Comfort Cases is proud to partner with Chowan University to expand access to higher education for students with lived foster care experience. Through this partnership, Comfort Cases Hope Scholars who choose to attend Chowan University will receive meaningful financial support and a welcoming campus community committed to student success.
About the Scholarship
The Comfort Cases–Chowan University Scholarship is available to all students who apply for the Comfort Cases Scholarship and are admitted to Chowan University.
Scholarship Details:
- Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per year
- Renewability: Renewable for up to four years (up to $40,000 total)
- Enrollment Status: Full-time undergraduate students
Number of Awards: Unlimited — every eligible Comfort Cases Hope Scholar admitted to Chowan University will receive this scholarship
Award Criteria
Who Is Eligible?
Students are eligible if they:
- Apply through the Comfort Cases Scholarship Program
- Are accepted for admission to Chowan University
- Enroll as a full-time undergraduate student
Chowan University is an open enrollment institution, meaning students who meet basic admission requirements are encouraged to apply and will be considered for acceptance. The university is committed to access, support, and helping students thrive—both academically and personally.
Have any questions?
Timeline:
How to Apply
Apply for the Comfort Cases Scholarship
(Hope Scholar applicants are automatically considered for this opportunity.)
- Application Due Date: TBA
- Scholarship Awards Announced to Awardees: TBA
Apply to Chowan University
Once admitted, Comfort Cases Hope Scholars will automatically be considered for the Comfort Cases–Chowan University Scholarship.
Please complete the following form to apply for the Hope Scholarship.
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Why Chowan University?
Chowan University is a private, faith-based institution in North Carolina that emphasizes faith, family, and future. The university is known for its supportive campus environment, small class sizes, and commitment to helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed in college and beyond.
By partnering with Comfort Cases, Chowan University is strengthening its commitment to educational access, equity, and student support—especially for students who have overcome significant life challenges.
Renewal Requirements
To maintain eligibility for the scholarship each year, students must:
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Complete the FAFSA and all required financial aid documentation
- Submit all required materials by August 1 each year
Failure to meet these requirements may result in the loss of scholarship eligibility.