The Deese Clock Tower on the N.C. A&T campus on Oct. 17, 2019.
The number of Cheatham-White Scholarships available at N.C. A&T State University would triple to 150 as part of the N.C. Senate Republican 2025-26 state budget bill unveiled Monday.
Meanwhile, Winston-Salem State University would be eligible for the program for the first time in the 2026-27 academic year.
The A&T scholarship breakdown would be 120 in-state and 30 out of state.
The budget bill doubles the number of the scholarships at N.C. Central University from 50 to 100. The breakdown would be 80 in-state and 20 out of state.
WSSU would start with 50 scholarships, of which 40 would be dedicated to in-state students and 10 to out-of-state students.
The legislation for the program does not include the funding cost.
The merit scholarship program was established by the state legislature in 2016 and partially funded by state lawmakers in 2017. Both A&T and NCCU contribute money to the scholarships.
The program honors two African-American Republican lawmakers — Henry P. Cheatham and George H. White — who served two terms in Congress in the 1890s.
The scholarship covers four years of tuition and fees, housing, meals, textbooks and other supplies. It also pays for a laptop computer and four summers’ worth of extra opportunities, which could include international study and travel.
According to the budget, the purpose of the scholarships is “to provide an outstanding educational experience for students who are exceptional scholars, versatile and well-rounded individuals with a broad range of interests, and who are accomplished and proficient in areas of both the arts and the sciences.
“They must also demonstrate leadership potential and a strong commitment to service.”
According to the scholarship program description on the A&T website, Cheatham was born a slave and White was the son of an unnamed mother whom historians say was perhaps also a slave.
“Each worked hard to earn a university education before launching careers in teaching, law and ultimately public service. Cheatham was elected to Congress first, in 1888, and White in 1896.
“The program draws some of America’s most high-achieving students ready to spread their wings on a campus widely known for its national leadership in science, technology, mathematics and engineering disciplines, as well as liberal arts and business studies.”
Financial need is not a basis for consideration.
Expectation of recipients include: maintaining a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average annually; enrolling full time each semester and earning a minimum 30 credit hours each academic year; and maintaining membership and active participation in the Honors College.
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To be eligible for selection as a Cheatham-White Scholar, an applicant must satisfy all of the following criteria:
* Apply for admissions as a first year freshman for the fall semester in pursuit of a baccalaureate program.
* 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.
* Minimum 4.0 or higher weighted cumulative grade-point average.
* Minimum scholastic test score of 1280 SAT or 28 ACT (test optional).
* Show exceptional qualities of character and leadership.
* Be significantly involved in extracurricular activities.
* Demonstrate a strong commitment to service.
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The Deese Clock Tower on the N.C. A&T campus on Oct. 17, 2019.
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