Morehead-Cain Foundation Employee Directory
Higher EducationNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The Morehead-Cain Foundation is a mid-sized philanthropic organization within higher education that administers the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC-Chapel Hill. Established in 1945, it is widely recognized as the first merit-based undergraduate scholarship in the United States and has introduced innovations such as a strategic summer enrichment program and a dedicated discovery fund for each scholar. Through these programs, it aims to provide an undergraduate experience that stands apart from typical scholarships. Its primary focus is on supporting UNC-Chapel Hill students and scholars while collaborating with partner organizations to broaden opportunities and foster civic engagement. The foundation is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and operates within the higher education philanthropy sector. In 2024, it launched the Sophomore Intake Initiative to identify current UNC sophomores for participation.