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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
30 Years of Impact: Read the Park Scholarships Annual Report 2025–2026
We are excited to share the Park Scholarships Annual Report 2025–2026. Since the first class arrived in 1996, the program has grown into a community...
Freshman Retreat Reflections from the Class of 2030
Every August, the newest cohort of Park Scholars embarks on a trip to the mountains of North Carolina for the annual Freshman Retreat. This weekend...
Welcome Claire Blackman, Graduate Assistant, to Park!
Park Scholarships welcomes Claire Blackman to the Park community as the program’s graduate assistant. She is a student in NC State’s Master of Education in Higher...