Scholarships

Jun 16, 2025

Scholarship Support Lets Kimberly Sutton Become Motivational Force for Students

After nearly a decade as a teacher, Kimberly Sutton decided to become a school counselor in order to better understand her students and make a greater impact on their lives. The College of Education’s online master of education in school counseling program and the Cassandra Lee Versteeg Mitchell Memorial Scholarship helped make it all possible.

Jun 16, 2025

Alumni Donors Help Paper Science Students See the World

Adam Elhammoumi and Jesseeca “Jess” Nguyen, both 2015 alumni of the College of Natural Resources, have established an endowment to expand access to study-abroad opportunities for students in the college’s paper science and engineering program.

Jun 3, 2025

Medwick Byrd: The Power of Education

Medwick Byrd’s commitment to supporting NC State and the College of Natural Resources stems from his belief in the power of education to transform lives — a belief that was strengthened when a scholarship gave Byrd the chance to discover the field that would become his lifelong passion.

Jun 3, 2025

Goodnight Scholarships Announces the Class of 2029 and Transfer Class of 2028

The Goodnight Scholarships Office at NC State recently announced the 100 new scholars joining the Goodnight Scholars Program’s class of 2029 and the 60 new scholars joining the Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program’s class of 2028. The Goodnight Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of Dr. Jim and Mrs. Ann Goodnight and includes programming, travel opportunities and enrichment grant funding for cohorts of students studying STEM and STEM education.

Jun 3, 2025

Poole Student Rings Nasdaq Bell, Paving Her Path in Quant Finance

From co-founding a club to landing a competitive internship, rising senior and Park Scholar Sophie Scherer is redefining what’s possible for NC State students in finance.

Jun 3, 2025

Former Wolfpack Player Sticking With the Pack

Former standout student-athlete Kayla Jones has been promoted from graduate manager to director of player personnel for the NC State women’s basketball team.

Jun 3, 2025

Joy of Education Celebrated at College of Education’s 2025 Scholarships Banquet

The College of Education held its annual scholarship banquet this spring celebrating the transformative power of education and the generosity of those who support it.

May 27, 2025

Announcing the 2025 Mathews Medal Recipients

The Mathews Medal recognizes graduating seniors who have created a lasting legacy at NC State. Among this year’s recipients are several scholarship recipients who were able to learn, grow and succeed during their time on campus through the power of philanthropy.

May 27, 2025

‘I Wanted To See If I Could Make a Difference in the Way That We Teach Mathematics’

Margaret Borden ’16, ’21MED, ’25PHD is the first Park Scholar to earn a doctoral degree from the College of Education. In this Q&A, she shares what brought her to NC State, what she learned on campus and how it all prepared her for what’s next.

May 27, 2025

Scholarship Helps Sabria Johnson ’25 Launch Students’ Higher Education Journeys

Sabria Johnson, a recent graduate of the College of Education’s Applied Education Studies: Learning Design and Technology program, loves helping community college students begin their higher education journeys. Working at Wake Tech while earning her bachelor’s degree at NC State helped Johnson afford her tuition, as did the COMID Scholarship she received through the College of Education.