Park Scholarships
ListedCollege programTuition + housing
- Award
- Four-year package valued at about $129,000 for in-state students or $244,000 for out-of-state students in the Class of 2031. Includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, travel, computer stipend, and personal expenses. Renewable for eight semesters with at least 12 credits per semester and high standards in academics, character, conduct, and program/service participation; a numerical college GPA threshold is not published in the FAQ.
- Timeline
- Nov 1, 2026Both NC State Early Action admission and Park application, including two separate recommendations:, at ET. Semifinalist notice by December 18, 2026
- Jan 16, 2027Live Zoom interviews
- Feb 3, 2027Finalist notice
- Mar 5Selection activities in Raleigh –6, 2027
- Mar 24, 2027Award notice by .
- How to apply
- Apply separately for NC State admission and Park through wolfPAW. Park requires two essays of up to 600 words each, advanced coursework information, and two Park-specific recommendations. Admission recommendations are not shared with Park. The program also reviews the admission essays, activities, honors, transcript, and test scores only if submitted for admission consideration. Selected applicants interview by Zoom and attend finalist selection activities.
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- Recommendations
- An essay
- An interview
- Who can apply
- At least a 3.80 unweighted high school GPA without rounding. Eligible if a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, OR graduating from a U.S. high school regardless of citizenship. Must apply for fall first-year bachelor’s admission; transfers are ineligible. No required major; SAT/ACT are optional.
- Good to know
- The U.S. high school route also permits applicants outside the citizen/permanent-resident categories. Approximately 38 awards are offered. Additional scholarships and need-based grants can reduce Park funding to keep combined aid within cost of attendance. Recommenders cannot be parents/guardians; late or emailed recommendations are not accepted.
- Details
- Permanent residents eligibleBefore Early Action