Randall D. Ledford Scholarship
Four-year half-tuition scholarship for a promising incoming physics major from a North Carolina high school, awarded once every four years.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Half tuition for four years.
Eligible applicants
Students at North Carolina high schools
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Overview
Randall D. Ledford Scholarship is offered by Wake Forest University for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionAdmission to Wake Forest University
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Half tuition for four years
Included
Half tuition for four years. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Domestic and international; award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Wake Forest offers no need-based aid to foreign nationals; international students are eligible for most merit scholarships.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- Physics
- Universities
- Wake Forest University
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Four-year half-tuition scholarship for a promising incoming physics major from a North Carolina high school, awarded once every four years.
Applicant profile
- Students at North Carolina high schools
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Four-year half-tuition scholarship for a promising incoming physics major from a North Carolina high school, awarded once every four years.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to Wake Forest and plan to major in physics.
- 2
Send a scholarship consideration letter to the Department of Physics by its deadline (February 15 in the fall 2026 round).
Application timeline
Application cycle
The Physics Department awards Ledford Scholarships I and II in turn, each once every four years: Ledford II for fall 2026 entry, Ledford I next for students entering in fall 2028.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Wake Forest University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.