• nontraditional adult students  

• currently enrolled at UNC Charlotte

• demonstrates potential for academic success

Preference is given to first-degree undergraduate students and some of the scholarships have provisions to benefit persons with specific backgrounds.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES: 

The application is available in the office or on-line between April 1st and May 1st each year.  Interested students must complete the scholarship application packets (see details below) and return the complete package to OASES by May 1st.

A complete application packet includes:

• an OASES application form with signature and date.

• a typed essay addressed to the OASES Scholarship Selection Committee describing the applicant's personal philosophy and career goals.* (one page)

• an up-to-date resume, typed.

• two letters of recommendation. The letters need to identify the person's relationship to the student and evaluate the student's ability to achieve career goals. Letters should be typed on letterhead and dated with the current scholarship year.

• an official or unofficial transcript with the latest grades and current classes for the fall semester. New UNC Charlotte students must substitute transcripts from other schools and colleges.*

• a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) for the current scholarship year from the Free Application For Federal Student Aid *

*Attach to the OASES Scholarship application form before submission.

To apply for financial aid or learn more about other forms of aid, please visit http://www.uncc.edu/finaid.  

The Re-Entry Scholarship Fund was created in 1990 and is made possible through community and individual interest in re-entering students. This scholarship ensures that students have access to financial awards based on their needs and commitment to higher education. The amount of the scholarship award may vary annually.  Preference will be given to students dedicated to achieving higher educational goals.

This scholarship, established in 1990, is made possible through generous donations by Fran and David Taylor.  This scholarship demonstrates the interest of the Taylor family in the achievements of adult nontraditional students in their educational careers.   The amount of the scholarship award may vary annually.

Created in honor of Sarah Hoadley Wilson, a former nontraditional student and a 1992 alumna of UNC Charlotte, this scholarship provides approximately $500 assistance annually to a female student. Initially awarded in 1994, this renewable scholarship fund supports a nontraditional student.  Wilson is an honorary member of the Gamma Rho Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a national honor society at UNC Charlotte for adult students.

The Women Business Owners Association established this scholarship in 1990 for women returning to complete or begin their education at UNC Charlotte.  In subsequent years the NAWBO Scholarship Committee renamed the scholarship to reflect its current organizational title.  Further, the name memorializes Susan Z. Ainsworth for her strong commitment to continuous learning and her leadership role with business women and entrepreneurs. The scholarship program will provide financial support, professional growth, and mentoring to recipients. An award of $1000 is available on an annual basis to a nontraditional female student.

The Bonnie Cone Altrusa Club Scholarship Fund was established in 1983 in honor of Bonnie Ethel Cone who was instrumental in the growth and development of UNC Charlotte.   She was the president of Charlotte College, acting chancellor of UNC Charlotte, then vice chancellor for student affairs.  This scholarship memorializes Bonnie Cone as a Patron of Excellence of the Foundation of UNC Charlotte.  This scholarship provides approximately $500 per academic year with one-half awarded each semester.  The scholarship may be renewed and is awarded annually. 

The formerly Altrusa Club of Charlotte Scholarship has been renamed the Mildred English Altrusa Scholarship. This scholarship was renamed in 2006 to honor Mildred English for her longstanding commitment to Altrusa and UNC Charlotte.  A former employee of UNC Charlotte, Mildred continues to work tirelessly for the university even in her retirement years.  Developed in 1950, the Altrusa Club of Charlotte Scholarship Fund established the first scholarship designated to provide financial support at Charlotte College.  For students who demonstrate financial need, this scholarship provides approximately $500 per academic year with one-half awarded each semester.  It may be renewed and is awarded annually. 

The Viola Billue Altrusa Scholarship was established in 1999 by the Altrusa International Club of Charlotte and OASES in honor of Viola Billue who was a leader in the Altrusa International Club of Charlotte for many years.  This scholarship is available to full-time or part-time female students who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students demonstrating previous academic success. The scholarship is awarded annually and may be renewed. The award may be used for tuition, books and fees.

This scholarship was established in 1961 by members of the McEwen family in memory of Carl J. McEwen.  This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for students who have financial need and would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend school.  Annual awards vary yearly.  Scholarships may be used for tuition and fees.  One or more scholarships may be given.

The Mrs. Carl J. McEwen Scholarship was established in 1984 by Bettie Weir McEwen in memory of her late mother. This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for students who need and desire to complete an education.  Students must demonstrate financial need.  Annual awards vary yearly and may be used for tuition and fees.  The number of scholarships may vary yearly.

This University City Rotary Club established this scholarship in 1987 in memory of James S. McCormack, a charter member of the University City Rotary Club.  In 1999 the family of James S. McCormack endowed the scholarship to provide financial assistance to nontraditional students who are pursuing their academic goals.  This scholarship is awarded annually and may be renewed provided all requirements are met.

The Virginia D. Bufkin Scholarship was established in 1999 by Virginia D. Bufkin, a former nontraditional student and an alumna of UNC Charlotte.  The donor is an honorary member of the Gamma Rho Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a national honor society for adult students at UNC Charlotte.  This scholarship represents the donor’s personal commitment to excellence for nontraditional students.  The award will be presented annually.

Friends of UNC Charlotte established a scholarship program of academic excellence for nontraditional students.  Under the leadership of Virginia D. Bufkin, the award program began in 1999.  Scholarships are awarded annually.

Metropolitan Business and Professional Women (MBPW) named this scholarship in 1989 in honor of Ruth Moss Easterling, a charter member of MBPW, who served as state and national president for MBPW.  Ruth Easterling worked tirelessly for the citizens of North Carolina with a particular interest in women’s issues during her 13-session tenure in the North Carolina House of Representatives.   The annual award provides funds to be used for tuition, books and other educational expenses.

An active NonTraditional Student Organization (NTSO) member will be chosen each fall to receive a $250 scholarship to be awarded the following spring semester.  This scholarship, supported by the NTSO, will provide financial support towards educational expenses.