Bryan Fellow, Kristin Economo, created Service Corps, a multi-layer mentoring/tutoring initiative in Siler City, NC that connects at-risk middle school students with low-income, high-potential high school student mentors.
Seagraves grant recipient, Best Buddies, organized a trip to the Exploris Museum to give 36 Buddies a chance to expand their horizons and learn about new cultures.
For Students - Overview
Public Service Scholars Program
Launched in 2003, the Public Service Scholars (PSS) program provides a framework for undergraduate students who want to strengthen and maintain their commitment to serving communities throughout North Carolina, the nation and the world. This innovative program is open to all full-time undergraduate students with at least four semesters remaining at Carolina. Learn more.
Fellowships
The Center offers several summer fellowships that support public service in North Carolina and beyond. Graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the Robert E. Bryan Public Service Fellowships and the UNC Entrepreneurial Public Service (EPS) Fellowships to develop and carry out local and global service projects. Undergraduates are also eligible to apply for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) to conduct engaged research projects. Learn more.
Public Service Awards
The Carolina Center for Public Service honors individual students, faculty, staff and University units and organizations for extraordinary and exemplary public service through annual Public Service Awards. The awards include the Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award, the Ned Brooks Award for Public Service, and the Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Award. Learn more.
Other Opportunities
Several grant opportunities are available to individuals and student groups that support their engagement efforts. The Seagraves Service Grants for Student Organizations are available to officially recognized student organizations to support public service projects in North Carolina. 100 Projects for Peace offers grants to undergraduates to design grassroots projects to be implemented during the summer. Recognized student organizations, and undergraduate and graduate students (individually or in teams) may apply for the Ronald W. Hyatt Rotary Public Service Awards. Learn more.
The Carolina Center for Public Service strengthens the University's public service commitment by promoting scholarship and service that are responsive to the concerns of the state and contribute to the common good.
“A Community Engaged University” recognized by the
Carnegie Foundation
CCPS is a unit of the Office of Vice Chancellor
for Public Service and Engagement.