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Sustainability

Academics & Research

We're constantly examining the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability, positioning our students and university to help shape the future of sustainable practices.

Coursework and Programs

Our interdisciplinary research projects keep our university at the forefront of sustainability advancement and make us a key player in the future of sustainability.

Departments With Sustainability Courses

Don't See Your Department Here?
Ask your advisor about sustainability courses in your area of study, or email us at sustainability@sc.edu to get your department on the list.

Scholarships & Awards

Max Ciarlone with President Pastides receiving the 2017 Pastides Sustainability Award

Pastides Sustainability Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes a student who has truly impacted sustainability at the University of South Carolina.

Garden Manager, Matt Kipp, teaching in outdoor classroom

Sustainable Magellan Grant

This grant offers students funding for research, scholarship and creative projects with a focus on sustainability.

GeoScholar Scholarship Program

The GeoScholar Scholarship Program provides financial and academic support for underrepresented students who have demonstrated financial need and are pursuing undergraduate degrees in the geosciences at the University of South Carolina.

Udall Fellowship

 Awards given to undergraduate students in two categories: those with a demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; and Native American and Alaska Native students with a demonstrated commitment to careers related either to tribal public policy or to Native health care.

School of Earth, Ocean, and Environment Undergraduate Scholarships

The School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment offers scholarships specific to academic majors housed within the school. You may apply for all SEOE scholarships using a single application. 

For Faculty

Faculty members can incorporate sustainability into coursework, showing students that sustainability is an interdisciplinary concern.

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