Honoring Academic Achievement east carolina university honoring academic achievement Student-athletes at East Carolina University have reached new heights in academic achievement during the past few years. The department of athletics is proud of those accomplishments and wants to encourage student-athletes to reach even higher goals in the future.
Many programs are currently in place to honor academic achievement.
Every student-athlete should strive to attain maximum success both in athletics and academics. Foundation for the Carolinas - Through the Carolina Panthers Scholarship Fund, two graduate scholarships are awarded annually to a female athlete and a male football player attending a North or South Carolina university. Nominees must have a minimum 3.00 GPA and demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership and citizenship. Scholarships - Established in 1988 by the NCAA, this scholarship is awarded annually to one male and one female athlete. Requirements are a 3.50 GPA, evidence of superior character and leadership, and demonstration that participation in athletics has been a positive influence on the nominee's personal and intellectual development.