Hathcock-Humble Legacy Scholarship in Education

Fund proceeds will be used to support undergraduate and graduate students in the Cato College of Education. Dr. Misty Cowan-Hathcock is the Director of the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program in the Cato College of Education and the former Director of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program. Misty began her journey at UNC Charlotte in 1981 and has achieved five degrees from the university. Misty and her mother, Linda Humble M.Ed. '77, C.A.S. '78, are dedicated supporters of UNC Charlotte. Both Misty and Linda are distinguished educators and members of the UNC Charlotte Alumni Hall of Fame. Misty is also a recipient of the Alumni Association's Bonnie E. Cone Lifetime Achievement Award.

This scholarship was made possible by the generous contribution of Misty Cowan-Hathcock and Linda Humble.

*Typical Award amount listed represents the amount intended to award, but may vary based on the availability of funds.

Scholarship Criteria

• Eligible Major(s): Education
• Masters, Doctoral, Certificate
• College GPA = 3.50-4.00
• Recipient must be a legacy student as defined by the Alumni Association of UNC Charlotte. Any student who has at least one parent, step-parent, grandparent, or sibling who is an alumnus/a of UNC Charlotte (undergraduate or graduate program) is considered to be a legacy student
• Eligible Education Major(s):Autism Spectrum Disorders, Instructional Systems Tech, Elementary School Mathematics, Play Therapy, Spec Ed/Aca-Intel Gifted Gr Cr, Subs Abuse Counseling Grad Cer, Grad Cert in Teaching, Educational Leadership, Community Counseling, School Counseling, Counseling, MAT-Secondary Education (9-12), MAT-Elementary Education (K-6), MAT-English as 2nd Lang (K-12), MAT-Foreign Language Ed (K-12), MAT- Middle Grades Educ (6-9), MAT-Secondary Education (9-12), Teaching Engl as Second Lang, Child & Family Studies, Middle Grades & Secondary Ed, Reading Education, Special Education, Special Education, School Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, Learning, Design and Technology

• Eligible Major(s): Education
• Masters, Doctoral, Certificate
• College GPA = 3.50-4.00
• Recipient must be a legacy student as defined by the Alumni Association of UNC Charlotte. Any student who has at least one parent, step-parent, grandparent, or sibling who is an alumnus/a of UNC Charlotte (undergraduate or graduate program) is considered to be a legacy student

To Apply for This Scholarship or For More Information

To apply for this and all UNC Charlotte scholarships go to our NinerScholars Portal. For more detailed information about this scholarship, please contact Liz Adkisson at 704-687-8882 or contact the University Scholarship Office by emailing Scholarships@uncc.edu or calling 704-687-5871.