Furman University

SOAR Scholars is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded scholarship program at Furman University that provides tuition assistance (up to a maximum of $10,000/year) to a cohort of entering freshman who intend to major in chemistry or biology, show strong academic merit, demonstrate significant financial need and have exhibited a passion for science beyond the classroom. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years, and recipients are expected to fully participate in all program activities including a pre-college, STEM-focused orientation program (SAFE Passage).

2012 (Class of 2016) SOAR Scholars:

Ann Awadalla (Greenville, SC)

Michael Turlington (Mars Hill, NC)

Tre Wheat (Atlanta, GA)

Timothy Williams (Clinton, SC)

For additional details about the SOAR program please contact Dr. John Kaup (SOAR Program Coordinator) at 864.294.3773 or john.kaup@furman.edu.  To apply for the program follow the link below (application deadline : January 15th).