Staff

Melinda DeCusati

Scholarship Services Specialist
University Scholarship Office
Cone Center, Suite 346

Melinda has over 16 years of work experience at UNC Charlotte. She has held customer service roles in Undergraduate Admissions and in the William States Lee College of Engineering. Prior to her career at UNC Charlotte, she worked as a Human Resources Generalist. Melinda received her BA Degree in Psychology from Fairfield University. She has […]

Mark Walter

Director
University Scholarship Office
Cone Center, Suite 346A

Mark was appointed Director of the University Scholarship Office at UNC Charlotte in May 2014. He received his undergraduate degree in Public Affairs from the State University of New York at Oswego and earned his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Marist College in Poughkeepsie. Prior to joining UNC Charlotte, Mark directed the state’s service […]

Lucas Young

Assistant Director
University Scholarship Office
Cone Center, Suite 346

Lucas serves as the Assistant Director of the University Scholarship Office. Lucas graduated from UNC Charlotte in 2024, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in American Studies. He is a proud first-generation college graduate. Originally from Asheville, North Carolina, he frequently visits his hometown. Before starting his current role, Lucas […]