Welcome!Class of 2021 Semifinalist Interviews

Campus Life• Vibrant campus & school spirit• 600+ student clubs and organizations• NCAA Division I athletics

Enrichment Opportunities

• University Honors & Scholars Programs

• Undergraduate Research

• Fellowships Advising

• Study Abroad

Program History

• Named in honor of Roy H. Park ’31

• Established in 1996 by the charitable Park Foundation

• 17 classes of Park graduates, to date

• Will award ~35 scholarships for the Class of 2021

Value of the Award• Four-year award valued at:

• Up to $107,000 in state• Up to $186,000 out of state

• Plus Park Enrichment Grant (PEG) funding

Program Pillars• Scholarship• Leadership• Service• Character

Scholarship

• In the classroom:• Excellent standing• Challenging courses

• Beyond the classroom• Intellectual curiosity• Seek learning

experiences

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

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

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

The Park Experience

• Freshman retreat and seminar

• Civic Engagement Initiatives

• Leadership Academy

• Senior retreat

• Service Raleigh and Krispy Kreme Challenge

Learning Labs

• Learning Lab I: North Carolina• Recent topic: At-risk

youth and the criminal justice system

• Learning Lab II: Washington, DC• Recent topic: The

complex relationships between political campaigns and the media

Academic Enrichment• Park Faculty Mentors

• Each scholar has at least one• Park Faculty Scholars

• Two per class• Early course registration

Park Alumni

Next Steps• Finalist notification: January 25• Final Selection Activities: February 17-18• Award recipient notification: March 2

Questions?

Relax!Good luck!