Scholarships

Sep 3, 2024

James and Kathrine Owens Celebrate Transformation With New Gift

A $2 million commitment from former Board of Trustees chair Dr. James Owens and his wife, Kathrine, to the Celebrating Transformation Initiative will benefit three areas at NC State. 

Sep 3, 2024

Spotlight: Service and Growth in Philadelphia

Caldwell Fellow Maia Solomon ’25 embarked on a transformative journey recently, immersing herself in a nine-week residency at Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia. There, she dedicated her time to teaching 7th-grade science and leading a filmmaking class, all while contributing more than 300 hours of service in teaching and leadership training. 

Sep 3, 2024

Introducing the 2028 Class of Centennial Scholars

As the Centennial Scholarship Program celebrates its 25th anniversary this fall, the program welcomes 10 new scholars — thanks to the generosity of donors — to the Wilson College of Textiles, who will graduate in 2028. 

Sep 3, 2024

Photo Recap of the Park Scholarships Program’s Class of 2028 Freshman Retreat

The Park Scholarships program’s class of 2028 recently traveled to Black Mountain, North Carolina, to get to know each other, reflect on the next four years and, of course, enjoy some s’mores by the fire. 

Sep 3, 2024

Why Gifts Matter: Transformational Scholarships Program Preparing Bella Gonzales to Inspire Students for Rest of Their Lives

When Bella Gonzales applied to the College of Education, what stood out to her was its Transformational Scholarships Program, which provides scholarships totaling $40,000 over four years. The program supports promising high school students, like Gonzales, who are from eastern North Carolina and will return to the region to teach after graduation. 

Sep 3, 2024

Carving a Future in Agribusiness

Charles McGhee’s interest in hunting and desire to raise livestock made him curious about how meat moves from farm to table, which led him to enroll in the CALS Agricultural Institute’s food animal and poultry processing classes. The food animal and poultry processing curriculum was made possible by a gift from the Golden LEAF Foundation in 2021. 

Aug 19, 2024

Proud Alumna Becomes New Foundation Chair

Bentina Terry ’92 has remained engaged with NC State since her graduation from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences — and now she’s taking on a new challenge. Meet the newest chair of the NC State Foundation Board and learn about her favorite parts of the Pack. 

Aug 1, 2024

Chancellor Woodson Announces Plan to Retire

Chancellor Randy Woodson, a transformative leader who guided NC State to new heights in student achievement, research output, facility expansion and fundraising, recently announced that he will retire on June 30, 2025. 

Aug 1, 2024

Forging a Path Forward

Taj Hewitt is a junior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biological and agricultural engineering technology. Hewitt first attended Wake Technical Community College before transferring to NC State as a Goodnight Scholar. 

Aug 1, 2024

Rose Amburose ’25 Receives 2024 Equity and Inclusion Student Award

The National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter (NASW-NC) named five North Carolina social work students as the 2024 NASW-NC Equity and Inclusion Student Award recipients, including Rose Amburose, a Park Scholar in the class of 2025.