North Carolina A&T State University Honors College
Honors Distinguished Scholars Program
This premier umbrella initiative unifies North Carolina A&T's most prestigious full-ride scholarship awards—the Cheatham-White, Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy, and February One Scholarships—into a cohesive scholar experience. Scholars engage in a shared co-curricular curriculum and community grounded in service, legacy, and leadership.
Award
Full-ride
Deadline
November 15, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Status
33 days left
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Who is eligible
- Must apply for undergraduate admission to North Carolina A&T State University
- Must apply to the Honors College
- Academically exceptional with competitive GPA and test scores (if submitted)
- Must be nominated by a high school official (e.g. counselor, principal) or submit a self-nomination
- Targeted towards incoming freshmen
What you'll need
- Essay (500-1000 words): Must answer the essay prompt provided in the application system
- Two letters of recommendation (one speaking to academic or leadership ability, one speaking to character or service; cannot be from family or peers)
- Honors & Activities list (up to 10 activities)
- Nomination form submitted by a high school official or a self-nomination endorsement
How to apply
- Apply for undergraduate admission to North Carolina A&T State University through the Common Application or the N.C. A&T application.
- Access the Honors Application through the Aggie Admissions Portal.
- Log in using your Aggie Admissions Portal credentials.
- Select 'Start New Application', choose 'Create Application', and click 'Open Application' to begin.
- Fill out the application, add recommender details, specify your nominator (or choose self-nomination), and submit by the priority deadline.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.ncat.edu/honors/scholarships.php
- How this listing was added:
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