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CALS Scholarships

More than $1.8 million in scholarships are available to students just like you.

The scholarship application for continuing students opens December 1 for the following academic year. Newly admitted students should apply as soon as they are admitted.

Current Students

If you received a CALS scholarship, you are required to reapply to continue receiving your award. Mark your calendar for when the application opens and apply ASAP.

Newly Admitted Students

Apply for NC State and CALS Scholarships as soon as you’re accepted to NC State.

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$1.8 Million in Scholarships

CALS awards more than $1.8 million in scholarships and fellowships to over 800 students each year, most in the $1,000 to $2,000 range.

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Current Students

Don’t lose your scholarship benefits. If you’re a current undergraduate or graduate student, you must reapply each year to continue receiving your scholarship(s). See our resources below to get started with the application process today.

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Newly Admitted Students

Apply for first-year admission by October 15 for priority consideration of all CALS scholarships. The CALS Scholarship application is required and is accessible after admission. All students who apply for admission by October 15 and complete the FAFSA by March 1 will automatically be considered for university-level, need-based academic scholarships.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid Deadlines

Failure to complete the required applications or meet deadlines can reduce the amount of aid or disqualify you. Review our Financial Aid Tips page for more information.

October 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
December 1: CALS Scholarship application opens for continuing students, including undergraduate, AGI, and graduate students
February 1: CALS Scholarship application opens for admitted students
March 1: Deadline to submit FAFSA (submit early for optimal consideration)
Late Spring: CALS Scholarship offers are disbursed

Note: The scholarship award will be included later in the University Financial Aid package but is pending the return of a thank-you note.

How to Apply for Scholarships

Learn how to find and apply for scholarship opportunities.

CALS Scholarship Application

Applications received by February 15 are given first consideration, so apply ASAP after the scholarship app opens (current students) and immediately after acceptance (admitted students).

Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources

Scholarships and financial aid can offset some of the costs of attending NC State. Understand how to navigate the financial aid process.

Graduate Teaching Awards

Awards available to CALS graduate students.