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UNC Charlotte Scholarships for Merit
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UNC Charlotte students have varying financial needs associated with the costs of earning a Bachelor’s degree. The University awards in excess of $100 million in financial aid each year by way of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study. To determine eligibility for financial aid, all students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Office of Student Financial Aid also maintains a scholarship database to help students locate and apply for scholarships on campus.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards approximately 16 Scholarships for Merit to incoming freshmen each year. Note: The number of awards and scholarship amounts are subject to change pending review each year.
To be considered for Scholarships for Merit, applicants must:
Submit a complete Freshman Admissions Application to UNC Charlotte by November 1st. A complete admissions application includes the application, $50 application fee, official high school transcript, and SAT/ACT scores.
Submit a complete Scholarships for Merit Application by November 15th (postmark date). A complete Scholarships for Merit application includes the four page application, official high school transcript, and a copy of your SAT/ACT scores.
Please note: These materials are in addition to the items submitted with the Freshman Admissions application.
Be a high school senior in the top 10% of senior class
Present a minimum SAT score (critical reading and math components) of 1200 or an equivalent ACT score
Show evidence of leadership and service in school and/or community
All Scholarships for Merit application materials should be mailed in the same envelope (letter of recommendation should be signed and sealed) to the following address:
UNC Charlotte
Undergraduate Admissions
Attn: Kelley Peacock – Scholarships for Merit
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223
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FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS
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Cameron Morrison Scholarships
$14,000 annually with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
This scholarship is in memory of Mr. Cameron Morrison, former North Carolina Governor. Additional requirements are that the recipient graduate from a public high school in Mecklenburg County and the award be based on academic merit as well as financial need.
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C. C. Cameron Scholarships
$14,000 annually with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
The C. C. Cameron Scholarship was established through the generosity of First Union Corporation and its former chairman of the board, C. C. Cameron. Award is based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and service to others.
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D. W. Colvard Scholarships
$14,000 annually with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
This scholarship was established in recognition of Dr. D. W. Colvard, chancellor of UNC Charlotte from 1966 to 1978, and his wife, Martha. The Colvard Scholarships are designed to attract students to the University who demonstrate great potential. Applicants' roles as leaders and their service to school and community are weighed carefully in the selection of Colvard scholars. Additional eligibility requirement: North Carolina residency.
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Bonnie E. Cone Scholarships
$12,000 annually with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
The Bonnie E. Cone Scholarship was established to honor the founder and developer of Charlotte College, which later became UNC Charlotte. This scholarship was established to recognize the citizenship and moral character of the recipient while advancing the service of the University to society. "Ms. Bonnie" believed that recipients of this scholarship will be prepared by their experience at UNC Charlotte to make a genuine difference in the world.
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Reece A. Overcash Scholarships
$10,000 annually with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
The Overcash family established this scholarship in honor and memory of Reece A. Overcash, a member of the first class at the Charlotte Center, which later became UNC Charlotte. This merit based award seeks to attract students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and service to others.
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Lloyd C. and Luella L. Danielson Scholarships
$8,000 annually with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
Established by the estate of Lloyd C. and Luella L. Danielson, the goal of the Danielson Scholarship is to attract students of superior moral character and great potential to UNC Charlotte's Mechanical Engineering Department. Additional eligibility requirements: Mechanical Engineering major.
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J. Murrey Atkins Scholarships
$3,000 annually with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
In 1963, the Dickson Foundation established a scholarship in memory of J. Murrey Atkins, Sr., first chairman of the Board of Trustees at Charlotte College, which later became UNC Charlotte. The scholarship was established to attract exceptional students to the University. Additional eligibility requirements: North Carolina residency.
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E. K. Fretwell Scholarships
Currently $4,217 annually (cost of in-state tuition and fees) with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
The Fretwell Scholarship was established in recognition of Dr. E. K. Fretwell Jr., chancellor of UNC Charlotte from 1979 to 1989, for the purpose of attracting students to the University who demonstrate great potential. The founders recognize that these students will stimulate and challenge fellow students, as well as faculty members.
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Provost Scholarships
Currently $4,217 annually (cost of in-state tuition and fees) with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
This scholarship honors the position of Provost at the University and was designed to attract students with superior academic promise to UNC Charlotte.
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John L and Margaret S. Fraley Scholarships
$4,000 annually with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
The Fraley Scholarship was established in honor of John L. Fraley, Sr., retired chairman of the board and CEO of Carolina Freight, and his wife, Margaret. As a commitment to the continued strength of corporate America, this merit based award was created to attract outstanding students interested in the field of business.
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Childress Klein Scholarships
$3,000 annually with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
This scholarship was established by Childress Klein Properties through a donation to the UNC Charlotte Silver Anniversary Campaign. Scholarship recipients alternate each year between the Belk College of Business and the William States Lee College of Engineering.
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R. L. Stowe Scholarships
$3,000 annually with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
The R. L. Stowe Scholarship was established to honor Mr. Robert Lee Stowe. Mr. Stowe was a leading businessman in the Charlotte area who successfully operated cotton and yarn spinning mills. This scholarship's goal is to attract exceptional students to the University.
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Fay and Cal Mitchell Scholarships
$3,000 annually with $2,750 for one semester of education abroad
In 1974, Cal D. Mitchell Sr., through a gift to the University, established a scholarship bearing his name and that of his wife. The scholarship recognizes a student's high academic achievement in high school and encourages continued education at UNC Charlotte.
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 Scholarships for Adults and Re-entering Students
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Estimated Expenses and Student Financial Aid Information
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Having your non-University scholarships applied to your account
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