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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.
The Park Scholarships awards Amount varies.
November 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; GPA 3.8+; US citizen; US permanent resident. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Yes, the application includes 2 essay questions. Award Scholar drafts scholarship essays in your own voice, so the writing takes minutes instead of hours.
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