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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
Chasta Hamilton ’07 Dances Down Her Own Path to Find Purpose
Chasta Hamilton ‘07 is the keynote speaker for sPark, the Park Scholarships conference taking place Sept. 22 and 23! Chasta’s speech, “Your World As A...
Photo Recap of the Class of 2024’s Senior Retreat
The Class of 2024 traveled to Ocoee, Tennessee for their Senior Retreat over Labor Day weekend. They spent five days at the Adventure Ocoee Lodge,...
In Memoriam: Tom Cunningham
Thomas “Tom” Cunningham, dear friend and supporter of the Park Scholarships program, died on Sept. 12, 2023. After growing up in Monroe, NC, Tom went...