A private liberal arts institution in Clinton, South Carolina, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and serving approximately 1,200 students ↚
Discover Generous Funding at Presbyterian College (USA) for 2025–26!
Church-Supported Scholarships (PC USA Members)
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**Presbyterian Undergraduate Scholarship**
For PC(USA) church members pursuing your first associate's or bachelor’s degree, full-time
Award: Up to $4,000, with a $2,000 supplemental boost for People of Color
Deadlines: Student application due Second Monday in May; recommender deadline by First Monday in June -
**Samuel Robinson Award**
Open to juniors and seniors at Presbyterian-related colleges/universities
Award: Up to $2,500
Institutional Merit Scholarships
Automatically considered when applying; examples include:
- Griffith Scholarship – full ride for exceptional students (by invitation only, apply by December 1)
- Founded on merit, leadership, or church service:
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Founders Scholarship, Highlander Scholarship, Laurens County Service Scholarship, Presbyterian Promise Scholarship, and more
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Private & Need-Based Aid
- Need-based grants: PC needs-based grants (PC Grant), Pell Grants, SEOG, TEACH, and SC Tuition Grants, available via FAFSA
- Private scholarships: Gilman, Sunbelt Rental Minority, BigSun, C.G. Fuller, Nordson BUILDS, and others, each with unique criteria and deadlines
Application & Deadlines
- PC(USA) scholarships: Submit student info by Second Monday in May, recommenders by First Monday in June
- Griffith & others: Apply by December 1 (for invited merit competitions)
- FAFSA: File early, ideally by March 1 for priority aid
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Tips to Maximize Funding
- Claim PC(USA) membership if eligible—access exclusive awards
- Strong grades, leadership, and church/community service boost merit scholarship chances
- Complete the FAFSA early to qualify for federal, state, and need-based grants
- Explore private scholarships like Gilman or Nordson BUILDS aligned with your background
Final Thought
Presbyterian College offers two-pronged support: exclusive church-member scholarships and automatic institutional awards, backed by need-based and external funding. Aim for church-sponsored aid by May/June and institutional merit programs by December 1. File your FAFSA early and apply broadly to build a powerful financial aid package for your education at PC.Need help identifying which awards fit you best or developing strong applications? I'm ready to assist!
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