Klein Scholars

The Klein Scholars Program recognizes students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to growth and service.

Applicants are selected based on the following criteria:

1. Have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 or higher.
2. Be an incoming freshmen enrolled at UNC Charlotte as a full-time student.
3. Be eligible for enrollment in an honors program at UNC Charlotte.
4. Pursuing a major within the Klein College of Science.
5. Must be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
6. Outstanding record of consistently advanced coursework in high school.
7. Demonstrated strong leadership skills and a commitment to personal and professional development.
8. A commitment to community engagement and making a positive impact.

Klein Scholars are expected to maintain strong academic performance, participate actively in the program, and represent the values of the UNC Charlotte Klein College of Science.

To remain eligible for scholarship support, scholars must:

1. Maintain satisfactory progress towards completion of a major within the Klein College of Science.
2. Maintain continuous full-time undergraduate enrollment at UNC Charlotte (as defined in the UNC Charlotte catalog).
3. Remain in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
4. Strictly adhere to the UNC Charlotte Code of Student Academic Integrity (University Policy 407).
5. Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, academic integrity, and personal conduct.
6. Participate in professional development, leadership, donor appreciation, and other enrichment activities coordinated by the Klein Scholars Faculty Director.
7. Support the growth of the program by participating in mentoring opportunities for newer Klein Scholars.

Each year, the progress, academic performance, and engagement of Klein Scholars will be reviewed to ensure continued eligibility and to provide support for scholars’ success within the program.

1. At the end of each academic year, the Program Director, in consultation with the KCOS Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs, will review each scholar’s academic progress and program engagement to determine eligibility for continued participation.
2. Scholars whose GPA falls below 3.2, who have academic integrity violations, or who switch to a major outside for the Klein College of Science will not be eligible to continue in the program.
3. Scholars who do not participate in required program activities without prior communication and approval from the Klein Scholars Faculty Director may not be eligible for continued participation.
4. Scholars who are not making satisfactory progress toward timely completion of their major may not be eligible to continue in the program.
5. If a scholar’s GPA falls below 3.2 following the first semester of an academic year, the scholar will be required to meet with the Klein Scholars Faculty Director to discuss strategies for improving academic performance and returning to the required GPA level by the end of the academic year. All scholars are encouraged, but not required, to meet with the Faculty Director if they would benefit from additional academic guidance or support.
6. Scholarship funding may be awarded for a maximum of four years.
7. Serious violations of academic integrity may result in immediate termination from the scholarship.

Program Contact

Michael Grabchak, Ph.D.
Director, Klein Scholars program
Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
mgrabcha@charlotte.edu

The Klein Scholars Faculty Director may update program standards and requirements as needed to support the continued success of the program and its scholars. Any changes for current scholars will be communicated through Canvas or email.