Apply to Become A Shuford Ambassador

Below, you’ll find key details on eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply.

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The Shuford Ambassadors (AMs) are a team of passionate and engaged student leaders who represent the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship. As the program’s student voice, they play a key role in promoting the Entrepreneurship Minor across campus, planning and hosting student-run events, and advocating for student perspectives in meetings with faculty, staff, and the Shuford Advisory Board. Shuford Ambassadors gain valuable, real-world experience working within a group to determine how to accomplish their goals. From supporting their peers to shaping the future of the program, the AMs are the student voice at the heart of the Shuford Program.

Why Apply?

This role is an opportunity to play a central part in shaping the Shuford experience for our students—building community, supporting and planning events, and representing a program that empowers students to try bold things and grow into the boldest version of themselves. The Shuford Ambassador selection process is designed to be thoughtful, engaging, and reflective of the values that define our community.

Benefits

Fall Break Trips!

One highlight of the Ambassador experience is opportunities to travel and learn together. This year, our ambassadors traveled to Chicago, where they explored innovation and entrepreneurship in a new city while strengthening their connections as a team. The trip gave students a chance to build community, gain fresh perspectives, and represent the Shuford Program beyond campus.

Make Impactful Connections

Being a Shuford Ambassador opens doors to a network of entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals that few undergraduates have access to. Through engagement with the Shuford Advisory Board, our Innovators-in-Residence, and a community of like-minded student leaders, you’ll build relationships that extend far beyond campus. Connections that can shape your career and fuel your entrepreneurial journey for years to come.

Leadership Development

As a Shuford Ambassador, you don’t just talk about leadership, you practice it. From running weekly meetings and organizing events to presenting student perspectives directly to Shuford faculty, staff, and the Advisory Board, Ambassadors step into real leadership roles from day one. You’ll develop skills in communication, project management, and collaborative decision-making that will serve you well long after graduation.

Ambassador Requirements

As a Shuford Ambassador, you will:

Attend weekly Ambassador meetings (approximately 1 hour per week)
Actively support and engage at Shuford events throughout the semester
Participate in key program initiatives, including open houses, mixers, and signature events
Collaborate with fellow Ambassadors and Shuford staff to strengthen the student experience
Serve as a welcoming presence for prospective and current students

Being a Shuford Ambassador is a meaningful and ongoing commitment.

Ambassadors are expected to consistently show up, contribute, and engage throughout each semester
This role requires strong communication, reliability, and teamwork
Those selected are committing to serving as a Shuford Ambassador for the remainder of their time at UNC-Chapel Hill

We are looking for students who care deeply about building community, take initiative with or without fear, follow through on action items, bring positive energy and authenticity, and who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves through the Shuford Program.

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Ready to join the team?

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