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
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Join us in welcoming the latest additions to the Goodnight family. Welcome Transfer Class of 2026! Visit the news tab on our website to learn more about them!

Join us in extending a huge welcome to the Goodnight Scholars Program Class of 2027! Read more about the incoming class by visiting our website

The Goodnight Scholarships office is excited to celebrate the achievements, tenaciousness, and drive of the graduating class of 2023. The Class of 2023 leaves the university better than they came, contributing their leadership, research, talents, and passions to uplifting the Wolfpack community and everyone they met. Click the link in our bio to explore the headshots and bios of our graduating class.

Have you ever wondered what music the Goodnight scholars and staff listen to? Here’s a peak into their playlists 🎶

Another interview day in the books! Thank you to all of the student volunteers, campus partners, and alumni who made this event possible. Transfer class of 2026 decisions coming this week!

The Goodnight Scholars Program at NC State University revealed finalists who will participate in the Program’s Annual Transfer Finalist Interview Day. From the Finalist Interview Day, 50 students will be invited to join the Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program’s Class of 2026. Click the link in our bio to see where our finalists are coming from!

Constance Smith, Goodnight Scholar Class of 2023, is graduating in May. Click the link in our bio to read about her plans after graduation and some of her most memorable experiences at NC State!

Over the weekend, we celebrated our 2023 graduates at our annual Goodnight Graduation Galas. Thank you to the parents, faculty, staff, and students who supported our scholars throughout their journeys here at NC State. We are happy to have been a part of their stories and look forward to the amazing things they will do in alumnihood!
Click the link in our bio for more photos!

Let`s hear Brian Foster (T23) share his graduation plans as a Meteorologist major and what he looks forward to!

Graduation is getting close for our Goodnight Seniors!
Let`s hear some words of advice from our Associate Director, Anthony Olaiya Wright.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the Goodnight community and the memories we’ve made together over an unusual four years! I cherish the support, enthusiasm, and fun that everyone has shared with me, and the opportunities and experiences that I’ve been able to enjoy and learn from. “ - Gaven Bell
“I am so thankful for the unique experiences I have gained through the Goodnight Scholars Program and the amazing friends I’ve made along the way!” - Catherine Gamewell
Gaven Bell (‘23) and Catherine Gamewell (‘23) recreating a playful memory before they graduate in May!

Jay Vasquez, Goodnight Scholar Class of 2023, is graduating this semester. Click the link in our bio to hear about his plans after graduation and his advice for other college students!

“Photos are the best time machines to take us back to those memories, but what moves us forward are dreams and goals. Thank you to evervone who was there for me in the past four years, I could not have done it without you!”
Luna Wang (‘23) recreating a memory from Boston 2021 before she graduates in May! Be on the lookout for more senior posts this month!

Lila Cantrell (‘24) visited Mexico this past winter break on the Great Migrations study abroad trip. Starting in Mexico City, she was able to see the ruins of Teotihuacan. Then she headed to the mountains to see thousands of butterflies on their migration destination to the warm forested reserves. Finally, she went to the coast and stopped at Puerto Vallarta to whale watch and learn more about the coastal ecosystem. Her trip was ecosystem oriented and encouraged her to minor in wildlife science and marine science.

Introducing our new Artist of the Month, Gaven Bell! Scroll to read more about her and her art 🎭

“We’ll be there for you…”
~The Pro-Staff
Which Pro-Staff member do you think had the best dance moves?!
🎥: @rhi.bythesea

Goodnight Celebrates Women`s History Month!
Afzaa Mujibur Rahman, Goodnight Scholar Class of 2026, is passionate about becoming a future STEM role model for young girls. Click on the link in our bio to learn more about her interests and goals.
https://goodnight.ncsu.edu/goodnight-spotlight-afzaa-mujibur-rahman/

Last week, a group of our scholars traveled to Puerto Rico for our new ECO Spring Break Service Trip! Our students gave back to the community through several service projects including maintenance and community center restoration in El Yunque National Forest, housing reconstruction of homes affected by Hurricane Maria, and work around Finca Remedio, an eco farm. In their free time, they enjoyed bioluminescent kayaking, exploring San Juan, swimming in rivers, and more!
