About Morehead-Cain

Our Mission

To identify, invest in, and empower a community of dynamic, purpose-driven leaders.

The Morehead-Cain Foundation has a proud legacy of nurturing exceptional talent and fostering transformative leadership. Since its founding in 1945, Morehead-Cain has provided students with unparalleled opportunities to excel academically, grow as leaders, and contribute meaningfully to the world. The Global Fellows Program extends this legacy globally, welcoming students from across the globe to experience a year of growth, discovery, and impact at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
A Legacy of Excellence

For nearly eight decades, Morehead-Cain has been synonymous with rigorous scholarship, innovative leadership, and personal growth. Scholars are challenged to think critically, lead boldly, and engage deeply with the world around them. The Global Fellows Program builds on this tradition, offering top international students the opportunity to join a community dedicated to intellectual curiosity and purposeful action.

 

College as it Should Be

The Morehead-Cain Global Fellows Program is designed for ambitious, intellectually curious students who seek to challenge themselves in rigorous environments. Fellows are immersed in dynamic learning experiences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the world’s leading public universities, and supported by a vibrant community of scholars who are driven to explore, innovate, and make meaningful contributions across disciplines.

 

An Experience without Boundaries

The Global Fellows Program reflects Morehead-Cain’s commitment to fostering a global perspective. Fellows from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds come together to share ideas, tackle pressing global challenges, and build meaningful connections. With access to a global network of scholars, alumni, and partners, Fellows are empowered to lead with a local and global vision.

Our Community

Morehead-Cains come from across the globe. 

Their interests are diverse, and their perspectives vary widely. These are their stories.
A young man in glasses and a floral shirt sorts small stones and pottery fragments in a wooden tray lined with newspaper.
A global fellow trades the page for…
Morehead-Cain Global Fellow Amadeu Neto ’26 spent his summer in North Carolina…
Introducing the 2027 Morehead-Cain Global Fellows
The Morehead-Cain Foundation has announced the 2027 Morehead-Cain Global Fellows, who begin…
A student in New York wearing professional attire smiles with skyscrapers in the background.
First Morehead-Cain Global Fellows reflect on transformational…
In August 2025, twelve exceptional student leaders from around the world arrived…
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