The starting point
South Carolina liberal arts college with a publicly-named top scholarship — the Hollingsworth at $36,000/year — restricted to SC residents, plus a broad Bell Tower tier awarded automatically with admission to high-achieving applicants nationwide.
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
The 3 awards in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Bell Tower Scholarship
Variable, awarded across a tier ladder based on academic achievement and potential · Variable or qualified amount
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
Eligibility: No separate application or interview. Recipients are selected based on the admission application, recognizing students who show strong academic performance and meaningful engagement in their communities. Furman publishes the named tier but not stat-banded cutoffs.
Renewal: Renewable for up to four years or eight semesters subject to maintaining academic standing.
https://www.furman.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/merit-based-scholarships/
National Merit Scholarship
$2,000 per year (university-sponsored, renewable) · Published award terms
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
Eligibility: Awarded to National Merit / National Achievement Finalists who indicate Furman as their first-choice college with NMSC. Stacks on top of other Furman merit aid. A finalist can receive only ONE monetary NMSC award (including this one).
Renewal: Recorded as renewable. Full renewal conditions are not recorded here; request them from the school.
https://www.furman.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/other-scholarships/
John D. Hollingsworth Scholarship
$36,000 per year, renewable for four years · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: South Carolina residents only. Selected based on admission application with no separate interview required. Furman looks for passion for community service, strong leadership skills, and commitment to continued civic engagement at Furman.
Renewal: Renewable four years; recipients participate in the Public Leadership Seminars and the Riley Institute's Advantage Scholars program.
Other terms: One of the most-named merit awards at any small Southern college. Restricted to SC residents — out-of-state applicants are not eligible regardless of stats.
https://www.furman.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/merit-based-scholarships/
