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Chowan University Scholarships

Pastor's Scholarship - first time, full time students enrolling at Chowan University and affiliated with a church in the Southern Baptist tradition are eligible for a $500 per year scholarship provided the student's church awards the student a minimum of $500 per year in scholarship funds. The deadline for awarding the scholarship is March 1.

Accounting Scholarship - students majoring in Business administration with an emphasis in the area of accounting may be eligible to receive a $1000 scholarship that is renewable for up to 3 years. The recipients are selected on the basis of their high school GPA, good moral character, citizenship, ethical standards, and academic promise.

Coca Cola First Generation Scholarship - available to one student enrolling at Chowan University as a full time student has financial need, is the first in his/her immediate family to attend college, meets requirements for full-time status, maintains a 3.0 grade point average while enrolled at Chowan, and shows involvement and leadership in campus and community activities. An application must be completed in order to be considered, and an annual renewal of the scholarship will depend on academic standing and participation in campus and community life.

Chowan University Leadership Grant Program - A high school senior or college transfer student that has cumulative GPA of a 2.5 and holds an officer position within Student Government or is a current Class Officer or a captain of the varsity squad or is in a leadership position within a civic or church organization may be eligible to receive grants and scholarships equal to the amount of tuition and the student activity fee. Candidates are required to participate in an on campus competition. If the conditions in the award letter are met, the grant is renewable for 3 years. Additional Information

Music Performance Scholarship - music scholarships are offered to students who are selected by the Chowan University Music Department after the audition. Amount varies according to ability.

Graphic Communications Scholarship - Freshmen entering Chowan University and majoring in Graphic Communications may be eligible for a $2000 scholarship. Criteria for receiving the award is:1.a high school senior who has won first, second, or third place in the Regional, State, or National VICA contest, 2. a high school senior who has won first, second, or third place in the South Eastern Region Flexo High School Contest, 3. a high school senior in the graphics program who is in the top 10% of their graduation class. The scholarship will be divided should 2 or more candidates meet the above criteria.

Science Olympiad Scholarship - Students who receive a Science Olympiad medal during their Junior or Senior year in high school are eligible for a $1000 per year scholarship provided they apply and gain admittance to Chowan University and remain in a science related field while enrolled at Chowan University. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years.

Senior Citizens Grant - Persons 55 years of age or older who meet the admission requirements of the college pay $150 per semester plus special fees, on a space available basis. The grant will cover the remainder of the tuition.

Chowan Christian Service Association Scholarship - This scholarship is designed for first-time Chowan students, who feel the call into Christian service or ministry. Interested students need to contact Scott Parker in the Admissions office for more information.
 

All Grants and Scholarships are subject to change based on available funding.

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