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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
Honoring the Life of Wes Miles ’05
Wes Miles, Park Class of 2005, passed away on March 28, 2025, after a brief illness. Wes is survived by his wife, parents and brother,...
Announcing the Park Faculty Scholars for the Class of 2029
The Park Scholarships program is excited to announce that Dr. K.C. Busch and Dr. John Meitzen will serve as Park Faculty Scholars for the Class...
Celebrating Park Faculty Scholars
Each cohort of Park Scholars benefits from the close mentorship of two distinguished members of NC State’s faculty. These two professors, known as Park Faculty...