UNC merit scholarship amounts and chances/stats?

knwalrus
Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:02:53 +0000

hi! I received the Blue Sky Scholarship for this admissions cycle. I am not committed to UNC yet but it is probably in the top 2 or 3 if not my top choice (and honestly, before the $$ and actually exploring the school, it definitely wasn’t.)

the scholarship:

I didn’t apply for it, I had never heard of the program before I opened my acceptance letter

The letter said I was chosen off of my “outstanding academic potential, hard working spirit, and strong sense of responsibility”

It seems that this scholarship is mostly for middle class families in NC (my family makes about $160k/yr, my EFC was $35k)

The actual money amount:
–$7,500/yr scholarship
–$2,500/yr work study
–$2,500 one time grant for research or study abroad
–All together, $42,500

I don’t know how the scholarship was chosen or how many people received it, but I don’t know anybody else who got it of the many people I know who got into UNC

Stats:

In state, competitive public high school in Wake county

35 act, 3.97 UW gpa, 4.63 weighted, IB diploma program + lots of APs

Most “flashy” EC was a prestigious study abroad scholarship from the government, I did study abroad and language learning for 2 months on this program

Was also a dedicated volunteer at a local charity, pres. of 2 clubs, member of 2 others, and an internship + part time job

I think my essays were pretty good and LORs pretty good as well, main common app essay talked about very unique academic interest, other essays discussed experience abroad and my identity

Also accepted to Honors Carolina + Acc. Research Program

Applied as a global studies major but I will probably double major in that and public policy

If anyone has any questions please feel free to reach out!