Welcome to the Office of University Scholarships at ECU!
We offer students and their families comprehensive information on both ECU and external scholarship opportunities. Scholarships are financial gifts that do not require repayment and are typically awarded based on academic achievement, talent, leadership, and service. Some scholarships may also consider financial need, which is assessed by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA opens on December 1, and we encourage all students to file it each year. To assist you in the application process, FAFSA provides helpful short videos with tips and guidance.
Scholarships can come from a variety of sources. Scholarships may be awarded by the Office of University Scholarships or by the individual colleges and departments on our campus. There are scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen, transfer students, and students currently enrolled at ECU.
East Carolina University has many scholarships that have been made available through the generous donations of alumni and friends of the university. Scholarship eligibility, criteria, and amounts may change at any time without prior notice.
We are proud to award students that are interested in continuing their education at East Carolina University. We hope that all students will grow and succeed in both personal and academic endeavors while at our University.