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Funds

Carolina Public Service Scholars Program

Provides support for undergraduate students to expand their understanding of service, connect academic and community-based experiences and build their capacity to have a positive impact through service. Scholars complete rigorous program components and create a portfolio reflecting their individual scholarship and world experiences.

Center for Media Law and Public Policy in the School of Law

Provides support for advancing research, education, and public dialogue on media law, free expression, and emerging communication technologies at UNC School of Law.

Center for Public Engagement with Science

Supports a network of field sites through semester-long, immersive experiences in North Carolina and abroad where students live and learn in diverse ecosystems — from mountains to coasts to urban environments while advancing education, research, and community engagement.

Clinical Programs Discretionary Fund

Provides support for Carolina Law’s clinical programs, where students gain hands‑on legal experience while expanding access to justice for individuals and communities in need.

Communication Studies

Provide support for scholarships, research opportunities and professional development experiences that empower our students to thrive — at Carolina and beyond.

Community Service Scholarship Program Expendable Fund

Provides support for tuition assistance and programming to select, service-oriented undergraduates to advance their commitment, knowledge and skills related to service. Community Service Scholars receive training, mentorship and individualized support of specific public service interests.

CPILO Current Use Fund

Provides support for Carolina Law students pursuing unpaid or underfunded summer professional work opportunities serving the public interest.

Curtis Media Center Endowment

Provide support for AV integration and operations for the new, state-of-the-art broadcast studio and Curtis Media Center.

DFI

Provides support for the Development Finance Initiative (DFI), which assists local governments with community development projects.

Director Development Initiative

Provides support for UNC School of Law to prepare and connect aspiring leaders with nonprofit and corporate board service opportunities.