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Park Scholarships - Explore. Engage. Excel.

Join the vibrant campus life at Park University in Fall 2019! With over 700 student clubs and organizations, NCAA Division I athletics, and enrichment opportunities like undergraduate research and study abroad programs, you'll have a rich and fulfilling college experience. Named in honor of Roy H. Park ’31, the Park Scholarships program was established in 1996 and has awarded scholarships to 20 classes of graduates. Apply now for the Class of 2024 and receive a four-year award valued up to $205,000, plus Park Enrichment Grant funding. Scholarships are awarded based on the pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

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Park Scholarships - Explore. Engage. Excel.

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  1. Welcome! Fall 2019

  2. Campus Life • Vibrant campus & school spirit • 700+ student clubs and organizations • NCAA Division I athletics

  3. Enrichment Opportunities • University Honors & Scholars Programs • Undergraduate Research • Fellowships Advising • Study Abroad

  4. Program History • Named in honor of Roy H. Park ’31 • Established in 1996 by the charitable Park Foundation • 20 classes of Park graduates, to date • Will award ~40 scholarships for the Class of 2024

  5. Value of the Award • Four-year award valued at: • Up to $111,000 in state • Up to $205,000 out of state • Plus Park Enrichment Grant (PEG) funding

  6. Program Pillars • Scholarship • Leadership • Service • Character

  7. Scholarship • In the classroom: • Excellent standing • Challenging courses • Beyond the classroom • Intellectual curiosity • Seek learning experiences

  8. Leadership • Listen well • Influence and support others • Take risks • Champion new ideas

  9. Service • Sincere concern for the needs of others • Work to meet those needs • Seek ways to improve lives of others

  10. Character • Do what is right • Set a positive example • Demonstrate honesty and integrity

  11. The Park Experience • Freshman retreat and seminar • Civic Engagement Initiatives • Leadership Academy • Senior retreat • Service Raleigh and Krispy Kreme Challenge

  12. Learning Labs • Learning Lab I: North Carolina • Recent topic: Public safety and preparedness for natural disasters within N.C. • Learning Lab II: Washington, DC • Recent topic: Mass incarceration reform in the U.S.

  13. Academic Enrichment • Park Faculty Mentors • Each scholar has at least one • Park Faculty Scholars • Two per class • Early course registration

  14. Park Alumni

  15. Apply • Park Scholarships application, including two recommendations • NC State admissions application, including transcript and test scores

  16. Selection Timeline 2019-2020 • Oct. 15: School endorsement deadline • Nov. 1: Application deadline • Late Oct. - Early Dec.: Application review • Mid-Dec.: All applicants notified of Semifinalist status • Jan. 11-12: Semifinalist interviews • Late Jan.: All Semifinalists notified of Finalist status • Feb. 21-22: Final Selection Activities at NC State • Early March: All Finalists notified of award status • By Mid-May: Park Class of 2024 announced

  17. Questions? park.ncsu.edu park_scholars@ncsu.edu 919.515.3794

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