Alumni scholarships are supported by contributions from members of the Carolina Alumni Association and are awarded for high academic achievement, leadership, talent and service. The scholarships are among the most prestigious awarded by the university.

The winning alumni scholars were chosen from hundreds of applicants and have an average SAT score of 1396 (a 28-point increase from 2004) and an average weighted grade-point average of 4.6. Eighty-six percent of incoming Carolina Alumni scholars will be students in the South Carolina Honors College, with the remaining 14 percent of them named to USC's Capstone Scholars Program, a new academic-enrichment program that targets high-achieving students who do not meet the stringent admissions requirements for USC's honors college but would benefit from an expanded academic experience.

Alumni scholars receive $14,000 for four years of study at USC Columbia. Out-of-state students are entitled to in-state tuition rates in addition to the scholarship.

The Alumni Scholars Association was chartered in 1995 through the Carolina Alumni Association. The association fosters each scholar's success in academics, leadership and service by encouraging him or her to become active in the organization.

University of South Carolina
2005 Carolina Alumni Scholarship Recipients

SOUTH CAROLINA
Aiken
Robert J. Sucher, South Aiken High School, son of Steven and Patricia Sucher

Anderson
Chelsey L. Moore, T.L. Hanna High School, daughter of Robin Suzette Hart

Cheraw
Sharyn A. Cole, Cheraw High School, daughter of Hal M. Cole and Karen Sawyer Adeimy

Clover
Sarah H. Roberts, York Comprehensive High School, daughter of Mark and Catherine Roberts

Columbia
Kaitlyn Lee Pruitt, Dreher High School, daughter of Dennis and Patricia Pruitt

Dalzell
Patrick C. Nugent, Governor's School for Science and Mathematics, son of Leonard and Mary Nugent

Florence
James W. Peterson, West Florence High School, son of James and Mindy Peterson

Folly Beach
Caroline W. Simmons, Ashley Hall, daughter of Edward and Barbara Simmons

Greenville
Christine Joan Tennant, Southside High School, daughter of Ronald and Brenda Leblanc
Alexander R. Wroten, Travelers Rest High School, son of Steve and Lu Wixon

Hilton Head Island
Hannah E. Davis, Hilton Head High School, daughter of Daniel and Nancy Davis

Irmo
Samir D. Patel, Dutch Fork High School, Dilip and Radhika Patel

Lancaster
Daniel E. Helms, Lancaster High School, son of William and Lani Hammond

Laurens
Lindsay D. Langford, Laurens District 55 High School, daughter of Travis and Laura Langford

Moncks Corner
William T. Helmly, Berkeley High School, son of William and Alice Helmly

Pickens
Carolyn S. Rivers, Pickens High School, daughter of Harry and Annette Rivers

Spartanburg
Shawn D. Campbell, Dorman High School, son of David and Linda Campbell

Surfside Beach
Andrea A. Merisotis, Socastee High School, daughter of Michael and Tammy Merisotis

West Columbia
Kristen R. Bearden, Brookland-Cayce High School, daughter of John and Ruth Bearden

NORTH CAROLINA
Harrisburg
Laura A. Broome, Central Cabarrus High School, daughter of Robert and Mary Broome

WISCONSIN
Kenosha
Mallory L. Mueller, Mary D. Bradford High School, daughter of Daniel and Regena Mueller

For more information about the Carolina Alumni Association, visit the Web site: www.carolinaalumni.org.

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