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Alumni Scholarships

We are thankful for the gifts and contributions of our alumni that truly impact the lives of our students with their academic studies and research.

To support our students with undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships, contact Mike Walsh  |  mpwalsh2@ncsu.edu  |  919.515.7237.

The scholarships listed below are generally awarded annually, but availability and amount may vary from year to year depending on availability of funds. To apply for all COE and MAE scholarships, simply fill out the online COE Scholarship Application.

Robert F. and Romaine S. Angel Scholarship

The Robert F. and Romaine S. Angel Endowed Scholarship was created by Stephen F. and Lori Angel to benefit engineering students who demonstrate academic merit. Angel received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from NC State in 1977.

Worley H. and Callie Anne Clark Scholarship

The Worley “H” and Callie Anne Clark Scholarship Endowment in Sales Engineering was established in 1997. The Clarks created this scholarship to benefit engineering students who demonstrate academic merit. Clark is an ISE alumnus who received his BSIE degree in 1956.

Robert G. Carson, Jr. Scholarship

The Robert G. Carson, Jr. Scholarship was established in honor of Robert G. and Elizabeth W. Carson. This scholarship was created to benefit engineering students who demonstrate academic merit. Carson served as the ISE Department Head from 1955 to 1957.

Hugh M. Duncan Scholarship

The Hugh M. Duncan Endowed Scholarship was established on December 10, 1997. Duncan created this scholarship to benefit ISE students who demonstrate academic merit. He is an ISE alumnus who received his BSIE degree in 1955.

Edward P. Fitts Scholarship

The Edward P. Fitts Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering was established on June 23, 1999. Fitts created this scholarship to benefit ISE students based on academic merit. He is an ISE alumnus who received his BSIE degree in 1961.

Kenneth D. and Wanda B. Franklin Scholarship

The Kenneth D. Franklin Alpha Pi Mu Endowed Scholarship was established on October 27, 2006. The Franklins created this scholarship to benefit an ISE student in his/her junior year who is the recipient of the Alpha Pi Mu Outstanding Sophomore Award and also demonstrates merit and financial need. Kenneth Franklin is an alumnus of ISE who receives his BSIE in 1971.

Allen F. and Beverly Gant Endowed Scholarship

The Allen F. and Beverly J. Gant Endowed Scholarship was established on June 18, 1996. Mr. and Mrs. Gant created this scholarship to benefit ISE students who demonstrate academic merit. Gant is an alumnus of NC State, holding a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Class of 1955.

Red McCuen Scholarship

Arthur J. Meier Scholarship

Thomas D. and Tressa L. Pearson Scholarship

The Thomas D and Tressa L Pearson Endowed Scholarship was established on May 4, 1999. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson created this scholarship to benefit students in the College of Engineering who demonstrate academic merit, with preference given to students in the Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering. Mr. Thomas is an alumnus of NC State, holding a degree in Industrial Engineering, Furniture and Manufacturing Management, Class of 1965.

James T. Ryan Scholarship

M. George Wayburn Scholarship

Graduate Fellowships

Fitts Graduate Fellowship

The Fitts Graduate Fellowships were established in 1999. Fitts created these fellowships to benefit ISE graduate students based on academic merit. He is an ISE alumnus who received his BSIE degree in 1961.