THE WILLIAM NELSON GROOMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship for School of Business and Economics Majors

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: Dependent upon funding.

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: Dependent upon funding and number of qualified applicants.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must be a declared major in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Hospitality and Tourism Management, or International Business. Applicant must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours per semester and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  
 
APPLICATION PROCESS: Application will include: 500 word cover letter addressing why applicant should receive the scholarship and discussing his/her goals and objectives; a current résumé; a current degree audit; and a completed application form found online on the School of Business and Economics website under “scholarship forms”.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Completed application must be received by
April 11, 2008.  Please mail to:
            The School of Business and Economics
            ATTN: Scholarship Coordinator, Dean’s Office
            College of Charleston
            5 Liberty Street
            Charleston, SC 29424

Scholarship awards will be announced after final Spring grades post.
 
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS: The applicant must be a declared major in the School of Business and Economics.  The scholarship must be applied toward tuition during the Fall and Spring semesters for which the scholarship is awarded and funds are given. During the scholarship period, the recipient must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours per semester, completing 24 semester hours in Fall and Spring semesters, and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will be made by committee. Recipient of the scholarship is selected based on the eligibility criteria and strength of application which includes academic record and cover letter.

RENEWAL CRITERIA: Must reapply each year.