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πŸ’° North Carolina A & T State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
14
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$500-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$5,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$8,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.8 GPA

North Carolina A & T State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$5,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.8 GPA. Against tuition of $17,400, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,400 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at North Carolina A & T State University

Tuition & fees
$17,400
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Largest annual award
$5,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$12,400/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $8,832), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on North Carolina A & T State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at North Carolina A & T State University β€” no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Merit Freshman Award (example: National Alumni or similar top freshman scholarship)
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
This scholarship covers full tuition, related fees, room, and board, and is renewable for up to four (4) years provided the recipient continues to meet the renewal criteria.
Eligibility: Minimum 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. ACT and SAT scores are optional for the 2026–2027 academic year. Must submit two (2) typed and signed letters of recommendation on official letterhead: One from a school faculty member or administrator One from a community organization (e.g., faith-based group, civic club, Boy/Girl Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, Jack and Jill, pageant/cotillion, etc.) Letters from relatives are not accepted.
How to apply: ["completed admissions application", "two letters of recommendation (typed and signed)", "no separate scholarship application required (for merit awards)"]
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Other scholarships at North Carolina A & T State University (13)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Admissions Offer Award (example)
$5,000/yr
We are pleased to offer you a scholarship offer in the amount of $5,000 based on your academic achievement.
How to apply: ["Accept award via Aggie Admissions Portal (indicate intent to enroll)", "Return signed Scholarship Agreement Form by deadline"]
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AgCarolina Farm Credit Awards
$1,000/yr
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Eligibility: Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and merit. Applicants must reside within AgCarolina's 34 county territory.
How to apply: ["Residency within AgCarolina's 34-county territory", "Departmental application/selection"]
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A.P. Bell Scholarship
$750-$1,500/yr
Amount of Scholarship: $1500 per year (to be awarded from interest) 2 students will be awarded $750 each
Eligibility: The students shall be citizens of the United States. The recipients may be incoming freshmen majoring in Agricultural Education or students currently enrolled in the University as Agricultural Education majors. Awarded on the basis of financial need and academic performance or promise. Eligible students may include freshmen or first-year students who meet the requirements for admission to the University as well as sophomores, juniors or seniors who have at least a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
How to apply: ["Complete scholarship application designed by the College of Agriculture", "Department Chairperson selection"]
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Cargill Endowment Award
$1,250/yr
Amount of Scholarship: $1,250 per year.
Eligibility: Be a junior or senior. Have higher than an average grade point average, i.e., top 50% of their class. Demonstrate evidence of leadership. Major in agricultural business, animal science, business or accounting. Be black or female.
How to apply: ["Department Chairperson selects the recipient"]
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Carolina Farm Credit Scholarship
$2,000-$8,000
CAES will invoice Carolina Farm Credit for $2,000 pre-scholarship up to $8,000.
Eligibility: Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester and maintain a GPA of 3.0, in any curriculum within CAES, with the exception of all the pre-professional programs. Scholars must reside in one of the 54 counties in Carolina Farm Credit’s territory.
How to apply: ["Departmental application/selection", "Residency within Carolina Farm Credit territory"]
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Cheatham-White Full Award
Each recipient will be awarded a fully-funded four-year scholarship that covers the costs of all of the following: tuition, student fees, housing, meals, textbooks, a laptop computer, supplies, travel and personal expenses. Each scholarship also provides four summers of fully funded enrichment and networking opportunities that may include international travel and study.
Eligibility: Minimum 4.00 or higher weighted cumulative GPA. Minimum scholastic test score of 1280 SAT or 28 ACT (test optional). Apply for admissions as a first year freshman for the fall semester in pursuit of a baccalaureate program at North Carolina A&T. Submission of Honors College application to include school or self endorsed nomination. Be a United States citizen or permanent resident. Be on course to graduate from high school in the spring semester prior to college admission.
How to apply: ["Honors College application (application through the Honors College Application Portal)", "school or self endorsed nomination", "demonstrated leadership and extracurricular involvement"]
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Distinguished Endowed Scholarships (Deese College)
We offer a number of Distinguished Endowed Scholarships as well as a number of merit-based scholarships.
Eligibility: Scholarship consideration requires a 3.75 minimum GPA.
How to apply: ["separate scholarship application (Distinguished Endowed and Merit-Based applications)", "in-person interview for Distinguished Endowed Scholarship candidates (during Honors Weekend)"]
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Elanco Award
$1,000/semester
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 per semester
Eligibility: A grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Participation in extra-curricula activities. Leadership activities. A letter of recommendation from a faculty.
How to apply: ["Department selects 10 students; Elanco selects five from submissions", "Letter of recommendation"]
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Merit-Based Scholarships (Deese College)
We offer a number of Distinguished Endowed Scholarships as well as a number of merit-based scholarships.
Eligibility: Scholarship consideration requires a 3.75 minimum GPA.
How to apply: ["separate scholarship application (Distinguished Endowed and Merit-Based applications)", "in-person interview for Distinguished Endowed Scholarship candidates (during Honors Weekend)"]
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NRCS Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: Variable
Eligibility: An agricultural economics or agricultural education major; if no such applicants are available, other departments in the College of Agriculture shall be considered. Grade point average of 2.5 or higher for undergraduate students and grade point average of 3.0 or higher for graduate students.
How to apply: ["Department Chairperson selects the recipient"]
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Prince E. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 per year.
Eligibility: An agricultural education major; if no such applicant is available, other departments in the College of Agriculture shall be considered. Grade point average of 2.5 or higher. A resident of Vance or Pitt Counties; if no such student is available from these two counties, then student can be chosen from Guilford County.
How to apply: ["Complete college-designed scholarship application", "Department Chairperson selection; scholarship committee review"]
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Smith-Allen Award
$500/yr
This scholarship was established ... to support an incoming freshman or a continuing student in agricultural economics who has at least a 3.0 grade point average.
Eligibility: At least a 3.0 grade point average.
How to apply: ["Department Chairperson selects the recipient"]
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Syngenta Scholars Award
$1,000/semester
This scholarship provides educational expenses for full-time students majoring in Agribusiness with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Eligibility: GPA of at least 3.0.
How to apply: ["Letter of Interest addressed to the Department Chair", "Documentation of GPA of 3.0 or higher", "Documentation of leadership activities and participation in extra-curricular activities", "Letter of recommendation from a faculty or high school teacher", "A 500-word essay"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at North Carolina A & T State University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about North Carolina A & T State University scholarships

How much merit aid does North Carolina A & T State University give?

Published awards range $500-$5,000/yr. North Carolina A & T State University lists 14 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at North Carolina A & T State University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.8 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does North Carolina A & T State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$5,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at North Carolina A & T State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 29% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at North Carolina A & T State University?

1 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at North Carolina A & T State University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with North Carolina A & T State University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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