sPark: A Leadership and Networking Symposium

sPark, the second biannual symposium, was held on April 6-8, 2018 at the StateView Hotel on Centennial Campus. Thinking big, discussing relevant issues, and celebrating 22 years of Park Scholars’ accomplishments.

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Park Scholarships Announces Class of 2022 Finalists

The Park Scholarships program at North Carolina State University has named 112 students to its Class of 2022 Finalists.

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Two Gifts Totaling $700,000 Donated Anonymously

The Park Scholarships has been granted two anonymous donations this year to provide significant support for the program and its students.

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Class of 2018 Presented William C. Friday Award to Amy Gage Wright

The 19th annual William C. Friday Award was presented to Amy Gage Wright, Founder and CEO of Bitty & Beau’s Coffee and 2017 CNN Hero of the Year, on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

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Park Foundation Makes Largest Single Gift in NC State’s History

With its $50 million gift to the Park Scholarships program, the charitable Park Foundation has planted the seed of an endowment intended to sustain the program in perpetuity.

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The Park Scholarship is a four-year scholarship awarded on the basis of outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character. More About the Park Scholarships »

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What Makes a Park Scholar ?

Scholarship

Park Scholars earn excellent grades in the most challenging courses available. They are intellectually curious students who think critically and seek learning experiences outside the classroom.

Researching Galaxies Far, Far Away

NC State's first Churchill Scholar, Mia de los Reyes '16, published a paper on galaxy evolution as a junior and launched a science club for high school students. Now she's off to begin a Ph.D. in astronomy.

Leadership

Park Scholars demonstrate leadership, either in formal roles such as team captain or student body president, or informally by excelling in competitive or creative endeavors. They listen well, lead by example, take risks and champion original ideas.

Transforming Medicine in the 21st Century

Dr. Ricky Bloomfield is redefining the limits of a career in medicine by combining pediatrics and medical informatics—and by providing shadowing opportunities, he's helping younger Park Scholars to think big.

Service

Park Scholars dedicate themselves to making a positive difference in the lives of others. They find public service personally rewarding, and they participate in service activities on a regular basis.

5 Miles, 12 Doughnuts, 1 Hour — and Two Million Dollars

Since a group of Park Scholars launched this charity race in 2004, the Krispy Kreme Challenge has raised over $1.5 million to benefit the North Carolina Children’s Hospital. They've committed another $500,000 by 2020!

Character

Park Scholars set positive examples for others and have the courage to do what is right, even when they are in the minority. They demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, honesty and conscientiousness.

Improving Lives through Human-Animal Interaction

When Leanne Nieforth '16 observed how equine-assisted psychotherapy was helping at-risk young women, she became passionate about exploring the ways animals can help hurting humans heal.