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Goodnight Scholarships

The Goodnight Scholarships office prepares North Carolina's top STEM talent to become transformational leaders at NC State University, in North Carolina and in the world.

Goodnight Scholarships

The Goodnight Scholarships office is home to two scholarship programs, the Goodnight Scholars Program and the Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program. The Goodnight Scholars Program was founded in 2008, and the Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program was founded in 2017, both with generous support from NC State alumni Jim Goodnight ‘65 and Ann Goodnight ‘68. In addition to full-tuition scholarships, both offer comprehensive student development programs designed to develop scholars into leaders within the STEM and STEM-education fields. 

96% Graduation Rate Since 2012

$23k/Year in Scholarship Amount

350 Current Goodnight Scholars

Kyle Curry, 'T27, has a unique story for how he ended up as a Goodnight Scholar. From retail management to training employees and now diving deep into statistics at NC State, he’s finally on a path that feels right. Read more about his journey in our most recent blog post!
Join Eh Taw Boe, T’25, as she shares her incredible research on the diverse marine life of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula and Golfo Dulce!🌊

From studying endangered species like Bottlenose Dolphins to the vital role of crustaceans and mangroves, this work highlights the urgent need for marine conservation. They aim to raise awareness and inspire action to protect these fragile ecosystems. Huge thanks to @coastaldolphinslatinamerica for their invaluable support! Let’s work together to safeguard our ocean treasures!🌍

To watch the full video, visit the link in our bio!
October 2024 Recap: From the pumpkin patch to service at Prairie Ridge Ecostation - Goodnight Scholars had a month full of community!
Abby Braswell C'26, is known for her contagious smile around the lounge! Read more on our site about what impacts her worldview, why she chose to study animal science, and how she hopes to impart compassion on her community.
Join us for a Day in the Life of Tre'Vaughn Cox, T'26, as his day as a Civil Engineering student!
Head to the website to read about Carter Schrag, '27, who shares how his mother's sacrifices have gotten him to where he is today.
UnYapped Potential Episode 5: Meet Sydney Harper, or as we may now call her, New Bern Harper.
On this episode of Have a Goodnight, sat down with Kaina Percifield T'27! With Kaina's passion for Horticulture, we discussed her journey back to school, her love for plants and art, her hopes of becoming a landscape designer, and her passion for environmental health. To check out Kaina's podcast, click the link in our bio!
Join us for a Day in the Life of Michael Quintanilla-Lopez, Class of 2028!
Introducing our October Outreach Ambassadors! To contact an ambassador to learn more about the Goodnight Scholarships, visit link in our bio or visit https://goodnight.ncsu.edu/connect-with-us/#contact-an-ambassador.
For the fourth year in a row, the Goodnight Scholars Program has a finalist for Leader of the Pack, Hannah Morris (‘25)! If Hannah is selected, this would be the fourth year in which a Goodnight Scholar has won this campus-wide recognition (Sarah Hall ‘22, Minh-Thu Dinh ‘23, Emma Budden '25). Click the link in our bio to cast your vote.

More about Hannah:

Hannah Morris is a Goodnight Scholar from Knightdale, North Carolina, majoring in Applied Educational Studies with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology and minors in Sociology and Leadership, graduating in the spring of 2025. During her time at NC State, Hannah served as the President of Best Buddies, an organization that is dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). She has helped pair over 100 NC State students with individuals who have IDD to create unique and meaningful one-to-one friendships, impacting both NC State and the greater Raleigh community. She has also served as an Outreach Ambassador for the Goodnight Scholars Program, an Intern in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and served on the programming committee for the Kappa Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Additionally, Hannah has worked as the committee chair for the Student Diversity Programming Board within the College of Education, a trip leader for a fall break experience centered on race, identity, and science exploration, and a mentor for NC State’s Emerging Scholars Academy. Hannah is passionate about increasing access and resources to underserved communities, particularly within the realms of higher education, she seeks to use the skills and experiences gained at NC State to become a catalyst of change within these arenas. After graduation, Hannah plans to pursue her master's in higher education and ultimately work within student affairs, where she can continually impact and enhance student experiences.
Meet Trinity Jones, 'T27, who likes ranch and duplex on pizza.
Meet Hannah Morris C'25! From being a participant and trip leader, Hannah’s journeys on the Goodnight Scholar's RISE trips were transformative. Tune in to hear her biggest takeaways from these experiences!
All smiles from our third annual Fall Break RISE trip. This year, RISE explored the historical context, STEM contributions, and local demography of Hispanic and Latinx people. Our scholars got to explore Texas from visiting el Mercado in San Antonio to engaging with doctoral students at UT Austin, and had some impromptu adventures with Chappell Roan on a dinner cruise! Awesome times were had 🙌🏾🙌🏻🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏿
Learn about Jazmyn Fuentes C'27 research with the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program as she learns more about energy and our climate!
✨¡Celebramos el Mes be la Herencia Hispana con el Programa del Goodnight Scholars! ¡Únanse con nosotros para conocer mas sobre las historias y experiencias de nuestros estudiantes durante este mes! ✨