November 1, 2026
Park Scholarships
Direct application
Amount varies
Eligibility
School
North Carolina State University
Education level
Undergraduate
Year of study
Entering
Status
US citizen
Grades
GPA 3.8+
About this scholarship
Incoming NC State first-year applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or who are graduating from a U.S. high school, with a minimum 3.80 unweighted GPA may apply for this four-year merit scholarship.
Award amounts vary and cover tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, travel, and personal expenses based on NC State's cost of attendance. Benefits also include early course registration and grants for professional and personal enrichment experiences.
Submit the Park Scholarships application and NC State admission application by November 1, with recommendation letters due the same day. The program brings exceptional students to NC State based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Park Scholarships application
- NC State admission application
- Recommendation letters
- Two required essays
- Applicants answer both essay prompts (two essays total)
- Essays should address the four selection criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character
- Essays should go beyond merely describing an experience, person, or project
- Selection considers scholarship, leadership, service, and character.