Wofford College

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Spartanburg, SC

University Website:  www.wofford.edu/
Apply Online:  www.commonapp.org/

Wofford College, established in 1854 and related to the United Methodist Church, is a selective, independent, liberal arts college of 1,525 students located in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. The historic 175-acre (71 ha) campus is recognized as a national arboretum and is one of the few four-year institutions in the southeastern United States founded before the American Civil War that still operates on its original campus. The College features “The Village,” which provides distinctive apartment-style housing for seniors, and is listed on the President’s Community Service Honor Roll and in the annual “Open Doors” report for providing studies abroad opportunities for its students.

Wofford was founded with a bequest of $100,000 from the Rev. Benjamin Wofford (1780–1850), a Methodist minister and Spartanburg native who sought to create a college for "literary, classical, and scientific education in my native district of Spartanburg." The college's Main Building is the oldest structure on campus and was designed by the noted Charleston architect Edward C. Jones. In 1941, the college was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest academic honor society, and the Beta of South Carolina chapter was the first at a private college in South Carolina.

The academic year consists of a four-month fall semester, a one month January term called the Interim, and a four-month spring semester.

Wofford is ranked 64th in the annual US News & World Report list of national liberal arts colleges. In 2010, Forbes ranked it 58th on Forbes List of America's 650 Best Colleges.

Wofford's colors are old gold and black. The school mascot is the Terrier.

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Wofford College College Scholarships

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

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Up to $5,000

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Description

The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

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Up to $2,000

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Description

The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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Ellis W. Rowe Scholarship

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

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The Ellis W. Rowe Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending a Methodist college. You must be a resident of Gloucester County and be majoring in marine science, nursing, ministry, medicine, the humanities, agriculture, biology, or other basic sciences to be eligible for this award.

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Ellis W. Rowe Scholarship

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

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The Ellis W. Rowe Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending a Methodist college. You must be a resident of Gloucester County and be majoring in marine science, nursing, ministry, medicine, the humanities, agriculture, biology, or other basic sciences to be eligible for this award.

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Bonner Scholars Program

The Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation

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The Bonner Scholars Program is open to entering freshmen at participating colleges. You must demonstrate high financial need and have an interest in community service and social justice issues to be eligible for this award. Bonner Scholars will be expected to serve an average of 10 hours of community service each week during the school year...

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Bonner Scholars Program

The Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation

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Description

The Bonner Scholars Program is open to entering freshmen at participating colleges. You must demonstrate high financial need and have an interest in community service and social justice issues to be eligible for this award. Bonner Scholars will be expected to serve an average of 10 hours of community service each week during the school year...

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