The Alston W. Burke Scholarship
Contact Us
For more information about our program, please contact:
Dr. Dionna Manning, Ed.D.
Education Community of Scholars Program Director
manningd@ecu.edu
252-328-4126
This scholarship is awarded to a full time undergraduate or graduate student pursing a degree in teacher education. First preference given to a candidate who participates in intramural sports, club sports, or intercollegiate athletics as a non-scholarship athlete and who desires to teach in the NC public schools. Second preference is for any candidate who participated or is currently involved with public school athletics and aspires to teach and coach in the NC public school system. If there is not a qualified candidate who meets either of these preferences, the scholarship may be awarded to any student pursuing a degree in teacher education. Committee will award based on academic ability, academic major, and other criteria deemed appropriate by the Committee.
Interviews
- Will be during the month of February (specific interview days and times will be assigned by the Education Scholars office after the application cycle closes).
- Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by email and mail.