Endorsed Extraordinary Opportunities

The below externally funded extraordinary opportunities (EOs) require an institutional selection process, or endorsement, from the university through NCAT EO prior to national deadlines.

Therefore, campus/endorsement applications for these EOs should be prepared as though they are the final/national application. 

  1. Please complete this brief intent-to-apply form as soon as possible and ideally at least four (4) weeks before the deadlines listed below.
  2. Follow-up by with Ms. Gallop by email and/or by booking a Calendly appointment.  She will assist you in preparing your strongest possible endorsement application(s).
  3. Follow on Instagram: @NCAT_EO
 
2024-25 NCAT EO endorsement* application deadlines (5PM ET)
Returning undergraduates:
  • WHI HBCU Scholar Recognition Program (all legible undergraduate and graduate students): March 4
  • ESU Luard Morse Scholarship (2nd-years): October 1
  • Astronaut Scholarship (2nd- and 3rd years with STEM research/internships): January 21
  • Goldwater Scholarship (2nd- and 3rd years pursuing STEM research careers): December 17
  • Udall Scholarship (2nd- and 3rd years committed to issues related to the environment or to American Indian/Native Alaskan communities):: January 21
  • Beinecke Scholarship (NEW for N.C. A&T) (3rd years with financial need planning to earn a graduate degree in the arts, humanities, or social sciences): January 21
  • Truman Scholarship (3rd years who are future "change agents" and aspire to leadership in a public service career): December 17
Graduating seniors alums, and/or returning graduate students: *Endorsement not required: