The Honors College is now accepting applications from current students interested in joining the Charleston Fellows Program. The program provides students with co-curricular resources, professional development opportunities, and an accompanying scholarship–renewable for up to three years–to help cover tuition costs.
In order to maximize the impact of these awards and ensure students become fully immersed in the Charleston Fellows experience, applications will be open to all rising sophomores in the Honors College who meet the scholarship criteria. Rising juniors who feel they would benefit from the program may petition for consideration by emailing CharlestonFellows@cofc.edu prior to submitting an application.
Applications may be submitted online and are due by Friday, June 9 at 5 p.m. EST. Read below for additional details, and contact CharlestonFellows@cofc.edu with any questions.
Charleston Fellows Program Application
Current Honors Students
Criteria:
- Rising Honors College rising sophomore (rising juniors may petition for consideration by emailing charlestonfellows@cofc.edu)
- Must be in good standing in the Honors College
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Must have demonstrated significant leadership, in a formal or informal capacity, during their time at CofC
- Submit a brief essay and an updated resume using the online application portal
- Applications are due Friday, June 9, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. EST
- Finalists will be contacted the following week to schedule a Zoom interview
- Essay Prompt – In 500 words or less, respond to the following: The mission of the Charleston Fellows Program is to recruit highly engaged students and then provide them with dynamic experiences, a robust network, and growth opportunities, such that they’re equipped to address critical issues and prepared to become socially responsible and transformative leaders in their chosen field and/or community. Describe the specific leadership skills you’ve developed over the past year, citing examples of how you utilized those skills and how you, as a leader, impacted your community. Then detail how you believe your membership in the Charleston Fellows Program will help you to further develop and fine-tune those specific leadership skills.
- Resume – Include an updated and polished resume highlighting your recent leadership experiences.