GW Scholarship Newsletter

UNCF Scholarships - UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year more than $100 million in scholarships is awarded to more than 10,000 students at more than 1,100 schools across the country.


Visit, https://uncf.org/pages/applying-for-scholarships-and-grants to apply for scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

  • Full-time enrollment in a college or university

  • FAFSA filed

  • Financial need verified by the financial aid director of college or university you wish to attend

  • To apply for a scholarship, you must apply through the online process. As many of the UNCF scholarships require that the scholarship recipient apply for Federal Student Aid, it is recommended that applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.


  • North Carolina State University entering freshman Scholarships: Park Scholarship, General Hugh Shelton Leadership Initiative Scholarship, Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship, Goodnight Scholarship Program.

Visit, Scholarships | Student Services Center | NC State University

  • University of Virginia Scholarships Visit,

Scholarships and Grants | Student Financial Services

  • Radford University scholarships and Grants

Visit, Grants and Scholarships | Financial Aid Office


  • American Indian College Fund. For additional information and to apply.

Visit, Student Scholarships

  • East Carolina University’s online Scholarship application portal. Visit,

Our Opportunities - ECUAWard Scholarship Portal There are a few deadlines that are mid October 2022

  • Lenoir Rhyne University Teaching Scholars Program. Lenoir Rhyne is seeking exemplary students to receive teaching scholarships. Visit,

Teaching Scholars to apply by January 10.


  • The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the Nation’s top 4-year colleges and universities. The Cooke College Scholarship Program application will open Thursday, August 25, 2022 through November 17, 2022. Click here to access the application. Scholarship recipientsare announced. All semi finalists will be notified of their status via email by March 2023.


  • Lenoir Rhyne University Teaching Scholars Program. Lenoir Rhyne is seeking exemplary students to receive teaching scholarships. Visit, Teaching Scholars to apply by January 10.


  • Community Foundation of the Dan River Region Scholarships Visit, Scholarship Information Scholarship window opens January 1 and closes March 1.