Honors & Scholars Programs
Carolina Elite is a group of specialized programs within the University of South Carolina designed for high-achieving students from all over the world.
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Top Scholars
A small community within the Honors College, Top Scholars are the university's most distinguished merit award recipients. These students have access to exclusive services to support their academic and professional goals.
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South Carolina Honors College
Among the top public honors colleges, the SCHC boasts an average student academic profile that matches many Ivy Leagues and 600+ signature honors courses specifically designed around our students’ unique interests.
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Capstone Scholars
Capstone Scholars is a two-year, invitation-only academic enrichment program. The Capstone experience is defined by six areas of emphasis: academic experience, community engagement, global learning, wellness, research and professional development.
Scholarships
We offer a wide range of scholarships for students who are residents of South Carolina and nonresidents. When applying to USC, freshman applicants are automatically considered for these merit-based scholarships.
Learn More about scholarships
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Honors Ambassadors
Have questions about our Honors College? Connect with one — or more — of our Honors Ambassadors!
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Scholar Research
As a leading research university, students work with faculty starting their freshmen year and across all majors.
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Majors & Degrees
USC offers more than 350 bachelor's, master’s and doctoral degrees as well as career-enhancing certificates and specialties.
