University of North Carolina--Wilmington, NC
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
65%
Tuition
in-state: $7,048 out-of-state: $21,064
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#14 in Regional Universities South
Scholarships
Freshman Merit-awards
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-28
Mid 50 SAT
1200-1310
Description
Freshman Merit-Awards
UNCW offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships to entering freshmen, independent of the scholarship application. These decisions are made using the content of the application for admission. Outcomes will be communicated to recipients in January.
Aaron And Elizabeth Silverman Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-21
Mid 50 SAT
1200-1310
Description
The Aaron and Elizabeth Silverman Scholarship Fund provides in-state tuition and fees scholarships to academically strong students. Scholastic achievement and graduation from an accredited North Carolina high school are the only criteria. The scholarship(s) can be awarded to a prospective student or to those students currently enrolled.
Devereux H. Lippitt Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-28
Mid 50 SAT
1200-1310
Description
The Devereux H. Lippitt Scholarship is awarded annually to a North Carolina student based on academic achievement. This scholarship is intended to cover the in-state cost of tuition and fees and is given in memory of Devereux Haigh Lippitt by his family. This scholarship may be renewed; therefore, it may not be available every year.
Federal Teach Grant
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $4000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-28
Mid 50 SAT
1200-1310
Description
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is a merit-based Federal Title IV program designed to encourage highly qualified teachers to serve in low-income schools in high-need fields. In exchange for TEACH Grant funding, recipients sign an Agreement to Serve with the federal government committing to:
- Serve as a full-time, highly qualified teacher* (see definition below) for at least 4 academic years within 8 years of completing the academic program
- Teach within certain high-need fields (Mathematics, Science, Special Education, and Reading Specialist). High-need fields are indicated for each state.
- Teach at an eligible school. Schools serving low-income students are indicated for each state.
Honor Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$500 to Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-28
Mid 50 SAT
1200-1310
Description
UNCW is able to award scholarships on the basis of merit to about half of the incoming honors students. Students accepted to both UNCW and the Honors College are automatically considered for competitive Honors College Merit Scholarships- no additional application is required for these scholarships. It is included in the Honors College application. About half of the incoming Honors Scholars are recognized with Honors merit scholarship awards. The awards may range from $500 a year to the equivalent of North Carolina tuition and fees. Most Honors Merit Scholarship awards are for about $1000, renewable for three additional years as long as students are in good standing in the Honors College.
Jefferies And Faris Associates Merit Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-28
Mid 50 SAT
1200-1310
Description
Jefferies and Faris Associates Merit Scholarship is intended to provide a tuition and fees scholarship to an undergraduate UNCW student. Because the scholarship is renewable contingent on continuing satisfactory progress, a new recipient may not be named every year.
Soar Ambassador Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
In-State Tuition Fee
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-28
Mid 50 SAT
1200-1310
Description
SOAR Ambassadors are carefully selected based on a review of high school academic achievement and standardized test score performance. This scholarship award is the equivalent of UNCW tuition and fees each year, with supplemental awards added towards, books, housing and meals during the sophomore, junior and senior years. SOAR Ambassadors receive the equivalent of in-state tuition and fees each academic year of eligibility.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533