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Virtual study abroad – incoming exchange program

Why Participate?

By enrolling in a virtual course at UNC-Chapel Hill, you will have the opportunity to

  • gain a new perspective on course material taught in a different cultural context, 
  • learn alongside peers from the United States, and 
  • enlarge your global social, academic, and professional networks 

Apply

Applications are open now through November 20th. The application includes a home institution approval form, a transcript, and a few other questionnaires.  

Virtual Course Offerings

View virtual course offerings below. The courses have limited enrollment; therefore applicants will be asked to choose a first and second choice. Applicants will receive priority for course enrollment on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Scholarship NameScholarship AmountFinancial Need Requirement (based upon FAFSA)Student Geographic RequirementsStudy Abroad Program RequirementsAcademic or Major RequirementsTerm(s)
#HeelsAbroad Scholarship$500YesNo preferenceNo preferenceNo preferenceAny
SAO Access GrantVaries (typically between $500 - $6,000)YesNo preferenceNo preferenceNo preferenceAny
Brian and Susan Mashburn Study Abroad ScholarshipVaries (typically between $500 - $4,000)YesNo preferenceNo preferenceNo preferenceAny
Frances & E.T. Rollins Jr. Study Abroad ScholarshipMinimum $1,000YesNo preferenceNo preferenceNo preferenceAny
Greer and Bryan Pope Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment FundUp to $3,000YesNo preferenceNo preferenceNo preferenceAny
Haywood Family Study Abroad Scholarship FundMinimum $1,000YesNo preferenceNo preferenceNo preferenceAny
Mealy Family Study Abroad Scholarship FundMinimum $2,000YesNo preferenceNo preferenceNo preferenceAny
Emmett English McLean Study Abroad Scholarship FundVaries (typically between $500 - $5,000)YesNo preferenceNo preferenceNo preferenceAny

*These courses have extremely limited enrollment capacity.