Funding Priority

Merit-based Scholarships

Carolina offers merit-based scholarships to a select group of entering first-year, incoming students. Criteria include academic achievement, leadership qualities, commitment to service, and potential for success at the University. Financial need is not a consideration.

Scholarships and Student Aid

    Attracting top talent

    Because UNC is a selective university, competition for merit-based awards is very strong. Recipients must demonstrate impressive academic and extracurricular achievements and show promise of engagement in the life of the University.

    There is no separate application for merit-based scholarships at UNC (except for the Morehead-Cain and Robertson), as selection is based on the admissions application – scholarship candidates will be notified after they have been admitted.

    Scholarships benefit the entire campus

    Scholars make Carolina an even richer, more interesting place. These scholarships aren’t a reward for what students have already done — they are an investment in the creativity and energy we expect in the years ahead.

    To discuss establishing a named fund please contact the Office of Development for Scholarships and Student Aid at [email protected]Opens in new window or 919-445-0933.

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