Rachel Gibbs Awarded Scholarship From USC Upstate

The University of South Carolina Upstate recently announced students who have received various academic scholarships. The University of South Carolina Upstate is a coeducational, public, comprehensive metropolitan institution that is located in Spartanburg along the thriving economic I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte. USC Upstate is home to 5,500 students from 38 states and 71 nations. It offers challenging, first-rate academic courses, small class sizes, personal experiences, remarkable diversity, an expansive international community, and a dynamic campus life.

Transfer Scholarships

Transfer Scholarships are $2,000 scholarships that are awarded annually to entering transfer students (coming from two-year colleges) who have earned at least 60 semester hours of transferable credit OR have earned Associate of Arts or Science degrees from an accredited college. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.50. This scholarship is available to the recipient for two academic years.

Rachel Gibbs of Easley received the USC Upstate Transfer Scholarship and she plans to pursue a degree in nursing. Gibbs is transferring from Greenville Technical College. She is the daughter of Brenda Gibbs.