Scholarships Archives

Oct 04, 2019
  • Rich Klindworth

DEBT-FREE EDUCATION

It’s a typical beautiful, sunny and hot eastern North Carolina summer day. While many students are enjoying their time off from school, Caitlin Palmer has her lab coat on inside...

Oct 04, 2019

ECU College of Nursing celebrates 122 student scholarships provided by generous donors

An annual scholarship reception at the ECU College of Nursing on Sept. 27 celebrated 122 students receiving nursing scholarships totaling $327,550 – all made possible through the generosity of donors....

Sep 23, 2019

Harriot College celebrates students, thanks donors at scholarship luncheon

East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences continues to thank its generous donors for their help in supporting and celebrating student success. On Sept. 20, Dr. Allison...

Sep 11, 2019

Graduate student showcases dedication at award ceremony

Dedication to the field of education and a love of Pirate Nation brought scholarship recipients and donors together — including one student who traveled all the way from Florida. Carley...

Brody Scholars (from left to right) Grant O’Brien, Brandon Garcia and Kayla Mayes pose with ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation board member Dr. Deanna Boyette. (Photos by Rhett Butler)
Aug 22, 2019
  • Janiya Winchester
  • Rob Spahr

BRODY SCHOLARS

Three medical students at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine have been awarded the university’s most prestigious scholarship. Brandon Garcia, Kayla Mayes and Grant O’Brien – who like their classmates are...

Apr 23, 2019

Pecheles Automotive Group sponsors ECU HHP’s Winner’s Circle Breakfast for 15th Year

Anna Horzempa could not continue her education at East Carolina University without financial support from scholarships. “Anyone can face circumstances that may change their financial need,” Horzempa told the audience...

Apr 16, 2019

Alumni road race raises $5,400 for student scholarships

A little rain didn’t stop 263 runners from turning out for the 12thannual ECU Alumni Road Race and Fun Run on Saturday. The event raised $5,400 for student scholarships, according...

Feb 08, 2019

Scholarship encourages ECU students to help rural hometowns after graduation

East Carolina University senior Carley VanHoy wants to make a difference in the world, starting with her hometown. The Mount Airy native and elementary education major is one of nearly...

An Access Scholarship helped Jonelle Romero attend ECU, and after excelling in her undergraduate classes, Romero is now a first-year student at the School of Dental Medicine. (Photo by Rhett Butler)
Dec 21, 2018
  • Erin Ward

ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP

Jonelle Romero wants to be a dentist. An Access Scholarship helped her attend East Carolina University, where she excelled in her classes, volunteered locally and shadowed an oral surgeon. The...

Nov 21, 2018

ECU’s College of Education inducts 35; raises $40K for scholarships

Thirty-five educators and education advocates have been inducted in the East Carolina University College of Education’s Educators Hall of Fame. The 20th annual ceremony was held Oct. 27 in the...