Centennial Scholars

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Aug 19, 2025

Centennial Scholarship Will Increase Minimum Award to $20,000 to Benefit Outstanding Textiles Students

The Centennial Scholarship Program will boost the minimum award that scholars receive from $15,000 to $20,000 thanks to generous major donors.

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Aug 28, 2024

Introducing the 2028 Class of Centennial Scholars

As the Centennial Scholarship Program celebrates its 25th anniversary this fall, the program welcomes 10 new scholars — thanks to the generosity of donors — to the Wilson College of Textiles, who will graduate in 2028.

May 8, 2024

Celebrating Textiles Scholarship Donors and Recipients in Style

On April 25, generous donors and outstanding scholarship recipients were honored at the 2024 Wilson College of Textiles Scholarship and Endowment Dinner, hosted by the North Carolina Textile Foundation.

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Oct 20, 2023

Jordyn Scheitler ’21, ’22, Who is a Product Line Manager at Under Armour, is the Newest Member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Thanks to her Wilson College education, Jordyn Scheitler ’21, ’22 was prepared to succeed as an associate product line manager at Under Armour. Today, she is the newest member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.

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Aug 21, 2023

Introducing the 2027 Class of Centennial Scholars

Thanks to the support from generous donors, the Centennial Scholarship Program will provide a once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity to 12 students.

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Apr 4, 2023

Another Extraordinary Year of #GivingPack to the Wilson College on Day of Giving

On Day of Giving this year, committed members of the Wilson College of Textiles community invested more than $1.3 million in the future of textiles and the next generation of textile leaders.

Mar 10, 2023

Day in the Life of a Centennial Scholar: Sarah Jarrell

Thanks to her life-changing Centennial Scholarship, Sarah Jarrell can focus on fashion design, planning for her internship in Germany with Adidas, and conducting research at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles.

Jan 31, 2022

After Graduating, Jason Rochette ’07 Follows His Love for Polymer Chemistry

Wilson College of Textiles alumnus Jason Rochette ’07 is the epitome of a graduate who loves his alma mater and who followed his passion for polymer chemistry after leaving campus.

Jul 26, 2021

Introducing the 2025 Class of Centennial Scholars

Members of the newest class of Centennial Scholars share why they're pursuing a degree in textiles and their goals for their time at Wilson College.

Sep 25, 2020

Welcome to the Pack, 2024 Class of Centennial Scholars!

We are excited to introduce you to the 21st class of Centennial Scholarship recipients.