Office of Distinguished Scholarships (ODS)

Honors Carolina students have a knack for winning national and international scholarships. In fact, Carolina has produced more Rhodes Scholars in the past 10 years than any other public university in the nation — and graduated more Luce Scholars than any other university in the nation, public or private.

The Office of Distinguished Scholarships (ODS) provides a central location for information about distinguished scholarships and assists all Carolina students in putting their best foot forward when applying for scholarships. Our staff is available to advise students on their applications, suggest interviewing strategies, and connect students with faculty members who can assist with writing project statements.

In addition, ODS assists in the endorsement process for prestigious scholarship programs, including the Rhodes, Marshall, and Truman Scholarships.