Libertas Scholarships

The School of Civic Life & Leadership (SCiLL) invites Carolina undergraduates to apply for a Libertas Scholarship of $3,000 per year ($1,500 per semester) to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books. Libertas Scholarship recipients will have access to leadership and co-curricular opportunities, including faculty mentorship and invitations to special events.

Contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory academic performance, the Libertas Scholarship is renewable. It can be held up to four years for a maximum lifetime scholarship of $12,000.

Who is Eligible?

Incoming or current Carolina undergraduates who are minoring—or intend to minor—in Civic Life & Leadership are eligible. Libertas Scholarship recipients should take at least one or two SCiLL courses per academic year in order to make satisfactory progress toward completion of the minor. View a list of courses. Students who have not yet declared a SCiLL minor are welcome to apply, but should plan to declare the minor within the first year of holding the scholarship.

Current recipients of the Civ-Comm Scholarship are not eligible for a Libertas Scholarship, but are encouraged to apply in future years.

What are the requirements of the SCiLL minor?

View a description of and requirements for the Civic Life & Leadership minor.

How will Libertas Scholars be selected?

Libertas Scholars will be selected based on academic achievement, commitment to civic engagement, answers to several short essay prompts, and past contributions to SCiLL programming.

How do I apply?

The application portal will open again during the 2026-7 academic year.

Questions?

Contact Prof. Connor Grubaugh at [email protected].