With thousands of funds available for support, ECU has something to fit every donors unique interests. You can simply scroll through the listing below or use Ctrl+F to search for keywords in each fund's name or description.
Providing emergency housing assistance for ECU students facing financial hardships.
Providing support to the university for need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Funding priorities across the department for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
Training future professionals who will help individuals maximize their potential and make positive changes in their lives.
Scholarship support for students from underrepresented populations in our Department of Addiction and Rehabilitation Studies programs.
Providing support for merit and need-based scholarships to maintain top students.
Funding priorities across the department for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs
Donations provide merit and need-based scholarships that recruit and retain African and African American Studies students.
Gifts allow the African and African American Studies program to respond to emerging trends and transform the student experience.
Funding priorities across the program for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
Providing support to the program for merit and need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Scholarship support for an outstanding member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - Theta Alpha Chapter, or a relative of a former chapter member.
Assisting in the success of College of Allied Health students who demonstrate merit or financial need.
Funding US military members, veterans, spouses, or children of a military member or veteran as they study allied health.
Providing scholarship support for Beacon Scholars in the College of Allied Health Sciences to recruit and maintain top students.
This fund helps students with emergency needs due to financial hardships such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scholarship given to an outstanding leader of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity or a relative of a former chapter member.
Supports research related to brain health including Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Supporting scholarships for deserving medical students in honor of Andrew A. Best, MD.
Provide support for students enrolled in the Integrated Coastal Sciences PhD, Undergraduate Semester at the Coast Program, or other interdisciplinary academic programs hosted by ECU Integrated Coastal Programs.
Scholarship in honor of Annelise Davis '17, graduate of PA Studies, supported by her loving family and friends, awarded to a PA student.
Gifts allow the Anthropology Department to respond to emerging trends and issues along with student and faculty needs.
Donations provide merit and need-based scholarships that recruit and retain top Anthropology students.
Funding priorities across the school for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
Providing support to the school for merit and need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Providing scholarship support for the Beacon Scholars program on the Health Sciences Campus to recruit and maintain top students.
Providing support to the university for general scholarships, such as the Chancellor's General Scholarship Fund, to recruit and maintain top students.
Funding the study and treatment of kidney disease
Biology scholarships enhance the department’s ability to recruit and retain top students majoring in biology.
Promote and support research, education, and outreach associated with biological fields.
Funding priorities that strengthens the African-American presence on campus, supports minority student recruitment, and elevates the university's reputation of excellence.
The Bridgett Rogers Faculty Support Endowment is used to recruit and retain talented nursing faculty.
Providing support to the college for merit and need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Funding priorities across the college for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
Funding priorities for the Brinkley-Lane Scholars program, particularly to support the Senior impact trip for each cohort.
Providing support for the distinguished Brody Scholars Program at the Brody School of Medicine.
Providing support for merit and need based scholarships to recruit and maintain top medical students.
The Medical School Reunion celebration includes an opportunity for classes to support medical student scholarships as well as participate in a friendly class competition. Show your class spirit by making a donation today to the BSOM Loyalty Fund!
Funding priorities for a quick response to Brody student needs such as those created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remember Your First White Coat? Join us as we welcome and support a new class of students to The Brody School of Medicine at ECU. The cost to sponsor 1 coat is $150. It is our goal to ensure that each incoming student receives their white coat free of cost.
An association to provide support, guidance, and mentoring to students while enrolled in medical school.
Providing scholarship support for the Beacon Scholars program in the College of Business to recruit and maintain top students.
A week-long regional summer camp for children with Type 1 Diabetes.
Supports a weekend long camp for children and teenagers within eastern North Carolina living with complex congenital heart defects.
Scholarships for current student employees of Campus Recreation and Wellness.
Providing scholarship support for undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Art and Design with a focus area in animation/interactive design or similar.
Provides support for the Center's daily operations, including educational materials, programming, and other needs to support overall student mental health.
CSE3 strives to enhance public awareness and promotion of renewable energy technology and natural resources through a focus on research and workforce training.
Chemistry scholarships award and attract high-achieving students who may also need financial assistance.
Chemistry Department priority funding offers unrestricted opportunities to transform the student experience.
Providing support for merit and need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students who are the children of SHRA employees.
Supporting scholarships for Brody School of Medicine students in memory of Dr. Rae Lynn Yates.
Funding supports education and outreach efforts including hands-on programs for K-12 students and teachers, STEM summer camps, and educational programs for life-long learners and the general public.
Funding priorities for encultured, place-based research and education programs for an array of coastal issues.
Providing support to students within the college that seek to broaden their education with academic-focused travel.
Providing emergency support to students across the college who are in financial crisis such as those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help us improve the quality and quantity of K-12 teachers of science and mathematics across the state.
Funding priorities for response to emerging issues, technologies, and student and faculty needs.
Providing support for merit and need-based scholarships to assist in recruiting and retaining high quality students.
Supporting current/former active duty/reservist/veteran (or immediate family) pursuing nursing.
Honoring exemplary nurses and providing scholarships to current students.
Recognition for graduates and support for future scholarships
An alumni and community organization for advocacy, fellowship, and financial support of the school.
Providing needed support to students for study abroad opportunities to enhance their education.
Providing support to the department for merit and need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Dedicated to interpreting the history of medicine in rural America.
Gifts allow the Criminal Justice and Criminology Department to respond to emerging trends and issues along with student and faculty needs.
Donations provide merit and need-based scholarships that recruit and retain top CJ students.
To recognize SoDM staff who exhibit the same work ethic, passion and desire that Mr. Sherrill demonstrated during his service to the school.
Funding faculty support priorities for quick response to emerging issues and faculty needs.
Funding research priorities across the school and its service learning clinics.
Funding priorities at the Greenville, NC dental clinic for quick response to emerging patient care needs.
Funding priorities across the school for quick response to emerging student issues and needs.
Provides support for students with disabilities through programming, scholarships, testing and other areas deemed appropriate by the Director.
Funding collection and preservation of ECU’s official records and papers of faculty, staff, alumni, and students.
This fund provides scholarship support for AuD students in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Department.
Scholarship to honor Dr. Evelyn McNeill, first female faculty member at Brody, and her devotion to students.
Providing scholarship support to undergraduate students in memory of Dr. Gina Woody.
Scholarship to honor Dr. Julius Mallette, a long standing advocate and supporter of the Brody School of Medicine.
Honoring the memory of 2009 Brody School of Medicine classmate Dr. Katherine Bray Strickland.
Providing scholarship support to CRNA students.
Recognition of Dr. Benson's retirement and appreciation for 34 years of service to Brody, ECU, and eastern North Carolina.
Scholarship awarded to a Brody School of Medicine student in memory of Dr. Shannon Baird Jenkins, BSOM '99.
Scholarship support for students in the Dept. of Addictions and Rehabilitation Services with a focus on Vocational Rehabilitation.
Funding priorities that align with student success and leadership opportunities across the college.
Honoring Dean Brown’s years of commitment and service to ECU. Scholarship will support undergraduate nursing students from NC who demonstrate financial need.
Funding priorities for research in disorders of metabolism: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and cancer.
Funding priorities devoted exclusively to education, research, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
The first in North Carolina devoted exclusively to education, research, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Supporting ECU's Marching Pirates in their endeavors as the Sound of Pirate Nation.
Brings together internationally acclaimed artists and talented young pianists for a week of concerts, masterclasses, lessons, and much more.
Economics priority funding provides the department the ability to launch new initiatives and support student and faculty needs.
Scholarship for Economics majors supported by members of the Advancement Council.
Support of the annual Economics Department Golf Tournament, which provides scholarships for Economics students.
Honoring renowned economics professor Dr. Randy Parker and support econ students.
The 40 Under 40 program recognizes outstanding Pirates under the age of 40. The grant program associated with this fund promotes education, leadership, health, safety, and campus connectivity.
Funding that keeps our alumni connected to each other and the university. It supports emerging priorities as well as alumni programming such as regional chapters, reunions, tailgates, and recognition events.
Funding scholarships opportunities for Pirate students in this immersive and transformational program where the emphasis is on both academic excellence and service to the university and others.
To support priorities of Career Services, helping all ECU students in their career development to succeed as professionals in a global community.
Assist club sports members with collegiate-related expenses, such as tuition, books, certifications, equipment and more.
The ECU Coastal Scholarship provides opportunities for immersive studies at the Coastal Studies Institute campus located in Manteo, NC.
Providing support for this collaborative school and training site, which offers wrap-around services.
Funding the margin of excellence by providing resources to ensure student success, public service, and regional transformation.
Providing support to the endowment for students who are children/grandchildren of ECU faculty (active or retired).
Direct scholarship support through the ECU Retired Faculty Association for the Graduate Fellowship.
Direct scholarship support through the ECU Retired Faculty Association for the Undergraduate Scholarship.
Provide tickets for S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series (SRAPAS) events to underserved groups in our community.
Patient care fund to help provide basic oral health care to Veterans across the state of North Carolina at one of our locations.
This fund provides us the ability to host one-day events providing care for specific populations like children, migrant farm workers or veterans for a particular clinic.
Supporting volunteer programming like Alternative Break Experiences in the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement.
Providing support to students that seek to broaden their educational experience with academically-focused travel.
Providing support for students who participate in ECU Tuscany - ECU's Year-Round Study Abroad in Certaldo, Italy
Funding for the ECU-Loessin Playhouse and Summer Theatre programs, offered annually through the School of Theatre and Dance.
Help provide leadership and service learning experiences to the College of Education’s top merit scholarship recipients.
Providing scholarship support for the Beacon Scholars program in the College of Education to recruit and maintain top students.
Recognize outstanding educators and support of merit scholarships for top students.
Funding patient care at the Community Service Learning Center in Elizabeth City, NC.
Supports resident research activities within the Department of Emergency Medicine.
Providing scholarship support for Beacon Scholars in the College of Engineering and Technology to recruit and maintain top students.
English scholarship funds award and attract high-achieving students who may also need financial assistance.
English Department priority funding offers unrestricted opportunities to transform the student experience.
Scholarship to recognize excellence and benefit a member of the Eta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. or relative of a former chapter member.
Providing scholarship support for Beacon Scholars in the College of Fine Arts and Communication to recruit and maintain top students.
Funding priorities for quick response to emerging issues and needs across the college.
To support priorities for students who are the first in their family to attend college.
Gifts allow the department to respond to emerging trends and issues along with student and faculty needs.
Support of the French program in Harriot College, to be used at the discretion of the program chair.
Support of the German Studies program in Harriot College, to be used at the discretion of the program chair.
Funding priorities of the chamber music festival which brings internationally-renowned musicians to NC and beyond.
Supporting the Friends’ mission: student success, staff dev., collection enhancement, and community engagement.
Friends provide advocacy and financial support for the library, the health sciences community and ECU.
Funding scholarships to recruit and retain top students studying disciplines in the School of Art and Design.
A membership-based program that supports scholarships, programs, and projects for students and faculty.
Funding scholarships to recruit and retain top students studying disciplines in the School of Theatre and Dance.
Funding scholarships to recruit and retain top students studying disciplines in the School of Music.
Scholarship funds award and attract high-achieving students who may need financial assistance.
Department priority funding offers unrestricted opportunities to transform the student experience.
Geological Sciences priority funding provides the department the ability to launch new initiatives and support student/faculty needs.
Supporting student scholarships in Physical Therapy in memory of George Hamilton, inaugural chair of the PT Department.
Providing support to the association for merit scholarships to honor top students.
Providing support to the Graduate School for merit and need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Annual retreat allows students from all Greek organizations to develop leadership skills through values-based programs.
Funding priorities in Greek life for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
Support of student scholarships for all majors within the college by Advancement Council members.
Providing support for Beacon Scholars in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences to recruit and maintain top students.
Gifts allow the Center to examine public opinion and behavioral trends in topics such as healthcare and politics.
Harriot College’s priority fund enhances student scholarships, faculty and staff development, technology, special projects, etc.
To expand international programs, the Mullen THCAS Study Abroad Scholarship allows students to pursue global experiences.
The Health and Human Performance Wall of Fame honors the service of Health and Human Performance alumni and friends.
Providing scholarship support for Beacon Scholars in the College of Health and Human Performance to recruit and maintain top students.
Provides support to students in the Department of Health Services and Information Management who wish to study abroad.
Support of the Maritime Studies program in Harriot College, to be used at the discretion of the program chair.
Donations provide merit and need-based scholarships that recruit and retain top History students.
Gifts allow the History Department to respond to emerging trends and issues along with student and faculty needs.
Scholarship support for students enrolled in the Honors College.
Supporting ECU's Purple Pantry which addresses food insecurities on campus.
Funding priorities at the dental clinics for quick response to emerging patient care needs.
Provides support for Indigenous related activities and opportunities that honor the cultural heritage of those associated with native lands and peoples.
Providing scholarship support for fraternity members of the Interfraternity Council.
Providing support to improve leadership, scholarship, and wellness opportunities for Internal Medicine Residents.
Provides travel assistance for nursing students working in developing countries.
Scholarship awarded to students with interest in Health Administration with focus on Long Term Care.
Established by family and friends of James Ford Griffin '89 to benefit members of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Endowed nursing scholarship in memory of Jane H. Boardman.
In honor of Dr. Jasper L. Lewis, Jr., this fund supports the school's first professorship in pediatric dentistry.
Funding scholarships for students and program priorities as deemed appropriate by the program director.
Funding priorities to bring attention to critical health care issues facing minority populations and to seek solutions.
Providing scholarship support for exemplary graduate students in rehabilitation disciplines.
School of Theatre and Dance scholarship in memory of long-time, beloved director, John Shearin.
To support undergraduate future Pirate Nurse leaders in memory of "Jo" Gray Twilley.
Funding priorities at the Joyner Library for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
In memory of Kaiden Enjoli, daughter of Dr. Velvet Enjoli Martin '19, who passed away during Dr. Martin's D4 year, to help others who suffer loss while in dental school.
Providing support to College of Education Mathematics Education Students, particularly to attend conferences and seminars.
Donor support ensures students, faculty, staff, and health care professionals access to the materials and resources they need.
Providing support to the university for scholarships for members of ECU's Panhellenic sororities.
Provides specialized diversity and social justice experiences so students can be confident, culturally aware, global citizens.
Providing support to the program to connect, engage, and inspire Lifelong Learning across Eastern NC.
Funding patient care at the Community Service Learning Center in Lillington, NC.
Providing scholarship support College of Nursing Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner students.
This memorial scholarship provides support for students in the Nurse Midwifery program.
Providing scholarship support for both graduate and undergraduate College of Nursing students.
Mathematics scholarship funds award and attract high-achieving students who may also need financial assistance.
Mathematics Department priority funding offers unrestricted opportunities to transform the student experience.
Providing resources to ensure student and faculty success and transform healthcare in the region, across NC, and beyond.
Providing support for merit and need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
The Melissa & Martin Anderson Faculty Support Endowment is used for a variety of faculty support needs in the College of Nursing.
Providing support to the university for merit scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Providing support to students within the college that seek to broaden their education with academic, international travel.
Recognizes excellence in research and writing by students in ECU’s Honors College. In addition to the cash award, all recipients enjoy a dedicated study room in Joyner Library and graduate student borrowing privileges.
Funding priorities across the Miller School of Entrepreneurship for quick response to emerging issues.
The Morris Family Faculty Support Endowment helps recruit and retain top faculty for the College of Nursing.
Support our immersive learning experience for education candidates.
Registered Health Information Administrator exam and credentials support for Health Info Management students, in memory of Professor Brown.
In honor of Nate Ballard, providing support to the university for scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Promoting the health and safety of farmers, fishermen, & loggers, through research, prevention/intervention & education/outreach.
Funding priorities of the New Music Initiative to engage the community in all phases of new music's culture.
Financial and merit undergraduate scholarships for Pitt and surrounding counties, in memory of Christy Hill Steward.
Funding the growth and maintenance of the NC Collection as a research facility for students, faculty, and the community.
NC Literary Review, an award-winning publication, featuring poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and interviews by and with NC writers.
Supports nursing students studying outside the U.S.
Providing scholarship support for the Beacon Scholars program in the College of Nursing to recruit and maintain top students.
Contributions used to promote healthy aging through research, education, and services for older people.
Funding priorities at the service learning center for quick response to emerging issues and student and faculty needs.
Funding priorities to bring opera to the community while training music students in the art of classic performance.
Funding priorities to develop technology and approaches for the issues of service members, vets, families, and healthcare providers.
Fast, flexible support to research teams focused on the testing, treatment and prevention of COVID-19 and its mutations.
Funding priorities across Student Affairs for quick response to emerging issues and student needs.
This fund supports the educational mission of the simulation lab at the Brody School of Medicine.
Established by the Pitt County Group Home Foundation (PCGHF) to provide support for the ECU Music Therapy Clinic. The fund is open to anyone who wishes to support the healing power of music and make music therapy accessible to all ages and abilities.
Advancing medical research and treatment options available to our youngest patients served at The Brody School of Medicine.
Provides support for teaching, education, and research activities associated with the Pediatric Residency Program.
Provides support for students through programming, scholarships, service learning, and professional development.
Funding priorities to present the best performing arts touring attractions for regional audiences and edification of students.
Philosophy and Religious Studies funds provide the department the ability to launch new initiatives and support student and faculty needs.
Support of the Religious Studies program in Harriot College, to be used at the discretion of the program chair.
The Physical Therapy Student Run Clinic provides services to patients who may not have financial resources for treatment.
Funding white coats for physician assistant students.
Gifts allow the Physics Department the ability to respond to emerging trends and issues along with student and faculty needs.
Support of the Public Administration program in Harriot College, to be used at the discretion of the program chair.
Political Science scholarships enhance the department’s ability to recruit and retain top political science students.
Political Science priority funding offers unrestricted opportunities to transform the student experience.
ECU's professional clothing closet to benefit student needs for business and professional purposes.
Gifts allow the Psychology Department to respond to emerging trends and issues along with student and faculty needs.
Providing scholarship support to College of Nursing students with demonstrated financial need.
Provides support to Camp Rainbow and Camp Hope - camps and programming for children within eastern North Carolina with cancer, sickle-cell anemia, hemophilia, and other blood-related disorders.
Recreation Studies Alumni Society fund to support initiatives of the program, student activities, and department needs.
Provides support for operational expenses for recreational sports program within Campus Recreation and Wellness.
Providing rural educators across the state with professional development in equity, social justice, diversity and inclusion.
Providing support to a second year student with outstanding campus leadership and community service involvements.
Funding priorities for a quick response to medical residents' needs such as those created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Providing students the opportunity to explore their surrounding community while fostering a stronger sense of belonging.
Providing support to advance nursing science for our students and faculty conducting research.
Funding patient care at the Community Service Learning Center in Robeson County, NC.
Allows rising second year medical students to spend 8 summer weeks performing medical research.
Assists in recruitment of national scholarship winners and cadets for Army and Air Force, and with room and board for the ROTC Living Learning Community.
ECU is embarking on an initiative to address rural prosperity in eastern North Carolina and beyond
Funding priorities for quick response to emerging issues and needs within the School of Dental Medicine.
Delivering access to health care to communities in rural and under-resourced areas across eastern North Carolina.
Funding for educational and/or cultural event programming by recognized student organizations inclusive of the entire student body.
Providing support to undergraduate engineering and tech students with leadership, patriotism, and ECU pride.
Fund established to benefit members of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
Provides support for the interdisciplinary Gender Studies program within the Thomas Harriot College.
Support of the Women’s Studies program in Harriot College, to be used at the discretion of the program chair.
Sociology scholarship funds award and attract high-achieving students who may also need financial assistance.
Sociology Department priority funding offers unrestricted opportunities to transform the student experience.
Funding patient care at the Community Service Learning Center in Spruce Pine, NC.
Providing scholarships to full-time SHRA, CSS, and non-faculty EHRA employees who are taking courses at ECU.
Provides scholarship support to students representing historically underprivileged or underrepresented populations.
Funding for general scholarships awarded by the Division of Student Affairs.
Now more than ever, this fund helps students with emergency needs due to financial hardships such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Providing in-depth, hands-on experience for finance students who will construct, monitor, and manage the fund’s portfolio.
Academic assistance for those who have served in the Armed Forces and are currently enrolled students.
Funding priorities across the university for quick response to emerging issues and student veterans needs.
Funding priorities for a quick response to student veterans' needs such as those created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding priorities across the division for quick response to emerging issues and student needs.
Fund to provide assistance to full-time undergraduate or graduate students to assist them with personal emergencies.
Used to provide support for students who have substance use issues and offer prevention/education initiatives for ECU student population.
Provides support for teaching, education, and research activities for the Department of Surgery Residency Program.
Funding patient care at the Community Service Learning Center in Sylva, NC.
Provides scholarship support for undergraduate College of Nursing students who are also Boys & Girls Club alumni.
Scholarship to provide support of College of Nursing students studying nurse anesthesia.
Support fund for scholarship given to an outstanding leader of Tau Kappa Epsilon, Lambda Psi Chapter or the relative of an alum of the chapter.
Funding the material, technological, and staffing needs to enhance learning of pre-service and in-service educators.
Tender Evaluation, Diagnosis and Intervention for a BEtter Abuse Response - the largest children's advocacy center in North Carolina.
Offering study abroad experiences for students across the university with focus of study in any discipline.
Funding for undergraduate student research through the Office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement.
University Studies scholarship funds award and attract high-achieving students who may also need financial assistance.
University Studies priority funding offers unrestricted opportunities to transform the student experience.
Writing support at any stage of the process on any type of writing, available to students, faculty, and staff.
Supporting initiatives to enhance holistic health and well-being of ECU students, prioritizing mental health, wellness, and safety.
Providing support within the university for need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Providing support within Omega Psi Phi for need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Providing scholarship support for members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in honor of one of the brotherhood's notable members, Vonta Leach.
Providing support within Human Development and Family Science for need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Sustaining the future of ECU's premier speaker series in perpetuity.
Advancing the spirit of exploration and discovery that is the hallmark of and a showcase for the quality of academic life at ECU.
Honoring Dr. Jim Westmoreland's lifetime commitment of service to ECU students, faculty, and alumni.
Funds for 20 students to receive $1,000 scholarships to year-long education experience focused on ethics, core values.
Provides support for training and education, research mini grants for students, educational materials, student professional development and survivor/victim advocacy support.
The Women's Roundtable (WRT) provides support to the university for need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students cultivate leaders.
Providing support to the Honors College for merit scholarships to cultivate leaders.
Providing support for need-based scholarships to recruit and maintain top students.
Through leadership, service, networking, and philanthropy the ECU Women's Roundtable (WRT) recognizes the role women play in shaping the region, state, and nation. Your gift will help fund those priorities.