{"id":66210,"date":"2024-08-28T16:24:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T20:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?p=66210"},"modified":"2024-10-24T10:24:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T14:24:34","slug":"introducing-the-2028-class-of-textile-pioneer-scholars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/08\/introducing-the-2028-class-of-textile-pioneer-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the 2028 Class of Textile Pioneer Scholars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

In the quiet corners of North Carolina, big ambitions are blossoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four exceptional incoming NC State students have been named recipients of the Textile Pioneer Scholarship Program at the Wilson College of Textiles<\/a>, embodying how support from generous donors can turn big dreams into reality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newest Textile Pioneer Scholars \u2014 Dakota Coburn, Alleigh Fields, Camden Manning and Madina Tahirli \u2014 represent the diverse tapestry of the great state of North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting students and building futures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Established in 2018, the Textile Pioneer Scholarship Program<\/a> provides financial support to exceptional students from non-metropolitan areas of North Carolina, many of whom are first-generation college attendees, who have a strong interest in the textile industry. Serving as the inaugural need-based scholarship for the Wilson College, the Textile Pioneer Scholarship Program not only aligns with NC State\u2019s land-grant mission; it also contributes to diversifying the college\u2019s student body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Textile Pioneer Scholars receive a minimum of $14,000 each year for a span of four years along with $4,000 in enrichment funds, which can be used for studying abroad and participation in leadership activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This scholarship program is made possible through generous donations to the North Carolina Textile Foundation (NCTF)<\/a>, which serves as the philanthropic arm of the Wilson College of Textiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome these talented Textile Pioneer Scholars to the Wilson College of Textiles,\u201d says Michael Ward, the executive director of the NCTF. \u201cThanks to the generous support of our donors, we can provide life-changing opportunities for students from communities across North Carolina, helping them realize their dreams at the Wilson College of Textiles.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get to know this year\u2019s scholars and learn how this scholarship opportunity will shape their experiences at NC State University and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n