Dr. Ralph W. Brauer Fellowship

The Dr. Ralph W. Brauer Fellowship was created through the estate of Dr. Brauer, a long tenured professor at UNCW. It is intended to provide financial support to one or more graduate students to assist with tuition and fees, books, publications or research travel as determined by the dean of the graduate school. A committee appointed by the dean recommends recipients and the amount to be awarded. Contact the dean of the graduate school for more information.

Jacob Boseman-Jarrell Scholarship for Excellence

The Jacob Boseman-Jarrell Scholarship for Excellence was established by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson in honor of Senator Julia Boseman and UNCW softball coach Melissa Jarrell.  The recipient of this merit scholarship may be an undergraduate or graduate student with a GPA of 3.00 or higher.  Contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

Wayland H. Cato, Jr., Scholarship

The Wayland H. Cato, Jr., Scholarship is a need-based scholarship created by Mr. Cato to assist motivated students who exhibit a strong work ethic and also give back to their communities.

Mae Rachel Freeman Scholarship

The Mae Rachel Freeman Scholarship was created to assist full-time students who are graduates of a high school in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Columbus, Onslow, Sampson, or Duplin counties.

Graduate School’s Awards for New Scholars

The Graduate School’s Awards for New Scholars are a limited number of scholarships available to students entering any of UNCW’s graduate programs for the first time. Students do not apply for these scholarships; instead, nominations originate with the departments, which submit their recommendations to the dean of the graduate school. Criteria include evidence of exceptional scholarship, strong GRE scores (or their equivalent) and an excellent undergraduate GPA.

Jane Logan Lackey Fellowship

The Jane Logan Lackey Fellowship was established by E.G. Lackey, president of the Lackey Foundation and is allocated to promote diversity within the Graduate School. An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 in the applicant’s major is required.

James R. Leutze Merit Scholarships

The James R. Leutze Merit Scholarships were established by the UNCW Foundation in honor and recognition of Chancellor Emeritus Leutze’s outstanding thirteen-year service to the university.  The fund provides a scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students, who are known as Leutze Scholars.  Recipients are selected based on documented academic ability; the graduate student by the dean of the Graduate School.  The scholarships may be renewable.

Lewis/Wiley Alumni Fellowship

The Lewis/Wiley Alumni Fellowship is a merit based graduate fellowship subject to the criteria and guidelines adopted by the Alumni Association of UNCW.  For more information, contact the UNCW Alumni Relations Office.

Perry Daniel Lockamy, Jr., Graduate Alumni Fellowship

The Perry Daniel Lockamy, Jr., Graduate Alumni Fellowship was created by the UNCW Alumni Association in memory of Perry Daniel Lockamy, Jr. and provides an annual award based on academic achievement, leadership abilities, and potential. For more information, contact the UNCW Alumni Relations Office.       

Jack and Carol Mills Scholarship   

The Jack and Carol Mills Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Mills in appreciation of the university’s service to the region.  It is available to either an undergraduate or graduate student attending UNCW.  Selection is based on merit and demonstrated financial need.  Complete the FAFSA to be considered.

MSGT. (Ret.) E. S. Moncrief Military Dependants Scholarship

The MSGT. (Ret.) E. S. Moncrief Military Dependants Scholarship was established by the Moncrief family in memory of “Big Ed” Moncrief, who served his country as a member of the USAF for over twenty years.  It is available to an undergraduate or graduate student.  Preference is given to the spouse of an active duty military member currently stationed in North Carolina, with demonstrated financial need.  Contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

National City Mortgage/Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9408 Leland Scholarship

The National City Mortgage/Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9408 Leland Scholarship is available to a freshman, undergraduate or graduate student who is a member of Post 9408 or its auxiliary.  Recipients who maintain a GPA of at least 2.50 may reapply.  Contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

The Ralph H. Parker Scholarship

The Ralph H. Parker Scholarship was created and funded by alumni and friends of Ralph H. Parker, former director of the UNCW Office of Minority Affairs, in recognition for his long-time service to UNCW and especially his efforts to attract and retain African-American students. This is a merit scholarship, and the recipient must have demonstrated the qualities of campus leadership as exemplified by Mr. Parker during his long service at UNCW.

Sylvia and B. D. Schwartz Graduate Fellowship Award

The Sylvia and B. D. Schwartz Graduate Fellowship Award may be awarded to any graduate student enrolled in nine hours or more at UNCW. Recipients are determined by the Graduate School and receive an amount equal to in–state tuition and fees.

Lacy C. and Doris L. Sidbury Fellowship

The Lacy C. and Doris L. Sidbury Fellowship was established by Gwendolyn S. Solomon as a memorial to her parents.  It is considered both a merit and need based fellowship subject to the criteria used by both the UNCW Graduate School and the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Staff Senate Scholarship

The Staff Senate Scholarship is available to support university employees and their immediate family members seeking a degree at UNCW.? Recipients are selected based on need, academic merit, and campus involvement and service.

Student Government Association Scholarship

The Student Government Association Scholarship was established by the SGA to recognize student leaders of campus organizations.  The scholarship is available to an undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 who is an active member of at least one student organization.

Teal Spirit Distinguished Merit Scholarship

The Teal Spirit Distinguished Merit Scholarship is a merit scholarship created by Joe and Barbara Cowan. The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated academic ability and special achievement, and is renewable for a period of four consecutive years provided the recipient continues to remain a full-time student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Tower 7/WBLivesurf Scholarship

The Tower 7/WBLivesurf Scholarship is the brainchild of Joshua Vach and is available to two full time students who are active members of the UNCW Surfing Club or are active surfers.  Preference will be given to students who are active participants in one or more surfing related organizations with a second preference being need.  Recipients are selected by the Department of Psychology.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9408 Leland Scholarship

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9408 Leland Scholarship is available to a freshman, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a member or dependant of Post 9408 or its auxiliary.  Recipients who maintain a GPA of at least 2.50 may reapply.  Contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

Henry and Roya Weyerhaeuser Merit Scholarship

The Henry and Roya Weyerhaeuser Merit Scholarship Is a merit based scholarship created by Mr. and Mrs. Weyerhaeuser, long-time supporters of UNCW, to assist high ability students.

Deloitte Fellowship

The Deloitte Fellowship was established by employees of Deloitte.  This merit scholarship is available to students in the Master of Science in Accountancy program.

Frank Dunne, Jr., Memorial Scholarship

The Frank Dunne, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is a merit scholarship awarded annually to a rising junior, senior or graduate student accepted into the Cameron School of Business who has demonstrated high scholastic ability, need, and strong character, supported by recommendations from the faculty of the Cameron School of Business.

Matthew D. Glova Scholarship in Business

The Matthew D. Glova Scholarship in Business is a merit scholarship created to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

Grant Thornton Fellowship

The Grant Thornton Fellowship was established by employees of Grant Thornton.  This merit scholarship is available to students in the Master of Science in Accountancy program.    

Ivancevich-Collins Scholarship

The Ivancevich-Collins Scholarship was created by Drs. Susan and Dan Ivancevich in memory of Victor G. Collins, who passed away on January 1, 2003. This scholarship assists students in the Masters of Accountancy Program. 

J. W. Jackson Scholarships    

The J. W. Jackson Scholarships were established by the J.W. Jackson family in memory of one of Wilmington’s leading businessmen.  They are awarded annually to rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students in the Cameron School of Business.  The scholarship is designed for students with high academic potential.  Students awarded this scholarship are eligible to reapply.

Norman R. Kaylor Scholarship

The Norman R. Kaylor Scholarship was created by W. Chris Hegele, a Cameron School of Business Alumnus.  It is a merit based scholarship available to a rising junior, senior or graduate student enrolled in the Cameron School of Business.

Pearson and Patterson Group Scholarship in Business

The Pearson and Patterson Group Scholarship in Business is a merit scholarship created by Chad Pearson and Paul Patterson to assist students accepted into the Cameron School of Business majoring in economics, finance, management, accounting, or marketing.

Pittard Perry & Crone, Inc. Jake Ryne Memorial Scholarship

The Pittard Perry & Crone, Inc. Jake Rhyne Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship created in memory of Jake W. Rhyne, C.P.A., and is used to assist students enrolled in the MSA program in the Cameron School of Business.  The recipient is chosen based on scholastic achievement and citizenship. He or she must be a resident of Eastern North Carolina or any county west of I-95 in which Pittard Perry & Crone, Inc. maintains an office. 

RSM McGladrey Fellowship

The RSM McGladrey Fellowship was created to assist students in the Master of Accountancy Program.  It is a merit scholarship and the recipient, who must be accepted in the Masters of Accountancy Program, is selected based on demonstrated academic ability. 

Joanne Rockness, MSA Scholarship

The Joanne Rockness MSA Scholarship was created to recognize the leadership of Dr. Rockness as the previous director of the Master of Science of Accountancy (MSA) program.  The recipient must have been accepted into the Cameron School of Business and the MSA program.  The scholarship is merit-based with financial need as a secondary consideration.  Contact the chair of the Department of Accountancy and Business Law for more information. 

Wachovia Bank Scholarship

The Wachovia Bank Scholarship was created by Wachovia Bank, N.A. to assist UNCW in fulfilling its diversity goals as defined by its mission.  It is awarded based on demonstrated academic ability to an undergraduate or graduate student who has been formally accepted into the Cameron School of Business.  It may be renewed.

Elwood Walker Fellowship

The Elwood Walker Fellowship is awarded annually to a MSA student in the Cameron School of Business. The recipient must be academically gifted, have a strong character and be supported by recommendations of the faculty of the Cameron School of Business.

Robert F. Warwick Accounting Scholarship

The Robert F. Warwick Accounting Scholarship was created by family and friends of Robert F. Warwick to honor his contributions to both UNCW and the accounting profession, and is intended to reward academic merit.  The recipient must have been formally accepted into either the undergraduate accounting program or the MSA program within the Cameron School of Business.  First preference is given to students who attended a New Hanover County high school.  Contact the chair of the Department of Accountancy and Business Law for more information.

William J. and Jacqueline S. Warwick Scholarship

The William J. and Jaqueline S. Warwick Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. Warwick.  It is awarded to an in-state undergraduate or graduate student who has been formally accepted into the Cameron School of Business.  Selection is based on demonstrated academic ability as evidenced by a minimum 3.3 GPA, with financial need as a secondary consideration.  Preference is given to a recipient who continues to qualify for the scholarship until graduation.

Carl and Janice Brown Merit Scholarship

Carl and Janice Brown Merit Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. Brown to assist North Carolina residents interested in pursuing a degree offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Recipients shall be known as Carl and Janice Brown Scholars.

Lisa C. Jones Scholarship in Anthropology

The Lisa C. Jones Scholarship in Anthropology was created by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson to honor Lisa C. Jones.  The recipient must be a full-time student accepted into the Department of Anthropology, must maintain a GPA of 3.00 to be eligible for award or renewal, and demonstrates a current personal interest and commitment to community affairs, non-profit volunteerism, and community or public service.  Contact the Department of Anthropology for more information.

John Colucci, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The John Colucci, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a marine biology student.  The recipient is identified by the department and may be awarded to graduate or undergraduate students.  Contact the Department of Biology and Marine Biology.

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology Merit Scholarship

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology Merit Scholarship is a merit scholarship created by the department to assist students majoring Biology and Marine Biology.

Judith C. Bryan Holden Beach Turtle Watch Fellowship in Marine Biology

The Judith C. Bryan Holden Beach Turtle Watch Fellowship in Marine Biology was founded by the Holden Beach Turtle Watch Program to assist graduate students in Marine Biology interested in studying some aspect of sea turtle conservation. It is named in honor of Judith Bryan (known on Holden Beach as “The Turtle Lady”), founder of the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol in 1989. Ms. Bryan funded the program herself for many years and in 1989 was the recipient of the 34th Annual Governors Conservation Achievement Award.

F. P. Fensel, Jr., Memorial Fellowship

The F. P. Fensel, Jr., Memorial Fellowship is intended for a graduate student in marine biology as selected by the faculty of the department based on merit. If there are no students that meet the requirements the scholarship may be awarded to an undergraduate student in marine biology. The scholarship covers tuition and fees for one academic year. A student may reapply for a second year during the designated time as established by the department chair.

Got-Em-On Live Bait Club Fellowship Endowment

The Got-Em-On Live Bait Club Graduate Fellowship provides financial support for a student who has been accepted into the graduate program, who will study fish biology and whose interest and research focus on the issues affecting the fish population in the waters of Southeastern North Carolina.

Owen Graham Kenan Fellowship Endowment

The Owen Graham Kenan Fellowship was created by Mrs. Owen G. Kenan and her children in memory of her husband and their father, and is used to assist graduate students in the marine biology program.

The David G. Lindquist Scholarship for Biology

The David G. Lindquist Scholarship for Biology was created in honor of David G. Lindquist, Professor Emeritus of Marine Biology at UNCW.  This scholarship is used to assist students majoring in biology within the College of Arts and Sciences and is awarded annually in the amount of $500.  The recipient can be an undergraduate or graduate student and is selected on demonstrated academic ability.  Contact the chair of the Biology and Marine Biology Department for more information.

The James Mulligan Fellowship in Marine Biology

The James Mulligan Fellowship in Marine Biology was created by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson to honor James Mulligan, who lived out his passion for the sea in his thirty years of service as the Director of Land and Air Quality for North Carolina.  The recipient must have been accepted into the Graduate School, seeking a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, and is accepted based on a GPA of 3.67 and academic excellence.  The recipient will demonstrate a current personal interest and commitment to community affairs, non-profit volunteerism, and community or public service.

New Hanover/Pender Medical Scholarship

The New Hanover/Pender Medical Scholarship is a merit scholarship intended to provide financial assistance to a student in their final year of graduate or undergraduate study at UNCW. The recipient must have excelled academically and exhibited a serious desire to attend medical school.

James & Frances Parnell Biology Fellowship Endowment

The James and Frances Parnell Fellowship was creted by Dr. And Mrs. Parnell in recognition of Dr. Parnell's long-time tenure and service to the UNCW Department of Biology and Marine Biology.

Will S. Deloach Chemistry Fellowship

The Will S. Deloach Chemistry Fellowship  is available to academically outstanding Chemistry students.  Contact the chair of the Department of Chemistry for more information.

Lewis E. Nance Chemistry Fellowship

The Lewis E. Nance Chemistry Fellowship was created in honor of Dr. Nance, a beloved member of the chemistry faculty, is a merit based fellowship to assist a new or currently enrolled full-time chemistry graduate student.

Mary Jo and Bill Oakley Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry

The Mary Jo and Bill Oakley Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry was created by the Mr. and Mrs. Oakley for a graduate student and chemistry major.  It is merit-based and the recipient is selected on demonstrated academic ability and special achievement. 

Robert H. Byington Leadership Fellowship in Creative Writing

The Robert H. Byington Leadership Fellowship in Creative Writing was established to honor Dr. Robert H. Byington for his efforts in establishing the creative writing program at UNCW. A student must have at least one semester’s thesis work remaining.  The recipient shall be an M.F.A. student of outstanding creative achievement who, by vote of the M.F.A. faculty, has demonstrated unusual generosity of spirit toward peers, faculty and staff, contributing significantly to the morale, community spirit, and excellence of the M.F.A. in creative writing program.  Interested students should contact the Department of Creative Writing.

Philip Gerard Graduate Fellowship

The Philip Gerard Graduate Fellowship provides tuition, fees and other expenses to graduate students of English who are working toward an M.F.A. in creative writing. The scholarship is merit-based as a first priority, with exemplary moral character and leadership potential serving as secondary consideration.

Joan H. Gillings Fellowship in Creative Writing

The Joan H. Gillings Fellowship in Creative Writing is available to students in the MFA in creative writing program.  Selection is based on demonstrated creative talent and artistic promise.

Bernice Kert Fellowship in Creative Writing Endowment

The Bernice Kert Fellowship in Creative Writing was created in memory of Mrs. Bernice Kert, a published author and biographer, by her children. Mrs. Kert wrote “The Hemingway Women: Those Who Loved Him—the Wives and Others” and “Abby Aldrich Rockefeller: the Women in the Family.” This fellowship will be awarded to a student in the MFA program in the Department of Creative Writing; the recipient will be selected based on demonstrated creative talent and artistic promise.

Margaret Shannon Morton Fellowship Endowment

The Margaret Shannon Morton Fellowship Endowment was created by Doug and Susan Morton in memory of his great aunt, Margaret Shannon Morton, one of the original faculty members at Wilmington College. The recipient must be a second-year student in the Creative Writing program. The fellowship is a graduate merit scholarship, with financial need as a consideration. The recipient must have a minimum 3.2 GPA from their first year in the graduate program.

Computer Science Chairs Scholarship

The Computer Science Chairs Scholarship is awarded annually at $1,000.  The recipient must be a computer science major at UNCW and can be an undergraduate or graduate student. The scholarship is a merit scholarship and the recipient is selected on demonstrated academic ability.  Apply to the chair of the Department of Computer Science.  

Construction-Imaging Systems Scholarship In Computer Science

The Construction-Imaging Systems Scholarship In Computer Science was created by the founder of Construction-Imaging Systems to assist students accepted into the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Computer Science.  The award is $2,000 per year to be awarded to two students, undergraduate or graduate, at $1,000 each.

The Justin Thompson Communications Scholarship for Enacting Social Change

The Justin Thompson Communications Scholarship for Enacting Social Change was established by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson and is available to an undergraduate or graduate student who excels in the area of communication studies.  The recipient must have been accepted into the department of communications studies, meet GPA requirements and submit an essay.

Alton Yates Lennon Graduate Fellowship

The Alton Yates Lennon Graduate Fellowship, established by Charles F. Green, III, is awarded to a graduate student of English working toward a M.A. degree and is based upon academic merit.

Christian-Johns Family Scholarship in Environmental Studies

The Christian-Johns Family Scholarship in Environmental Studies was created by Gregory Johns and his wife, Terry Christian. It is a merit scholarship and will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Environmental Studies.

The Wilmington Coca-Cola Scholarship Fund

The Wilmington Coca-Cola Scholarship Fund is intended to provide assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in the humanities.  Recipients are selected based on character and leadership.  Consideration is also given to candidates who have shown evidence of self-help.  The scholarship rotates between English, history, foreign languages, and philosophy and religion.  Contact the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

Anna T. Kniffen Memorial Scholarship

The Anna T. Kniffen Memorial Scholarship was established by Ernest T. Kniffen in memory of his mother.  It is available to a student who has been accepted into either the department of history or the department of geography and geology as an undergraduate or graduate.  Preference is given to students with financial need and demonstrated academic ability.

The Loretta Schwartz-Noble Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Fellowship

The Loretta Schwartz-Noble Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Fellowship was created by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson to honor Loretta Schwartz-Noble, who, as a published writer, is never afraid to take on a new challenge or topic.  The fellowship is merit based and the recipient must be accepted into the Master of Arts in liberal studies.  The recipient will demonstrate a current personal interest and commitment to community affairs, non-profit volunteerism, and community or public service.

Wentworth Berg Scholarship in Graduate Liberal Studies

The Wentworth Berg Scholarship in Graduate Liberal Studies was created by Barbara and Joe Cowan to honor Dr. Mike Wentworth, first director of the Graduate Liberal Studies Program, and Dr. Herb Berg, current director of the Graduate Liberal Studies Program. It is a merit scholarship intended to assist students who are enrolled in the Graduate Liberal Studies program at UNCW.

Charles F. Green, Jr. Fellowship Endowment

The Charles F. Green Jr. Fellowship Endowment was created by Charles F. Green, III, to honor his father. It is a merit-based scholarship and the recipient must be a graduate student of history working toward a Master's degree. Recipients may reapply is their academic performance is competitve with that of other candidates for the scholarship.

Historic Wilmington Foundation Scholarship in Public History

The Historic Wilmington Foundation Scholarship in Public History is intended to assist graduate public history students with an annual award.  The recipients are selected and awarded internships at the Historic Wilmington Foundation.

M. Tyrone Rowell Fellowship Endowment

The M. Tyrone Rowell Fellowship Endowment is merit based and is available to a graduate student of history working toward a Master’s degree, and is chosen by the chair of the History Department. Recipients may reapply if their academic standing performance is competitive with that of other candidates for the scholarship.

The Stamp Defiance Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship in History

The Stamp Defiance Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship in History was created to assist graduate students who are studying and preparing for positions in museums, historic sites and historic preservation.  Recipients must be graduate students in the public history program and the annual award amount is $500.

Gene T. and Elizabeth J. Fales Scholarship

The Gene T. and Elizabeth J. Fales Scholarship is awarded to a full-time junior, senior, or graduate student who has declared a major in mathematics or pre-engineering and who has completed high school in North Carolina.  Preference is given to students from New Hanover, Brunswick, Guilford or Randolph Counties.  Scholarship is based primarily on need with merit as a secondary consideration.  Contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics or the Pre-engineering program.

The Adrian D. Hurst Mathematics Scholarship

The Adrian D. Hurst Mathematics Scholarship is available to full-time rising juniors and seniors or graduate students in mathematics and statistics or in the pre-engineering transfer program.  The award may be renewable, but is limited to four semesters.  Contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Hurston and Mora Scholarship in History

The Hurston and Mora Scholarship in History was created in honor of two scholars who made significant contributions to American society and culture, Zora Neale Hurston and Magdalena Mora.  The award is to assist a first generation history student, either graduate or undergraduate.

Mary T. Newman Scholarship in Music

The Mary T. Newman Scholarship in Music was created by her daughter, Diane Sullivan, in honor of her mother's love of music, which was the background theme to her life as evidenced by the Broadway soundtracks constantly playing in her home, the piano lessons she took well into her 70s, her attendance at countless local musical productions, and her conviction that the power of music could enrich one's life.? The donor hopes this scholarship will enable students to pursue, through music education, a passion for music throughout a lifetime.? This is a merit scholarship, and the recipient will be selected on demonstrated academic ability and special achievement.

Stephanie Fitzgerald David Political Science/Public Administration Scholarship

The Stephanie Fitzgerald David Political Science/Public Administration Scholarship was created by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson in honor of Stephanie David.  The recipient must have been accepted into the Department of Public and International Affairs, must maintain a GPA of 3.00 to be eligible for award or renewal, and demonstrate a current personal interest and commitment to community affairs, non-profit volunteerism, and community or public service.  Contact the Department of Public and International Affairs for more information.

The MPA Community Advisory Board Fellowship

The MPA Community Advisory Board Fellowship is awarded out of the MPA Student Support Fund, established by the MPA Community Advisory Board. The scholarship is used to assist graduate students majoring in public administration in the Department of Public and International Affairs.  Annually, the Department of Public and International Affairs selects an MPA Graduate of the Year based on demonstrated academic performance, leadership qualities and demonstrated potential as a public administration professional. Contact the chair of the Department of Public and International Affairs for more information.

Lois Kochanski Nursing Scholarship

The Lois Kochanski Nursing Scholarship was created in honor of Lois Kochanski’s long-time support of health care, including 35 years as Executive Director of The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences at the National Institutes of Health. This scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing.

Jane Whedbee Lane Scholarship in Nursing

The Jane Whedbee Lane Scholarship in Nursing was created by Lucile Whedbee in memory of her daughter, Jane, and is to be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student interested in pursuing a degree in nursing.  The annual award amount is $500.

Geraldine King Morris Nursing Scholarship

The Geraldine King Morris Nursing Scholarship was established by Lt. Gen (Ret.) John W. (Jack) Morris and his children in memory of his wife and their mother, Geraldine King Morris, and to honor her lifelong devotion to the nursing profession.  The recipient of this merit scholarship must be accepted into the School of Nursing as an undergraduate or graduate student.  Preference is given to students with an indicated desire to join the armed forces.

W.C. "Billy" Mebane, Jr. M.D. Scholarship

The W. C. “Billy” Mebane, Jr., M.D. Scholarship was created by the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation in memory of W. C. “Billy” Mebane, Jr., M.D., to recognize his contributions to our community as a founder of Cape Fear Memorial Hospital.  The recipient must have been accepted in the UNCW nursing program as either an undergraduate or graduate student, and must have graduated from a high school, or be a permanent resident, in Duplin, Pender, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen or New Hanover County.  The scholarship is merit-based with financial need as a secondary factor. 

Harmon Chadbourn Rorison Fellowship Endowment

The Harmon Chadbourn Rorison Fellowship was established by Margaret L. Rorison in memory of her father.  This merit scholarship is available to a graduate student in the nursing education program who is preparing to become nursing faculty.

Dr. R. T. Sinclair, Jr., M.D. Scholarship

The Dr. R. T. Sinclair, Jr., M.D. Scholarship is awarded to a student accepted in the UNCW nursing program as either an undergraduate or graduate student.  The recipient must be a graduate from a high school or be a permanent resident in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover or Pender County, and must have maintained a 3.25 GPA to be eligible for renewal.

Kay Whitfield Scholarship in Nursing

The Kay Whitfield Scholarship in Nursing is a merit scholarship created by the Whitfield family in honor of Kay. The recipient must indicate an interest in pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing.

Louie E. Woodbury Scholarship

The Louie E. Woodbury Scholarshipwas established by the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation in memory of Louie E. Woodbury.  This merit scholarship is available to an undergraduate or a graduate student in the School of Nursing who graduated from a high school in Duplin, Pender, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, or New Hanover County.

Jason R. Holcombe Scholarship in Human Services

The Jason R. Holcombe Scholarship in Human Services was created by the Holcombe family in honor of Jason’s creative and intense spirit in order to inspire and empower students that exemplify Jason’s commitment to creating.  This is a merit scholarship, and preference will be given to transfer or non-traditional students.

Grace M. Burton Promise of Excellence Graduate Fellowship

Grace M. Burton Promise of Excellence Graduate Fellowship is offered to elementary, language and literacy, middle school or special education full-time graduate students. The fellowship award is made based on scores attained on the Miller Analogies Test or Graduate Record Examinations.

The Jewel and Joseph Cross Scholarship in Education

The Jewel and Joseph Cross Scholarship in Education is a merit scholarship created to assist students pursuing licensure or a Master of Arts in Teaching.

Ann Royer Corley Scholarship

The Ann Royer Corley Scholarship, created by Dr. Carol Chase Thomas in memory of her godmother, is offered to graduate or undergraduate students who have been formally accepted into one of the programs in the Watson School of Education. The scholarship recipient is selected based on demonstrated academic ability.

Peggy and Jim Mahony Scholarship in Education

The Peggy and Jim Mahony Scholarship in Education is a merit scholarship, with financial need as a secondary consideration.  It is available to either a graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a degree offered by the Watson School of Education. 

Donald R. Watson Merit Award

The Donald R. Watson Merit Award is offered to graduate students who are enrolled in the master’s program. A GPA of 3.0 and a commitment to the field of education is required. Selection is based on the student’s prior academic performance, uniqueness and quality of application, plans for future application of study abroad experience and letters of support. This scholarship may also be awarded to an undergraduate student.