The Ethics Scholar program requires two years of intensive involvement as a Parr Center Fellow. Fellows are admitted for one year and must then complete a Returning Scholar Application to recommit their time and energy to the Ethics Scholar program for the following year. After two years as a Fellow, students may continue to participate in the Parr Heels community as an Ethics Mentor.

Ethics Ambassadors are typically students in their first or second year at UNC who are curious to learn more about ethics and to get involved with the Parr Center. They attend lectures, volunteer with the National High School Ethics Bowl, and take part in social events. Ambassadors can expect to devote about 35 hours per year to the program.

Ethics Scholars are students who have committed to working toward the Ethics Scholar transcript designation over two years. In addition to the activities of the Ambassadors, Ethics Scholars will also work on a student-led team project, take two ethics courses and a skills training, present their work at the End of Year Ceremony.  Scholars can expect to spend about 85 hours per year, or 170 hours over two years, on the requirements for the program.

Scholars have access to world-renowned ethicists, free coffee and tea in our office, a secluded study space in Caldwell Hall, and a welcoming community of intellectually curious peers, all the while deepening and sharpening their moral reasoning skills. Upon completion of all program requirements, they are awarded the Parr Center Ethics Scholar transcript designation at graduation! Please reach out to our Director of Undergraduate Programming if you would like to discuss the benefits with a current Scholar.

Yes, it is possible to participate as an Ethics Scholar for one semester if you are planning to study abroad the next semester. Keep in mind that you must have four full semesters on campus in order to complete the program.

Absolutely! We value varying perspectives and experiences and will work with you to ensure the Ethics Scholar program fits your schedule.

Additional questions? Email our Director of Undergraduate Programming, Vanessa Moore.