Mission Statement
In keeping with the core values of the University Honors Program, the mission of the EC Scholars Program is to enhance the university experience and foster intellectual curiosity, personal leadership and an appreciation of diversity through a program of academic, leadership, service, and social/cultural endeavors centered around a dynamic and student-focused living/learning community.
Purpose
The merit scholarships designated as the EC Scholar awards were established in 1998 to attract to East Carolina University those entering students possessing the greatest potential to become scholars and leaders. EC Scholars must maintain high Program standards and continually demonstrate academic excellence and commitment, integrity and dedication. The EC Scholars Program fosters students’ growth as the brightest of ECU’s future alumni and community leaders.
The support of various donors makes the EC Scholars Program possible. It is through their vision and encouragement that we are able to attract the best and brightest to East Carolina University.
Process
Eligible students are sent application packets, due January 1st. Applications are reviewed by a committee, and in February, the top 50 applicants and their parents are invited to campus for Scholars Weekend. Over the course of this weekend, teams composed of ECU faculty and administrators, donors, high school guidance counselors and current EC Scholars interview the applicants. Included among the finalists are four Early Assurance Awards (to the Brody School of Medicine) and up to four Alternates. Sixteen Scholars are selected, each receiving an award totaling $40,000 awarded over eight semesters, plus a $5,000 travel allowance for study abroad.
Program
In keeping with the Program’s commitment to a comprehensive learning experience, all first-year EC Scholars are required to live in the designated Honors/International residence hall and participate in the University Honors Program, successfully meeting and completing the requirements for graduation with University Honors.
Scholarships
