The University Honors Program (UHP) prepares NCCU students to be world changers through co-curricular activities, faculty and peer mentorship, internship and fellowship opportunities, and professional and academic enrichment experiences on-campus and off-campus.
Students
Merit Scholarship Recipients
Average GPA of UHP 2025 Graduating Seniors
Being a member of the University Honors Program gives you access to many unique benefits and opportunities that will enhance your experiences at NCCU and prepare you to be top candidates for prestigious graduate schools, professional schools and career paths of your choice.
On April 4, 2025, at 10 a.m., North Carolina Central University proudly will acknowledge the outstanding academic achievements across all colleges, schools, departments, and honor societies. This special recognition encompasses recipients of the Dean’s List, A and B Honor Roll students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for the Spring and Fall semesters of 2024, and esteemed members of various professional and academic honor societies.
Sanai Price and KJ Chadwick
Sanai Price and KJ Chadwick have been named 2024 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a program that recognizes outstanding student performance in higher education.
Tremain Holloway, M.Ed.
B.S. Mathematics, '11
Doctoral Student, Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Tremain Holloway, founding principal of Maritime High School, was named Public Official of the Year by the Seattle Propeller Club.
Dr. Antonio T. Baines
Associate Professor of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Baines serves as our honors STEM faculty fellow and recently gave a lecture sponsored by the National Institute of Environmental Health Services' Office of Science Education and Diversity.
This student board serves as a liaison between the director and student members to ensure quality programming, provide student input, create community service opportunities and assist with student engagement.
Take a look at these images of some of our outstanding honors students.
Chancellor's Award for Truth and Service 2025
Senior, Business Administration
2025 University Award Winner
Senior, Biomedical Sciences
2025 University Award Winner
Senior, Political Science
2025 University Award Winner
Senior, Interdisciplinary Studies
2025 University Award Winner 2025
Senior, Elementary Education
2025 University Award Winner
Senior, Biology
2025 University Award Winner
Senior, Elementary Education
2025 University Award Winner
Select "Honors College" from the dropdown menu to support professional development and academic enrichment activities such as guest speakers and national and international travel.
The University Honors Program has an Honors Advisory Council of faculty members and administrators from across the university who provide insight and guidance on issues related to the welfare of the program.
Please click here to apply to the University Honors Program by March 1, 2025. You must be accepted to NCCU in order to apply.
The White House Initiative on Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Development through Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholar Recognition Program selects HBCU scholars for their academic achievement, civic and campus engagement and entrepreneurial ethos. The deadline for 2025 is February 1, 2025.
Go to our Scholarships page to learn about available merit scholarships.
UHP Office Staff
Eaton, Jamie
Administrative Support Associate
University Honors Program
Jackson, Karen K
Interim Associate Provost for Academic Programs
Language and Literature
Mack, Starlett
Associate Director of University Scholars Program
Academic Affairs
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