Schools in North Carolina
Scholarships awarded without a separate application
These schools publish awards based on the student’s record at admission. We pulled the names, amounts, and rules into one list.
Verified Jul 202626 days ago· MP
- Schools found
- 9
- Public schools
- 5
- Private schools
- 4
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The school names and award figures below come from the verified school records used to build this page.
| School | Type | Automatic tiers | Sample automatic awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | Public | 1 | Appalachian Excellence Scholarship (AES): Up to $3,000 per year in-state; up to $4,000 per year out-of-state |
| East Carolina | Public | 1 | Beacon Scholarship (formerly Chancellor's Scholars): $1,000 per year |
| Fayetteville State University | Public | 4 | Gold Bronco: $3,000Platinum Bronco: $5,000Silver Bronco: $2,000+1 more on the school page |
| North Carolina A&T | Public | 1 | See full ladder |
| Western Carolina | Public | 3 | First Year Catamount Commitment (Award Level 1): $1,000 per year ($4,000 total)First Year Catamount Commitment (Award Level 2): $2,000 per year ($8,000 total)First Year Catamount Commitment (Award Level 3): $3,000 per year ($12,000 total) |
| Elon | Private | 2 | Presidential Scholarship: $8,000-$12,000 annuallyElon Engagement Scholarship: $5,000 annually, plus a one-time $2,000 grant |
| Greensboro College | Private | 2 | First-Time Freshman Merit Scholarships (Trustee / Dean / Founders / Achievement / Incentive): $1,500-$8,000+1 more on the school page |
| High Point | Private | 4 | Presidential Founders Scholarship: $40,000–Full Tuition per yearPresidential Fellowships: $12,000–$20,000 per yearPresidential Scholarships: $10,000–$17,000 per year+1 more on the school page |
| William Peace | Private | 2 | First Time in College Merit Scholarships: $13,000-$22,000Transfer Merit Scholarships: $10,000-$16,000 |