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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.
In Student Government, 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 »
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Park Scholarships Names Finalists for the Class of 2027
The Park Scholarships program has selected 112 Finalists for the Class of 2027. On Jan. 7, members of the Park Scholarships Selection Committee, which includes...
Seizing Opportunities: Spotlight on Chelsea Gardner ’15
Chelsea Gardner, Park Scholarship Class of 2015, was recently spotlighted by UNC Kenan-Flagler News & Stories. Chelsea graduated from NC State with a major in...
Four Park Scholars March with the “World’s Most Dangerous Marching Band”
By: Autumn Phillips NC State’s marching band, The Power Sound of the South® (also known as “the world’s most dangerous marching band”) performs at University...