History
East Carolina University is a public, doctoral/research university in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Named East Carolina University by statute and commonly known as ECU or East Carolina, the university is the third-largest in North Carolina. Founded on March 8, 1907 as a teacher training school, East Carolina has grown from 43 acres (17 ha) to almost 1,600 acres (647 ha) today.
Education
Choose from a range of academic programs available through our colleges and schools. Degree programs are offered at the undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral levels.
Research
As the only university in North Carolina with a medical school, a dental school and a college of engineering, East Carolina University is leading the way in creating important discoveries through research. We offer research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, while seeking the best and brightest professional minds to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
PhD Programmes
East Carolina University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to East Carolina University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2024
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Chungcheongnam
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
OAS/OEA Scholarship
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Grant
5000 USD
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Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Out-Of-State Tuition Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2024
Robert Wilkos Aviation Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2024
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2024
CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Support Creativity Scholarship
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University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
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2023
1376 -62
2022
1314
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
East Carolina University is a vibrant community with a wide array of programs and services including theperforming arts series,leadership development programs,community serviceopportunities,student organizationinvolvement andcampus recreation.
Housing services
On-Campus housing offers the convenience of easy access to classes, libraries, study and recreation areas and special events. New and returning students can apply online for on-campus housing. Living on campus means living in the heart of the Pirate Nation. While on campus students can join more than 250 organizations including academic clubs, honorary, social and professional groups. There are also Greek Fraternities and sororities as well as special interest groups that can help you connect to ECU in special ways.
Library services
Joyner Library welcomes you with collections, services and study spaces that support the research, teaching and service goals of ECU. This main campus library has the resources you need for your coursework within the colleges of Academic Affairs.
Campus life
From modest beginnings as a teacher training school, East Carolina University (ECU) has grown to become an emerging, national research university with an enrollment of more than 28,000 students. The campus is located in Greenville, North Carolina, less than a two-hour drive to both the state capital, Raleigh, to the west and Atlantic Coast beaches to the east.
Sports facilities
At ECU, you’ll find numerous options to suit every sports and recreation enthusiast. From the thrill of NCAA Division I competition to intramural contests and club sports in badminton to yoga and everything in between, you’ll fit right in to our active campus.
Student clubs
Living on campus means living in the heart of the Pirate Nation. While on campus students can join more than 250 organizations including academic clubs, honorary, social and professional groups. There are also Greek Fraternities and sororities as well as special interest groups that can help you connect to ECU in special ways.
East Carolina University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.