Scholarships
The School of Sciences and Mathematics offers many departmental scholarships to assist our students. For further information on scholarship availability and eligibility please contact College of Charleston Office of Financial Assistance.
In addition to the departmental scholarships listed below, the School offers funding through SCAMP, the South Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation. SCAMP is a National Science Foundation funded initiative to encourage minority enrollment in science, engineering, and mathematics courses. Please visit SCAMP's homepage for information on its programs and scholarships.
Boeing Scholarships
Awarding Department: Dean's Office
These scholarships are made possible by generous donations from Boeing Corporation located in North Charleston. Scholarships are advertised when awards are available.
Awarded to full-time undergraduate students pursuing degrees in mathematics, sciences, environmental studies, or computer science with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. Excellent leadership and communication skills and strong interest in pursuing a career in aerospace industry is preferred. Scholars will be encouraged to pursue internships in the aerospace industry, specifically with Boeing. Special attention will be given to students with backgrounds that are typically underrepresented in the aerospace industry.
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Dr. Gregory A. Brewer and Dr. Cynthia Tate Brewer Scholarship
Awarding Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Endowed by Mr. O.W. Brewer in the name of his son, Dr. Gregory A. Brewer, and daughter-in-law, Dr. Cynthia Tate Brewer.
Awarded to a full-time, rising junior or senior chemistry major and resident of South Carolina.
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Thomas W. Carroll Scholarship
Awarding Department: Computer Science
Endowed by Hattie Carroll '35 in honor of her father Thomas W. Carroll.
This award will be used to recruit outstanding majors to the College of Charleston and the Department of Computer Science.
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Gadsden Scholarship
Awarding Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry; Mathematics
Created by Dr. Richard H. Gadsen, Sr. '50 and his family as a symbol of their strong ties and dedication to the College.
Awarded alternately by Chemistry and Math to a rising junior or senior based on academic merit. May be renewable provided academic requirements are met.
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Harry Freeman Endowed Scholarship
Awarding Department: Biology and Marine Biology
These scholarships are funded through gifts made by former students and friends of Dr. Harry Freeman, former Chair of the department, on the occasion of his retirement from the College.
Two Freeman scholars will be incoming freshman who have indicated a desire to study biology and based on academic merit. May be renewable for all four years of study provided they remain biology majors and meet academic requirements.
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Royal A. Hartenberger Award in Geology
Awarding Department: Geology and Environmental Geosciences
Established by Dr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Hines to commemorate the life of Mrs. Hines’ father, Royal Hartenberger.
Awarded to provide undergraduate students support to complete their required field work. Based on merit and financial need.
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Horatio Hughes Scholarship
Awarding Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry; Mathematics; Physics and Astronomy
Established by Thomas F. and Patricia Hughes and given in memory of Dr. Horatio Hughes, class of 1905 and distinguished professor of chemistry and physics at the College of Charleston.
First preference to students majoring in physics, chemistry, and mathematics. May be used to recruit exemplary freshman, but generally will be awarded to students who have already selected their majors. Renewable up to four years provided academic requirements are met.
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Katuna Endowed Scholarship
Awarding Department: Masters of Science in Environmental Studies Program
Initiated by the Department Geology and Environmental Geosciences in honor of Michael Katuna in celebration of 25 years of service.
Supports a candidate for admission to the Masters of Environmental Studies program with a preference to a student with an undergraduate degree in Geology or related field. Scholars must maintain full time status with 3.0 grade point average. Selection is made by the director of the MES program and the chair of the Department of Geology.
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Frederick Thomas Lense Memorial Scholarship
Awarding Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
This scholarship was endowed by Howard and Betty Iserman in celebration and thanksgiving for the life of their dear friend Fred Lense '38 who despite tremendous physical handicaps focused his career on applied chemical research, held numerous patents, and rose to become Vice President for Research and Development with Texize Chemical Company. The College honored him for his excellence in the field of chemistry in 1993 when it awarded him its Founder's Medal.
Awarded to a rising junior or senior chemistry or biochemistry major who has demonstrated academic excellence and dedication to the pursuit of science. May be renewable provided academic requirements are met.
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Marine Biology Deep Water Fund/Joanna Fellowship
Awarding Department: Graduate Program in Marine Biology
This scholarship is made possible by The Joanna Foundation. Its purpose is to support organizations and programs that strengthen community capacity and enhance individual involvement in achieving a better quality of life.
Awarded competitively to an incoming first year student with the strongest overall academic record.
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McLeod-Frampton Graduate Scholarships
Awarding Department: Graduate Program in Marine Biology
The McLeod-Frampton Graduate Scholarships are designated for students from South Carolina who are enrolled in the Marine Biology Graduate Program. Students must demonstrate their intention to reside in South Carolina after graduation.
Two scholars are awarded based on academic merit. May be renewable provided academic requirements are met.
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Navy League Council of Charleston Marine Biology Scholarship
Awarding Department: Biology and Marine Biology
Established by Jerry J. Nuss '90 and the Nuss Family Scholarship.
Awarded to a rising senior in the marine biology department who is selected by the Navy League of Charleston.
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Maggie T. Pennington Scholarship in Biology
Awarding Department: Biology and Marine Biology
Endowed by students, friends, and alumni to celebrate the retirement of Maggie Pennington after 35 years of service. She was the first female faculty member hired by the College and served as the College's first Dean of Women.
Awarded to a rising junior or senior biology major. Based on academic performance.
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Quattrochi Scholarship
Awarding Department: Dean's Office
Established by Peter and Jane Quattrochi '93. Mr. Quattrochi held an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from MIT and attended the Sloan School of Business and Harvard Law School. Mrs. Quattrochi received her Bachelor of Science from the College in 1990 and her Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Teaching degrees in 1993.
Awarded to a rising junior or senior major in the sciences or mathematics. Student must have a 3.5 grade point average or better.
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W.Jervey Ravenel Memorial Scholarship
Awarding Department: Dean's Office, Pre-Professional Health Advising
Created by Dr. Rene' Ravenel '65 in honor of his father W. Jervey Ravenel.
Awarded to a rising junior or senior who has declared an intention to go to medical school. First preference will be given to students from Berkeley or Charleston counties.
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René Ravenel Endowed Scholarship
Awarding Department: Dean's Office, Pre-Professional Health Advising
Created by Eva Ravenel in honor of Dr. René Ravenel ’65.
First preference shall be to a student who is a resident of South Carolina and a member of an under-represented group participating in the Pre-professional Health Program; second preference shall be to a student who is a resident of South Carolina who is participating in the Pre-professional Health Program; third preference shall be to a student who is participating in the Pre-professional Health Program at the College of Charleston
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Santee Cooper Scholarship
Awarding Department: Computer Science
Generously donated by Santee Cooper
Awarded to a rising junior or senior majoring in computer science who is a resident of South Carolina and who has a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
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Edward Emerson Towell Scholarship
Awarding Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry; Office of Admissions
This scholarship was endowed by friends to honor the life work of Dr. Edward Emerson Towell, professor of Chemistry and Dean of the College of Charleston.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recruit outstanding chemistry students to the College based on their high school work. May be renewable provided academic requirements are met.
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Herb Silverman Secular Humanist Scholarship
Awarding Department: This is a College-wide Specialty Scholarship open to all majors
Created through the generosity of Dr. Herb Silverman, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, to recognize and encourage students who are secular humanists.
Awarded based on academic merit. Recipient must demonstrate an interest in ethics and morality based not on religion but rationalism and humanism. May be renewable provided academic requirements are met and student continues to consider him or herself a secular humanist.
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J. Fred Watts Scholarship
Awarding Department: Physics and Astronomy
Initiated in honor of Fred Watts founder of the modern Physics and Astronomy Department at the College and former department chair. During his time Dr. Watts introduced over 5000 students to the wonders of physics and was the recipient of both the Distinguished Teaching Award and the Distinguished Service Award.
Awarded to a physics major pursuing teaching certification in physics or astronomy. Renewable with re-application.
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Laurence O. Williams Scholarship
Awarding Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Created in memory of Laurence O. Williams, graduate of Purdue University and Chief Scientist for Lockheed Martin where he was an analytical propulsion chemist. He acquired 13 patents aand published several books on teh use of hydrogen power as an alternate fuel. Copies of his work are housed in Addlestone Library.
Awarded to a rising junior or senior chemistry major with a minimum 3.5 grade point average. May be renewable provided academic requirements are met.
