Scholarships & Awards

Through the generosity of College of Charleston donors, aspiring health professionals have the opportunity for financial support through these scholarships and awards.

Apply for Scholarships

To apply for College of Charleston scholarships, visit the Cougar Scholarship Award System at cof.cacademicworks.com. Please note that the scholarships - including those listed below - may not appear in the system once the application deadline has passed.
  • W. Jervey Ravenel Memorial Scholarship

    Endowed by René Ravenel in honor of his father W. Jervey Ravenel, this scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior who has declared an intention to go to medical school.

    First preference will be given to students from Berkeley or Charleston counties.

    Apply for W. J. Ravenel Scholarship
  • Rene Ravenel Endowed Scholarship

    Created by Eva Ravenel in memory of Dr. René Ravenel '65 this scholarship is awarded as follows:

    • First preference shall be to a student who is a resident of South Carolina and a member of an under-represented group participating in a pre-professional health program at the College of Charleston.
    • Second preference shall be to a student who is a resident of South Carolina who is participating in a pre-professional health program at the College of Charleston.
    • Third preference shall be to a student who is participating in a pre-professional health program at the College of Charleston.

    Apply for Rene Ravenel Scholarship
  • J. Gorman & Gladys Thomas Scholarship

    J. GORMAN '43 AND GLADYS THOMAS ENDOWED MEMORIAL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

    Established by Dr. Gary W. Thomas ’83 in memory of his father and mother. It is awarded to a rising junior or senior who is a member of the Pre-Medical Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta and plans a career in medicine.

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  • Mary Louise Kurtnacker Award

    This award was established by friends and family of Mary Louise Kurtnacker who devoted much of her life to the College's Department of Biology. It is presented annually to an outstanding pre-nursing student at the School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering Spring Awards Ceremony.

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  • MCAT Prep Scholarship

    Students enrolling in the College's MCAT Prep Course may be eligible to receive a scholarship to cover the cost of tuition and books for the course.

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