OpenFieldECU Pirate Academic Excellence Out-of-State Merit Scholarship
Competitive merit award granted to high-achieving out-of-state and international freshmen displaying exemplary scholarship and leadership potential.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school unweighted GPA 3.7+.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ (if submitting test scores).
- Thesis / Research statement
- Admissions application and scholarship questionnaire.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to $10,000 per year ($40,000 over four years) reducing out-of-state tuition burden
- Application fee
- No extra scholarship fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct credit against out-of-state tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official East Carolina University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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