First-Year RetreatFirst-Year Scholars depart for their retreat in Black Mountain, N.C., August 13-15.

Materials MailedPark Scholarships materials mailed to organizations on Endorsing Schools List.

All Park MeetingFirst meeting of the year.

Senior RetreatSeniors depart for their retreat in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colo., August 27-September 1.

Fall Park Advisory Committee meeting

Endorsement due date for schoolsAll materials must be in.

Learning Lab IISophomores leave for LLII in Washington, D.C., October 8-10.

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.

Semifinal InterviewsSemifinal interviews will be held January 10-15 (specific dates & locations will be sent to semifinalists).

Spring All-Park Meeting

Finalists AnnouncedAll semifinalist notified of finalist status.

Winter Park Advisory Committee meeting

Finalist WeekendFinal selection activities will be held at NC State on February 20-21. 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.

Learning Laboratory IFreshman leave for LLI in North Carolina, March 20-21.

Service RaleighFor more information, visit the Service Raleigh Web site.

Spring Park Advisory Committee meeting

By Mid-May, Park Scholar Class of 2013 announced