Klein Scholars

Building the next generation of scientific leaders

The Klein Scholars program is designed for students who are ready to lead, discover and make a difference, offering an opportunity for high-achieving students pursuing degrees in the UNC Charlotte Klein College of Science.

More than a scholarship, it is a community of emerging leaders, innovators and problem-solvers who are passionate about improving the world through science.

With comprehensive support, leadership development opportunities and enriching cohort experiences, Klein Scholars gain the tools, connections and confidence to excel in the classroom, serve the community and shape the future as the next generation of scientific leaders.

Launched in 2026, a new cohort of incoming freshmen will be selected annually. Klein Scholars will have the ability to renew the scholarship based on eligibility to support four years of in-state tuition and fees for an undergraduate degree.

Criteria for Klein Scholars

Klein Scholars Selection Criteria

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:

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

Scholarship Requirements for Klein Scholars

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:

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

Klein Scholars Program Contact

Program Contact

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

Apply to be a Klein Scholar

Klein Scholar applications are accepted through the UNC Charlotte NinerScholars portal. Incoming freshmen may apply for the program after acceptance at UNC Charlotte. Application deadline is February 15.

Apply on NinerScholars