Project Uplift

A summer college access program run by Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs (CHEOP) at UNC-Chapel Hill for rising high school seniors. Each summer about 1,000 students attend one of several sessions on campus, where they learn about admissions, interact with faculty, staff and current students, and join educational and social activities. Applicants from all U.S. states and territories are eligible, and the cost is $80 per participant.

Offered by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Summer Program for high school students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Education, Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
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 Project Uplift

When is the Project Uplift deadline?

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

Is Project Uplift free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Project Uplift?

High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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