Woodland Ellroy Hall Scholars Program

A Special Funding Opportunity Honoring a Proud Legacy in Leadership and Service

Prospective Master's degree students are invited to apply for the Woodland Ellroy Hall Scholars Program. Note that this Program is only offered to students who are applying to a Master's program for Fall admission. Please see additional eligibility requirements below. 

What is the Woodland Ellroy Hall Scholars Program?

The Woodland Ellroy Hall Scholars Program is an academic merit-based funding opportunity at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for incoming Master's students who are committed to excellence in scholarship, professionalism, and leadership. 

The Program is named in honor of Woodland Ellroy Hall (1909-2004), the first student to earn a graduate degree from North Carolina A&T State University in 1941. Hall, a native Virginian, earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a master’s degree in agricultural education at North Carolina A&T, and a second master’s at Columbia University. His Master's thesis at N.C. A&T was titled "A Study of the Needs In Vocational Agricultural Education of Negroes In Gates County, North Carolina." Hall also did doctoral work at Pennsylvania State University. Hall served as a school principal in Manteo, Burlington and Dunn, NC. North Carolina A&T honors the legacy of Woodland Ellroy Hall’s exemplary service and leadership through this Program. 

Funding Award

The Woodland Hall Scholars Program provides a one-year $16,000 award, full tuition support, fees and health insurance for recipients. Recipients will serve as Graduate Administrative Assistants and work 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Eligibility

To be eligible for selection as a Woodland E. Hall Scholar, an applicant must satisfy all of the following criteria:

• Must submit an N.C. A&T graduate admissions application for the Fall semester (this award is only for students who will enter a new Master's program in the upcoming Fall semester)
• Must also submit the Woodland Hall Scholars Program Application Form by January 15. See below for details about the Scholars Program Application Form.
• Must satisfy all requirements for admission into student's intended program.
• Must exhibit outstanding academic achievement.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Must be entering an on-campus Master's program.
• Due to academic requirements, students applying to the following graduate programs are not eligible for the Woodland Hall Scholars Program:
  • Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s (ABM) Degree Pathways
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Online graduate degree programs
• Must participate in an interview in mid-to-late February, if selected as a Finalist.
• Must be able to serve as an on-campus Graduate Assistant (20 hours/week) during the Fall and Spring semesters.
   

Selection Criteria

Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merit and potential for academic and professional success. Financial need shall not be a consideration. Strong candidates will have a record of outstanding academic performance. Strong candidates will also demonstrate potential to contribute significantly to the scholarly community at N.C. A&T.

Application Process

In order to be considered for the Woodland E. Hall Scholars Program, you must apply to a Master's program at N.C. A&T (see exceptions above) AND you must submit the Woodland Hall Scholars Program Application Form (link below) by January 15.

The Scholars Program Application Form requires you to upload the following supplementary documents (combined into a single PDF file, with the student's last name in the filename):

• A Personal Statement (up to 2 double-spaced pages) in which you tell us about yourself and your academic/professional background, describe why you are motivated to pursue graduate studies at N.C. A&T, and discuss your goals for your graduate education and beyond (research plans, career goals, etc.).
• A CV or Resume.
• An unofficial transcript from your current (or most recent) degree program.
• A letter of recommendation for this program (an academic recommender is preferred). Note that your recommender has the option of submitting the recommendation letter directly to the Graduate College instead.
  

You cannot save information on the Scholars Program Application Form. Please prepare all materials first and then submit the Scholars Program Application Form at one time. 

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Expectations for Recipients

Recipients of the award must adhere to the following requirements:

• Must enter a new on-campus Master's degree program in Fall semester
• Must enroll full-time and remain in good academic standing
• Must serve as an on-campus Graduate Assistant (20 hours/week)
• Must maintain membership and active participation in the Society of Woodland Ellroy Hall Scholars (additional information below)
  
  

The Society of Woodland E. Hall Scholars

Creating an Interdisciplinary Community of Leaders, Researchers, and Scholars

The North Carolina A&T State University Woodland E. Hall Scholars Program is designed to enhance the leadership, knowledge, and research skills of our graduate scholars in career readiness preparation for local, regional, and global impact. Recipients will become members of the Society of Woodland Hall Scholars 

The Society of Woodland E. Hall Scholars strives to:

• Increase the core interdisciplinary scholarly research skills and knowledge of graduate Student-Scholars to ensure familiarity with the professional expectations of graduates of a research-intensive, doctoral university;
• Increase career readiness and job placement of graduates by providing opportunities to enrich their resumes and CVs with transferable skills and well-rounded professionalism; and
• Encourage the formation of a community of peers for support, networking, information sharing, and collegiality.
  
  

Timeline

Note: To be eligible for the Woodland Hall Scholars Program, you must submit a graduate admissions application for Fall program entry AND submit the Scholars Program Application Form. See additional eligibility information above.