Scholarship Resources
We encourage everyone – faculty, staff, community members and current Carolina students – to investigate diversity awards and scholarship opportunities. The following scholarships and awards are intended to support students during their studies. If you are looking for information about funding a program or event, see
UNC-Chapel Hill Scholarship Resources
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
The mission of the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid is to make sure that qualified students have the opportunity to study at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill regardless of their ability to pay.
Office of Distinguished Scholarships
The Office of Distinguished Scholarships can help you discover undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships that match your academic, personal and professional interests, then help you put your best foot forward when applying.
Search the Office of Distinguished Scholarships Strive Database for funding you may qualify for.
Graduate Funding Information Center
The Graduate Funding Information Center (GFIC) supports current and prospective UNC-Chapel Hill graduate students seeking sources of funding for independent research, collaborative projects, fellowships, program development, and other scholarly activities.
Embark Carolina’s Funding Finder
The Funding Finder allows you to filter a robust database of awards, programs and fellowships offered by UNC, government agencies and other organizations.
External Scholarships Search
We have compiled this list of scholarships available to minority students, both administered by UNC-Chapel Hill and external funding sources.
Scholarships specific to UNC-Chapel Hill Students
Carolina Family Scholarship
Open to children of employees (who work at least 30 hours/week) attending any of the 16 UNC campuses on community colleges in North Carolina.
Harvey Beech Scholarship
For current Carolina sophomores and juniors.
Light on the Hill Society Scholarship
For current first-year African American students.
MLK Scholarship
For current Carolina juniors.
External Scholarships
External Scholarships Search
We have compiled this list of scholarships available to minority students, both administered by UNC-Chapel Hill and external funding sources.
Minority Student Scholarships – Interactive Tool
Interactive tool to search through scholarships available for students of all ethnic and diverse backgrounds.
Scholarship Guide for Native American Students
From mastersinpsychology.com.
Scholarship Resource for Students with Disabilities
From Accredited SchoolsOnline.org, provides students with disabilities a variety of funding opportunities and benefits.
Helpful Resources
- How to Find a Psychology Internship (Psychology.org)
- BestColleges.com offers the RETURNING TO SCHOOL SERIES in order to aid people who may be interested in returning to higher education: