UNC Scholars Program (Academic Scholarships)

Provided by Office of Scholarships and Student Aid, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

No deadline
Varies
60+ min

About this scholarship

A suite of undergraduate academic scholarships awarded by UNC-Chapel Hill (examples: B. Robert Williamson Jr., Blue Sky, Carolina, Colonel Robinson, Innovation, Johnston, Morrison, Pogue, Wood Family). Scholars receive faculty mentorship, community support, and special funding opportunities. Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and many are renewable for up to eight semesters / four years.

Quick facts

Award amount

Varies

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

7 listed

Apply to UNC (applicants are considered for academic scholarships based on the admission application)

Complete financial aid applications for fullest consideration (available after October 1)

Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission offer

Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to keep the scholarship

Remain in good standing with the University and UNC Honor Court

Be engaged and available for scholar events that may involve donors

International students are rarely awarded four-year academic scholarships (limited funding)

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

Important

Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.

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