Service Isn’t Just An Idea It’s Your Path to Purpose
The Presbyterian College motto “While We Live, We Serve” isn’t just a saying—it’s the foundation of who we are and how we engage with the world. This powerful ethos infuses every aspect of campus life, from academic pursuits to student organizations.
When you join the Presbyterian College community, you become part of a legacy of service that stretches back to our founding in 1880. Our students don’t wait until graduation to make an impact—they actively engage in service throughout their time here, developing the leadership skills and ethical foundation needed to become agents of positive change.
EPIC Service
EPIC Service represents a purposeful approach to education that weaves service directly into your academic journey, allowing you to earn credit while making a real difference in communities locally, nationally, and globally.
EPIC Service stands for Engaged, Purposeful, Interdisciplinary, and Connected—core values that define our approach:
- Engaged: Move beyond the classroom to apply your knowledge through hands-on experience and skill development
- Purposeful: Build transformational, long-term partnerships with communities and organizations
- Interdisciplinary: Connect service with your specific field of study across all academic departments
- Connected: Engage with communities at local, national, and global levels
While we live,
We Serve
Scholarship Opportunities
Service Entrepreneurship Competition
Develop and pitch service-oriented ventures that combine sustainable business models with meaningful social impact. Winners receive a full-ride scholarship covering all costs for four years, plus seed funding and mentorship! Multiple awards available – transform your passion for service into both community solutions and a free college education.
Ladson
Porter '28
"When I heard about the scholarship, I knew this was my chance to make a difference on a larger scale."
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Grace
Culbreath '27
"(The Service Entrepreneurship Competition) is a type of learning process that goes beyond the classroom and focuses on developing knowledge in making a difference throughout communities."
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Maggie
Judd '26
“(High school students) are action-oriented individuals who want to address the root causes of societal problems like homelessness, poverty, and inequality rather than the symptoms of those challenges.”
Read My Storystudent Volunteer Services
Student Volunteer Services (SVS) empowers students to engage meaningfully with their communities through service and outreach. By organizing volunteer opportunities both on and off campus, SVS fosters a spirit of compassion, leadership, and social responsibility. Whether supporting local nonprofits, addressing community needs, or leading service-focused events, SVS helps students turn their passion for service into positive change
