{"id":18941,"date":"2022-03-17T14:24:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T18:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=18941"},"modified":"2024-09-04T16:46:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T20:46:43","slug":"scholarships-and-financial-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/scholarships-and-financial-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships and Financial Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

The Wilson College of Textiles is able to provide financial assistance to students due to the support of the North Carolina Textile Foundation<\/a> (NCTF). The NCTF was established in December 1942 to aid and promote all types of textile education and research at NC State University in Raleigh, NC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important forms of support provided for the Wilson College of Textiles by the foundation is through scholarships. Established by the board of directors in 1980, the program originally had three levels of funding: Centennial Scholars Program<\/a>, NCTF Distinguished Merit and Prestige Scholarships<\/a>. The Textile Pioneer Scholars Program<\/a> and transfer scholarships<\/a> were added in 2018. The W. Duke Kimbrell Scholarship Program<\/a> was added in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incoming First-Year Scholarships<\/h2>\n
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Centennial Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Centennial Scholarship was introduced by the NCTF in 1999 as a part of the Wilson College of Textiles\u2019 Centennial Celebration. Centennial scholarships provide a minimum of $15,000 per year for four years and $7,500 in enrichment grants to incoming first-year students on the basis of academic achievement in high school, proven and potential leadership qualities, extracurricular activities and unique life experiences. Up to 10 new scholars are awarded yearly with the highest valued at $95,500 over four years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITT Centennial Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$22,000 yearly for four years
1 awarded per year
Awarded to a student majoring in polymer and color chemistry, textile engineering or textile technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kimbrell Centennial Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$20,000 yearly for four years
1 awarded per year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Centennial Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$15,000 yearly for four years
Up to 8 awarded per year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrichment Grants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All Centennial Scholarship recipients will have access of up to $7,500 in enrichment grants that can be used for study abroad, leadership programs, career and professional development opportunities or other approved enrichment activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2028 Class of Centennial Scholars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Textile Pioneer Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Textile Pioneer Scholarship is the Wilson College of Textiles first need-based scholarship program, established in 2018. In alignment to fulfill NC State\u2019s land-grant mission and to diversify our student body while maintaining the excellence to continue providing educational innovation, the Textile Pioneer Scholarship was established and the first class began Fall 2020. The Textile Pioneer Scholarship provides funding for students from non-metropolitan North Carolina areas who have an interest in the textile industry. The Textile Pioneer scholarship provides a $14,000 annual scholarship for four years and $4,000 in enrichment grants to up to 4 incoming first-year students.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must complete the\u00a0Free Application For Federal and Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a>\u00a0by Jan. 31, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2028 Class of Textile Pioneer Scholars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

W. Duke Kimbrell Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Kimbrell Scholarship Fund was created by distinguished Wilson College of Textiles alumnus W. Duke Kimbrell \u201949, who is ranked the second most influential textile executive in the 20th century by Textile World Magazine. The scholarship supports the education of students from North Carolina with preference given to residents of Gaston County and students with financial need. The W. Duke Kimbrell Scholarship provides a $22,500 annual scholarship for four years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NCTF Distinguished Merit and Prestige Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Named donor scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year students. Each is awarded for four years and ranges in value from $2,500 to $5,000 per year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility for Incoming First-Year Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To be eligible for any incoming first-year scholarship (Centennial, Textile Pioneer, NCTF or Prestige), the candidate must:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n