Scholarships
The East Carolina Alumni Association annually awards scholarships funded by alumni contributions. These scholarships will be awarded to deserving East Carolina University full-time undergraduate students for the following academic year. Applications for 2011-2012 will be available in December 2010.
For the 2011-2012 academic year, Alumni Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who are currently enrolled at East Carolina University as full-time* undergraduates. Students who currently receive grants and/or scholarships in excess of the cost of in-state tuition and fees ($4,327 per year not to include student loans for 2010-2011 Scholarships; 2011-2012 amount TBD) are not eligible for the Alumni Scholarship Program.
*Full-time as defined by East Carolina University are students who register for 12 credits and continue to carry at least 12 credits through the end of each semester.
The evaluation of scholarship applicants is based on the following:
- Academic performance—students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher to apply
- Demonstrated service to the University community
- One letter of recommendation (that speaks to the applicant’s involvement in University/community related extra-curricular activities or employment)
This year’s scholarship program includes:
East Carolina Alumni Association Scholarships
Several $2,500 scholarships awarded to students who meet the above requirements.
East Carolina Teachers College (ECTC) Scholarships
Several $1,000 scholarships awarded to students who meet the above requirements with preference given to students who are descendants of East Carolina alumni.
The DC Metro Alumni Chapter Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who meets the above requirements and is from the DC Metro area.
The New York Metro Alumni Chapter Scholarship in memory of Richard Holt ’96
One $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who meets the above requirements and is from the New York Metro area.
The Tidewater Virginia Alumni Chapter Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who meets the above requirements and is from the Tidewater Virginia area.
Megan Grace Lavinder Memorial Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who meets the above requirements.
Alumni Scholarship recipients will be notified via e-mail and their preferred mailing address in the spring of 2011. Recipients must attend the Scholarship Luncheon in April 2011 to receive their scholarship.
Alumni Scholarships are credited directly to the student’s fee bill from the Cashier’s Office. Half of the scholarship will be awarded in fall 2011 and half will be awarded in spring 2012. If a student is on co-op for a semester, a credit will be applied in one lump sum to the student’s fee bill for the semester they return—unless otherwise notified or discussed this policy stands. If a student graduates early, only under special circumstances may a credit be applied in one lump sum to the student’s fee bill. If the student does not attend ECU for the 2011-2012 academic year, the scholarship must be forfeited.
To apply, please:
1. Complete and sign the application form. 2. Submit:
- One signed letter of recommendation (University/community-related extra curricular activities or employment). Recommendation must be included with the application or the application will not be considered.
- An up-to-date transcript. This can be obtained via OneStop and should be included with the application or sent via e-mail to Stephanie.Bunn@PirateAlumni.com.
SAVE THE DATE! A Scholarship Seminar will be held Thursday, November 4 (time and location TBA) to assist students with completing the application process. Students will be notified of complete details via e-mail.
Complete applications are due to the Alumni Center or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Please do not fax applications.
If you have any questions about the application procedure, please call the East Carolina Alumni Association at 252-328-6072, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
2010 Scholarship Recipients
2009 Alumni Association, ECTC/ECC, and NY Metro Scholarship Recipients
2008 Alumni Association & ECTC/ECC Scholarship Recipients
2007 Alumni Scholarship Recipients
2006 Alumni Scholarship Recipients
2005 Alumni Scholarship Recipients