2026 NCCU Raleigh-Wake Alumni Scholarship

2026 NCCU Raleigh-Wake Alumni Scholarship

Deadline: March 23, 2026
The Raleigh-Wake Chapter of the NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, Inc.’s scholarship is open to Wake County residents—graduating high school seniors and community college transfer students—who have been admitted to NCCU. Scholarships may be awarded at a minimum of $1,000, to qualifying incoming freshman and community college transfer students! As part of the scholarship application process, finalists will be interviewed by members of the scholarship committee and the award recipients will be notified in early May 2026.

The application deadline is Monday, March 23, 2026.

For additional information contact:
Mrs. Trina McCarter, Chairperson
NCCU Raleigh-Wake Chapter Scholarship Committee
RALWAKENCCUSCHOLAR@GMAIL.COM
Eligibility

Requirements and Guidelines
NCCU Raleigh-Wake Chapter Scholarship awards of at least $1,000 are available to qualifying incoming freshman and community college transfer students who have been admitted to NCCU, and will start classes in fall 2026. Eligibility guidelines are as follows:

High School
- Resident of Wake County, NC
- Graduating high school senior
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (weighted)
- SAT/ACT score of 900+ / ACT equivalent
Community College Transfer
- Current resident of Wake County, NC
- Graduated from a Wake County high school within the last 2 years (i.e., no earlier than Class of 2023)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Community College)
- Associates degree/credits must be earned from a participating school in the NC Community Colleges System
Requirements and Guidelines
BEFORE YOU BEGIN…It is recommended that you gather the required documents and information prior to filling out the application. Applicants must upload .PDF or .docx format copies of the following required documents:
- An official copy of high school transcript
- An official copy of community college transcript
  NOTE: Transfer students must submit both a high school and college transcript
- A copy of SAT/ACT test scores
  NOTE: Though currently not required by the university, submitting test scores enhances your application.
- A copy of your NCCU acceptance letter/Banner ID
- A letter of recommendation from a school official (e.g., principal/dean, counselor/advisor, teacher/professor, coach, etc.)
- A letter of recommendation from a non-relative (e.g., church/community leader, employer, NCCU alum)
  NOTE: Letters of Recommendation must be addressed to the NCCU Raleigh-Wake Chapter Scholarship Committee and should not be dated prior to November 2025.
  
  If your school’s policy is to send transcripts and recommendations directly to the chapter, the files can be sent to RALWAKENCCUSCHOLAR@GMAIL.COM or to NCCU Raleigh-Wake Chapter Scholarship Committee, PO Box 1331, Raleigh, NC 27602-1331.
  
  Please be sure to provide the name, title, and contact info of the school official that will be forwarding the information.
Additional Information
- The Scholarship application deadline is Monday, March 23, 2026.
- All applicants will receive an email confirmation noting that their scholarship application packet has been received.
- Scholarship Finalists will be contacted by NCCU Raleigh-Wake Chapter Scholarship Committee to schedule an interview.
- Scholarship Award Recipients will be notified by May 2026.
- Recipients are required to attend the Scholarship Awards Reception that will be held Sunday, May 17, 2026.
  NOTE: Failure to comply with this requirement can result in scholarship forfeiture.
- Recipients must submit a clear photograph of themselves (e.g., Senior portrait, .PNG format) for use in print announcements and prepare a 1-minute video message (e.g., brief bio and acknowledging award, .MP4 format) to be shown at reception.
- Scholarships Awards will be disbursed directly to the university on behalf of the recipient—upon verification of recipient’s Fall 2026 enrollment in pursuit of a degree at NCCU. Funds are usually distributed after Labor Day.
- This is not a renewable scholarship.
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For more information contact:

NCCU Raleigh-Wake Chapter Scholarship Committee:
Trina McCarter, Scholarship Chairperson, RALWAKENCCUSCHOLAR@GMAIL.COM

Committee Members: Mary Allgood, Delores Fogg, Cassandra Lee, Brenda Lewis, Alyssa McRae, Dixie Lee Newsome, Vivian Roberts, Marsha Rodgers, and Betty Yancey
NCCU Raleigh-Wake Alumni Scholarship Application — 2026

Type responses in each blank to complete this form. The application deadline is Monday, March 23, 2026.
Name

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Home Address

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List community involvement/enrichment programs (e.g., church, the “Y”, scouting, Jack and Jill, Top Teens, 100 Black Men, community service hours, etc.):
List your work experiences, hobbies, creative interests, and special talents (e.g., internships/employment, the arts, athletics, and awards):
Essay

Using 200–250 words, please respond to the following essay prompt:
How does NCCU factor into your future goals? How do you hope to contribute to the university’s diverse student body and rich legacy?
NCCU Student Banner ID (if available)
Required Documents

Upload the following documents using .doc or .pdf format
NCCU Acceptance Letter

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High School Transcript

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College Transcript (If applicable)

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SAT/ACT Scores (If available)

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Letter of Recommendation from a non-relative

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Letter of Recommendations from a school official

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My school recommendation and/or transcript will be mailed directly to the chapter's scholarship committee.
Please specify the name or email address of the person(s) sending the documents.
By signing this form, I hereby give permission:
- For the release of my school transcript and SAT/ACT test scores to the Raleigh-Wake Chapter of North Carolina Central University Alumni Association, Inc.
- For my name and likeness to be used in association with a scholarship award by the Raleigh-Wake Chapter of North Carolina Central University Alumni Association, Inc., in internet and print announcements.
I certify that the information provided on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
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2026 NCCU Raleigh-Wake Alumni Scholarship

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NCCU Raleigh-Wake Alumni Scholarship Application — 2026

Extracurricular Activities and Community Involvement

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