John D. Hollingsworth Scholarships

The John D. Hollingsworth Scholarships are open to incoming students from South Carolina who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a strong commitment to their communities. Candidates must have demonstrated strong leadership skills and hope to continue a high level of civic engagement while attending Furman. Students must participate in Public Leadership Seminars which connect students with government and civic leaders. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information. Award: $36,000 per year, renewable for four years. Recipients are selected based on their admission application with no separate interview required. Recipients also participate in the Riley Institute's Advantage Scholars program and become members of Furman's Community of Scholars.