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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

$22k/Year in Scholarship Amount

300 Current Goodnight Scholars

Goodnight celebrates Women's History Month!

Let's dive into Viviana Ponce's (T'24) aspiration to pursue Animal Science and her current goal within her career.
Goodnight celebrates Women's History Month!

Let's hear about Jill Zalewski's personal and professional accomplishments!
Goodnight Celebrates Women's History Month!

Myra Holder, Goodnight First-Year Class of 2023, is involved in many extracurriculars in the Raleigh area. One in particular, co-directing Camp Kesem, has been "one of the most rewarding experiences of [her] life". Visit our website to learn more about Camp Kesem and other interests Myra has!
Follow along with Goodnight Scholar Sarah Vessey (T24) as she walks us through a typical Thursday with her and her cat, Caleb!
February Programming recap incoming! This month, our scholars decorated Valentine’s Cookies, practiced their ice skating, competed in Major Madness, and more!
Hear how some scholars prepared when it came time for their interview day!
The Goodnight Scholarships office at NC State University revealed our 104 finalists who will participate in the program’s 9th annual first-year Finalist Interview Day. Click the link in our bio to meet our finalists!
Goodnight celebrates Black History Month! 

On this episode, we sat down with Breeyonna Williams and Duaa Jalal and discussed their experience during the inaugural Fall break RISE (Race, Identity, & Science Exploration) trip to Montgomery, Al. Mrs. B’s, Settlers of Catan, and systemic racism, DNA kits, and the importance of context to present circumstances.

Have a Goodnight is available wherever you get your podcasts!
Goodnight celebrates Black History Month!

Join us as we dive into Nyssa Ndey-Bongo's plans for graduate studies as a plant biology major and how she anticipates using what she learns in the future.
Goodnight Celebrates Black History Month!

Kodjo Akouedjinoude, Transfer Class of 2025, moved to North Carolina five years ago from Togo, West Africa. Click the link in our bio to learn more about his interests within his major and his experiences in the Goodnight Scholars Program.
Follow along with Goodnight Scholar Mya McDowell (23) as she walks us through her day of working at the Multicultural Student Affairs Office, co-directing a choir, and doing homework alongside Honey, the cat.
Wellness Day x Lounge Drip 🏄‍♂️🌊
Goodnight celebrates Black History Month!

Sierra Smith shares her professional background and what it has been like to be a black individual in a professional setting.
Introducing the new Goodnight Cooking
Series! Each month, students will learn how to cook recipes from other students and staff as they learn new cooking skills and try fresh foods.

This week, we made hand-pulled noodles! They only need 4 simple ingredients: salt, flour, water and vegetable oil. It’s so fun to pull the noodles with friends, and it’s an easy way to elevate your stir fry dishes! Compared to hand-cut and machine-made noodles, hand-pulled noodles have a more silky, springy and chewy texture!
Goodnight celebrates Black History Month!

Chloe Israel, Class of 2026, has been involved in many extracurricular activities during her first year at NC State. Click the link in our bio to learn about them, and her experiences thus far in the Goodnight Scholars Program.
Goodnight celebrates Black History Month!

Nyana Williams, Class of 2024, is interested in integrating business and science during her studies at NC State and within her future career. Click the link in our bio to learn more about her academic journey and her time in the Goodnight Scholars Program!