Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Description: This program promotes student achievement and recognizes exceptionally able students who show promise of continued excellence.
Eligibility: Recipient must be a graduate of a public or private high school in North Carolina or have a GED (General Education Development) certificate and be accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate student at a postsecondary institution. Byrd scholars are selected on the basis of demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and the promise of continued academic excellence.
Amount: The maximum annual award is $1,500 and may be renewed for up to four years of undergraduate study.
How to Apply: Applications are available from high school principals and guidance counselors
of public and private high schools in North Carolina.
Deadline: The application deadline is in February.
More Information: Visit the Internet site at www.ofps.dpi.state.nc.us.
National Science Scholars Program (NSSP)
Description: This scholarship program is for undergraduates majoring in the physical, life, and computer sciences, mathematics or engineering at postsecondary institutions.
Eligibility: Graduating high school students or students who have obtained the GED (General Education Development) certificate may apply for the scholarship. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or residential nationals. They must have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in an area of math or science and must declare an intent to major in a course of study and pursue a career in the sciences. Two students, one of whom must be female, from
each Congressional District may be chosen annually.
Amount: Awards are valued up to $5,000 per year, but may not exceed the cost-of-attendance.
How to Apply: Applications are available from the high school guidance counselors of
public and private high schools in North Carolina.
Description: NCCU Athletic scholarship.
Eligibility: Documented record of sports participation and outstanding athletics ability to be eligible for this scholarship. You must meet all of the University’s admission requirements and enroll as a full time student. Scholarships may be renewed contingent upon academic and athletic performance.
Amount: Awards range from $200 to full payment of educational expenses.
MARC (Minority Access to Research Careers Program)
Description: The program is designed to increase the number of minorities in research careers in the biomedical sciences. Students committed to pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility: Open to juniors and seniors majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics, or Computer Science. Applicants must be honor students with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
Amount: The program provides tuition, travel to national meetings, and a monthly stipend.
Dr. A.P. and Frances Dickson Scholarship
Eligibility: You must currently reside in Hoke County, N.C., enroll as full time student and have
an academic average of 3.0 or better. An entering freshman must be ranked in the top 25% of his/her graduating class.
Eligibility: You must be an undergraduate student, enrolled full time, N.C. resident and have an academic average of 3.0. An entering freshman must be ranked in the top 25% of his/her graduating class.
Amount: The annual award is $2,700.
C.M. and M..D. Suther Scholarship
Eligibility: You must have a 3.0 GPA, rank in the top 25% of the high school graduating class, in the case of an entering freshman, and be a N.C. resident undergraduate full-time student. Thisaward is usually made to a University scholar who is an undergraduate student.
Amount: The annual award is $950.
The Frances A. Kornegay Community Relations Award
Eligibility: A nominee must be at least a sophomore in classification, enrolled full-time, and have made outstanding contributions to the NCCU campus and the community at large.
Amount: Award is $500.
The I. Gregory Newton Scholarship Award
Eligibility: A nominee must be a political science major, have a grade point average of 3.0 or better, be enrolled full-time, and possess good character.
Amount: Award is $500.
Clarence H. Ellis Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicant must be a legal resident of Durham or Wilson County be a high school senior or an undergraduate student, enrolled in or planning to enroll at NCCU, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or be in the upper percentile of their high school graduating class.
Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS)
Description: Award usually provides payment of tuition and fees.
Eligibility: One must meet all of the University admissions requirements. This grant is available to NC resident.
Amount: The value of the award varies and applicants are required to complete the FAFSA and submit supporting documentation, if selected for verification. New entering freshmen and transfer students must apply with the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Recommendations are submitted to the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid for awarding. Continuing students who received the UNC Campus Grant previously may re-apply by completing the FAFSA.
How to Apply: Students are recommended and awarded by the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. NOTE: A recommendation does not guarantee an award for the UNC Campus Grant.
Description: This award is funded by a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation. Three categories of students will receive funding: high school students who will be freshmen, transfer students from North Carolina colleges who will enroll for the first time at UNC system campuses, and students who received Golden LEAF Scholarships at UNC system campuses during the academic year.
Eligibility: Students residing in one of the 56 North Carolina counties who will enroll at one of the sixteen public universities – the University of North Carolina (UNC) system campuses.
More Information: Applications, program information, deadlines and additional information are posted at www.ncseaa.edu/gl.htm.
Description: The North Carolina Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program offers grants
to foster youth and former foster youth to attend colleges, universities and vocational training institutions.
Amount: Students may receive up to $5,000 a year for four years as they pursue higher education. The funds may be used for tuition, books or qualified living expenses related to post-secondary education.
More Information: Additional program information is available at www.statevoucher.org.
District of Columbia Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership
Description: Assistance Partnership (DC LEAP): The DC Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership was created in 1975 by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. DC LEAP is funded through matching funds by the District of Columbia and the Federal government.
Eligibility: The grant awards funds to needy residents attending postsecondary institutions around the country.
Amount: Eligible applicants receive an award of up to $1,500 per year.
More Information: http://www.tuitiongrants.dc.gov
DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG)
Description: The DC Tuition Assistance Grant was created in November 1999 by the District of Columbia College Access Act.
Eligibility: The grant provides funds to District of Columbia residents. DC TAG may be used to attend any of the more than 2,500 public colleges around the country.
Amount: The grant pays the difference between the in-state and out-of-state tuition. The award is paid directly to the institution and is equal to the difference between the in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $10,000 per year. There is a lifetime maximum of $50,000.
More Information: www.tuitiongrants.dc.gov
District of Columbia College Access Program (DCCAP)
Eligibility: Based on the following criteria: a resident of the District enrolled in college as a full time student, in good academic standing according to the standards set by the college, and demonstration of financial need.
More Information: Additional information can be obtained by emailing: dccapoff@aol.com.
Eligibility: Recipients must have a major in biology, chemistry, or psychology. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Awards are renewable. Entering freshmen qualify based upon SAT scores, class rank, grades as well as letters of recommendation from science teachers.
Amount: Award is $1,000 per academic year.
SDS (Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students)
Description: This program provides scholarships for undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in nursing.
Eligibility: The applicant must demonstrate significant financial need by completing an internal SDS application in the School of Nursing and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Amount: Scholarships may range from $500 to $2000.
How to Apply: To be considered, independent students must complete the parents section of the FAFSA, even though the instructions on the FAFSA direct students to skip this section if independent.
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