Levine Scholars

Greetings from the Levine Scholars Program! LSP is UNC Charlotte’s premier merit scholarship. As North Carolina’s urban research university, Charlotte is recognized for its innovative interdisciplinary programs and exceptional opportunities for undergraduate students. Recently, the university has achieved the coveted position of being ranked among the nation’s top 100 public universities by USNWR. Levine Scholars come from across the state and country. While they bring different perspectives and interests, they share a commitment to civic engagement and giving back to their communities. Scholars emulate the program’s three core components: intellectual curiosity, commitment to community service, and the capacity for ethical leadership. Graduates of the program are fully prepared to begin their next chapter as versatile intellects, thoughtful leaders, and compassionate humanitarians. Past graduating classes have gone on to explore and achieve at the highest levels across a broad range of professional sectors.

Program Benefits

• Full of tuition, room, board and a stipend for books over a four-year period

• Funding for four summer experiences designed to build skills, grow networks and expand perspectives

• Outdoor leadership expedition with the National Outdoor Leadership School

• Nonprofit and pre-professional internships

• International experience (study or intern abroad)

• Access to an $8,000 grant to create a community service project in partnership with a local nonprofit

The combined value of the scholarship over four years is $115,000 for North Carolina residents and $172,000 for out-of-state students. Levine Scholarships are awarded to approximately 20 incoming first-year students each year.

Application Timeline & Process

• Aug. 15 – Oct. 15: Nomination period. School counselors and college advisors in our system will receive an email with access to the nomination form on Aug. 15. We also continue to allow high school seniors to submit a self-nomination. Visit levinescholars.charlotte.edu for more information.

• Nov. 1: General admission application deadline to the university.

• Nov. 15: Levine application deadline. This application includes three essays, an activities list, and two letters of recommendation. 

Let your counselor know if you want to be nominated.