University of North Carolina Greensboro Scholarships (2026–2027)
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Last Updated on May 26, 2026
What This Page Covers:- Tuition, housing, and average family net price
- Automatic merit ranges and qualifier benchmarks
- Flagship and hidden-gem awards
- Honors and stacking strategy
📊 Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance Rate: ~90%
- Middle 50% ACT: 22
- Middle 50% SAT: 1115
- Average GPA: 3.65
🧭 Quick Admissions Strategy (based on where your student falls)
- Below the typical ranges: Admission is still very realistic, but you’ll likely need test scores if GPA is under 2.8—and merit aid will be limited.
- In the typical ranges: You’re in range for Blue & Gold merit awards—apply early (by Dec 1) to maximize scholarship consideration.
- Well above the ranges: This is where UNCG becomes a strong value play, with potential Honors College admission and eligibility for top-tier scholarships like the Sloan/Minerva programs.
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📌 University of North Carolina Greensboro at a Glance
🏆 Full tuition available (Class of '55 Scholarship & Honors Scholars Program)
Average Net Price
$9,950/year (in-state estimate)
Average paid for residents.
Automatic Merit
$3,000–$6,000/yr
No separate application.
Scholarships Tracked
21 opportunities
3 automatic · 8 hidden gem · 10 honors
Typical Qualifiers
GPA 3.5+; ACT TBD+ / SAT TBD+
Benchmarks for top-tier awards.
Testing Policy
Test-optional
Superscores ACT/SAT.
Key Deadlines
Priority: Dec 1 • FAFSA: Mar 1
Full-Tuition / Full-Ride
Class of '55 Scholarship & Honors Scholars Program
Honors College
Honors Program Available
UNC Greensboro is one of the more flexible and affordable options in the UNC system—especially for families who want a clear path to admission and solid merit aid. Between automatic Blue & Gold scholarships and the possibility of full-cost awards through Honors, this is a school where strong students can meaningfully lower the price.
What stands out here is the flexibility. Test-optional (with a GPA cutoff), accessible admissions, and multiple scholarship layers make UNCG a practical option—not just a backup. For the right student, this can be a smart financial safety that still offers real opportunity.
FAQ
Is this college test-optional? Yes — University of North Carolina Greensboro is test-optional.
What is the middle 50% ACT/SAT? ACT: 22; SAT: 1115.
Average net price? About $9,950/yearyear after aid.
Does this school use waivers/reciprocity?
Yes — participates in none.
💰 Cost of Attendance at University of North Carolina Greensboro 2026-2027
📅 2026–2027 Planning Note: The costs below reflect the most recently published figures (2025–2026). Universities typically finalize the next year’s rates in the spring, and we’ll update this page once official 2026–2027 numbers are released.
Planning tip: At large public universities, tuition, fees, and housing usually increase modestly each year (often in the 2–5% range). For early budgeting, families may want to plan for roughly $1,000–$1,500 more in-state or $2,000–$3,000 more out-of-state in total direct costs once new rates are published.
| Category (2026–2027) |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition & Mandatory Fees (2 semesters) |
$7,731 |
$24,705 |
| Housing & Meals (typical) |
$11,365 |
$11,365 |
| Total (Direct Costs) |
$19,096 |
$36,070 |
Average Federal Net Price: $9,950 — this is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships (no loans), based on the most recent federal data. Your specific cost could be significantly lower or higher depending on your financial aid eligibility and merit scholarships. New to Net Price & SAI? Read our guide.
Residency & Discounts: UNC Greensboro does not participate in WUE or the
Academic Common Market for undergraduate programs. However, all in-state undergraduates benefit
from the UNC System’s Fixed Tuition Guarantee, which locks in-state tuition for
eight consecutive semesters once a student enrolls full time.
COA FAQs
Who qualifies for in-state tuition?
Students who establish North Carolina residency through the state’s official Residency
Determination Service (RDS).
How much do families really pay?
On average, in-state families paid about $9,950 after grants and scholarships
in 2022–23, compared to the $19K sticker price before aid.
Do I need to apply separately for the tuition guarantee?
No — the UNC Fixed Tuition Guarantee is automatic for eligible in-state students once they
enroll full time.
Sources:
University COA page — https://spartancentral.uncg.edu/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance/
Tuition & Fees — https://cashiers.uncg.edu/tuition-and-fees/
Housing & Meal Plan — https://hrl.uncg.edu/rates/
Fixed Tuition Guarantee — https://www.northcarolina.edu/fixed-tuition-guarantee/
College Scorecard — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199148-University-of-North-Carolina-at-Greensboro=
✅ Automatic Merit Scholarships
UNC Greensboro offers automatic merit aid under the Blue & Gold Merit Scholarship umbrella. These awards are given directly through the admissions process when students apply by the priority deadline. The amounts are not tiered publicly, but UNCG does share clear rules on eligibility, deadlines, and renewability.
Automatic
Blue & Gold Merit Scholarships
📅 Deadline: Jan 15 · 📢 Results: Scholarship decision is released with or shortly after the admission offer, if selected.
✓ Renews (3 GPA, 4 yrs)
$3,500–$5,000/yr
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
Some Blue & Gold awards are renewable for up to 8 semesters if the student completes at least 12 credits each fall and spring and keeps a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Smaller awards may be one-year only, so families should check the actual award letter.
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Strategic Detail
This is merit money awarded from the admissions application. UNCG does not publish a fixed GPA or test-score chart, so families should treat it as automatic consideration rather than automatic money. Students who defer or delay enrollment may lose the scholarship.
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Who Actually Wins
This is UNCG's main admission-based merit pool. The most realistic students usually have strong A-range weighted GPAs, solid course rigor, and a strong overall admission file. High B+/A- students may still see smaller or one-year awards, but this is not a guaranteed GPA grid.
Automatic
International Student Scholarships
📅 Deadline: Feb 1 · 📢 Results: Recipients are usually notified around March and June for fall starts and around September and December for spring starts.
✓ Renews (3.5 GPA, 2 yrs)
$3,000–$6,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.5+ GPA
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Stacking & Combining
This award may combine with some other institutional or outside awards, subject to UNCG's aid-packaging rules. It can renew for one additional year if the student stays full time and keeps at least a 3.5 GPA.
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Strategic Detail
These are institutionally funded merit scholarships for new degree-seeking international students. Award amounts are typically $3,000-$6,000 per year.
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Who Actually Wins
This is for new international students with strong academic preparation and at least a 3.5 GPA. It is helpful merit money, but it is not close to a full tuition or full ride award.
Automatic
Blue & Gold Merit Scholarships
📅 Deadline: Jan 15 · 📢 Results: Award notice with admissions decision (if selected)
✓ Renews (3 GPA, 4 yrs)
$3,500–$5,000/yr
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
Some awards are one-year only; renewable awards require 3.0 GPA and 12+ credits/semester.
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Strategic Detail
Merit-based; most renewable for 8 semesters if criteria met, some are one-year only. Must accept scholarship by May 1 Intent to Enroll.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: A-range weighted GPAs (3.7+), solid test scores/rigor = renewable award; high B+/A- = smaller/one-year awards.
* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
Note: UNCG does not publish a GPA/test score cutoff. Award ranges above are from peer-reported results and public disclosures. Actual amounts vary year to year depending on the applicant pool and budget.
FAQs about Automatic Merit
Do I need to submit a separate scholarship application? No. If you apply for admission by January 15, you’ll automatically be considered for Blue & Gold merit aid.
Are test scores required? No. UNCG is test-optional. Strong GPAs and course rigor are most important. Submitting good test scores can strengthen your case but is not required.
Does UNCG superscore test results? Yes. UNCG superscores both the SAT and ACT for admission and scholarship review—your best possible section scores from all test dates are considered.
Can Blue & Gold awards stack with other aid? Yes. These typically stack with need-based aid, grants, and outside scholarships, but not with tuition-only waivers (UNCG does not participate in WUE).
What amounts do students report? Award offers are not public, but students with GPAs above 3.8 have reported $3,500/year (renewable); actual offers may vary higher or lower.
Sources:
admissions.uncg.edu/costs-aid/scholarships/
finaid.uncg.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
🏆 Competitive Scholarships
Unlike some universities that advertise large named competitive awards (like Presidential or Chancellor’s Scholarships), UNC Greensboro does not publish broad, university-wide competitive scholarships. Instead, most selective opportunities are tied to special programs such as the Sloan STEM Scholars or Minerva Scholars, which we cover in the Hidden Gems and Honors sections below.
Note: Don’t worry if this section looks light—at UNCG, competitive funding is funneled through specialized programs rather than general “all-student” competitions.
This institution does not offer designated Competitive scholarships at this time.
FAQs about Competitive Scholarships
Does UNCG offer big campus-wide competitive scholarships? No—selective awards are embedded in programs (STEM, Honors) rather than as stand-alone “Presidential” awards.
Where should high-achieving students look? Check the Hidden Gems and Honors College sections for competitive scholarship info.
Are other scholarships available? Yes—students can use the UNCG scholarship portal to apply for donor, departmental, and program awards each year.
Can competitive scholarships stack with Blue & Gold merit? Often yes, but your full aid package cannot exceed the cost of attendance. Always verify with the financial aid office.
Sources:
admissions.uncg.edu/costs-aid/scholarships/
finaid.uncg.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
collegereadyparent.org/college/unc-greensboro-scholarships/
💎 Hidden Gem Scholarships
Some of UNCG’s most impactful scholarships aren’t automatic or campus-wide competitive awards — they’re niche programs, need-based initiatives, or tied to special opportunities like STEM cohorts, ROTC, study abroad, band, or departmental awards. These can quietly save families thousands each year.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Undergraduate Research and Creativity Awards (URCA)
📅 Deadline: Cycle deadline varies; see URSCO funding page.
Non-Renewable
🎓 All Undergrad
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How to Apply
Students partner with a faculty mentor to submit a project proposal to URSCO for consideration; awards used for stipends, research costs, or travel.
Selection criteria: Project proposal, mentor support
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Up to $3,000/year for student stipends; faculty can receive additional support for project costs.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Undergraduates with the best project proposals and strong faculty mentorship.
Full TuitionApp Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Army & Air Force ROTC
📅 Deadline: Jan–Mar
✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
Full Tuition
rotc national
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
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How to Apply
Apply for Army/Air Force ROTC via NC A&T/UNCG unit; meet national academic and fitness/service criteria.
Selection criteria: ROTC service eligibility
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Strategic Detail
Covers tuition/fees, stipend, books; NC A&T partnership.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Academically strong, committed to service.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Athletic Band Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Rolling (prior to season start)
✓ Renews
🎓 All Undergrad
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How to Apply
Register for Pep Band as a course; maintain participation and attendance at rehearsals and performances. Contact band office for full details.
Selection criteria: Active participation
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Strategic Detail
You must enroll in pep band as a course; stipend amount subject to change by year.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Committed athletic/pep band members each semester.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Language & Literature Department Awards
📅 Deadline: Feb 15 (primary); may vary by award
✓ Renews
$500–$2,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Multiple awards available by language, merit, need, and community involvement.
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How to Apply
Departmental application or nomination for LLC (Languages, Literatures, and Cultures); some awards require faculty recommendation or portfolio.
Selection criteria: Departmental/merit/need
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Strategic Detail
Includes language-specific and general department awards. Outstanding major and engagement awards offered.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Majors in French, Spanish, and other languages who excel academically and/or demonstrate financial need.
Automatic⚠ All Undergrad Only
Next NC Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1
✓ Renews (4 yrs)
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Stacks with Pell and other state/federal grants.
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Strategic Detail
Pays at least $5,000; can cover tuition, housing, books; includes Pell stacking.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Low-/middle-income NC residents admitted to UNCG, eligible via FAFSA.
Full RideApp Requiredneed_basedpipeline
Sloan STEM Scholars
📅 Deadline: Feb 15
✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Full Ride
full cost of attendance
✘ Not stackable
⚠ Highly selective cohort scholarship covering the full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, meals). Targeted at high-achieving, high-need students; no separate application required, candidates are identified via the admission and FAFSA pool.
Holistic / Status Based
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How to Apply
Apply as a new STEM admit; cohort invitation, highly selective; covers all costs.
Selection criteria: STEM and program fit
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Includes special programming, high-impact research and mentoring.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Top STEM admits in special cohort, typically from underrepresented groups.
App Required
STAMPS 3.0 Scholars Program
📅 Deadline: March 1
✓ Renews (4 yrs)
🏫 3.0+ GPA
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Stacking & Combining
Covers all unmet need; includes mentorship/research/professional support.
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How to Apply
Pell-eligible first-year or transfer, 3.0+ GPA, planning STEM major (Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Math, Physics); invited to apply via email.
Selection criteria: Program persistence, STEM
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Strategic Detail
Faculty/peer mentoring, summer support.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Pell-eligible STEM admits, strong persistence.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Study Abroad Scholarships
📅 Deadline: Feb 15/Aug 1
Non-Renewable
🎓 All Undergrad
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How to Apply
Apply for UNCG or affiliated study abroad, complete IPC/departmental/Endowment application.
Selection criteria: Application/essay strength
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Multiple awards; includes departmental and endowment travel grants.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Enrolled UGs with strong essays/proposals, academic standing, and program fit.
Full RideApp Requiredgeographicneed_basedpipeline
UNCG Guarantee
📅 Deadline: Feb 1
✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Full Ride
“last dollar” full cost (tuition, fees, room, board, books)
✘ Not stackable
⚠ A premier full-ride cohort for high-achieving, low-income NC residents. Covers up to 100% of COA (tuition, fees, housing, and meals). Action Required: Separate application in the portal opens Jan 2
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
Fills unmet need to total COA via aid package.
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How to Apply
NC residents with high financial need apply online after UNCG admission; participation in 4-year cohort; FAFSA required.
Selection criteria: Need, academic engagement
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Comprehensive support via scholarship, advising, cohort experience.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: First-gen, low-income, strong engagement with Guarantee program.
* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
FAQs about Hidden Gem Scholarships
Are these automatic? No—most require a specific program/department application or FAFSA filing if need-based.
Can they stack? Yes—these often combine with Blue & Gold and other aid, though totals can’t exceed cost of attendance.
How to apply? Use the UNCG scholarship portal, departmental sites, or special cohort/program applications.
How much do they help? Need-based and cohort awards can cover nearly full COA; departmental/arts/study abroad scholarships range from $500–$2,000 and stack to reduce costs.
Sources:
admissions.uncg.edu/costs-aid/scholarships/
finaid.uncg.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/
uncg.edu/our/
uncg.edu/international-programs/
uncg.edu/music/
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
🎖 Honors College
At UNC Greensboro, high-achieving students can take part in the Lloyd International Honors College (LIHC), which blends small seminar classes, global experiences, and intensive research opportunities. Admission is competitive, but the community and academic perks can make a big university feel personal and connected.
What a Typical UNCG Honors Student Looks Like: High school GPA around 3.8+, rigorous coursework (AP/IB or dual enrollment), leadership or service involvement, and often an SAT above 1280 or ACT above 26 (scores optional but can strengthen applications).
Perks of the Lloyd International Honors College:
- Priority course registration
- Honors housing & small seminar access
- Honors Abroad experiences and faculty-mentored thesis opportunities
- Donor-funded scholarships including the Honors Scholars Program and named endowed awards
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Betty McGowan Brady Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1 · 📢 Results: By March 31 through Scholarship Universe and email
✓ Renews
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
This is a smaller Honors donor award and may generally stack with other aid, subject to UNCG packaging rules.
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How to Apply
Current Honors College students complete the Honors College General Application in Scholarship Universe by March 1. Students from Guilford County are the main audience, and nursing students receive preference.
Selection criteria: Review considers local residency, academic achievement, and Honors engagement.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Merit and need may be considered. Preference goes to nursing majors and residents of Guilford County.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: This is a narrow-fit award. The strongest match is a current Honors student from Guilford County, especially a nursing student, with good academics and visible engagement in the Honors College.
Full TuitionApp Requiredgeographicpipeline
Class of '55 Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Finalists are typically notified of awards by mid-February
✓ Renews (3.3 GPA, 4 yrs)
Full Tuition
high-value Global Honors scholarship
✔ Stackable
⚠ Honors cohort scholarship providing $8,000/year (which fully covers 2026–27 NC resident tuition and fees) plus $3,750 in one‑time enrichment stipends; requires Lloyd International Honors College application by Dec 15. Not a full tuition award for out of state students
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
This is a high-value Honors award and may stack with other aid when allowed. Students must remain in good standing with the Honors College to keep it.
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How to Apply
Students apply to UNCG and to the Global Honors Program by the posted deadlines. Strong Honors applicants may be invited to complete Class of '55 scholarship materials as part of the Honors/Scholars process, including essays and an interview.
Selection criteria: Review focuses on academic excellence, leadership, community engagement, and fit with Honors.
✎ Essays🎤 Interview
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Strategic Detail
This award can cover full North Carolina resident tuition and fees and may include enrichment funding for experiences like study abroad or internships. It is especially powerful for in-state students.
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Who Actually Wins
This is one of the strongest Honors scholarship opportunities at UNCG. It is most realistic for top Global Honors admits with excellent academics, leadership, community engagement, and a strong fit with the Honors program.
App Required⚠ Sophomore Only
Fran & Glenn Ross Honors Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1 · 📢 Results: By March 31 through Scholarship Universe and email
✓ Renews
🎓 Sophomore
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Stacking & Combining
This smaller Honors donor award may generally stack with other aid, subject to UNCG packaging rules.
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How to Apply
Rising sophomore Honors students complete the Honors College General Application in Scholarship Universe by March 1. Selection is handled by an Honors committee.
Selection criteria: Review focuses on Honors academic merit and engagement.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
This is a current-student Honors award for rising sophomores. All majors may be considered.
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Who Actually Wins
This is for rising sophomore Honors students who have already shown strong academics and active participation in the Honors College during their first year.
Full RideApp Required
Honors Scholars Program
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Finalists typically receive scholarship offers by mid-February
✓ Renews (3.3 GPA, 4 yrs)
Full Ride
Global Honors scholarship
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.8+ GPA✎ ~26 ACT✎ ~1270 SAT
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Stacking & Combining
Honors Scholars awards can range from meaningful annual scholarships to very large packages. Students must remain in good standing with the Global Honors Program and meet renewal requirements.
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How to Apply
Students apply to UNCG and then apply to the Global Honors Program. The Honors application, including the resume and essay, also serves as the scholarship application. Students should apply by Dec 1 for priority scholarship consideration. Top applicants may be invited to a virtual interview.
Selection criteria: Review focuses on academic excellence, leadership, service, and fit with the Honors mission.
✎ Essays🎤 Interview
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Strategic Detail
Four-year scholarships range from $4,000 per year up to full cost of attendance. The program also includes mentoring and opportunities tied to study abroad, internships, research, and service.
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Who Actually Wins
This is UNCG's top Global Honors scholarship track. The most realistic students have excellent academics, leadership, service, and a strong match with the Honors mission. Some awards can be very large, but families should not assume every Honors admit receives the top package.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Joe M. & Jeannie D. Felts Endowed Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1 · 📢 Results: By March 31 through Scholarship Universe and email
✓ Renews
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
This smaller Honors donor award may generally stack with other aid, subject to UNCG packaging rules.
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How to Apply
Current Honors students in visual or studio arts fields complete the Honors College General Application in Scholarship Universe by March 1. Selection is based on academic and creative achievement.
Selection criteria: Review focuses on arts-related academic and creative excellence within the Honors College.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Supports Honors students in visual and studio arts disciplines. Selection may include review of academic and creative work.
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Who Actually Wins
This is for Honors students in art-related fields who can show strong academic work and creative promise. A strong portfolio or departmental record may matter if requested.
App Required
Lena Anne Gordan Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1 · 📢 Results: By March 31 through Scholarship Universe and email
✓ Renews
👥 ~3 winners/yr
✚
Stacking & Combining
Up to three awards may be made each year. This smaller donor scholarship may generally stack with other aid, subject to UNCG packaging rules.
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How to Apply
Incoming Honors students complete the Honors College General Application in Scholarship Universe by March 1. The award focuses on students interested in education, health and human sciences, or the arts.
Selection criteria: Review focuses on major alignment and academic achievement.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Up to three awards are made annually. The scholarship focuses on students in education, health and human sciences, or arts-related fields.
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Who Actually Wins
This is for entering Honors students in education, health sciences, or the arts who have strong academics and a clear fit with one of the preferred academic areas.
App Required⚠ Upperclassmen Only
Lichtin Family Honors Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1 · 📢 Results: By March 31 through Scholarship Universe and email
✓ Renews
👥 ~2 winners/yr🎓 Upperclassmen
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Stacking & Combining
This smaller Honors donor award may generally stack with other aid, subject to UNCG packaging rules.
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How to Apply
Rising juniors and seniors in the Honors College complete the Honors College General Application in Scholarship Universe by March 1. Recipients are selected based on sustained academic excellence.
Selection criteria: Review focuses on junior/senior Honors academic merit and engagement.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Typically one award goes to a rising junior and one to a rising senior in the Honors College.
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Who Actually Wins
This is for upper-division Honors students who have already proven themselves at UNCG. The strongest candidates are rising juniors or seniors with excellent academic records and continued Honors engagement.
App Required
Nancye Baker Bryan '66 Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1 · 📢 Results: By March 31 through Scholarship Universe and email
✓ Renews
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
This smaller Honors donor award may generally stack with other aid, subject to UNCG packaging rules.
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How to Apply
First-year Honors students in the eligible majors complete the Honors College General Application in Scholarship Universe by March 1.
Selection criteria: Review focuses on major alignment and academic merit.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Supports Honors students in selected majors, including teaching majors in those disciplines.
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Who Actually Wins
This is for first-year Honors students in political science, mathematics, chemistry, or biology, including students preparing to teach in those fields. Strong academic performance and major fit matter.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Nunn Family Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1 · 📢 Results: By March 31 through Scholarship Universe and email
✓ Renews
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
This smaller Honors donor award may generally stack with other aid, subject to UNCG packaging rules.
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How to Apply
Honors students in nursing, mathematics, or fine arts complete the Honors College General Application in Scholarship Universe by March 1.
Selection criteria: Review focuses on major fit, academic merit, and Honors engagement.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Supports Honors students in nursing, mathematics, and fine arts.
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Who Actually Wins
This is for Honors students in nursing, mathematics, or fine arts who have strong academic records and active Honors engagement.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Scurry Family Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1 · 📢 Results: By March 31 through Scholarship Universe and email
✓ Renews
👥 ~3 winners/yr🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Up to three awards may be made each year. This smaller Honors donor award may generally stack with other aid, subject to UNCG packaging rules.
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How to Apply
Honors students in biology, psychology, or nursing complete the Honors College General Application in Scholarship Universe by March 1. Up to three awards may be made each year.
Selection criteria: Review focuses on science merit and Honors engagement.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
This scholarship focuses on Honors students in health and behavioral science fields.
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Who Actually Wins
This is for Honors students in biology, psychology, or nursing who show strong academic work in health, science, or behavioral science fields.
* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
FAQs about Honors
Is admission automatic? No—application and essays required. Admission is competitive and holistic.
Does Honors add time to your degree? No—Honors coursework satisfies gen ed/major requirements, supporting a four-year graduation.
Are there Honors-specific scholarships? Yes—the Honors Scholars and Class of ’55 programs offer multi-year scholarships, and many endowed awards are $1,000 (renewable).
Deadlines? Apply for Honors by Jan 15 (priority). Current students: March 1 for scholarship consideration.
Sources:
lihc.uncg.edu/prospective-students/scholarships/
admissions.uncg.edu/honors-college/
finaid.uncg.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
⭐ College Specialty
If you’ve ever wondered why families and employers love UNC Greensboro, it’s because UNCG offers accessible, high-impact programs that deliver real opportunity — especially in health careers, teacher preparation, and online learning. As a growing R2 research university, UNCG blends student mobility initiatives with strong academic outcomes in the region.
Flagship Program: UNCG’s Undergraduate Nursing Program stands out — ranked #4 in North Carolina and #54 nationally by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.
- Social Mobility: UNCG is Ranked #1 in North Carolina and #15 nationally for social mobility of undergraduate students.
- Graduate Library & Information Studies: School Library Media specialty is Ranked #10 nationally, and the broader MLIS program is Top 100 — #4 in NC.
- Online Programs: Online Business is #1 in NC and ; Master’s in Nursing (online) is #12; Master’s in Special Education (online) is #14.
- Community Engagement: UNCG holds the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification — affirming its deep involvement with local and regional communities.
- Most Affordable & Student Experience: Wall Street Journal ranked UNCG #1 in NC for Student Experience (and 21st nationally); New York Times calls it “Most Affordable in North Carolina.”
✨ Final Thoughts
Navigating the true cost of college can feel overwhelming, but UNC Greensboro makes it clear that opportunities exist for families at every income level. From automatic Blue & Gold merit to hidden gems like the UNCG Guarantee and departmental scholarships, there are real ways to bring the sticker price down. Add in the strong Honors College and nationally recognized programs, and UNCG can be a smart, affordable choice — especially for NC families. Remember, the key is to apply early, explore all the niches, and stack the scholarships that fit your student best.
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