Goodnight Scholars

Oct 9, 2024

GS Spotlight: Emma Rowe

1. What inspired you to choose your major or field of study?I chose Human Biology as my major because I have always wanted to pursue medicine as my life goal.… 

Sep 27, 2024

GS Spotlight: Estevan Zamora

Hi! My name is Estevan, I am part of the Transfer Class of 2025, and I am majoring in mechanical engineering. My passion within engineering lies in renewable energy. I… 

Sep 22, 2024

GS Alumni Spotlight: Britanya Wright-Smith

Tell us about yourself! My name is Britanya Wright-Smith. I am from Clayton, North Carolina. I graduated from NC State University with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering in 2021… 

Sep 19, 2024

GS Blog: Oscar Fernandez

Hi, I’m Oscar Fernandez, and my story begins with sacrifice. I come from a small town in the mountains of North Carolina, a place where I was often the only… 

Sep 10, 2024

Goodnight Scholarships Continues to Grow

The Goodnight Scholarships office is excited to announce that our community is expanding! Starting Fall 2025, the Goodnight Scholarships office will double its freshman class enrollment from 50 to 100… 

May 24, 2024

Goodnight Scholars Program Announces the Class of 2028 and Transfer Class of 2027

The Goodnight Scholarships Office at NC State is proud to announce the 100 new students joining the Goodnight Scholars Program in our traditional and transfer cohorts. The 50 students entering the… 

Apr 24, 2024

Goodnight Blog: Hanh Tran

When I was 8 years-old, I got into an argument with my best friend, Amanda, on the bus.  Amanda (A): “I’m black.” Me (H): “No you’re not.” A: “Yes I… 

Mar 19, 2024

GS Blog: Morgan Stephens

I vividly remember the overwhelming excitement and nervousness I felt when awarded the Goodnight Scholarship and NC State admittance nearly three years ago. Times of change bring with them boundless opportunity… 

Feb 16, 2024

Goodnight Scholarships Select Finalists for Class of 2028

The Goodnight Scholars Program at NC State University shares the 102 finalists who will participate in the Program’s 10th Annual Finalist Interview Day. This day serves as an opportunity to get… 

Feb 13, 2024

GS Blog: Elise Hines

Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to be influenced and inspired by many different people for many different reasons. As someone who grew up lacking self-confidence and the…