Scholarships

UNC Pembroke offers a variety of scholarships — including some full-ride scholarships — to help fund your education. To be eligible, you must complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it by March 1 for priority auto-match consideration. Some UNCP scholarships require additional steps, so please review each deadline and complete the requirements.
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Scholarships
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UNC Pembroke’s Brave ASSIST portal is your all-in-one resource for scholarship applications.

  • Auto-Match Scholarships: If you are a current and newly admitted student, you are automatically considered for eligible scholarships based on details in your student file.
  • Apply-To Scholarships: Some scholarships require additional steps, such as answering questions or submitting an essay. Make sure to complete these requirements to be considered.
  • Deadlines Apply: Each scholarship has its application deadline, so click on each listing for details.

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Scholarships at a Glance

UNC Pembroke offers a range of scholarships to support academic achievements and unique talents. The deadline for consideration is March 1st. All students must be admitted to the university and file a FAFSA. For specific scholarship requirements, check out the UNCP catalog. 

Recognizing outstanding academic achievements, merit scholarships support top-ranking high school seniors entering UNC Pembroke. These awards are based on prior academic performance and class rank.

Generously funded by alums, faculty and community partners, endowed scholarships provide academic support across various disciplines. Some awards may have specific requirements or eligibility guidelines.

The Esther G. Maynor Scholarship supports eligible Maynor Honors College students with financial needs, covering unmet tuition, fees, room and board. Established by Esther Maynor, this renewable scholarship offers substantial support, including a book stipend. Eligible students are invited to apply and must maintain financial need, academic standing and full-time enrollment.

The Brave Scholars program is a needs-based scholarship that provides financial and professional support to future educators who make a commitment to serve in one of our partner districts following graduation.

 

Next NC Scholarship

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The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by  covering more than half, if not all, of tuition and fees to attend any public university in the state. The best part? It’s money that doesn’t have to be repaid.

The Next NC Scholarship combines the federal Pell Grant with the state-funded financial aid program to form a simplified and predictable scholarship award that’s easier to understand and makes education more affordable for most North Carolinians. It’s an opportunity to pursue the degree you need for the career you want  –  and the future you choose.
I am blessed to be part of an amazing scholarship program that truly cares about future teachers and makes sure we get once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Dalton Allen
Braves Scholar

Outside Scholarship Sources

When searching for scholarships beyond those offered by UNCP, be sure to use trusted sources—and remember, you should never pay a fee to apply. Here are a few reputable resources to help you get started:

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Through the NC Promise Tuition Plan, all undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke benefit from significantly reduced tuition costs — just $500 per semester for in-state students and $2,500 for out-of-state students. This groundbreaking initiative makes a high-quality, four-year education more affordable and accessible than ever before. Discover how this investment in your future can help you graduate with less debt and more opportunity.

 

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Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • Office hours: Monday, Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Phone: 910.521.6255
  • Email: fa@uncp.edu 
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372
  • Campus Address: Lumbee Hall (Drop-Ins Welcome)

Questions about Scholarships?

If you have questions about UNCP scholarships and ways to pay for college, reach out to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.

or call us at 910.521.6255

Send us a message and one of our counselors will get back to you.