
Seniors interested in careers in family practice, pediatrics, or oncology |
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John T. Stevens Foundation Scholarship |
A grant for up to four years of medical education expenses awarded to worthy medical students enrolled in the School of Medicine and who reside in Lancaster or Kershaw counties. The grant requires the scholar to practice in Lancaster or Kershaw county for a defined period of time upon completion of training. CONTACT: Steve Williams, Sr.,President |
Residents of Lancaster of Kershaw Counties who intend on practicing there. |