Morehead-Cain Scholarship

Full merit scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill covering tuition, housing and four funded summer experiences. Candidates apply to Carolina by October 15, 2026 for Early Action or January 1, 2027 for Regular Decision; school nomination is a separate earlier route.

Offered by Morehead-Cain Foundation. Scholarship for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 12–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Leadership, Full Ride

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grade 12. It runs online.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Morehead-Cain Scholarship

When is the Morehead-Cain Scholarship deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Morehead-Cain Scholarship free?

Yes. Morehead-Cain Scholarship is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Morehead-Cain Scholarship?

High school students in grade 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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