Explore Funds

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

Provides support for the greatest operational needs.

The Carolina Candidacy and Degree Advancement Fund provides critical short-term support to graduate students facing funding disruptions, helping them stay on track to complete their degrees.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Provides support to expand global learning opportunities for Carolina Nursing students and faculty through study abroad, international virtual collaboration and visiting scholars — preparing nurses to improve health across cultures and communities.