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 Made Simple
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. UNCP's Brave ASSIST portal is your all-in-one resource for scholarship applications.
If you are a current and newly admitted student, you are automatically considered for eligible scholarships based on details in your student file.
Some scholarships require additional steps, such as answering questions or submitting an essay. Make sure to complete these requirements to be considered.
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
Next NC helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher
education. The best part? It’s money that doesn’t have to be repaid.
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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.
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Graduate Debt Free
At UNCP, affordability is a promise — not a compromise. Through NC Promise, undergraduate students pay just $500 per semester for in-state and $3,500 for out-of-state tuition. It’s a bold investment in your future that lets you graduate with less debt and more opportunity.
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.
- 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)