Applying
The steps, forms and resources for a successful application
The Magellan Scholar Grant
- up to $2,500 per recipient 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
Please check back in mid-August for 2026-27 guidelines and
application workshop information.
Application Deadlines
Fall Deadline: October 7, 2026 by 5:00 pm
Award Announcement Date: by December 11, 2026
Grant Duration: January 2026 through December 2026
Spring Deadline: February 10, 2027 by 5:00 pm
Award Announcement Date: by April 23, 2027
Grant Duration: June 2027 through May 2028
Deadline Exception: College of Nursing - Columbia
- Submit the internal intent to submit form ASAP. check with your faculty mentor about where to find this document.
- 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,
Deadline Exception: 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