Textile Pioneer Scholarship

Jun 25, 2024

The First Four Textile Pioneer Scholars Have Graduated: Here’s What’s Next for Them

With support from generous donors, the first four Textile Pioneer Scholars to graduate from the Wilson College of Textiles — Jeana Grace Bowker, Alex Hutchens, Emma Myer-Medina and Leah Reid — now have their eyes set on bright futures. 

Jun 25, 2024

Jeana Grace Bowker ’24 is Fashioning the Future: Her Journey as an Inaugural Textile Pioneer Scholar

What started as a fun hobby has evolved into Jeana Grace Bowker designing full-fledged fashion collections, thanks to the textiles knowledge she gleaned and her life-changing scholarship. This spring, she became one of the first four Textile Pioneer Scholars to graduate from the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Jun 25, 2024

Alex Hutchens ’24 is Creating a Future Brimming With Success: Her Journey as an Inaugural Textile Pioneer Scholar

Her expertise in brand management, combined with the vital connections she made through networking, landed Alex Hutchens multiple coveted internships during her time at the Wilson College of Textiles. This spring, she became one of the first four Textile Pioneer Scholars to graduate from the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Jun 25, 2024

Emma Myer-Medina ’24 is Driven by Curiosity and Discovery: Her Path as an Inaugural Textile Pioneer Scholar

As a first-generation college graduate, Emma Myer-Medina proudly credits her Glen Raven Textile Pioneer Scholarship for giving her the confidence to follow her passions. This spring, she became one of the first four Textile Pioneer Scholars to graduate from the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Jun 25, 2024

Leah Reid ’24 is Leading with Purpose and Vision: Her Journey as an Inaugural Textile Pioneer Scholar

As a natural-born leader, Leah Reid hit the ground running after enrolling at NC State — never turning down opportunities to join new organizations or connect with inspiring mentors. This spring, she became one of the first four Textile Pioneer Scholars to graduate from the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Aug 21, 2023

Introducing the 2027 Class of Textile Pioneer Scholars

With support from generous donors, three exceptional students, who all hail from non-metropolitan areas of North Carolina, have been named recipients of the Textile Pioneer Scholarship.