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The Park Scholarships program provides a four-year scholarship to NC State University awarded on the basis of outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character.
What Makes a Park Scholar?
Scholarship
Park Scholars are intellectually curious students who seek learning experiences beyond the classroom.
Daniel Haller ’22, a 2020 Goldwater Scholar, knew when he came to NC State he wanted to study global infectious diseases. More »
Leadership
Park Scholars listen well, lead by example, take risks, and champion original ideas.
As Student Body President, Timothy Reid ’24 is working to advance policies to improve student well-being. More »
Service
Park Scholars dedicate themselves to making a positive difference in their communities.
Nicholas Oyarzun ’24 and Sam Dotson ’24 created Park Under-Resourced Assistance (PURA) to help bring outstanding students to NC State and the Park Scholarships program. More »
Character
Park Scholars demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, honesty, and conscientiousness.
Elizabeth Dogbe ’21 is passionate about transportation planning and traffic operations and will graduate ready to pursue a meaningful career making transit systems more equitable. More »
Recent News
Using Physics to Study the Ocean: Q&A With Park Scholar Vendela Gustafsson
Originally published by College of Sciences News In high school, Vendela Gustafsson ’27 realized that physics is found in everything. She decided to keep studying...
Abby Martin ’27 and Family Win NC State’s 2026 Family of the Year
Congratulations Abigail Martin, a Park Scholar and senior in the Poole College of Management, submitted our award-winning nomination. Abby, along with her parents and brother,...
New Video Highlights the Enduring Impact of the Park Scholarships Program
For 31 years, the Park Scholarships program has committed to instilling scholarship, leadership, service and character in students. In this new video, three Park Scholars...