college of business graduate scholarships         Top

Scholarship awards are available for full-time and part-time MBA and MSA students.  Scholarships are awarded based on both financial need and academic merit and can be for one semester or for the full program.                 

Award categories include, but are not limited to, the following: GOLD GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP (previously the New Full-Time Students Scholarship - 9 semester hours or more)

Scholarship                                            Details

• Completed online scholarship application (http://www.ecu.edu/cs-bus/gradscholarshipapp.cfm); the application includes an original essay of no more than 250 words, explaining why the student deserves the scholarship
• A current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the ECU Financial Aid Office (US students only) for the semester in which you are applying for the scholarship ** this must be completed one week prior to the application deadline**!
• Three letters of recommendation from employers, faculty members, or academic advisors.  The reference letters must all be pdf attachments sent in one email to gradbus@ecu.edu or mailed in one envelope to:

                                                                                                                    East Carolina University
                                                                                                                    College of Business
                                                                                                                    3203 Bate Building
                                                                                                                    Greenville, NC  27858

Students admitted during summer sessions will have their scholarship application reviewed with fall semester applications. Applications must be received by June 1 for Fall semester and October 15 for Spring semester.


PURPLE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
(previously the General Graduate Students Scholarship)

This financial-need scholarship is awarded each semester to full-time, part-time, online, on campus, new, or current students.  Part-time students must be registered for at least 6 semester hours in their program to be eligible for this scholarship.  The award is for one semester and can range in award amounts depending on full-time/part-time, level of need, and campus/online registration. 

Purple Graduate Scholarship applications require:

• Completed online scholarship application (http://www.ecu.edu/cs-bus/gradscholarshipapp.cfm); the application includes an original essay of no more than 250 words, explaining why the student deserves the scholarship
• A current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the ECU Financial Aid Office (US students only) for the semester in which you are applying for the scholarship ** this must be completed one week prior to the application deadline**!

Applications must be received by April 1 for Fall semester and by September 1 for Spring semester.

PIRATE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP (new scholarship!)
The scholarship is based on academic performance and community stewardship.  Current MBA and MSA students at ECU with a 4.00 GPA and 12 hours of completed graduate work in their program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The award is for one semester (fall and/or spring) and can range in award amounts depending on full-time/part-time and campus/online registration. 

Pirate Graduate Scholarship applications require:

• Completed online scholarship application (http://www.ecu.edu/cs-bus/gradscholarshipapp.cfm); the application includes an original essay of no more than 250 words, explaining why the student deserves the scholarship -- including community stewardship activities.
• A current resume via email to gradbus@ecu.edu
• A current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the ECU Financial Aid Office (US students only) for the semester in which you are applying for the scholarship ** this must be completed one week prior to the application deadline**!

Teaching Assistantships

Teaching assistantships positions are very competitive as a limited number of positions are available.  Teaching  assistants are responsible for working as a member of a team to lead weekly laboratory sessions that are part of BUSI 2200 which is designed to build interpersonal communication and teamwork skills for sophomore majors in the College of Business.  The positions are ideal for MBA students who are considering teaching or working in Human Resources, Training or Organizational Development in a business setting as a career path.  Teaching assistants are typically expected to work 15-20 hours per week during Fall and Spring semesters and are paid about $9000 per academic year (fall and spring).

GA & TA Application & Additional Information

Other COB Scholarships      Top

The ECU College of Business administers its own scholarship program each spring through the Professional Programs Office.  Scholarship applications are accepted in February.  Any questions about the program may be directed to the Professional Programs Office at 252-328-6377 or cobprofpro@ecu.edu. More information is available at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-bus/scholarships.cfm

Tuition Remissions     Top

A very limited number of out-of-state tuition waivers are available on a competitive basis (a GMAT score of 650 or more is need to even be considered).  The out-of-state tuition waiver covers the difference in tuition between in-state and out-of-state rates.  Preferential consideration will be given to students who have been accepted by the College of Business of East Carolina University by July 1 for Fall semester enrollment and by November 1 for Spring semester enrollment.  Applications received after that date will be considered for a waiver only if funds are available.  Students are automatically considered for this waiver when they are accepted; no additional application is required.

If you are awarded a Tuition Remission:

Please review the document Tuition Remission Information which is an informational statement regarding the awarding of tuition remissions, and most importantly, the consequences of student actions with respect to adding/dropping courses at various times of the academic semester.

Federal Financial Aid      Top

The Financial Aid Department is independent of the College of Business and all student loans must be processed through that office.  If you are seeking financial assistance for your graduate studies, it is best to start the process early.  Graduate students must be enrolled in at least five (5) semester hours to be eligible to receive financial aid during a fall or spring semester.  Graduate students must be enrolled in at least five (5) semester hours (five s.h. in one session or three s.h. in each session) to be eligible for aid during summer sessions.

Be sure to let the Financial Aid Officer know if you intend to take all of your classes online as that, among other things, may have an effect on your financial aid award.

Only students who are admitted to the University as degree seeking students are eligible for financial aid.  Students who are admitted to the University as non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid.

If you receive financial aid during your graduate program, you are required to complete a Financial Aid Exit Survey during your last semester and prior to graduation.  Likewise, you are required to complete the Exit Survey if you drop below half-time status.  Students enrolled at less than half-time status are not eligible for financial aid.  You may have a hold tag for "Exit Survey" on you record even if you are not graduating.  This occurs due to late registration or only registering for one class for the coming semester.  If you have an "Exit Survey" hold tag on your record and plan to be at least half-time for next semester, you must email faques@ecu.edu to notify financial aid of your intentions.  Students requiring only one class in the semester of graduation are not eligible for financial aid.  The Exit Survey may be completed at www.mappingyourfuture.org.

Financial Aid Office
East Carolina University
2103 Old Cafeteria Building
Greenville, North Carolina  27858
(252) 328-6610
(252) 328-4347 (fax)
faques@ecu.edu
http://www.ecu.edu/financial/