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Twenty-four students and recent graduates from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have been selected as finalists for the 2025-2026 Fulbright US Student Program. The awards are for Tar Heels to study, conduct research, and teach English abroad. … Continued

Four students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as recipients of the 2025 Arts Internship Fellowship to pursue summer internships built around arts organizations and the business of the arts. Students can immerse themselves in … Continued

Work experience and studies overseas helped Benny Klein reimagine the second half of his Carolina journey. Originally by Kristen Grant, University Communications, Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 A few weeks after Benny Klein graduates with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and … Continued

An open mind led the Tar Heel to two majors, study abroad in South Korea and his dream job after graduation. If Ethan Delves could impart just one piece of advice to the next generation of Tar Heels, it would … Continued

Timothy McLendon reflects on his transformative college journey, including leadership roles, D.C. internships and his passion for justice.  When applying to colleges during the pandemic, Timothy McLendon had no interest in coming to Carolina.  Now, as he reflects on his experience as senior class president, McLendon … Continued

The prestigious scholarship provides fully funded graduate education at the University of Oxford. Senior Matthew Tweden is a 2025 recipient of the John and Daria Barry scholarship, which fully funds two years of graduate education at the University of Oxford in … Continued

The prestigious Barry Goldwater scholarship identifies and supports emerging research scientists. A record five Carolina undergraduates were selected for the prestigious Barry Goldwater scholarship in 2025. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1986, the scholarship is designed to identify and … Continued

Five students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as recipients of the 2025 Anne L. and S. Epes Robinson Honors Fellowship, which provides funding for students who propose a program of study focused on some … Continued

Nathan Townsend spent last summer helping Hiroshima Toyo Carp pitchers deceive batters. When Nathan Townsend boarded his international flight for Japan last summer, his nerves hit him all at once. He doesn’t speak Japanese, and he only knew a little … Continued

Six students selected as 2025 Burch Fellows  Six students were selected as recipients of the 2025 Burch Fellowship to pursue unique, self-defined educational experiences anywhere off UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus.  The Burch Fellows Program was established in 1993 by a gift … Continued

Eight students across several different academic disciplines were awarded a study abroad and enrichment scholarship. The John Hood and Edith Shuford Summey Honors Carolina Scholarship awards students funding towards their selected study abroad program in addition to an opportunity to … Continued

This nationally competitive fellowship provides emerging leaders professional experiences in Asia. Senior Anna Seaman has been selected as a Luce scholar for the 2025-26 year. She is Carolina’s 41st Luce scholar and one of only 16 scholars chosen from a … Continued

UNC was recently ranked the No. 1 public university for the Fulbright US Students Program, producing 27 Fulbright scholars in the 2024-25 application cycle — more than any other public institution. Born from the aftermath of World War II, the Fulbright Program was founded on the … Continued

Nine students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as recipients of the 2025 Carolina Blue Honors Fellowship to pursue unique and self-initiated summer internships built around international sports entrepreneurship.  The Carolina Blue Honors Fellowship was … Continued

  Alumnus Ricky May wants Carolina students to have the opportunity to experience the world.  Before he took his first Carolina class, Ricky May ’80 knew that he wanted a career in sports. The Ahoskie, North Carolina, native started his … Continued

In 2024-25, the prestigious cultural exchange program accepted 27 applicants from the University. A top producing institution for the Fulbright U.S. Students Program for 15 of the last 16 years, this year UNC-Chapel Hill also earned the distinction of having … Continued

Burmeister Lab researchers are bringing frog science to a global audience through PBS’ Emmy Award-winning travel show, Samantha Brown’s Places to Love. Tab Henry and Claire Pringle’s summer plans included furthering their research on poison frogs in the forests of La … Continued

Opening Doors for Carolina Covenant Scholars to Participate in Honors Global Programs Honors Carolina and the Carolina Covenant are delighted to announce the new Point to the Passer Awards, which provide funding for Covenant Scholars to study abroad or complete … Continued

The prestigious award fully funds a master’s program in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. Jasper Schutt ’25, Fridah Mbwaya ’22 and Sanjeev Musuvathy ’23 have been awarded the prestigious Schwarzman scholarship, which fully funds a master’s degree in global affairs … Continued

The Morehead-Cain scholar will continue his studies in economics at the University of Oxford. Pratyush Seshadri, a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill, has been named Carolina’s 23rd Marshall scholar. The prestigious Marshall scholarship fully funds two years of graduate study at … Continued