Scholarships

Jan 1, 2018

Raise Your Hand If You Want To Be A Teacher

Goodnight Scholar Lauren Smith reflects on her decision to become a kindergarten teacher, and the challenges and joys she has encountered along the way. 

Dec 29, 2017

CNR Student Spotlight: Jacob Veilleuxm

Jacob Veilleux, a University Scholar and a fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology major, interned with the with the Illinois River Biological Station in Havana, Illinois, studying Smallmouth Buffalo, the largest commercial fish in the state. His extraordinary NC State experience has been supported by the Ron and Dale Terry Student Assistance and Enrichment Fund and the Hope Valley Forest Scholarship. 

Dec 18, 2017

Caldwell Fellows Gearing Up for Alumni Conference and Anniversary Gala

As part of Selection Weekend in February, the Caldwell Fellows program will host its first Alumni Weekend, a one-of-a-kind event bringing together alumni from across the program's 50-year history. 

Dec 18, 2017

Park Scholarships Names Class of 2022 Semifinalists

The Park Scholarships program at NC State has selected 390 semifinalists for its Class of 2022 – the 23rd class of Park Scholars. Candidates were chosen from an exceptionally talented pool of 2,120 applicants based on outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character. 

Dec 18, 2017

CALS Outstanding December Graduate: Jacob Nester

Agriculture education major and scholarship recipient Jacob Nester doesn't let obstacles stand in the way of inspiring the next generation of students. 

Dec 12, 2017

Spreading a Culture of Philanthropy

NC State alumnus Mike Constantino shares his story about the impact of paying forward the gift of higher education. Constantino is a strong advocate for Poole College of Management, successfully encouraging others to give back, too. 

Dec 6, 2017

Felton Receives Prestigious Marshall Scholarship

Park Scholar Kobi Felton -- an honors chemical and biomolecular engineering major with a minor in Spanish who also is a member of the University Scholars Program -- is NC State's third recipient of a Marshall Scholarship. The 2018 awards are being presented to 43 Americans chosen based on academic merit, leadership potential and ambassadorial potential to receive funding to pursue postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. 

Dec 5, 2017

Heeding the Wolf’s Call

As a student in the College of Natural Resources, Patrick Conner's classroom studies, internships and study abroad experiences have all prepared him to work with endangered canines and large mammals. 

Dec 4, 2017

Two Anonymous Gifts Boost Park Scholarships

The Park Scholarships has received two anonymous donations totaling $700,000 this year to provide significant support for the program and its students. The assistance comes from families deeply entrenched in the Park community. 

Dec 4, 2017

Goodnight Spotlight: Jovana Vidacak

As graduation approachs, environmental sciences major Jovana Vidacak reflects on unforgettable moments from her time in the Goodnight Scholars Program.