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The Park Scholarships program provides a four-year scholarship to NC State University awarded on the basis of outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character.
What Makes a Park Scholar?
Scholarship
Park Scholars are intellectually curious students who seek learning experiences beyond the classroom.
Daniel Haller ’22, a 2020 Goldwater Scholar, knew when he came to NC State he wanted to study global infectious diseases. More »
Leadership
Park Scholars listen well, lead by example, take risks, and champion original ideas.
As Student Body President, Timothy Reid ’24 is working to advance policies to improve student well-being. More »
Service
Park Scholars dedicate themselves to making a positive difference in their communities.
Nicholas Oyarzun ’24 and Sam Dotson ’24 created Park Under-Resourced Assistance (PURA) to help bring outstanding students to NC State and the Park Scholarships program. More »
Character
Park Scholars demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, honesty, and conscientiousness.
Elizabeth Dogbe ’21 is passionate about transportation planning and traffic operations and will graduate ready to pursue a meaningful career making transit systems more equitable. More »
Recent News
Shannon Dolan ’22 is setting sail to protect, conserve and manage our oceans
Shannon Dolan talked to us about her work in conservation and sustainability, and how her experiences in undergrad led her to the National Defense Science...
Join us for Service Raleigh on Saturday, April 6
Service Raleigh is an annual citywide day of service started in 1998 by NC State’s Student Government and Park Scholars. Each year, volunteers from the...
How to Get Into Undergraduate Research with Bryan Wilson ’24
Bryan Wilson, Park Scholar in the Class of 2024, was a guest on the latest episode of the Technical Creative, a STEMedia podcast. Bryan is...