Award

• $10,000 for North Carolina residents
• $20,000 for out-of-state students

Selection

Based on a combination of merit and financial need. Students must submit a financial aid application along with their UNC admissions application to be eligible for the Johnston Scholarship.

Grade Requirement

Must maintain a 3.0 GPA 

Extras

The Hogan Fellowship offers summer internship funding for Johnston Scholars. These self-designed summer experiences can range from global research projects to unique career opportunities. Johnston Scholars work with the Scholars Program staff to develop a proposal, submit a budget, and earn funding to pursue their summer ambitions. 

The Johnston Trust: Johnston Scholars have a rich history at Carolina thanks to the generosity and commitment of the James M. Johnston Trust. For more than 45 years, the Johnston Trust has allowed thousands of high-achieving students to earn a place at Carolina, despite financial barriers.