Brave Scholars
UNC Pembroke’s School of Education proudly partners with Columbus County Schools, Public Schools of Robeson County, Scotland County Schools and Whiteville City Schools to offer the Brave Scholars Program — a unique opportunity for aspiring educators.
This need-based scholarship provides both financial assistance and professional support to students who are committed to making a difference. In return, Brave Scholars pledge to serve in one of our partner school districts after graduation — launching their careers while giving back to the communities that need them most.
Benefits
- Tuition and Fees
- Health Insurance
- Meal Plan
- Professional Development (In-state, out of state, international opportunities)
- Dedicated faculty support
- Housing supplement
- Living and Learning Community
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Provide documentation of demonstrated financial need including a FAFSA submitted to the Office of Financial Aid.
- Be accepted to enroll in an approved UNCP educator preparation program leading to initial licensure.
- Be one of the following:
- A North Carolina high school senior; able to use an award of up to eight semesters.
- A student transferring from a community college applying to the educator preparation program.
- Must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.75
During the application window, students must complete the application which includes:
- General Demographic Information
- Provide a copy of an unofficial transcript
- 650 maximum word essay
- 2-minute video
- 2 letters of recommendation from a teacher or educational professional
Once all eligible applications are reviewed, finalists will be selected and invited to participate in a finalist interview. Following the interviews, the Brave Scholars Committee will meet to make the final selection.
Recommendations should come from a teacher or educational professional who knows the applicant well enough to speak of their character and work ethic as a student.
Recommenders can be a teacher, coaches, school counselors, advisors, or anyone who serves in an educational capacity.
This scholarship cannot be deferred, so all prospective students are encouraged to apply when they are preparing to begin their time of study.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 while at UNC Pembroke
- Participate in all Brave Scholars programming activities (unless an exception is requested and approved by the program coordinator)
- Uphold the North Carolina Teacher Code of Ethics
- Apply to Brave Scholars prior to admission to the Educator Preparation Program
Each year of scholarship assistance equals one year of service at a school in one of our partner districts (Columbus, Robeson, Scotland and Whiteville City).
Students who decide to change majors will no longer be eligible for the scholarship.
The program will ensure that you are a top candidate for employment with one of our participating partnering districts.
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