Sankofa Scholarship

"Sankofa — to go back to the past in order to build for the future" -derived from the Twi language spoken by the Akan people of Ghana. Are you interested in fostering change in the world? Do you want to be part of an effort to bring together people of different cultures so that we can grow and learn together? If so, the College of Charleston is the place for you. With deeply embedded African roots, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, has a story to share with students who are citizens of an African country. Through the Sankofa Scholarship, the College of Charleston aims to introduce African students to Charleston’s history and have these same students share their heritage and culture. As a Sankofa Scholar, you will receive $20,830 per academic year toward tuition and will participate in the 1967 Legacy Program. As a 1967 Legacy Scholar, you will participate in internships, go on field trips, build relationships with business and community leaders, and conduct research projects related to the history of African Americans in South Carolina. Apply today and be part of the College of Charleston’s efforts to enhance the legacy of Africans and African Americans on our campus. Help us make a difference.