Applying
The steps, forms and resources for a successful application
The Basics
- up to $2,500 per Magellan Scholar for salary, materials or travel
- for projects in collaboration with a faculty mentor
- funds research, scholarly and creative projects
- all campuses and all disciplines are eligible
- minimum institutional GPA of 3.200
For the 2024-2025 academic year, we anticipate a large number of applications. This will likely result in a lower percentage of funded applications compared to previous years.
Fall Deadline
Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, we have extended the deadline:
October 16, 2024 at 5 p.m. for Columbia, Beaufort, Lancaster, Salkehatchie, and Sumter
October 23, 2024 at 5 p.m. for Aiken, Upstate, and Union
Announced: by December 13
Grants start January 2025
Spring Deadline
February 12, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Announced: by April 18
Grants start May or August 2025
EXCEPTIONS
College of Nursing - Columbia
- Submit the internal intent to submit form [pdf] ASAP.
- Final version of proposal is emailed to Lisa Spruill, not into USCeRA. DEADLINE: 6 business days before the stated application deadline.
- Contact Lisa Spruill at lspruill@mailbox.sc.edu with questions.
Arnold School of Public Health
- Requires submission into USCeRA 1 full business day prior to the deadline.
- Contact Charlotte Stalvey, CSTALVEY@mailbox.sc.edu with questions.
Award Requirements
Steps for accepting the award and completing requirements
Using Your Money
How the award works: get your money and close accounts
For Mentors
Expectations for mentoring a scholar, the application process (including steps for USCeRA submission), requirements of awardees and accessing funds