James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program

The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Approximately 12-14 students will … Continued

Phillips Ambassadors Program

The Phillips Ambassadors Program is open to UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University undergraduate students across all majors, who are applying for a UNC-approved study abroad academic program located in East Asia, South Asia or Southeast Asia. Students must be … Continued

Rhodes Scholarships

As the world’s oldest and most prestigious awards for graduate study, the Rhodes Scholarships send outstanding students from around the world to Oxford University. Based on eligibility, candidates can apply in one of 20 countries and constituencies, including but not … Continued

Mingma Norbu Sherpa Fellowship

The fellowship is named for the late Mingma Norbu Sherpa, a pioneering conservationist in the Himalaya who served as an official with the World Wildlife Fund. Mr. Sherpa believed that having nature need not take place at the expense of … Continued

Lesher Opportunity Fund

The James and Eleanor Lesher Educational Opportunity in Philosophy Fund provides undergraduates with support to attend conferences, study abroad, develop language skills, or pursue other special opportunities.Thanks to a very generous gift from James and Eleanor Lesher, we now have … Continued

DAAD University Summer Course Grant

This program provides scholarships to attend a broad range of three- to four-week summer courses at German universities which focus mainly on German language and literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany. Extensive extracurricular programs complement … Continued

Study Abroad General Scholarships

UNC-CH students accepted into any of the programs offered through the UNC-CH Study Abroad Office are eligible to apply for the Study Abroad Award. The awards are based primarily, but not exclusively, on financial need. The awards originate from both … Continued

Research Internships in Science and Engineering Germany

RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering. RISE Germany offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. RISE Germany is funded by the … Continued

SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship)

SURF recipients are expected to engage in undergraduate research, scholarship, or performance for at least 9 weeks, with a minimum of 20 hours/week during the summer (May-August). Please note that some projects may require more than the minimum of 20 … Continued

EMGIP Bundestag Internship

EMGIP (Émigré Memorial German Internship Program) offers internship opportunities for U.S. and Canadian students in the German parliament, the Bundestag. The internships are two months long, and we try to match the position with the student’s interests and experiences. Interns will … Continued