Columbia, South Carolina – South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities has distributed $74,000 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to assist 20 students at private colleges and universities in South Carolina. The scholarships were made possible by a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in Washington, DC, through the CIC/UPS Educational Endowment.
“On behalf of the Board of South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities, we are proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to access, affordability, and student success at our member institutions,” said Ben Porter, Chair of the SCICU Board of Trustees. “These scholarships will have a lasting impact on the lives of 20 students and strengthen the future of higher education in South Carolina.”
Nationally, CIC provided more than $1.4 million in student scholarships through state-based associations to make private colleges and universities more affordable and accessible to underserved students.
Colleges and Universities in South Carolina that received CIC/UPS Scholarships this year from South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities include Allen University, Anderson University, Benedict College, Bob Jones University, Charleston Southern University, Claflin University, Coker University, Columbia College, Columbia International University, Converse University, Erskine College, Furman University, Morris College, Newberry College, North Greenville University, Presbyterian College, Southern Wesleyan University, Spartanburg Methodist College, Voorhees University, and Wofford College.
“The Council of Independent Colleges is proud to support nearly 400 students demonstrating financial need in 23 states through the CIC/UPS Scholarships,” said Marjorie Hass, president of the Council of Independent Colleges. “Through our partnership with SCICU, these scholarships help individual students pursue their education at one of South Carolina’s superb independent colleges and universities.”
The CIC/UPS Scholarships Program has made a private college education possible for more than 23,000 students and has had a transformative impact on individuals, families, and communities across the country.
About the Council of Independent Colleges
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of more than 700 nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils of independent colleges, and other higher education affiliates, that works to support college and university leadership, advance institutional excellence, and enhance public understanding of independent higher education’s contributions to society. CIC is the major national organization that focuses on services to leaders of independent colleges and universities and state-based councils. CIC offers conferences, seminars, publications, and other programs and services that help institutions improve educational quality, administrative and financial performance, student outcomes, and institutional visibility. CIC also conducts the largest annual conferences of college and university presidents and of chief academic officers in the United States. Founded in 1956, CIC is headquartered at One Dupont Circle in Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.cic.edu.
About The UPS Foundation
Since its founding in 1907, UPS has built a legacy as a caring and responsible corporate citizen, supporting programs that provide long-term solutions to community needs. Founded in 1951, the UPS Foundation leads its global citizenship programs and is responsible for facilitating community involvement to local, national, and global communities. The foundation’s philanthropic approach centers on four focus areas: health & humanitarian relief, equity and economic empowerment, local engagement, and planet protection. To UPS, giving means combining employees’ skills, passion and time with the company’s logistics expertise, transportation assets, and charitable donations to make a measurable difference in society.
For more information about SCICU or the Scholars Program, please visit SCICU.org or email Ashleigh Hohmann, Director of Finance & Administration at ashleigh@scicu.org
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