Leadership
Leadership
Scholarship

NC State Park Scholarships 2027

Offered by Park Scholarships, NC State University

NC State’s flagship four-year merit scholarship, valued up to about $244,000 for the Class of 2031 and built around scholarship, leadership, service and character.

About this opportunity

Park Scholarships provide comprehensive four-year funding plus enrichment grants and a structured leadership-development experience at NC State University. For the Class of 2031, the award is valued at approximately $129,000 for in-state students and $244,000 for out-of-state students.

Who can apply

Applicants must apply for first-year admission to NC State for fall 2027, meet the Park academic eligibility requirements including at least a 3.80 unweighted GPA, and satisfy the program’s U.S. citizenship/permanent-residency or U.S.-high-school pathway. Selection centers on scholarship, leadership, service and character.

What you'll need to apply

Submit both the Park Scholarships application and the NC State first-year admission application by the deadline. The Park application includes two essays and recommendation requirements.

Cost & funding

Cost: Paid

There is no separate Park Scholarships fee, but applicants must also submit an NC State first-year admission application. NC State’s standard application fee is $85; eligible applicants may use an official fee waiver.

Funding: Fully funded

Key dates

  • Park Scholarships and NC State admission applications due1 Nov 2026

Open to students from

United States

Tags

Highly selective
Mentorship
Individual

Accuracy

Verification status: Verified

Last checked: 6 Sept 2026 · Details can change without notice — always confirm on the organiser's official page before applying.

Originally sourced from park.ncsu.edu

1 November 2026
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