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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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Recent News
Ritika Shamdasani ’23 Wins Forbes 30 Under 30
Original Content by Sarah Stone, Wilson College News A Park Scholar and Wilson College of Textiles student is one of this year’s winners of Forbes 30 Under 30 list...
Ryley Fallon ‘24 and Windhover Win at the Collegiate Associated Press Awards
Ryley Fallon ‘24 is the Editor-in-Chief of Windhover, NC State’s literary and art magazine. In late October, her team was recognized by the Collegiate Associated...
Professor Dorothy Roberts’ Speaks at the Gerald H. Elkan Distinguished Lecture in Science and Society
The Park Scholarships Class of 2024 hosted the Gerald H. Elkan Distinguished Lecture in Science and Society on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Professor Dorothy Roberts,...
