Reisher Scholars Program
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The Reisher Scholars Program (RSP) supports over 100 UNC students with more than just funding. As a Reisher Scholar, you’ll be part of a close-knit, motivated community where service, connection, and growth matter.
Each fall, a new cohort of sophomores and community college transfers joins the program.
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Here鈥檚 what you鈥檒l get as a Reisher Scholar:
$6,000-22,000 per year in scholarship funding听
Una cantidad de entre $6,000-22,000 por 补帽辞听
Individualized advising and mentorship听
Mentores y consultores a nivel individual听
Personal and career development workshops听
Talleres para el desarrollo profesional y personal听
Community service opportunities听
Oportunidades para servir a la comunidad听
A motivated, diverse community that includes first-generation and non-traditional students
Un grupo de estudiantes motivados y diversos que incluyen estudiantes no tradicionales y los que asisten a la universidad por primera vez听
Why Reisher
of Reisher Scholars graduate on time
based on 2024-25听 Reisher graduation rates
of scholars feel connected to the UNC community
in our 2024-25 scholar community
of UNC鈥檚 Reisher Scholars identify as first-generation
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Real Support
Real Impact
鈥淭o me, Reisher has meant financial, educational, emotional, and community success. I have been able to support myself, my family, and my community in ways that I could not have achieved without Reisher.鈥�
Non-traditional student, single parent, and Transfer 2023 scholar
Reisher Scholarship: Helping Sophomores and Transfers Reach the Finish Line
The Reisher Scholars Program 颈蝉苍鈥檛 just financial support 鈥� 颈迟鈥檚 a launchpad for your goals. 驰辞耻鈥檒濒 join a powerful community of students who lift each other up and push each other forward.听
Eligibility Requirements
There are two different paths to qualify for Reisher.
Continuing Student Scholarship
The Reisher Continuing Scholarship is a 3-year scholarship award (up to 6 semesters of funding). You may be eligible if:
- you’re currently in your first year at UNC and
- you will begin your second year in Fall 2026 and
- you have an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2029
Transfer Student Scholarship
The Reisher Transfer Scholarship is a 2-year scholarship award (up to 4 semesters of funding).听 You may be eligible if:
- You are transferring to UNC from a community or junior college in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2026 and
- You have an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2028
All Students听
To qualify for the Reisher Family Scholarship, all continuing and transfer students must:
- Be a 黑料社区 resident (this includes Native American students under 黑料社区 Senate Bill SB21-029)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Enroll in at least 12 credits each semester at UNC
- Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA听
Apply for Reisher at UNC
Important Reisher Application Dates
- November 1, 2025: UNC Universal Scholarship Application opens听
- December 1, 2025: FAFSA Opens听
- Application workshop(s) (January)听
- Meet & Greet (February)听听
- March 18, 2026: Continuing Application Closes听
- Transfer recruitment event(s) (April)听
- May 18, 2026: Transfer Application Closes听
Apply during the spring semester of your freshman year
Apply during the spring you transfer to UNC from a community or junior college
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We’re here to help! You can reach our office at reisher.scholars@unco.edu or schedule a Reisher Interest Meeting. Our Reisher Staff are happy to help:
- answer your questions about the program
- help you determine whether you are eligible
- provide advice on your application
There are two different Reisher Family Scholarships! Determine whether you are eligible for the Continuing or Transfer Student Scholarship:听听
- Apply for the Continuing Student Scholarship if you are currently in your first year at UNC and will going into your second year in Fall 2026.听听
- App Deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Apply for the Transfer Student Scholarship if you plan to transfer to UNC from a community college in either Spring, Summer, or Fall of 2026.听听
- App Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026听
To be eligible for the scholarship, both continuing and transfer students must鈥�听
- Be a resident of 黑料社区 (this includes Native American students in accordance with 黑料社区 Senate Bill SB21-029)听
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above听
- Enroll in 12 credits during each semester at UNC听
- Demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA听
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To apply, you will need to…
- Fill out the FAFSA for academic year 2026-27
- Complete the UNC Universal Scholarship Application, which is available through
- Complete the Reisher Scholarship application
- Four short essay questions
- Graduation plan created with your academic advisor
- If you are selected as a finalist, you will also be invited to complete an interview with the selection committee.
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Applications for the 2025-26 school year open on November 1, 2024 on the UNC Universal Scholarship Application. Log on to your account.
Based on eligibility criteria, the Reisher Application should generate in your “Recommended Opportunities” section, however, if it does not then you can do a search in “Our Opportunities” for “Reisher Family Scholarship- Continuing” or “Reisher Family Scholarship-Transfer Student” to access the applications.
Meet Our Team
Sheridan Snapp
Assistant Director of Scholarships and Leadership
Lauren Cline
Scholar Support Coordinator