February One Scholarship Program Grant

February One Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Summary

The February One Scholarship Program honors the legacy of the A&T Four, students who sparked a national sit-in movement in 1960. This merit-based scholarship aims to attract high-achieving students to NC A&T, covering tuition, fees, housing, and meals. Eligible applicants must demonstrate academic excellence with at least a 3.75 GPA and a commitment to leadership and service. It empowers students to thrive in an intellectually stimulating environment while honoring social consciousness.

Overview

NOTE: Applicants should submit their application through the Honors College Portal. You are encouraged to apply early as these scholarship programs are very competitive and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an award. Applicants will not need to apply to any individual scholarship program. The Honors College application will grant consideration for each program and depending upon the criteria met, applicants will be placed into a review for one or all scholarships. February One Scholarship Program What is the February One Scholarship? The scholarship is named in honor of the day in 1960 that four North Carolina A&T State University students energized a national sit-in movement by refusing to leave a segregated lunch counter in downtown Greensboro, NC without being served. The A&T Four are feted annually at the university's February 1 Celebration and honored in numerous ways across the university. Who Should Apply? The February One Scholars Program seeks to recruit and retain very high achieving students in an environment where intellectual curiosity is stimulated and conducive to in-depth and engaged learning. Leaders are empowered to grow and develop professionally and social consciousness and service to society is used to influence the world for the better. Merit-based, Complete Award Candidates shall be selected on the basis of merit. Financial need shall not be a consideration. Each scholarship covers the following: tuition, student fees, housing, and meals.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for selection as a February One Scholar, a senior must satisfy the following criteria:Be a competitive applicant for admission as a freshman in the fall semester into a baccalaureate program at NC A&T. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Be on course to graduate from high school in the spring semester prior to college admission. Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale and a minimum score of 1270 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT (test optional). Must pursue an undergraduate degree program within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Education, or the College of Health and Human Sciences. Embody the characteristics of the A&T Four through exceptional qualities of character and leadership, be significantly involved in extracurricular activities, and demonstrate a strong commitment to service.