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UNC-Chapel Hill Academic Scholarships

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Scholarship overview

UNC offers Academic Scholarships to a small number of outstanding students each year. Most require no extra application; all admitted students are considered through the admission application. The UNC Scholars Program includes the B. Robert Williamson Jr., Blue Sky, Carolina, Colonel Robinson, Innovation, Johnston, Morrison, Pogue and Wood Family scholarships, with faculty mentorship and a cohort of 12-16 scholars.

Award Information

  • Admitted undergraduate applicants; no minimum GPA or test score is required and none guarantees an award.
  • International students are not considered for Academic Scholarships.
  • Some awards consider financial need (FAFSA and CSS Profile required).
  • Awards range from $3,000 to full cost of attendance.
  • Non-resident students with a full scholarship (tuition, fees, housing, meals) pay the NC resident tuition rate from their first fall semester.

FAFSA and CSS Profile by December 1 (Early Action) or March 1 (Regular Decision) for need-based consideration.

  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Offers arrive with admission in the MyCarolina portal.
  3. Official scholarship names are posted by late May in the ConnectCarolina Student Center.

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How selection works

Criteria are academic achievement, leadership qualities, commitment to service and potential for success.

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