Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of January, 2025.
Scholarship Summary:
Joseph A. Vaughn Scholarships honor the memory of the late Joseph Vaughn, Furman’s first African-American student. Vaughn Scholarships will be awarded to five, new, incoming freshman students who currently reside in the state of South Carolina and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a strong commitment to their communities.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible, applicants must;
i. Reside in the state of South Carolina
ii. Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement
iii. Have a strong commitment to leadership, service, and resiliency
Value of Scholarship:
The following benefits are awarded to Vaughn Scholarship recipients;
i. Full Scholarship covering tuition, room, board, and all fees, renewable for four years or eight semesters.
ii. Participation in the Riley Institute’s Advantage Scholars, a three-day residential program for incoming freshmen to discuss real-world issues and build community
iii. Membership in Furman’s Community of Scholars, which provides social and intellectual programming through a variety of additional scholars opportunities throughout the year.
Scholarship Application Guide:
i. Students will automatically be considered for the Vaughn Scholarship based on their admission application.
ii. Select students will be identified by the Vice President for Enrollment Management and will be invited to participate in a selection interview in March.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Furman University Undergraduate Scholarship Page.