First-Year RetreatFirst-Year Scholars depart for their retreat in Black Mountain, North Carolina, August 9-11

Fall All-Park Meeting

Materials mailedPark Scholarships materials mailed to schools on Endorsing Schools List

Senior RetreatSeniors depart for their retreat in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, August 30-September 3

Endorsement due date for schoolsAll materials must be in

Learning Lab IISophomores leave for LLII in Washington, D.C., October 3-6

Last day for applicants to self endorse

Application deadlineThe deadline for submission of Park Scholarships application materials is 11:59 p.m. on November 1. See the How to Apply section for more information

Application reviewsReview of Applications by Selection Committees in late November and early December

Semifinalists announcedAll applicants notified of semifinalist status

Spring All-Park Meeting

Semifinal interviewsSemifinal interviews will be held January 12-13 (specific locations will be sent to semifinalists)

Finalists announcedAll semifinalists notified of finalist status

Krispy Kreme ChallengeFor more information, visit the Krispy Kreme Challenge website

Finalist WeekendFinal selection activities will be held at NC State on February 22-23. Candidates, please note: there will be no exceptions or changes made with regard to interview dates.

Awards announcedAll finalists notified of Park Scholarship award status

Service Raleigh For more information, visit the Service Raleigh website

Learning Laboratory IFirst-Year Scholars leave for LLI in North Carolina, April 5-6

William C. Friday Award Presentation See the William C. Friday Award page for more information

By Mid-May, Park Scholar Class of 2017 announced