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Wilson College of Textiles
Textiles Scholarships

Application Information

We’ll walk you through everything you need to know to apply for our incoming first-year Textiles scholarships.

Ready to Apply?

You’re in the right place! Use the information below to make sure you’re on track.

Please note, the application for all incoming first-year Textiles scholarships is the same, but the number of scholarships you qualify for may depend on where you live, what you plan to major in and whether or not you have filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Eligibility 

To be eligible for any incoming first-year Textiles scholarship, you must: 

  • Apply for fall, first-year admission into any baccalaureate program at NC State by the Early Action deadline (Nov. 1). 
  • Submit an endorsement (if not otherwise granted access to the application). Find out if you need to be endorsed.
  • Fill out NC State’s general scholarship application.
  • Complete the Textiles first-year scholarship application by Jan. 4. Filling out this application will enter you into consideration for all Textiles scholarships you are eligible for. 

You will be asked to answer four essay questions in the Textiles first-year scholarship application. Applicants are evaluated based on the following factors:

  • Academic achievement in high school, 
  • Proven and potential leadership qualities, 
  • Extracurricular activities, and
  • Unique life experiences.  

If you are interested in being considered for our Textile Pioneer and/or W. Duke Kimbrell Scholarships (which are need-based as well as merit-based), you must fill out the FAFSA by Jan. 31, 2026 in addition to completing the items above. 

If you are chosen for one of our scholarships, you must enroll in one of the Wilson College’s majors to receive the scholarship.

Endorsement 

All students who apply to NC State by the Early Action deadline (Nov. 1) and select a Wilson College of Textiles major as their first choice will automatically receive access to the Textiles first-year scholarship application. All Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) and TexTEC attendees who apply for admission by the Early Action deadline, regardless of their selected major, will also receive access. They do not need to submit an endorsement.

If you do not fall into one of those two categories but would still like to be considered for Textiles scholarships, you must be endorsed through self endorsement or teacher/counselor endorsement by Nov. 10. (Forms available here when open.)

Endorsement opens on Oct. 1. If you need to be endorsed, please submit only one endorsement. Endorsement simply grants you access to the scholarship application. How you’re endorsed does not affect your chances of receiving a scholarship. 

Eligibility + Endorsement FAQs
First-year scholarships

Application Timeline

  • Oct. 1: Endorsement Opens

    Find out if you need to be endorsed.

  • Nov. 1: Early Action Deadline

    Submit your admissions application by the Early Action deadline.

  • Nov. 10: Endorsement Deadline

    Find out if you need to be endorsed.

  • Mid-November: Endorsement Notification

    If you’ve been endorsed, you will be notified by mid-November.

  • Dec. 1: Textiles Scholarship Application Opens

    Please check your email for instructions on how to log in to Pack ASSIST and access the application.

    Log in to Pack ASSIST as soon as you receive your login credentials to ensure you can access it without issues. NC State closes for winter break for roughly two weeks, so support may not be available if you encounter login problems close to the application deadline.

  • Jan. 4: Textiles Scholarship Application Deadline

    The application will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on this date. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. After the scholarship application deadline on Jan. 4 at 11:59 p.m., all applications will be reviewed and ranked to determine the top 60 finalists.

  • Jan. 26-30: Applicant Status Notification

    During this week, you will be notified of your application status. We will let you know if you’ve been named a finalist, an alternate finalist, or if you are not moving forward in the review process.

  • Feb. 6-7: Textiles Scholarship Interview Weekend

    If you are named a finalist, you and your guests will attend Interview Weekend on NC State’s Centennial Campus.

  • March 2-6: Scholarship Award Notification

    If you participated in the Textiles Scholarship Interview Weekend, you will be notified of your award status at this time.

  • Early to Mid-April: Scholarship Acceptance Deadline

    You will have until early to mid-April to accept or decline your award. Your offer email will provide a specific date. You will also have to change your major to a Textiles major by that date if you didn’t apply to NC State with a Textiles major as your first choice.

Questions?

We’re here to help! Email textiles-scholarships@ncsu.edu. You can also check out our FAQs page, which answers questions about eligibility and different stages of the application process.

Choose your major

All Textiles Scholars must enroll in one of the college’s five undergraduate majors. From marketing to engineering, we offer a lot of options.

Find your fit
Shayleigh Larsen adjusts the yarns on a knitting machine in the Wilson College of Textiles' Knitting Lab.