Scholarly Concentration Programs

Overview

We encourage students to consider participating in a Scholarly Concentration Program (SCP) at UNC. A student choosing an SCP is making a commitment to learning a discipline and doing a deeper dive into a chosen area. Students will have the option to include their SCP participation as one of their three noteworthy characteristics on their MSPE. SCPs are an excellent way to distinguish oneself from a career standpoint: working closely with a mentor expert in the chosen discipline, developing meaningful programs, contributing to the literature, and maybe even following this pathway into a future career. At a practical level, students participating in SCPs will have ample material to discuss during residency interviews.

UNC’s Scholarly Concentration Programs (SCPs)

Application Process and Deadline

Please submit your application for a Scholarly Concentration Program (SCP) using the online application. The application will open November 10, 2025, and close November 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Students should expect a decision regarding their status in February. Students may participate in only one scholarly concentration program. Please adhere to the instructions for submitting an application on the page linked below. No exceptions will be made for late submissions. Applications for all scholarly concentration programs will be distributed to directors for their review; expect follow up communication from them as well as the SCP Coordinator.