Each year, the Goodnight Scholarship Office recruits and selects new cohorts of scholars through a year-long outreach and selection process, culminating in Interview Day.
Goodnight Transfers Scholars Program Selection
One of the GTSP Strategic goals for this year was to expand recruitment and outreach efforts in order to yield a larger pool of applicants. Through a variety of outreach events including tabling, virtual and in-person presentations, and lunch and learns, we were able to connect with students and advisers from 37 community colleges. These efforts resulted in a 25% increase in applications.
In April, the Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program invites more than 100 students from community colleges across North Carolina to participate in Interview Day. This experience gives prospective scholars the opportunity to learn about the Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program by connecting with current scholars, attending informative panels, and exploring the NC State community. Throughout the day, students also interview with alumni and campus partners, giving them the opportunity to share their experiences, aspirations, and the qualities that make them a strong fit for the program.
“Volunteering at Interview Day was a rewarding experience because I had the chance to support prospective students during an important moment in their journey. It was a great way to give back to a program that has given me so much.”
Aryanah Smith Biological Sciences, GTSP Class of 2028
101 Prospective Scholars Interviewed
50 Volunteer Interviewers
42 Current Scholar Volunteers
Goodnight Scholars Program Selection
The Goodnight Scholars Program is in its second year of expansion, welcoming 100 new scholars in each incoming class. With this growth, expanded recruitment and outreach efforts have become essential to building a robust and diverse applicant pool. Through a variety of virtual and in-person outreach initiatives, program staff and ambassadors led 52 recruitment events to engage prospective students and increase awareness about the program.
On February 28th, the Goodnight Scholars Program welcomes approximately 180 high school students from across North Carolina to participate in Interview Day. As their first introduction to the Wolfpack community, this immersive experience allows prospective scholars to gain a deeper understanding of the program while beginning to envision themselves as part of the NC State community. Students engage with current scholars, attend informational panels, and explore the opportunities available through the university. Throughout the day, they also participate in interviews with alumni and campus partners, providing an opportunity to share their experiences, goals, and the unique qualities they would bring to the Goodnight Scholars Program.
Goodnight Outreach Ambassadors play a major role in the recruitment and outreach efforts for the Goodnight Scholarships office. Outreach Ambassadors travel to high schools and community colleges, lead virtual events, and respond to student inquiries to help spread the word about the opportunities and selection processes of our programs. This year, GTSP and GSP Outreach Ambassadors participated in nearly 130 outreach events.
