Make a Lasting Impact with Endowment & Scholarship Gifts
At North Carolina Wesleyan University, your gift can shape the future. By supporting scholarships and endowments, you’re investing in students, faculty, and programs that will thrive for generations.
Why Should I Give?
Over 95% of NCWU students rely on scholarships to pursue their education. Your generosity helps make that possible—opening doors, easing financial burdens, and empowering students to succeed.
Endowed Scholarships
Endowed gifts are a powerful way to leave a legacy. With a minimum gift of $10,000, you can create a named endowment that supports students year after year. These funds are invested to provide long-term support for scholarships, faculty development, and academic initiatives. (See List Below)
Annual Scholarships
Prefer to make an immediate impact? Annual named scholarships start at $1,000 and are awarded in full each year and must be renewed by May 31 to be included in the University’s scholarship listings. (See Below)
General Scholarship Fund
Gifts of any amount are always welcome. The General Scholarship Fund helps meet the growing need for financial aid and ensures that no deserving student is left behind. 100% of any donation designated to the scholarship at the time of donation will be awarded as scholarships.
Ready to Give?
We make it easy! Browse the list below or to learn more about setting up your scholarship or endowment, contact the Office of Advancement at 252.985.5581.
Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Battling Bishops Scholarship Brunch
Who determines which scholarship I support?
You decide which scholarship to support from the selection below. Our general scholarship fund is open to all students with a financial need. Below are the Endowed and Annual Scholarships currently offered by NCWU. Follow links to each scholarship to learn more. The opportunity to help grow Wesleyan’s scholarship funds is only a click away. Thank you for your support of Wesleyan’s students, faculty and staff.
Endowment Scholarships: |
A minimum gift of $10,000 is required to start a named endowment account. |
Annual Scholarships: |
Contributions start at $1,000 for named scholarships. Must be renewed each year before May 31st in order to be listed in the University’s scholarship offerings list. |
The Power of Endowment
Use our free Endowment Calculator to see how your gift can grow and create lasting impact over time.
As you explore different giving scenarios, you’ll be able to visualize how your generosity can support North Carolina Wesleyan students and programs for years to come. An endowed fund allows your contribution to continue working long after your initial gift is made, helping future generations benefit from the causes you care about most.
Through the power of endowment growth, your gift can do more than you ever imagined—expanding opportunities, strengthening the university, and creating a legacy that grows alongside your investment in Wesleyan’s future.
Calculate your impact today and discover how your generosity can make a difference for generations to come.
