Brinkley-Lane Scholars to host 54 finalists this Selection Sunday

Brinkley-Lane Scholars posing in front of the ECU letters — Brinkley-Lane Scholars ready to welcome finalists to the program during the 2023 Selection Sunday.

The Brinkley-Lane Scholars Program at East Carolina University will host 54 finalists for Selection Sunday on Feb. 18.

These finalists are the best and brightest students from nearly 1000 applicants around the world. Ten out of 54 finalists are first-generations students. They represent 19 different North Carolina counties. Athletes, musicians, environmental advocates, and published authors are just a few categories in which these finalists belong.

The finalists have shown interest in 22 majors across seven different colleges. Their diverse passions have allowed them to pursue unique activities like founding a luxury bakery, becoming a certified scuba diver, being Habitat for Humanity’s youngest female project lead, and so much more.

During Selection Sunday, these finalists will learn more about what the Brinkley-Lane Scholars program has to offer. In addition to their individual finalist interview, they will be able to see a current scholar showcase and panel discussion.

The Brinkley-Lane Scholars Program is the most prestigious merit-based scholarship that East Carolina University offers. Students are offered a fully-funded educational experience scholarship valued at $79,000. Scholars are immersed into study abroad, faculty-led research and high impact service opportunities.

The Brinkley-Lane Scholars Program is comprised of SGA presidents, Google interns, Ivy League graduate students, researchers and more. These students pursue excellence in all endeavors. They collaborate in an effort to cultivate an inclusive and inspiring community. They serve the public and seek to grow as engaged and purposeful citizens.

To learn more about the program, visit the Brinkley-Lane Scholars website.