Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
Scholarship Summary:
The Blackwell Scholarship was created to engage North Carolina freshmen students who are involved in leadership and citizenship activities in their high schools, and want to continue in these types of roles at Mars Hill University, as they support the mission of the University. Blackwell Scholars will be active members of the Mars Hill campus community, and engage in important events and projects on and off campus.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Obtain a minimum 3.5 high school GPA
ii. Must be a North Carolina resident
iii. Demonstrate involvement in leadership and citizenship activities in their high schools, and want to continue in those types of roles at Mars Hill University.
Value of Scholarship:
The Blackwell Scholarship provides students an additional $3,000 merit scholarship on top of academic merit scholarships.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into Mars Hill.
ii. Complete the found here; a letter of recommendation from teacher/instructor/mentor is required.
iii. Application must be submitted by this deadline to to be eligible to participate in interviews on one of the following dates;
Fall Interview Dates:
- Wednesday, December 10
- Thursday, December 11
- Wednesday, December 17
- Thursday, December 18
- Saturday, February 21, 2026
If you are chosen to participate in interviews on one of the above dates, you will be contacted by a member of the Admissions staff to schedule your interview.
Virtual interviews will be available on a case-by-case basis where a legitimate need is determined.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Mars Hill University Blackwell Scholarship Page.