External Scholarships
There are many organizations outside of CCU that offer various scholarship opportunities. While CCU does not specifically endorse any of the scholarship search services listed below, we do encourage students to use them. Financial Aid and Scholarships regularly receives notices from these various organizations regarding scholarship opportunities for which students may apply. This information is posted on this page and our social media outlets as a courtesy; CCU in no way guarantees the available funding or receipt of such awards.
External Scholarship Recipients: If you have been awarded a scholarship from a source other than CCU, please mail your award letter and/or check to:
Coastal Carolina University
Office of Student Accounts
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
External Scholarships and tuition pre-payment plans (such as 529 plans) will not appear as pending financial aid on the student's bill. These types of aid will be posted directly to the student's account. External scholarships will show on the award letter as an external check and may affect the total amount of financial aid a student can receive. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Student Accounts at 843-349-2159.
External Scholarship Searches and Guidelines
Beware of Scholarship Scams
Scam Warning Signs:
- You have to pay a fee
- Money-back guarantee
- Credit card/bank account information required
- Offers exclusive information
Common Scams:
- Phony Scholarship – promises cash if you pay a registration fee
- Phony Scholarship Matching Service – pay a fee and they guarantee you will win awards
- Phony Educational Loan – pay a fee and receive a low interest loan
- Phony Financial Aid Seminar – a high pressure, poorly concealed sales pitch
Recommended Scholarship Search Services:
In addition to the search sites listed below, students can learn about the availability of private aid by checking with high school guidance counselors, churches, community organizations, and parents’ employers. Reference books and scholarship directories are also available in local libraries.
External Links for Scholarship Searches or Information
Undergraduate
- 30 Top Scholarships for Public Service Students
- Big Future –The College Board
- College Scholarships
- CollegeScholarships.org
- Fastweb
- The Sallie Mae Fund– searches for African American, Hispanic students and more
- Scholarship Help Page
- ScholarshipExperts
- Scholarship Guidance
- Scholarships.com
- SC Student Loan Corp $1K College Giveaway
- StudentAidOnTheWeb - U.S. Department of Education free scholarship search
Information
- Nationally Coveted Scholarships and Fellowships - provides info for some of the best scholarships awarded in the country
International Students
Graduate Students