OpenFieldNorth Carolina Central University Cheatham-White Scholars Fellowship
The most distinguished competitive undergraduate fellowship at NCCU, recognizing exceptional academic scholars dedicated to community leadership and ethical service.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 3.80 unweighted high school GPA and ACT >= 28 or SAT >= 1280
- English language proficiency
- Exempt
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Cheatham-White competitive essay and leadership portfolio
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of academic recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full in-state or out-of-state tuition, housing, meal plan, laptop, and $2,000 study abroad stipend ($28,000/year total value)
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (100% full tuition coverage)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official North Carolina Central University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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