Cheatham-White Scholarship Grant

Cheatham-White Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North Carolina Central University
Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Summary

The Cheatham-White Scholarship, offered by North Carolina Central University, is a prestigious merit-based program designed for exceptional scholars. It covers full tuition, fees, housing, meals, and additional expenses for four years, along with enrichment opportunities including international travel. Candidates must exhibit outstanding academic performance, leadership qualities, and community involvement. This scholarship aims to nurture scholars into global citizens proficient in both arts and sciences, preparing them for impactful futures.

Overview

NOTE: Students must be fully admitted to North Carolina Central University by the Cheatham-White application deadline in order to be considered for this scholarship. Letter of Inquiry - This deadline represents when the nomination is due. To begin the process, a student must be nominated by a high school administrator (principal, vice-principal, or guidance counselor); alternatively, they may self-nominate. A student is unable to complete an application for the Cheatham-White Scholarship until the nomination process has been completed.Full Proposal - This deadline represents when the application is due. Cheatham-White Scholarship Mission The mission of the Cheatham-White Scholarship Program (CWSP) at North Carolina Central University is to prepare students to become exceptional scholars and global citizens who are proficient in the arts and sciences and actively engaged in the community. What Is the Cheatham-White Scholarship? The Cheatham-White Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program for students attending North Carolina Central University and N. C. Agricultural and Technical State University beginning Fall 2018. This program was designed to provide an outstanding educational experience for exceptional scholars who have a wide range of interests, are proficient in both the arts and sciences, and demonstrate leadership potential and a strong commitment to service. Cheatham-White is a fully funded four-year scholarship. The scholarship covers full tuition and fees, housing, meals, textbooks, a laptop, travel, and personal expenses. Each scholarship also provides four summers of fully funded enrichment and networking opportunities that may include international travel and study. Applicants do not have to be residents of North Carolina.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for nomination as a potential Cheatham-White Scholarship candidate, a person must satisfy all of the following criteria:Be admitted as a freshman in the fall semester into a baccalaureate program at NCCU. Be a United States citizen or permanent resident. Be on course to graduate from high school in the spring semester prior to college admission. Have a minimum weighted or unweighted cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher. Have a minimum SAT score of 1280 or ACT score of 28.Superscores are accepted. Test scores are required for those seeking the Cheatham-White Scholarship for the academic year.Show exceptional qualities of character and leadership. Be significantly involved in extracurricular activities. Demonstrate a strong commitment to service.Scholarships will be renewed annually contingent upon the recipient meeting all of the following criteria:Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 cumulative annually. Enroll full time each semester and earn a minimum of 30 credit hours each academic year. Maintain membership and active participation in the University Honors Program.