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Park Scholars attending the First-Year Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Park Scholarship

The mission of the Park Scholarships program is to bring exceptional students to NC State, based on outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The program develops and supports Park Scholars in these areas, preparing them for lifelong contributions to the campus, state, nation, and world.

The Park Scholarships are named for the late Roy H. Park ’31, an NC State alumnus who created the charitable Park Foundation, dedicated to education, media, and the environment. Approximately 45 scholarships are awarded each year to outstanding high school seniors for undergraduate study in any discipline at NC State.

For more information, please download a PDF copy of the Park Scholarhips brochure or overview.

The Park Scholarship provides:

Exceptional Benefits

• Four-year scholarship valued at $88,000 in-state and $144,000 out-of-state, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel, and personal expenses.
• Computer stipend.
• Grants to fund professional and personal enrichment experiences, such as research projects, service activities, and conferences, in the United States and abroad.
• Early course registration.
• Guaranteed invitation to join the University Scholars Program for all Park Scholarships finalists.

Professional Development in Scholarship, Leadership, and Service

• Mentoring: Park Faculty Mentors who work individually with Park Scholars on preparation for undergraduate research, internships, graduate/professional schools, and national scholarships.
• First-Year Seminar: Weekly seminar during the first year featuring distinguished guests, including former North Carolina Governor James Hunt and outstanding NC State faculty.
• Retreats: Leadership retreats held at sites such as Grand Canyon and Rocky Mountain National Parks.
• Learning Labs: Experiential learning opportunities to Washington, D.C. to study national issues alongside members of Congress, researchers, and policy analysts.
• Leadership Academy: A two-day institute featuring speakers and activities to enhance leadership abilities, self-awareness, and character.
• Service Raleigh: An annual day of service involving over 2,000
  volunteers, co-led by Park Scholars and Student Government.
• Civic Engagement Initiatives: Projects with community agencies to develop strategies and implement solutions for issues such as homelessness and domestic violence.