Final Selection Activities: Preparation
Upload Your Transcript By 8 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 19
Upload an unofficial transcript that includes your fall grades, in PDF format, via your wolfPAW portal. Select the “2025 Park Scholarships” application view located in the upper right hand corner of the portal. Under “Forms,” upload the PDF to the “Park Scholarships: Final Selection Activities Transcript” Form.
If you are unable to access a copy of your transcript, please work with your counselor or school to provide one to you that you can upload. You can check the status of your transcript in your wolfPAW portal, under Forms. If the transcript form shows a green checkmark, we have received your transcript.
We will consider you withdrawn from the process if we do not receive your transcript by this deadline and we will offer your opportunity to participate in Final Selection Activities to a candidate on our alternate list.
Pack
- Professional and casual attire
- Refillable water bottle
- Umbrella or other rain gear
Finalists: Professional attire is appropriate for Friday evening and Saturday morning/afternoon. Casual attire is appropriate at all other times.
Families/Guests: Professional attire is appropriate for Friday evening. Casual attire is appropriate at all other times.
Weather: The weather can be unpredictable at this time of year. We recommend that you check the forecast prior to your departure and bring an umbrella.
Park Under-Resourced Assistance
The Park Under-Resourced Assistance (PURA) program is so excited excited for our finalists. They’re still available to support under-resourced applicants. Click here to reach out!
Stamps Scholars Program
Some recipients of the Park Scholarship will be asked to complete an additional video interview with the Stamps Scholars Program (a nationwide merit scholarship organization) after Final Selection Activities.
The Park Scholarships program is funded through a combination of endowments from the Park Foundation and other donors, annual giving, and a partnership with the Stamps Scholars Program.
NC State’s Stamps Scholars Program partnership begins in 2025 with the Class of 2029. This class will have 10 students who will be both Stamps Scholars and Park Scholars, with financial support for their scholarships coming from both Stamps and from NC State.
Students who are offered a Park Scholarship that will be funded partially by Stamps will be asked to participate in an additional interview via video with Stamps staff in March or April.
Students whose scholarships are partially funded by Stamps will be included in the network of Stamps Scholars and be invited to participate in Stamps Scholars events on other campuses.
Regardless of funding source, all Park Scholars will have full access to all elements of the Park Scholarships’ foundational experiences (the Park Enrichment Academy).
Need-Based Travel Stipends
The Park Scholarships office has limited funds available to assist candidates with travel who could not otherwise attend Final Selection Activities. Please email parkscholars@ncsu.edu as soon as possible, but no later than 8 a.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 10, detailing specific items requested with estimated costs for each and the total amount requested. Requests will have no bearing on the selection process.