Distinguished Scholarships
Distinguished Scholarships
ODS Spring Information Session
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesIf 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 StatesAre 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 StatesA 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
Schwarzman Scholars program: Letter of Recommendation request deadline
You must submit four letters of recommendation as part of a complete application. If you are a current Carolina undergraduate student, you must register ODS within the online application as one of your four recommenders before Thursday, September 1, 2016 … Continued
Office of Distinguished Scholarships Fall Information Session
Pleasants Room, Wilson LibraryWho 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
Schwarzman Scholars program: Final application deadline
The Schwarzman Scholars program, inspired by the Rhodes Scholarships, is designed to train future leaders to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond by preparing them to better understand China, its role in global trends and their role as future … Continued
Boren Awards: Email nomination deadline
The David L. Boren Awards, which include undergraduate Scholarships and graduate Fellowships, are funded by the National Security Education Program, which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. These awards provide American students with the resources … Continued
Luce Scholars Program: Application deadline
The Luce Scholars Program offers 15-18 young Americans annually a fellowship experience in Asia designed to broaden their professional perspectives and sharpen their perceptions of Asia, America, and themselves. The program is funded by the Henry Luce Foundation and administered … Continued
Churchill Scholarship: Application deadline
The first Churchill Scholarships were awarded in 1963 after Winston Churchill sought an opportunity for young Americans to study at the University of Cambridge. The Winston Churchill Foundation awards approximately 10-14 scholarships annually to fund one year of study resulting in … Continued
Scoville Fellowships: Application deadline (Spring 2017)
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, established in 1987, is a highly-competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Twice yearly, … Continued
Goldwater Scholarship: Email nomination deadline
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship provides up to $7,500 per year for educational expenses to second and third year students who intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The Goldwater Foundation seeks students who display intellectual curiosity and … Continued
Gates Cambridge Scholarship: Application deadline (US applicants)
Scholarships are available for a postgraduate degree in any subject at Cambridge for applicants who are ordinarily resident outside the United Kingdom You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are: a citizen of any country outside the … Continued
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: Application deadline
Every year, The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports thirty New Americans, immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are pursuing graduate school in the United States. Full eligibility requirements can be found here. Start your application here. … Continued
Truman Scholarship: Application deadline
Truman Scholars are future “change agents” who have the desire, intellect, and leadership potential that in time will likely enable them to improve the way that public entities such as including government agencies and non-profit organizations serve the public. More … Continued
Panel on Funding for Opportunities for Studying in Asia
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesInterested 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
Goldwater Scholarship: Application deadline
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship provides up to $7,500 per year for educational expenses to second and third year students who intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The Goldwater Foundation seeks students who display intellectual curiosity and … Continued
Udall Scholarship: Email nomination deadline
The Udall Scholarship is a merit award from the Udall Foundation that provides leadership, public service, internship, and networking opportunities, in addition to up to $7,000 for eligible academic expenses, to 60 second and third year students with leadership and … Continued
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s Junior Fellows Program: Application deadline
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, one of the world’s leading think tanks specializing in international affairs, conducts programs of research, discussion, publication and education in international relations and U.S. foreign policy. The Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment is … Continued
Boren Awards: Endorsement application deadline
The David L. Boren Awards, which include undergraduate Scholarships and graduate Fellowships, are funded by the National Security Education Program, which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. These awards provide American students with the resources … Continued
Gates Cambridge Scholarship: Application deadline (non-US applicants)
Scholarships are available for a postgraduate degree in any subject at Cambridge for applicants who are ordinarily resident outside the United Kingdom You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are: a citizen of any country outside the … Continued
Scoville Fellowships: Application deadline (Fall 2017)
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, established in 1987, is a highly-competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Twice yearly, … Continued
Beinecke Scholarship: Application deadline
The Beinecke Scholarship provides $34,000 to support graduate education for approximately 20 third-year students (juniors) each year. Selected scholars receive $4,000 prior to entering graduate school and the remaining funds are distributed over a 2-5 year period while the recipient completes graduate studies … Continued
Udall Scholarship: Application deadline
The Udall Scholarship is a merit award from the Udall Foundation that provides leadership, public service, internship, and networking opportunities, in addition to up to $7,000 for eligible academic expenses, to 60 second and third year students with leadership and … Continued
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Info Session
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesEach 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 StatesEach 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
ODS Information Session with Larry Han ’16
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesLarry graduated with a Master of Global Affairs from Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in 2017 and a BSPH in Biostatistics from UNC in 2016. He has worked on a number of data-driven projects, including developing new metrics to assess … Continued
Nationally Competitive Scholarship & Honors Carolina Fellowship Info Session
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesInterested in Carolina fellowships or nationally competitive scholarships? Join Honors Carolina and the Office of Distinguished Scholarships to learn more about prestigious programs like the Rhodes, Schwarzman, and Knight-Hennessy, as well as Carolina fellowships like Burch, Carolina Blue, and Robinson. … Continued
Truman Scholarship Information Session
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThird year students planning careers in public service are encouraged to apply for the Truman Scholarship. Scholars are eligible to receive $3,000 for their senior year of undergraduate education and a total of $27,000 for graduate studies. Applicants must plan to … Continued
Beinecke Scholarship Information Session
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCalling all juniors! The Beinecke Scholarship provides $34,000 to support graduate education. Selected scholars receive $4,000 prior to entering graduate school and the remaining funds are distributed while the recipient completes graduate studies in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. To qualify, students should have … Continued
ODS & Carolina Covenant Information Session
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCalling Covenant Scholars! Want to travel abroad? Interested in earning a graduate degree? Carolina Covenant & The Office of Distinguished Scholarships invite Covenant students to join us for a catered dinner and to learn about the nationally competitive scholarships that … Continued
The Boren Awards Information Session
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesBoren Awards offers up to $30,000 in international study! Interested in travel and language study? Meet a representative - and past winners - from the Boren Awards, a scholarship opportunity that provides funding for U.S. students to study less commonly taught … Continued
Dept. of State Funding Opportunities: Info Session
FedEx Global Education Center, Deberry Board Room (3009) 301 Pittsboro St. Ste. 3000, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin CGI, UNC’s Diplomat-in-Residence and the Office of Distinguished Scholarships for an information session on government-funded opportunities, several of which are designed for students interested in international affairs and the foreign service. Some awards that will be covered during this session include the following: … Continued
Undergraduate Research Panel with UG Research Peer Advisors
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesAre you interested in doing research as an undergraduate student but would like advice about: Finding interesting opportunities on-campus or off? Approaching faculty members? Meeting requirements or expectations? Working in a lab, library, museum, or archive? If you are curious … Continued
Marshall, Mitchell, and Rhodes Scholarships Info Session
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesLearn about three extraordinary and prestigious opportunities for graduate study in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The Office of Distinguished Scholarships and guests will discuss these awards and how to apply at UNC. Students in ALL years and ALL majors … Continued
ODS Scholarship Application Prep Shop
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCalling juniors and seniors planning to apply for graduate scholarships this fall. Now is the time to start preparing your materials! Join ODS for a hands-on prep shop that will cover general tips and take a look at CVs, resumes … Continued
Schwarzman Scholars Virtual Q&A Session with UNC alumni and Rob Garris, Director of Admissions
The Schwarzman Scholars program is offering two group video question-and-answer sessions for UNC students who are interested in learning more about the program and/or the application process. Two UNC alumni who are also Schwarzman Scholars will join these sessions to … Continued
Office of Distinguished Scholarships: Awards Information Session
Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesWant to travel abroad? Planning to attend graduate school? Looking for an award that fits your interests? Join ODS to learn about nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships that can help you fund your goals. Find out how to apply for … Continued
P.D. Soros Fellowships for New Americans Information Session
Phillips, Room 367The 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