Scholarships at Shaw University
Endowed Scholarships |
UNCF Scholarships |
The Presidential
Scholarship | The
Mack Scholarship |
Awards at Shaw |
Latin Honors |
Honor Societies
Endowed Scholarships
At the annual Awards Day program in April, selected
students are awarded endowed scholarships – those scholarships established
and funded by donors, alumni, and friends of the university – according to
the criteria of the donor. A scholarship selection committee under the
direction of the Dean of the Honors College vets candidates based on grade
point average, major, financial need and any other criteria mandated. These
scholarships are not cash awards; they are credited to students’ accounts
for the coming academic year. Anyone interested in establishing an endowed
scholarship in honor or memory of someone should contact the university’s
Office of Institutional Advancement at 919/546-8263 for more information.
The following is a list of current endowed scholarships
awarded and the criteria for each. All of the scholarships are need based.
They may be discontinued at any time by the discretion of the donor or the
university.
James F. Clayton Mathematics Scholarship
($1,000)
Cola-Cola
Scholarship ($1,000)
Mary W. Davis Endowed Scholarship ($1,000)
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Student(s) from Pollocksville, NC (Jones County),
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Student must demonstrate strong leadership abilities and high
standards of moral conduct,
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The scholarship will be renewable depending on satisfactory
academic progress and progress towards a degree;
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Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA
Carolyn Grantham Ennis Scholarship
($3,440 (amount changes annually))
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A student with a high regard for obtaining an education
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Must exhibiting leadership, fellowship, friendship, campus
involvement, work ethics and academics
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Recipient preferred to be a resident of Johnston County, North
Carolina
Fayetteville-Cumberland County Shaw University Alumni
Association Endowed
Scholarship ($1,000)
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A junior or senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0+,
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Involved in church, community and University activities
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Demonstrated financial need, and
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From Fayetteville-Cumberland County.
John and Hortense Fleming Scholarship
($1,000)
David C. Forbes, Sr. Scholarship
Fund ($1,000)
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A student with a grade point average of 3.0+
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Successful completion of 30 credit hours
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Good standing with the University
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A resident of Wake County
Bishop James A. Forbes, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
($1,000)
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A religion and philosophy major
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Must have completed 24 hours
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Grade point average of 3.0+
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In good standing with the university.
Ford Motor Company
($1,000)
Preston Grantham Scholarship
($1,000)
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A science major entering their senior year
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Demonstrated academic performance
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Exemplifies the ideals of Mr. Grantham
Nelson H. Harris, Sr.
Scholarship ($500)
W.W. Hurdle Endowed
Scholarship ($1,000)
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Recipients must be a member of the Delta Psi Chapter, Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
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A grade point average of 3.0 +
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Exhibits leadership ability
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Selected by the fraternity
Rudolph and Mildred Jones Memorial Scholarship
($1,000)
Thomas and Elnora Kee Endowed Scholarship
($1,000)
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A student-athlete who has demonstrated a commitment to
academic excellence
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Student who, by precept and example, has exemplified
outstanding traits of character and
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Student displays a spirit of loyalty and devotion to the
university as a Christian institution of higher education
John H. Lucas Endowed
Scholarship ($1,000)
Lumbar River Baptist Association
Scholarship ($1,000)
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A junior or senior with a grade point average of 3.0 +,
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Involved in church, community and University activities,
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Preferably from Robeson, Bladen or Columbus counties, NC
Pedro and Muriel McKoy Education
Scholarship ($25,000 (one time award))
National Alumni Association Scholarship
($1,000)
North Star Scholarship
($1,000)
Jeremiah and Annette O’Keefe Scholarship
($1,000)
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A junior or senior majoring in Biology, Chemistry or
Environmental Science
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Grade point average of 3.5+
Bettie Esther Parham Scholarship
($1,000)
William Pretty
Scholarship ($2,000)
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Business major
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A North Carolina resident
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Grade point average of 3.0+
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A good citizen of the Shaw Community
Dr. Matthew Rouse, Jr.
Scholarship ($1,000)
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A student from the Union Baptist Association
in honor of Dr. Rouse
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Student should embody the ideas of Shaw’s
Founder, Dr. Henry Martin Tupper.
The Edna W. Shack Endowed Scholarship ($1,000)
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Student(s) from Pollocksville, NC (Jones County)
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Must demonstrate strong leadership abilities and high
standards of moral conduct
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Renewable depending on satisfactory academic progress and
progress towards a degree
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Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA
Douglas J. Shell
Scholarship ($500)
Ethel C.R. Smith and Jessie J. Smith Scholarship Fund
($2,000)
Rev. Samuel L. Suitt Endowed Scholarship
($1,000)
Brenda Lou Hill Teel
Memorial Scholarship ($ 500)
Burton and Kimberly Waddy Endowed Scholarship
($ 500)
James E. Wilson Memorial
Scholarship ($1,000)
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United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships
Shaw University is an active member of the United Negro
College Fund. UNCF provides operating funds for its 39 member colleges,
making it possible for them to offer their students 21st century academic
programs while keeping their tuitions to less than half the average of other
private colleges and administering 300 scholarship and internship programs
for deserving students.
Shaw University students received approximately
$180,000 in UNCF scholarships during the 2009-2010 academic year. In order
to be considered for an UNCF scholarship, students must be a citizen of the
United States, have at least a 2.5 GPA or better, and must have completed a
FASFA form for the current academic year. To learn more about UNCF and its
different programs you may log on to
http://www.uncf.org/.
For additional information on the application process,
please contact the Financial Aid Office at
1-800-475-6190 or locally at 919-546-8240 and ask to
speak with the office’s Scholarship Coordinator.
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The Presidential Scholarship
Shaw University’s most prestigious
scholarship award is the Presidential Scholarship. It is awarded to
incoming freshmen who exhibit exceptional academic
and leadership achievement and potential. Only a very limited number of
presidential scholarships are awarded each year who apply for the
scholarship and who are selected by the scholarship committee. The
scholarships may be full or partial, depending upon a student’s need and
financial aid eligibility. The scholarship is only good for four years. Any
extenuating circumstances must be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Eligible students should have meet the
following criteria to apply
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First time freshman applying to Shaw University’s day program directly
from high school. (At this time it is not for transfer or CAPE students.)
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Minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA)
of 3.5
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Minimum SAT score of 1,200 (new SAT,
both
parts: Critical Reading and Math) or ACT score of 26+.
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Students MUST be ready for pre-calculus or
calculus and honors English.
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Students should have a demonstrated record of
extracurricular activities and community service.
While Shaw University’s costs are
modest in comparison to many other colleges and universities, both private
and public, college costs are still a significant expense to most. Thus,
the Presidential Scholarship will cover most of a student’s anticipated
expenses for four years of college. The scholarship
offsets whatever financial aid the students might receive in terms of other
scholarships, grants, etc. It covers:
Students who receive the Presidential
Scholarship are evaluated each year to be considered for renewal. Students
are expected to:
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Maintain full-time status (12+ credits) and a
minimum GPA of 3.3 each semester.
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Adhere to and participate in Honors College
policies and activities, including honors courses and community service; and
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Must abide by the rules and regulations stated
in the Shaw University Student Handbook.
Presidential Scholars Application for 2011-2012
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The Mack Scholarship
The Mack Scholarship is for students majoring in the
sciences – biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. Students
considered for the scholarship must be science majors with at least a 3.3
GPA. Students’ loan amounts, family income and support will be considered n
these tuition awards.
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Awards at Shaw University
Each April, Shaw University recognizes students’
academic success with a university-wide Awards Day program. In
addition to recognition of academic achievement, select students are
presented endowed scholarships by the university based on the donor’s
criteria.
Shaw University students are eligible
for academic awards if they are enrolled full-time in the fall semester (at
least 12 hours), and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0
at the end of the fall semester. Cumulative GPAs which qualify students for
awards and the students’ names as listed in this program and on certificates
or awards are officially verified by the Registrar’s office.
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Gold pins are awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.75 to
4.00.
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Silver pins are awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.50 to
3.74.
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Bronze pins are awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.25 to
3.49.
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Honor pins are awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.00 to
3.24.
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Deans’ List
distinction is awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.00+
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President’s List
distinction is awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 4.0
Academic Achievement Certificates are
also awarded to students.
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Latin Honors
Bachelor’s degrees with Latin honors
are awarded to undergraduate students only who have earned 50 or more
semester hours in residence at Shaw University. The eligibility is strictly
determined by the Registrar’s office, based on the candidate’s final
grades. The following scale is used:
3.75-4.00, summa cum laude;
(with highest distinction, burgundy cord)
3.50-3.74, magna cum laude; and
(with great distinction, red cord)
3.25-3.49, cum laude. (with
distinction, gold cord)
Graduates are presented with honor
cords at the graduation rehearsal each May.
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