Chowan University Grants

Incentive Grants/Merit Grants-students approved for admission may be eligible for merit based awards and scholarships. The amount of the award is based upon the combined SAT score and GPA. Incentive grants are renewed annually if the recipient maintains at least a 2.00 quality point average. Merit-based awards are renewed annually if the recipient maintains at least a 3.00 quality point average. The number of years the award is renewed is based upon the recipient's grade level when he/she first enrolls at Chowan University.

Federal Pell Grant-federal grants available to US citizens enrolled in college. Awards are based on a federal formula.

Federal SEOG-(Federal Supplemental Educational Grant)-a student must receive federal Pell grant and must be a US citizen to be eligible. Maximum=$4000.

North Carolina Contractual Grant-awarded to NC residents who have financial need.

North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant-Every student who is taking at least 12 hours and has been a resident of NC for 12 months as of the day of registration receives this grant=$1800. (exception=military)

NC State Incentive Grant-Needy NC residents who file FAFSA prior to March 15th may be eligible.

Whitehead Scholarship-Awarded to needy Christian females from one of the nine southern states. 

Chowan Need Grants-awarded to needy students not eligible for other types of grants.

NC Baptist Grant-must send in separate application. Must be an active member of a church affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of NC for the past year. 

Children and Spouses of ordained ministers and missionaries grant-dependent children and spouses of ordained ministers and missionaries related to churches or conventions of the Southern Baptist Tradition may receive $250 per semester for a maximum of 8 semesters. Students who receive this grant are not eligible for any Chowan University merit or incentive grants/scholarships. 

Dependents of Chowan University Faculty/Staff Grant-unmarried dependent children under 25 years of age and spouses of full-time members of the Chowan University faculty and staff shall pay $25 per semester, plus any special fees. This fringe benefit is limited to 8 semesters per student and is based on commuting student fees.

Dependents of Full time employees of the BSC of NC or institutions and agencies affiliated with state conventions of the southern Baptist tradition grant-these students may receive $250 per semester for a maximum of 8 semesters if a 2.0 quality point ratio is maintained and the student is full time. Students who receive this grant are not eligible for any Chowan University merit or incentive grants/scholarships. 

Employee of Chowan University Grant-any employee who meets admission requirements may audit or take for credit any course offering that does not conflict with his/her work schedule and does not deprive a tuition paying student of a place in the class.

Ministerial Students Grant-ministerial students who are related to the Southern Baptist tradition and supply the college with certification by their local churches may receive grants equal to fifty percent of tuition for 8 semesters, if they maintain a 2.0 quality point ratio, carry a full course load, participate in programs and projects of the Campus Ministerial Alliance and or the Baptist Student Union and show evidence of good citizenship as a member of the campus community. Students who receive this grant are not eligible for any Chowan University merit or incentive grants/scholarships. 

SGA President Grant-the current Student Government President is awarded tuition for up to 6 hours during summer school. To receive this grant, the SGA president must be on campus during the summer to work on Student Government projects under the guidance of the Department of Student Life.

Ordained Ministers Grant-Ordained ministers currently serving pastorates shall receive tuition and fees except for $150 per semester, medical insurance coverage and extra fees. This is on the condition that they complete financial aid papers as deemed necessary by the Director of Financial Aid. This grant is limited to a maximum of 9 hours per semester.

Chowan University Regional Grants - Regional Students: In addition to the Merit Based Grants and Scholarships, applicants who live in one of the counties or cities listed below will receive a regional grant in the amount of $500 per semester.

All grants and scholarships are subject to change based on available funding.

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