First-Year Admission-Based Scholarships
Admission-Based Scholarship criteria and amounts for applicants will not include SAT or ACT test scores. Guaranteed full scholarship consideration as long as you submit your application by March 1.
- Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester to qualify for these scholarships
- Students must maintain continuous enrollment (fall and spring semesters) at UNC
- The admission-based scholarships listed are awarded to students who are working on their first bachelor’s degree
- Students in off-campus, cash-funded programs are not eligible for these scholarships and should check with UNC Extended Campus regarding scholarship opportunities
- Your application for admission is also your application for a number of admission-based scholarships. Once you are admitted, you can apply for further scholarships via your student Ursa account
Scholarships - Fall 2025, Spring 2026
First-Year Scholarships |
Colorado Resident |
WUE Resident |
Non-Resident & international |
---|---|---|---|
Trustee |
$4,500/yr |
$6,000/yr |
$8,000/yr |
Presidential |
$3,500/yr |
$5,000/yr |
$7,000/yr |
Provost |
$2,000/yr |
$3,500/yr |
$5,500/yr |
Bear |
$1,000/yr |
$2,500/yr |
$4,500/yr |
Transfer Scholarships All Institutions |
Colorado Resident |
WUE Resident |
Non-Resident & international |
---|---|---|---|
Transfer Trustee |
$3,000/yr |
$3,500/yr |
$7,000/yr |
Transfer Presidential |
$2,000/yr |
$2,500/yr |
$5,000/yr |
Northern Lights Transfer |
$1,000/yr |
$1,500/yr |
$3,000/yr |