First-Year RetreatFirst-Year Scholars depart for their retreat in Black Mountain, North Carolina, August 14-16

Materials mailedPark Scholarships materials mailed to schools on Endorsing Schools List

Fall All-Park Meeting

Senior RetreatSeniors depart for their retreat in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, August 29 - September 2

Endorsement due date for schoolsAll materials must be in

Learning Lab IISophomores leave for LLII in Washington, D.C., October 9-12

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 reviewSelection Committee reviews applications in late November and early December

Semifinalists announcedAll applicants notified of semifinalist status

Spring All-Park Meeting

Semifinal interviewsSemifinal interviews will be held January 11-12 (semifinalists will be notified about specific locations)

Finalists announcedAll semifinalists notified of finalist status

Krispy Kreme Challenge (tentative)For more information, visit the Krispy Kreme Challenge website

Finalist WeekendFinal selection activities will be held at NC State on February 21-22. 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 4-5

Park Scholarships Class of 2018 announced by mid-May