UNC Charlotte to welcome top students with prestigious scholarships

This fall, UNC Charlotte will welcome new classes of scholars from its most prestigious scholarship programs funded through the generous donations of dedicated alumni.

Five students make up the second class of Johnson Scholars. Gene ’73 and Vickie ’71 and ’82 Johnson established the Johnson Scholars program to increase opportunities at UNC Charlotte for students from middle income families who do not qualify for federal grant programs.

These renewable scholarships, which cover in-state tuition and fees, are available to incoming freshmen pursuing any major and who are eligible for one of the University’s honors programs.

The 2020-21 Johnson Scholars are: Kenneth Balint of Morrisville, Ashley Hill of Bennett, Alejandro Kapell of Lexington, Jennifer Pages of Candor and Patrick Sizemore of Greensboro.

The University is welcoming its second class of Freeman Scholars. Also a renewable award, Freeman Scholarships pay in-state tuition and fees for incoming freshmen pursuing any major and who are eligible for the University’s honors programs. Craig ’85 and Darla ’83 Albert established the scholarship.

This year’s Freeman Scholars are Weylin Johns of Statesville, Alex Toback of Clayton and Lauren Wilkie of Flatrock.

The Alberts also established the Albert Engineering Leadership Scholars Program, a merit-based award for future engineers who will enroll in the William States Lee College of Engineering. Three incoming freshmen will benefit from this scholarship in the upcoming academic year: Aiden Lamar of Durham, Abigail Rose of Greensboro and Summer Prentice of Jacksonville.

The Martin Scholars Program will welcome two new students in the fall: Bryan Lopez Villanueva of Smithfield and Mariah Roseboro of Statesville.

Demond T. ’97 and Twakia “Kia” ’98 Martin established this scholarship for high-achieving students with the greatest financial need.

UNC Charlotte in May announced the recipients of its most prominent merit-based scholarship program, the Levine Scholars Program.

The scholarship’s 11th class includes 21 young leaders from across the United States. The scholarship is valued at approximately $105,000 for North Carolina students and $155,000 for out-of-state students and covers tuition, housing, meals, books, fees and summer experiences.

The Levine Scholars Program was established in 2009 with a $9.3 million gift from Leon and Sandra Levine through their foundation. Leon Levine is founder of Family Dollar Stores.