Deadlines are approaching for two enrollment initiatives launched by Campbell University’s Office of Admissions this fall.
Future Camels who want to take part of the new Early Campbell Commitment program must apply and be admitted to Campbell by Nov. 15 to qualify for priority housing, priority course advisement and additional financial aid opportunities; and students who want to compete for one of five full-ride J.A. Campbell Scholarships must be admitted and apply for the scholarship by Dec. 1.
Early Campbell Commitment
College-bound students who want to take part in the new Early Campbell Commitment Program will not only have early access to housing and course registration, they’ll receive priority financial aid packaging and other benefits.
Those who apply and are accepted by Nov. 15 (and make their deposit by Jan. 15) will also be entered to win the following: a semester of free housing, a semester of free meals, book vouchers for a semester, one of five $1,000 additional scholarships, one of 10 $150 Camel Bucks prizes and one of two residence hall “essential packages.”
Vice President for Enrollment Management Dean Clark said the program is designed to reward those who show an early commitment to Campbell and encourage others who get a head start on their college journey.
“This allows them to get a jump start on things like registration and housing, as well as access to other opportunities,” Clark said. “This is an exciting opportunity for those who are ready to get a few extra benefits and a chance for us to reward them for their interest.”
Learn more about the Early Campbell Commitment Program
J.A. Campbell Scholarship
The J.A. Campbell Scholarship — named for the founder of Buies Creek Academy in 1887 and the namesake for Campbell University — is a full-ride scholarship (valued at approximately $41,000 per academic year) for eight consecutive semesters for undergrads. Recipients must be enrolled full-time, maintain strong academic standing, meet residence life requirements and continue to demonstrate strong leadership ability and commitment to service.
Campbell University will award five J.A. Campbell Scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic, and students who wish to apply for it must do so (and be admitted to Campbell) by Dec. 1.
According to Director of First Year Enrollment Caroline Timiney, tweaks have been made to the scholarship application process to encourage more participation.
“We’ve removed the hurdles of letters of recommendation — we’re just asking for students to write an essay, in addition to their application. We’ll review those applications and choose the students to invite to campus [to compete for the scholarship],” she said. “The goal is to have more than 200 students, which would more than double the on-campus representation we’ve had in the past.”
Deadline for Phase 1 of the process is Dec. 1. Students must apply to Campbell University, be accepted and then submit an application for the scholarship program. Students must submit a 500-word essay on how they feel Campbell will prepare them for a purposeful life of meaningful service. Phase 2 will be the on-campus competition — which will include an interview, short essay response and meeting with faculty, staff and other future Camels. This portion will be held on Jan. 23 and Jan. 30.
“These are exciting changes to the scholarship, and we hope they accurately reflect the opportunities that are provided at Campbell,” Clark said. “The students who compete and don’t get one of the five scholarships will still earn additional scholarships [just for being invited]. In addition, they’ll also have time to meet other prospective students who are looking at Campbell, and they’ll get an opportunity to hear from current students and other members of the Campbell community.”