Park Scholarships

• Four-year scholarship valued at approximately $129,000 for in-state students and $244,000 for out-of-state students (Class of 2031)
• Covers tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel, a computer stipend and personal expenses
• Grants for professional and personal enrichment experiences in the United States and abroad
• Guaranteed invitation to the University Honors Program for all Semifinalists

• 1 November 2026: deadline for the NC State Early Action admission application and the Park Scholarships application
• By 18 December 2026: all applicants notified of Semifinalist status
• 16 January 2027: Semifinal interviews (live, by Zoom)
• By 3 February 2027: Finalist status notified
• 5-6 March 2027: Final selection activities in Raleigh, NC
• By 24 March 2027: finalists notified of award status
• May 2027: Park Scholarships Class of 2031 announced

1. Apply for undergraduate admission to NC State by 11:59 pm ET on 1 November.
2. Complete the separate Park Scholarships application by the same deadline: two recommendations, information about advanced coursework completed, and two essays.
3. ACT and/or SAT scores are not required for the Park application; if submitted to NC State and requested to be considered, they are also considered.

• Two recommendations
• Information about advanced coursework completed
• Two essays
• From the NC State application: activities and honors, personal essay, short-answer essays, transcript, and test scores if submitted

Selection runs through semifinalist review, live semifinal interviews and in-person final selection activities, based on scholarship, leadership, service and character.