Distinguished Scholarships

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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