WHO ARE THE SCHOLARS?
Freeman Scholars are impressive, thoughtful, and persistent in overcoming challenges. They all demonstrate the following characteristics:
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Intellectual curiosity and a strong academic foundation
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Community-mindedness and dedication to service
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Capacity for reflection, leadership, and growth
BENEFITS
Recipients of this scholarship have access to all the benefits of the Honors College, including specialized honors and merit scholars advising, guest speakers, social activities with other high-achieving students, free printing in Levine Hall, priority registration for classes, and so much more!
SCHOLARSHIP FEATURES
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Equal to in-state tuition and fees, renewable for three (3) years
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Membership in multi-year honors program
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Receive support from the Honors College
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Access to honors housing in Levine Hall
ELIGIBILITY
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Open to all majors
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Demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA and qualify as Pell-eligible
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Incoming freshman, full time
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Minimum unweighted High School GPA of 3.20
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Minimum 1200 on SAT or 22 on ACT
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Join and remain a member in good standing of an honors program in the Honors College
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Completing the application for the Freeman Scholarship allows you to skip the application for the Honors College. Applying for the Freeman counts for both, so you do not need to apply separately to the Honors College
Timeline:
| Deadline | ACTION REQUIRED |
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| November 1 | Early action deadline to apply to UNC Charlotte to be considered for the Freeman Scholarship |
| January 1 | Applicants must submit FAFSA |
| Febuary 1 | Deadline for Freeman Scholarship application |
| March | Freeman Scholarship award finalists will be notified |