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

The Julia Preston Brumley Fund

The Julia Preston Brumley Fund shall provides support to students participating in a semester or summer study abroad program approved by the American Studies Curriculum and the Office of Study Abroad. Recipients, known as Julia Preston Brumley Scholars, are selected … Continued

Jon Curtis Student Enrichment Fund (SEF)

The Jon Curtis Student Enrichment Fund (SEF) is a student-led initiative of Student Government and the Carolina Union that provides monthly $200-$600 grants to students to pursue personal, professional, and academic interests away from Carolina. Our grants are awarded without … Continued

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

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

Truman Scholarship

The Truman Scholars Foundation gives priority to master’s and doctorate programs in public administration, public policy analysis, public health, international relations, government, economics, social services delivery, education and human resource development, and conservation and environmental protection. Students who plan to … Continued

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

Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship – ASC

The African Studies Center offers Academic Year and Summer Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for graduate and undergraduate students. The priority languages for the ASC will be Arabic, Lingala, Kiswahili, and Wolof. If you are interested in other … 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