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Funds

Acceleration Fund for Practice

Enables Gillings to use its expertise and resources to help North Carolina communities confront emerging public health challenges and drive innovative, sustainable solutions.

Acceleration Fund for Research

Provides support for Gillings faculty, students and staff to address critical public health challenges through research.

Adams School of Dentistry Dean's Fund

Provides support for the dean’s vision for the Adams School of Dentistry.

Basic Needs Fund

Provide support to ensure that all students have access to the resources needed to focus on their education and success at Carolina. 

Carolina Closet

Provides professional attire to students at no cost, helping to support career readiness and confidence. Since its presentation at the Fall Board of Visitors meeting, the Closet has continued to grow its reach and impact, expanding access and resources for students across campus.

Carolina College Advising Corps Gift Account

Provides support for recent Carolina graduates to directly serve underrepresented high school students and provide them with college access support.

Carolina Covenant Scholarships General Fund

Provides support for The Carolina Covenant, a groundbreaking initiative that gives talented, low-income students an opportunity to attend Carolina—without borrowing a penny.

Carolina Food Pantry Network

Provides funding for new and existing food pantries in schools and units across campus to ensure that every member of the Carolina community is food secure and has access to nutritious meals without barriers. Your gift to this fund will allow us to grow our network of on-campus food pantries, so that no matter where students are located, they have access to the food and personal care items they need.

Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Program

The Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs enhance students' academic performance, retention and overall development both personally and professionally, to promote graduation in secondary and post-secondary education.

Carolina Law Externship Program Fund

Provides support for the Externship Program, connecting Carolina Law students with mentored, hands‑on legal experience alongside judges and practicing attorneys.