<p>Here’s an overview of UNC-Chapel Hill’s merit based aid programs. Unless otherwise noted, they do not require a separate application.</p>
<p>Major “Named” scholarships
- Robertson Scholars (selected on service/academics/leadership, full ride + summer enrichment, joint program with Duke University, separate application optional but encouraged) – see [Robertson</a> Scholars: Homepage](<a href=“http://robertsonscholars.org%5DRobertson”>http://robertsonscholars.org)
- Morehead-Cain Scholars (selected on leadership/academics/service, full ride + summer enrichment, amazing alumni network, separate application required) – see [The</a> Morehead-Cain Scholars Program](<a href=“http://moreheadcain.org%5DThe”>http://moreheadcain.org)
- Carolina Scholars (selected on academics, full ride for out-of-state students, $7,500 grant for in-state)
- Pogue Scholars (focus on diversity, including socioeconomic diversity; full ride for out-of-state students; $7,500 grant for in-state; requires separate application)
- Johnston Scholars (considers academic merit AND need)</p>
<p>I believe around 150-175 students receive one of these major “named” scholarships every year.</p>
<p>Partial merit awards go by various names and are typically a couple of thousand dollars in value. These include Davie, Old Well, College Fellows, and Advantage. Some of these are targeted to particular regions in NC or demographic groups; for example, the Advantage scholarship is targeted to middle-income high-achieving students.</p>
<p>The number of students receiving these partial awards varies by year, depending on the level of funding available.</p>