The Carolina Covenant: Then, now and forever

Hear from Carolina Covenant founders, supporters and scholars in this commemorative 20th anniversary video.

Published on
April 08, 2025
Two smiling Carolina Covenant Scholars with a blue Carolina Covenant sign in the background and a video play button in the bottom right-hand corner.

Providing access to an affordable college education is at the heart of Carolina’s public mission. As UNC-Chapel Hill marks the 20th anniversary of the Carolina Covenant, we celebrate this groundbreaking program that empowers exceptional students to graduate debt-free. Watch the brief trailer above or view the full-length video on Carolina Stories YouTube to hear from the program’s founders: supporters like Roy Williams; and a few of the scholars, alumni and community members whose lives have been transformed by this lasting commitment to opportunity.

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Carolina Covenant Scholarships General Fund

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Provides support for Carolina Covenant, a University program that provides support including, but not limited to, scholarships, orientation and mentoring.

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