Information Sessions

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship: Info Session

Frank Porter Graham Student Union: Room 3411 3103 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Hear from past Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) recipients about how they developed successful proposals. The Writing Center will give a short presentation on how to develop proposals. We will discuss the approval process for human subjects research. You will have … Continued

Going Global with Honors Carolina

Koury Residence Hall (Room 176) 480 Ehringhaus Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

With Chapel Hill as your launching pad, learn how you can live, intern, and study in some of the world’s greatest cities. Honors Carolina can help you get professional experience in London, Cape Town, Washington DC, and China while getting … Continued

ODS Spring Information Session

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

If you are a high-achieving student interested in merit awards related to internships, fellowships, graduate school, service, leadership, and more, you may be a great candidate for these awards—we want to meet you and help you plan! Attend the Office of Distinguished … Continued

Schwarzman Scholars program information session [ODS]

Anne Queen Lounge, Campus Y 180A E. Cameron Avenue, YMCA Building, Chapel Hill, United States

Are you interested in earning a graduate degree in Beijing? If so, join the Office of Distinguished Scholarships (ODS) for a special information session and learn about a new award—the Schwarzman Scholars! Schwarzman Scholars is the first award created to … Continued

ODS Prep-Shop

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

A key component of graduate school and fellowship applications is the personal statement, and the same is true for prestigious award applications. Let the Office of Distinguished Scholarships (ODS) help you as you prepare to make a great first impression … Continued

Office of Distinguished Scholarships Fall Information Session

Pleasants Room, Wilson Library

Who Should Attend: Undergraduate students interested in attending graduate school, pursuing post-undergraduate fellowships, or engaging in undergraduate humanities and science research Students will receive an overview of nationally-competitive prestigious scholarship and fellowship opportunities that require an institutional vetting process known … Continued

Panel on Funding for Opportunities for Studying in Asia

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Interested in learning about grants, scholarships, and internships in Asia?  Or awards that can help you study Asia and/or Asian languages? Ready for the next challenge in your education? Join us for this info session! Presented in conjunction with the Carolina … Continued

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Info Session

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Each year up to 100 high-achieving students with demonstrated intellect, leadership potential and civic commitment will receive full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford University. Join us to learn more about the new Knight-Hennessy Scholars program. Meet the … Continued

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Each year up to 100 high-achieving students with demonstrated intellect, leadership potential and civic commitment will receive full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford University. Join us to learn more about the new Knight-Hennessy Scholars program. Meet the … Continued

Mitchell Scholars Information Session

The Mitchell Scholarship Program is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service. All disciplines are welcome. We … Continued

The Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship Information Session

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship teaches students an entrepreneurial mindset that can be applied in any career.  The program consists of four classes and an internship.  Successful entrepreneurs serve as professors, directors, advisors, and guest speakers, lending their real-world expertise. … Continued

Going Global with Honors Carolina

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Thinking about studying abroad with Honors Carolina, but not sure where to start? Come learn about the programs Honors has to offer, how and when to apply, and how to fund international experiences. Questions? Contact HonorsBurch@unc.edu

P.D. Soros Fellowships for New Americans Information Session

Phillips, Room 367

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a $90,000 merit-based fellowship exclusively for immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate school and are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic … Continued