The University of South Carolina Upstate recently announced students who have received various academic scholarships.
University Scholars
University Scholarships are $2,500 scholarships that are awarded annually to entering freshmen who meet the following criteria: present a minimum SAT I score of 1,200 or ACT score of 27, rank in top 20% of their high school class and minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Stephanie Mahaffey of Simpsonville received the University Scholars Award and she plans to pursue a degree in biology. A graduate of Hillcrest High School, she is the daughter of Tonia and Todd Mahaffey.
Metropolitan Scholarships
Metropolitan Scholarships are $1,500 scholarships that are awarded annually to entering freshmen who meet the following criteria: present a minimum SAT I score of *1,100 or ACT score of 24, rank in top 30% of their high school class and minimum GPA of 3.25.
- Elvis Foli of Greer received the Metropolitan Scholarship. Foli graduated from Riverside High School where he was a member of the Varsity Track and Field Team, the Orchestra, and Tri-M Music Honor Society. He is the son of Kwasi and Perpetual Foli.
- Ashley Brooke Vaughan of Jonesville received the Metropolitan Scholarship and she plans to pursue a degree in nursing. A graduate of Union County High School, she is the daughter of Tammy and John Vaughan.
Valedictorian Scholarships
Valedictorian Scholarships are $7,500 (for boarding students) and $3,500 (for commuting students) and are given annually to entering freshmen who are ranked first in their class at time of admission to the University, or upon high school graduation. In addition, Valedictorian Scholars must present a minimum SAT score of 1100* or ACT score of 24.
- Lee Steele of Cowpens received the Valedictorian Scholarship and plans to pursue a degree in computer science. A graduate of Spartanburg Christian Academy, Steele was a member of the Beta Club, Praise Band, Cross Country Team, and received the Distinguished High School Student Award. He is the son of Edna and Frank Steele.