Prospective Scholars
How do I prepare?
Things you should know:
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Morehead-Cain applicants may apply Early Decision (ED) to other colleges and universities and still apply for the Morehead-Cain. We only ask that candidates notify us as soon as possible if they’re admitted Early Decision to another institution and, if they’re not admitted ED and would like to remain in our process, that they not apply binding ED II.
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Admission to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a separate process from the Morehead-Cain application. All forms and correspondence dealing with admission to Carolina should go directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The deadline to apply for admission to Carolina is January 15, 2025.
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Morehead-Cain is following the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s guidance regarding the submission of standardized test scores. We do not yet know if the UNC System will waive the test for students applying for admission in fall 2025 and beyond, and will provide an update once this information is confirmed.
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UNC-Chapel Hill hosts two independent merit scholarship programs: the Morehead-Cain and the Robertson. Students attending schools in North Carolina can be considered for both scholarships at the same time.
SPECIAL NOTE: Morehead-Cain is an equal opportunity organization. It is the policy of the Morehead-Cain Foundation not to discriminate against any nominee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
Important Dates
Semifinalist notification to all students attending North Carolina High schools
Video interviews for North Carolina semifinalists
Finalist notification to students attending North Carolina High Schools
Finalist and Alumni Connection Experience
Morehead-Cain Discovery Weekend
Deadline for recipients to accept the Morehead-Cain Scholarship
How do I prepare?
Things you should know:
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Morehead-Cain applicants may apply Early Decision (ED) to other colleges and universities and still apply for the Morehead-Cain. We only ask that candidates notify us as soon as possible if they’re admitted Early Decision to another institution and, if they’re not admitted ED and would like to remain in our process, that they not apply binding ED II.
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Admission to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a separate process from the Morehead-Cain application. All forms and correspondence dealing with admission to Carolina should go directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The deadline to apply for admission to Carolina is January 15, 2025.
If you are not a school nominee, or you do not attend a nominating school, we encourage you to apply to UNC-Chapel Hill by the Early Action deadline of October 15, 2024. Students who apply to UNC before the Early Action deadline may be considered for the Morehead-Cain through the Admissions Referral Program (ARP).
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Morehead-Cain is following the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s guidance regarding the submission of standardized test scores. We do not yet know if the UNC System will waive the test for students applying for admission in fall 2025 and beyond, and will provide an update once this information is confirmed.
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UNC-Chapel Hill hosts two independent merit scholarship programs: the Morehead-Cain and the Robertson. A student can be considered for both scholarships at the same time.
SPECIAL NOTE: Morehead-Cain is an equal opportunity organization. It is the policy of the Morehead-Cain Foundation not to discriminate against any nominee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
Important Dates
Semifinalist notification to students attending out-of-state and international high schools
Video interviews with out-of-state and international semifinalists
Finalist notification to students attending out-of-state and international high schools
Finalist and Alumni Connection Experience
Morehead-Cain Discovery Weekend
Deadline to accept the Morehead-Cain
How do I prepare?
Things you should know:
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Morehead-Cain applicants may apply Early Decision (ED) to other colleges and universities and still apply for the Morehead-Cain. We only ask that candidates notify us as soon as possible if they’re admitted Early Decision to another institution and, if they’re not admitted ED and would like to remain in our process, that they not apply binding ED II.
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Admission to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a separate process from the Morehead-Cain application. All forms and correspondence dealing with admission to Carolina should go directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The deadline to apply for admission to Carolina is January 15, 2025.
-
UNC-Chapel Hill hosts two independent merit scholarship programs: the Morehead-Cain and the Robertson. A student can be considered for both scholarships at the same time.
-
Morehead-Cain is following the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s guidance regarding the submission of standardized test scores. We do not yet know if the UNC System will waive the test for students applying for admission in fall 2025 and beyond, and will provide an update once this information is confirmed.
SPECIAL NOTE: Morehead-Cain is an equal opportunity organization. It is the policy of the Morehead-Cain Foundation not to discriminate against any nominee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
Important Dates
Semifinalist notification to British students
Video interviews for British semifinalists
Finalist notification to British students will take place Mid January
Finalist and Alumni Connection Experience
Morehead-Cain Discovery Weekend
Deadline to accept the Morehead-Cain
How do I prepare?
Things you should know:
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Morehead-Cain applicants may apply Early Decision (ED) to other colleges and universities and still apply for the Morehead-Cain. We only ask that candidates notify us as soon as possible if they’re admitted Early Decision to another institution and, if they’re not admitted ED and would like to remain in our process, that they not apply binding ED II.
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Admission to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a separate process from the Morehead-Cain application. All forms and correspondence dealing with admission to Carolina should go directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The deadline to apply for admission to Carolina is January 15, 2025.
-
UNC-Chapel Hill hosts two independent merit scholarship programs: the Morehead-Cain and the Robertson. A student can be considered for both scholarships at the same time.
-
Morehead-Cain is following the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s guidance regarding the submission of standardized test scores. We do not yet know if the UNC System will waive the test for students applying for admission in fall 2025 and beyond, and will provide an update once this information is confirmed.
SPECIAL NOTE: Morehead-Cain is an equal opportunity organization. It is the policy of the Morehead-Cain Foundation not to discriminate against any nominee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
Important Dates
Semifinalist notification to Canadian students
Video interviews for Canadian semifinalists
Finalist notification to Canadian students
Finalist and Alumni Connection Experience
Morehead-Cain Discovery Weekend
Deadline to accept the Morehead-Cain
How do I prepare?
Things you should know:
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Morehead-Cain applicants may apply Early Decision (ED) to other colleges and universities and still apply for the Morehead-Cain. We only ask that candidates notify us as soon as possible if they’re admitted Early Decision to another institution and, if they’re not admitted ED and would like to remain in our process, that they not apply binding ED II.
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Admission to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a separate process from the Morehead-Cain application. All forms and correspondence dealing with admission to Carolina should go directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The deadline to apply for admission to Carolina is January 15, 2025.
You must have your TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS exam scores when you apply to UNC. It is strongly recommended that you have your exam scores and apply to UNC before the January 15 deadline.
If you are not a school nominee, or you do not attend a nominating school, you may apply to UNC-Chapel Hill by the Early Action deadline of October 15, 2024. All students who apply to UNC before the Early Action deadline are considered for the Morehead-Cain through the Admissions Referral Program (ARP).
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UNC-Chapel Hill hosts two independent merit scholarship programs: the Morehead-Cain and the Robertson. A student can be considered for both scholarships at the same time.
-
Morehead-Cain is following the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s guidance regarding the submission of standardized test scores. We do not yet know if the UNC System will waive the test for students applying for admission in fall 2025 and beyond, and will provide an update once this information is confirmed.
SPECIAL NOTE: Morehead-Cain is an equal opportunity organization. It is the policy of the Morehead-Cain Foundation not to discriminate against any nominee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
Important Dates
Semifinalist notification to international students
Video interviews for international semifinalists
Finalist notification to international students
Finalist and Alumni Connection Experience
Morehead-Cain Discovery Weekend
Deadline to accept the Morehead-Cain