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Academic Scholarships are awarded to qualified undergraduate applicants who have been admitted to Wingate University’s Main Campus. After admission to the University, the academic credentials of each student are reviewed to determine scholarship eligibility. Students are notified of their scholarship award by the Office of Admissions. A separate scholarship application is not required.
Academic Scholarships are renewable for a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate study. Recipients must maintain satisfactory progress standards as outlined by the individual scholarship criteria. Students are considered for the highest level scholarship based upon their qualifications, thus only one of the following academic scholarships will be awarded at the time of entry into Wingate University. Annual Academic Scholarship awards range from $5,000 to $17,000.
Accepted students who qualify for an academic scholarship will only be awarded one of the following Wingate scholarships:
- Irwin Belk Scholarships, our most competitive scholarships, are available to exemplary entering freshmen students. Recipients are typically in the top 10% of their high school graduating class, have above a 4.20 weighted high school GPA and have an SAT score above 1950 (or an ACT score above 30). Irwin Belk Scholarships are limited and meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee receipt of an Irwin Belk Scholarship. Recipients must enroll full-time and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.
- Trustee Scholarships are available to outstanding entering freshmen. These scholarships are awarded to students who have above a 4.2 weighted GPA. Scholarship recipients must enroll full-time and maintain satisfactory progress requirements as outlined in the University catalog.
- Presidential Scholarships are available to exceptional entering freshmen. These scholarships are awarded to students who have above a 3.60 weighted GPA. Scholarship recipients must enroll full-time and maintain satisfactory progress requirements as outlined in the University catalog.
- Academic Merit Scholarships are available to entering freshmen based on academic achievement and leadership. Merit Scholarships are awarded to students who have above a 3.00 weighted GPA. Scholarship recipients must enroll full-time and maintain satisfactory progress requirements as outlined in the University catalog.
- Gateway Scholarships are available to entering freshmen based on demonstrated achievement and involvement. Scholarship recipients must enroll full-time and maintain satisfactory progress requirements as outlined in the University catalog.
- Transfer Scholarships are awarded to transferring students entering one of Wingate University’s undergraduate programs. Recipients must have demonstrated academic success at other colleges and universities and have a minimum of 24 college credit hours of acceptable transfer work. Scholarship recipients must enroll full-time and maintain satisfactory progress requirements as outlined in the University catalog.
To receive additional information or an admissions application call us at 1-800-755-5550 or email us at admit@wingate.edu.
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grants are need-based entitlement grants that do not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor or professional degree. (A professional degree would include a degree in a field such as medicine, law or dentistry).
The U.S. Department of Education uses a standard formula, established by Congress, to evaluate the information you report when you apply for Federal Aid, thus deriving your Effective Family Contribution (EFC). Your EFC, cost of attendance and enrollment status will determine the annual amount of your Federal Pell Grant.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are available for undergraduates with exceptional financial need; that is, students with low EFCs. Priority is given to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. FSEOG is also a need-based grant that does not have to be repaid.
State Grants / Scholarships
The North Carolina Need Based Scholarship (NCNBS) is awarded to needy students who are permanent residents of North Carolina, and whose Effective Family Contribution (EFC) does not exceed $15,000. Students must complete the FAFSA and meet all other eligibility requirements. Student must maintain satisfactory progress and be enrolled as a full-time (12 credit hours or more) or ¾ time (9 – 11 credit hours) student to receive the NCNBS. A North Carolina Residency Form must be completed annually. Students may receive the NCNBS for a maximum of nine semesters. It is recommended that the FAFSA be completed by March 1st of each year.
Other Grants/Scholarships
Grants / Scholarships (FAQs)
How do I apply for Academic Scholarships?
Academic Scholarships are awarded to qualified undergraduate applicants who have been admitted to Wingate University’s Main Campus. After admission to the University, the academic credentials of each student are reviewed to determine scholarship eligibility. Students are notified of their scholarship award by the Office of Admissions. A separate scholarship application is not required.
What other types of financial assistance are available?
Financial aid programs include grants, scholarships, work-study and student/parent loans. Grants and scholarships are gift aid and do not have to be repaid. Work-study allows a student to work on campus to earn funds to help defray the cost of education. Loans must be repaid, and the repayment term is normally ten years.
Am I limited in the amount of total financial aid that I can receive?
Students may not receive aid from all sources which would exceed the established cost of attendance. Total aid includes all grants, scholarships, work-study and loans from federal, state, institutional and private sources.
I have been awarded a scholarship from my church. Do I need to tell the Financial Planning Office?
Yes, students should report all scholarships that they receive from any source. We want to ensure that all funds are posted to your student account, and that they are included as a resource in your financial aid award package.
I have questions regarding the application process or my award package. How do I contact the Financial Planning Office?
Prospective Students: Please contact your Admissions Counselor by calling 704-233-8000. He / She will have answers to many of your financial aid questions.
You may also contact the Financial Planning Office at 704-233-8209 or at finaid@wingate.edu. We will be happy to assist you with any questions regarding your financial aid.
Grants / Scholarships (Glossary)
Award Package
A combination of financial aid (scholarships, grants, loans and/or work-study) assembled by the financial aid office of a college or university for an eligible recipient.
Award Letter
An official document issued by a financial aid office listing the types and amounts of all the financial aid awarded to the student. Generally, the award letter includes information about the cost of attendance and terms and conditions for the financial aid.
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Costs related to a student's enrollment in a postsecondary school for a defined academic period. COA components include tuition and fees, room and board, allowances for books and supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses, along with other applicable expenses such as loan fees, dependent-care costs, costs related to a disability and study-abroad costs. The EFC is subtracted from the COA to determine the student's need for aid.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
A calculated amount, based on a formula established by Congress, of how much the student's family can be expected to contribute toward the cost of the student's education in an award year. The EFC is calculated when the CPS successfully processes a student's FAFSA information and is one component schools use to determine the amount and type of aid the student can receive.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
A federal Campus-Based grant program that provides grant assistance to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor degree or first professional degree. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell Grant recipients.
Financial Aid Package
The total amount of financial aid (federal and nonfederal) such as scholarships, grants, loans and/or work-study awarded to a student.
Financial Need
The difference between the cost of attendance at a college and the expected family contribution.
Full-time Student
A student enrolled in postsecondary education who is carrying a full academic workload as determined by the school under standards applicable to all students enrolled in that student's particular program.
Gift Aid
Financial aid, such as grants and scholarships, that does not need to be repaid.
Grant
A form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid.
Grant Programs
Gift-aid programs that require neither repayment nor a work obligation from students. Federal Title IV grant programs are the Federal Pell Grant Program, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program and the Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program
Merit Based
A means of determining eligibility for certain types of financial aid using merit, such as a specific accomplishment or talent as the determining factor, rather than financial need.
Need
The difference between the Cost of Attendance (COA) and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is the student's financial need. It is the gap between the cost of attending the school and the student's resources.
Packaging
The process of determining the types and amounts of financial aid awards (loans, grants, scholarships and employment) and offering those awards to a student.
Scholarships
A form of financial assistance that does not have to be repaid. Scholarships may be awarded based on any number of criteria, such as academics, achievements, hobbies, talents and affiliations with various groups or career aspirations.