The Citadel annually awards a number of scholarships which cover the full catalog cost of attending The Citadel. These scholarships are available to candidates regardless of their gender, ethnic background, financial need, religious affiliation, major or area of study, or national origin.

Consideration is given to all qualified students who meet the individual terms of the scholarship (see description below) and who have been academically accepted to The Citadel.

• These awards are available only to cadets attending The Citadel directly from high school. Transfer students are not eligible.
• The awards generally cover four years of enrollment unless otherwise noted.
• Renewal eligibility requires that the student maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA) by the end of each spring semester unless otherwise stipulated.

• The Joseph D. Aiken Scholarship - For a cadet from New England, with preference to residents of Rhode Island or Connecticut. This scholarship covers costs for the first three years of attendance. The scholarship is funded by a bequest from the late Mr. Joseph D. Aiken.

• The Citadel Scholars Scholarship - Up to 18 awards annually, with twelve awards targeted to residents of South Carolina and six to residents of other states, this competitive program is designed to attract the College’s most outstanding cadets. Winners are selected by The Citadel’s Faculty Scholarship Committee based on academic achievement, leadership potential, a writing sample and a personal on-campus interview. Scholarship competitions are generally scheduled during December, January and February, with awards announced in early March. Several scholarships have been endowed by private donations in memory of Edwin P. Latimer, E. Leigh Winslow, Leon R. Masters, Horace L. Tilghman (2), The Citadel Class of 1939 (4), The Citadel Class of 1944, The Citadel Class of 1980, David Thompson (2), Robert Jones Class of '39.

• The McCormick Scholarship - Established in 1995, this scholarship is awarded to a cadet graduating from a Fairfield County, South Carolina high school. The recipient must maintain a 2.0 GPA after the first year, and a 2.5 GPA thereafter.

• The O. Ray Moore Scholarship - Provides scholarships to up to three in-state and five out-of-state cadets. Funds are made available through a bequest to Citadel Development Foundation by the late O. Ray Moore, Class of 1922.

• The Star of the West Scholarship (Web Site) - Considered by The Citadel as its most prestigious scholarship, in addition to covering full catalogue costs, the cadet receives a cash stipend for attaining the Dean’s List. The Star of the West Association, responsible for selecting the undergraduate winner, may also award a scholarship to cover four years of graduate study. Scholarship winners are well-rounded, demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities in academics and extra-curricular activities. The scholarship was first awarded in 1952 through a private trust fund established by the late William J. Wannamaker, Jr. and is awarded annually by the Board of Trustees of The Star of The West Association. Candidates should contact the Financial Aid Office for an application.

• The W. Steve Weston, Jr., Class of 1938, Leadership Foundation Scholarship - Awarded to a cadet with demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding leadership qualities. The fund was created from a generous gift from this graduate.