A prize is a reward or recognition for work done or significant achievement, much like an award . There is, however, almost always a merit component to a prize. Research is any opportunity that by definition has the requirement that a scientific hypothesis must be stated and addressed in the undertaking. Funding of a research project may be by grant or fellowship . And, the opportunity could be part of a specific endeavor or a component in obtaining a dual degree .
Scholarships are gift aid that usually have some associated academic performance standard.
Seminars are small groups engaged in special study or original research under the guidance of a professor. Meetings and training sessions, both on and off UNC campus, will be found under this heading. Service is a usually a volunteer opportunity to serve a community need. Volunteerism is the act of giving or the offer to give on one's own initiative. You may join an existing organization, or see a need and design a way to fill it.