Clemson University Out-of-State Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide
For non-resident students aspiring to attend Clemson University, understanding the available scholarship opportunities and their requirements is crucial. This article provides a detailed overview of the out-of-state scholarships offered by Clemson University, including eligibility criteria, renewal requirements, and application timelines.
Merit-Based Scholarships
Clemson University offers merit-based scholarships to attract academically outstanding students from outside South Carolina. These scholarships are renewable and are awarded based on an applicant's exceptional high school academic record. Out-of-state students who qualify for an academic recruiting scholarship might be offered an amount that covers part or all of the out-of-state tuition differential.
Eligibility and Renewal
To be eligible for these scholarships, students must be incoming first-year students. First-year recruiting scholarships are extremely competitive and range from $500 per year to the full cost of attendance. To maintain the scholarship for an additional three years, recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and complete at least 12 credits per semester. Scholarship renewal for the following academic year is checked at the end of the previous Spring semester. Renewable awards are reviewed each year and can be renewed for three additional years of continuous undergraduate study.
Need-Based Grants and Awards
In addition to merit-based scholarships, Clemson University also considers students for need-based grant funds and merit awards.
Financial Need Consideration
Students who demonstrate financial need through their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application will be considered for these renewable grant funds. The FAFSA must be completed by January 1 to be considered for need-based scholarships.
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Named Scholarship Programs
Clemson University offers several named scholarship programs with specific eligibility criteria. These awards have additional consideration criteria.
National Scholars Program
The National Scholars Program is Clemson's top academic recruiting scholarship, covering tuition, fees, housing, food, and other expenses. Other educational expenses may include study abroad, specialized coursework and dedicated mentoring.
Breakthrough Scholars Program
The Breakthrough Scholars Program provides financial support, covering tuition, fees, housing, and food, and dedicated academic and professional development for a select group of undergraduate STEM majors who reside in-state and show interest in pursuing advanced degrees. In addition to the scholarship, the program provides a dedicated advisor, faculty mentor and the opportunity to connect with local-area professionals in science, engineering and health. Research opportunities both on and off campus, across the nation and in other countries are also offered through the Breakthrough Scholars Program.
Clemson Scholars Award
The top students at targeted South Carolina public high schools will be considered for a renewable Clemson Scholars award.
National Merit Scholarship Program
National Merit award recipients are selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and reported to Clemson University. Scholars could receive one of three scholarships: Freshmen Award, Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship or Clemson-Sponsored Merit Finalists. The Freshman Award is $2,500 and available during the first year. Beginning with new first-year students entering in the 2020-2021 academic year and after, the Freshman Award will remain $2,500, but the award may be renewed annually at $1,500, in the form of a Clemson University scholarship, for the sophomore through senior years. The Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship is an amount determined and renewed by National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Except for former Freshman Award recipients, no additional institutional funds are granted to recipients of any National Merit scholarship.
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Lyceum Scholars Program
Open to incoming first-year students of any major, the Lyceum Scholars Program uses a great books approach to studying the moral, political and economic foundations of a free society. All Lyceum Scholars receive a $60,000 scholarship disbursed over four years at Clemson University. Prospective first-year students must complete the Clemson admission application and submit all materials by the Regular Decision deadline.
College Preparation and Outreach Scholarships
Clemson University’s Office of College Preparation and Outreach in the Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access offers scholarships for in-state students and up to full out-of-state tuition waivers for students who complete the Snelsire, Sawyer, & Robinson Clemson Career Workshop (CCW). Even though the students attend summer sessions on Clemson University's campus, the goal of college attendance is not limited to Clemson.
Call Me MISTER® Program
The mission of the Call Me MISTER® program (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) is to increase the pool of available teachers from a more diverse background, particularly among South Carolina’s lowest-performing elementary schools.
Emerging Scholars Program
The Emerging Scholars Program's mission at Clemson University is to establish a college-going culture among students in families from the state’s low-economic areas through academic enrichment, developing leadership skills and increasing college preparedness. Students are taught that knowing the basics of reading, writing and math are the most important factors in high school and college completion. Even though the students attend summer sessions on Clemson University's campus, the goal of college attendance is not limited to Clemson.
Gateway Scholarships
Gateway Scholarships are given to targeted populations regardless of residency status. Domestic non-South Carolina resident Gateway Scholarship recipients are reviewed every year for eligibility.
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IPTAY Academic Scholarship Endowment
Since 1934, IPTAY has been a source of strong, consistent support for the athletic program, student-athletes and the general improvement of the University. With foresight, the organization also supports nonathletes through the IPTAY Academic Scholarship Endowment, with a special focus on first-generation college students.
Tiger Alliance
Tiger Alliance is a college-access program designed to help create pathways to college and build a college-going culture for high school students in the Upstate of South Carolina. Even though the students attend sessions on Clemson University's campus, the goal of college attendance is not limited to Clemson.
Application Timeline
To be considered for first-year recruiting scholarships, first-year students must apply for admission by the regular decision deadline of January 1 and submit all required materials to Clemson by January 10. Submit the FAFSA by January 1.
- Complete application: January 1
- Submit all required admissions materials: January 10
- Submit the FAFSA: January 1
Additional Considerations
Cost of Attendance
It is essential to understand the overall cost of attending Clemson University. Clemson University's tuition is $15,554 for in-state and $40,866 for out-of-state students. The total cost, which includes tuition and fees, food and housing, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses, is $35,814 for in-state students and $61,126 for out-of-state students.
Scholarship Limitations
University and state scholarships cannot exceed the total cost of attendance. This limitation applies to all financial aid, including outside scholarships, exemptions and waivers to billable charges, and is based on the cost of tuition and fees, housing, food, books, course materials, supplies, transportation and personal expenses.
Out-of-State Tuition Waivers
Students receiving an out-of-state tuition scholarship may be eligible for an out-of-state waiver during Summer Sessions.
Academic Common Market Waiver
The Academic Common Market waiver requires you remain enrolled in the major you were certified in with your home state. If you change your major, you will lose your Academic Common Market waiver.
Changing Majors
Substantial scholarships (currently defined as more than $5,000) will not be replaced if a student changes their major. Changing majors will not affect the value of less substantial recruiting scholarships offered to you as a first-year student.
Scholarship Renewal
Renewal criteria for most scholarships are a 3.0 GPA and a minimum of 12 credits completed each semester (24 credits per school year). Students receiving Out-of-State Tuition Scholarships will receive a named award (typically donor-funded) of up to $500. This named award is included in the total amount of the award offer and is renewable for up to eight semesters.
Academic Forgiveness
Academic Forgiveness can improve your GPA while reducing your earned credit hours, so you must be aware of all consequences before requesting that a grade be forgiven. Please speak with the Scholarship Office if you have questions about how Academic Forgiveness may affect your scholarship eligibility.
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