Economics majors may, of course, apply for any general scholarship that the university offers. There are, however, a number of scholarships which you are more likely to get if you are an economics major.
To learn more about our scholarships and how to apply, contact Dr. Robert Tatum at rtatum@unca.edu.
Scholarship Application
Applications for scholarship for the 2024-2025 year are being accepted now until 5pm, Monday, April 1, 2024. Complete the application here, or access the Scholarship Portal through OnePort, under Financial Aid & Payments.
Many of these scholarships and awards have been donated by our generous graduates. Alumni and friends of the Economics Department who wish to contribute should contact Dr. Robert Tatum at rtatum@unca.edu. Please note that students must complete a FAFSA to be eligible for any scholarship where financial need is a determining factor.
Scholarships
- Dr. Joseph M. Sulock Economics Scholarship (multiple, maximum awards at least $1,200 per year). Awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need. Funds for this scholarship are compliments of David W. Berson, James F. Smith, and many other people who Dr. Sulock touched in his many years of service at UNC Asheville.
- Economics Alumni Scholarships (multiple, maximum awards at least $1,000 per year). Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, service to the campus and/or community and financial need.
- David Reiner Scholarship (multiple, at least $1,000 per year). Awarded on the basis of academic promise and financial need to UNC Asheville students who reside in Western North Carolina, with special consideration given to economics majors. Funds for this scholarship are compliments of David Reiner (1983).
- Joseph Reiner Scholarship in Memory of David Reiner (1983, at least $1,000 per year). Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need with special consideration given to students who are employed while attending college and reside in Western North Carolina. Funds for this scholarship are compliments of Joseph Reiner.
- Dreher-Wells Scholarship (at least $500 per year). Awarded on the basis of academic achievement.
- Harriette G. Winner Non-Traditional Student Scholarship (multiple, maximum awards at least $1,200 per year). Awarded to a non-traditional student (defined here) on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need.
- Ernest Mills Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a declared major of Economics and/or Management and Accountancy on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need.
- Colton Groome Financial Scholarship (singular, $1250 per year) Awarded to a declared major of Economics on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
Awards
The department makes the following awards each year. Each comes with a check due to the generosity of alumni and friends of the department.
- Outstanding Performance Award (at least $500). For best overall performance in economics.
- Keith and Kevin Davis Outstanding Research Award (at least $500). For best paper in Economics 480. Funds for this award are compliments of Keith and Kevin Davis (1997).
- Dana Zimmerman Service Award (at least $500). For the economics major who best exemplifies service to the school and the community. Funds for this award are compliments of Cynthia Roberts (1991).
- David Reiner Awards (2 of at least $500). Two awards for students who excelled in economics and were employed while in college. Preference given to students from the WNC area. Funds for this award are compliments of David Reiner (1983).