Horace J. Shumate Memorial Fund

Due to a generous endowment from Carol Shumate, the UNC Study Abroad office is offering an opportunity to apply for scholarships of at least $1250 to offset the cost of a summer, semester, or year long Study Abroad program. Preference … Continued

AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships

Each year, AIFS awards more than $800,000 in study abroad scholarships, grants and financial support to deserving students. Funds are available for both summer and semester programs. The list of scholarships available can change, but they offer full and partial … Continued

Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) invests in promising students with financial need who wish to study abroad. Potential applicants who meet our eligibility requirements may participate on any international education program that meets their academic objectives. As an applicant … Continued

Goldwater Scholarship

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation awards the Goldwater Scholarship, and it seeks students who display intellectual curiosity and intensity and possess potential for significant future contributions in their chosen field. Each year, 250-300 students nationwide will … 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

Diversity Abroad Overseas Ambassador Scholarship

Diversity Abroad, in cooperation with the AIFS Foundation, will offer $500 scholarships for fall and spring semester. Five scholarships are available for each semester. Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racially diverse students are strongly encouraged … Continued

Weir Honors Fellowship in Asian Studies

William D. Weir Honors Fellowships in Asian Studies offer Carolina undergraduates a unique opportunity to develop their language skills and gain practical, independent work experience in China. The program is designed for students who have started their Chinese language journey … Continued

Boren Awards/National Security Education Program

The David L. Boren awards includes undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships and 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 … Continued

C-STEP Internship Stipend

In order to be competitive in the job market most students understand that they need to participate in an internship or internships in their chosen field before they graduate. However, sometimes those internships are unpaid. This is challenging for any … Continued

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships fund an academic year of advanced language study abroad of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and selected Southeast Asian languages. Superior candidates pursuing careers in fields such as STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), international business, accounting, law, medicine, journalism, … Continued