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Levine Scholars Program

UNC Charlotte’s Premier Merit Scholarship

Announcing the Levine Scholars Program Class of 2030

22 exceptional young leaders from across the United States have been selected for the 17th class of UNC Charlotte's most prestigious scholarship program

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Being a Levine Scholar

Receiving a scholarship from the Levine Scholars Program is a privilege and a mutual investment. The program invests in your education and your personal and professional development. You invest your leadership, service and scholarship in making measurable change in the communities around you.

Overview and Benefits
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Full Tuition
The scholarship includes tuition, housing and meals, books and mandatory fees for all four years.
Two scholars posing on a mountain top during the NOLS expedition.
Summer Experiences
Scholars receive funding each summer to explore their personal values, develop leadership skills and gain valuable insights about the world around them.
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Civic Engagement
Each scholar has access to an $8,000 grant to design and lead a project partnering with a local nonprofit to address a community need.

The Levine Scholar Experience

Levine Scholars are chosen in part for their dedication to making measurable change in their communities. Each scholar participates in enrichment experiences which aim to align their programs of study and out-of-class activities with their strengths and values.

Scholar Experience
LEVINE SCHOLAR HIGHLIGHT

Kayla Walker ’25

Explains Her Mission to Empower
Women Through Community-Based Health Education

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LEVINE SCHOLAR HIGHLIGHT

Jamie Williford ’25 AKA Norm the Niner

One scholar’s mission to bring Niner Pride to all Charlotte students

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Interested in Applying?

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Am I Competitive?
The program seeks high achieving students who have maximized their time and opportunities in high school to improve their communities. Learn about what it takes to be a competitive applicant.
Student Requirements
A group of scholars during Finalist Program.
School Counselors: Nominate a Student
High school counselors play an integral role in identifying outstanding candidates for the Levine Scholarship. Seniors must receive a counselor’s nomination or submit a self-nomination before they can apply for the Levine Scholarship.
Nomination Information

LSP by the Numbers

20
Scholars Per Cohort
200+
Alumni
100+
Nonprofit Partners
700
Monthly Program Hours of Service

The Charlotte Connection

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university. Recognized for its top-tier, R1 research status, the university offers outstanding academics across a broad range of disciplines. The 1,000-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities that enhance learning, research and student life. Located in the nation’s 15th-largest city, UNC Charlotte fosters strong community partnerships and connects students to a thriving business and research hub, preparing them for success in a dynamic global economy.