Francis Marion Academic Distinction Scholarship
Award = $1,000-$1,500
The Distinction scholarship is automatically awarded to first-year students who have been accepted to Francis Marion University prior to May 1 of the student’s senior year.
To be eligible, you must have the following:
- 3.0 GPA
- 1100 SAT or 24 ACT
- Admitted to FMU
This award is renewable for 4 years by completing 30 semester hours a year and maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
Students awarded this scholarship are encouraged to apply for the Fellows or Patriot Scholarship by completing our online scholarship application.
Francis Marion Academic Fellows Scholarship
Award = $2,000 - $2,500
The Fellows scholarship is awarded after the on-line scholarship application has been received and upon the recommendation of faculty and student on-campus interviews. This award given is an additional $1000-$1500 to the Distinction scholarships awarded at the time of admission. The award is renewable for 4 years with the student completing 30 semester hours a year and maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
To be eligible, you must have:
- A GPA of 3.0 and above
- SAT of 1100 or 24 ACT
- Invitation to on-campus faculty interview
Awarded after all interviews have been completed.
Click here for scholarship application
Scholarship deadline is March 1, 2010.
Francis Marion Academic Patriot Scholarship
Award = $5,000
The Patriot scholarship is our most prestigious campus scholarship. It is awarded after the on-line scholarship application has been received and upon the recommendation of faculty and student on-campus interviews. This award given is an additional $4,000 to the Distinction scholarship awarded at the time of admission. The award caps at $5,000 per academic year and is renewable for students for 4 years by completing 30 semester hours a year and maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
To be eligible, you must have:
- A GPA of 3.0 and above
- SAT of 1100 or 24 ACT
- Invitation to on-campus faculty interview
- Top 3% of students interviewed
Awarded after all interviews have been completed.
Click here for scholarship application
Scholarship deadline is March 1, 2010.
Francis Marion Teaching Fellow Scholarship
Award=$5,000
The Francis Marion Teaching Fellows scholarship is awarded after online scholarship application received and on-campus faculty interview. This scholarship is given to students who are a part of the Teacher Cadet program in S.C. However, preference is given to Teacher Cadets sponsored by FMU.
To be eligible, you must have:
- 1200 SAT (critical reading and math) or 27 ACT composite score(s)
- Invitation to on-campus faculty interview
- Must be part of a Teacher Cadet program in South Carolina
Awarded after all interviews have been completed.
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Scholarship deadline is March 1, 2010.
For the 2009 – 2010 school year, over 350 students were considered for the scholarships listed above. The university is pleased to recognize these students. They represent 17% of our first-year class and contribute greatly to the academic and student life opportunities at Francis Marion.
These awards are renewable for a total of four years provided the recipient completes 30 semester hours each year and maintains a 3.0 GPA.
Scholarship Interview Information
Students who've earned the Distinction Scholarship AND have applied for the Fellow/Patriot Scholarship may be invited to campus for an interview. The interview will be conducted by a small team of faculty members and FMU scholarship recipients of years past. This event will start early and will take place well into the afternoon. Lunch will be provided. If selected to participate in an interview you’ll be notified shortly after your acceptance into Francis Marion University. Your interview may be on one of the days listed below. If you have any questions please call us at 843-661-1231 or 800-368-7551.
February 19, 2010
March 5, 2010
March 12, 2010
March 26, 2010