The Office of Institutional Diversity at the College of Charleston would like to announce a new one-year scholarship program named as “Crossing the Cistern’ Scholarship”. The scholarship program is designed for rising sophomores who have at last 30 earned credit hours and a GPA between 2.0 and 2.4. The program, called crossing the Cistern, is designed to address financial support and to help foster a sense of community among students, particular students of color. Award amount is as follows: $1,500 in fall & $1,500 in spring, $1,000 internship contingent upon GPA increase in the fall.
The College of Charleston is a public, sea-grant and space-grant university located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, United States. The College of Charleston is a state-supported comprehensive institution providing a high-quality education in the arts and sciences, education, and business. Consistent with its heritage since its founding in 1770, the College retains strong liberal art undergraduate curriculum.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, the student must possess
- Rising sophomores and juniors with a GPA between 2.0 – 2.4
- Minimum 30 earned credit hours
How to Apply:
You can complete your online application through the given link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQVLKfzSXSZajHb8HkuXJ9RTUDpQVIqZrXY6RQ3EpEjQ7A_w/viewform
Financial Aid and Award Money:
- $2000 cash award
- Profile published in MRS Bulletin
- Complimentary one-year membership in Materials Research Society
- Invitation to publish in MRS Bulletin
- Recognition at MRS Fall Meeting, Boston
Application Deadline:
You have the chance to apply for the scholarship until August 11, 2017.
Link for More Information:
http://today.cofc.edu/2017/07/14/crossing-the-cistern-scholarship-program/
