Our Donors

Jo Ann Madren

Jo Ann Madren

I set up this scholarship to honor my deceased husband, Frank Simpson Madren. Frank graduated NCSU in Electrical Engineering in 1961 and from Harvard University receiving an MBA in 1965. For 20 years he was the CEO of a computer networking company in Silicon Valley....

John and Belinda Hester

John and Belinda Hester

The John Franklin Hester Scholarship was created by John and Belinda Hester to provide support to students who have demonstrated interests in the Native American heritage and to encourage students with that interest to attend NC State University and pursue an...

John and Deborah Wilson

John and Deborah Wilson

John and Joanne Studders

John and Joanne Studders

John Studders (Electrical Enginering ’86) spent his career working first in the semiconductor design business and then the computer-aided design software industry. He retired from Synopsys, a software company based in Mountain View, California, where his last...

John and Joy Heitmann

John and Joy Heitmann

The John A Heitmann III Endowed Scholarship was established in 1989 by John and Joy Heitmann. John and Joy Heitmann are from Savannah, GA. Joy received a BA in History from St. Andrews College in Laurinburg, NC and an MA in public history at NC State. John received a...

John and Linda Prichard

John and Linda Prichard

The John & Linda Prichard Scholarship Endowment was established in 2018 by John and Linda Prichard to provide merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students enrolled in NC State University’s College of Natural Resources Paper Science and Engineering...

John Arey - Ag Foundation

John Arey - Ag Foundation

Mr. Arey was a native of Iredell County and a graduate of North Carolina State University, then known as State College. From 1920 to 1953, he was Head of the Dairy Extension Office in the Department of Animal Science at NC State where he provided leadership on dairy...

John Deere Financial

John Deere Financial

This scholarship supports diversity in CALS at NC State University

John Deere Foundation

John Deere Foundation

Since its founding in 1837, John_Deere has seen a great many changes in its business, its products, its services. Change always comes with opportunity. And Deere has always been ready and willing to embrace it. Yet, through it all, John_Deere’s mission is still...

John Edward Jenkins, Jr.

John Edward Jenkins, Jr.

This scholarship was established by children of Alfred Edward Jenkins under the leadership of the oldest, John Edward Jenkins, Sr. The honoree sent four sons to study engineering at NC State and they all had productive careers. Several grandchildren and...

John E. & Nell Ann Inman Penick

John E. & Nell Ann Inman Penick

John Penick began his teaching career as a high school biology teacher and, later, head of the science department at Miami Jackson High School, an inner city school in south Florida. After earning his Ph.D. in Science Education In 1973, he went on to teach at Loyola...

John H. Harris

John H. Harris

John H. Harris established this award in 2007 after retiring from his job as a faculty member in landscape architecture in the Department of Horticultural Science. He struggled to pay for his own college education, having to borrow $300 in 1932 to fund his education,...

John I. Eagles, Jr. and William A. Eagles

John I. Eagles, Jr. and William A. Eagles

John I. Eagles, Jr. and William A. Eagles, both NC State University graduates, established two scholarships in memory of their father, John Ivey Eagles. John is a 1969 graduate of the College of Engineering, Engineering Operations, and William is a 1970 graduate of...

John J. DuPlessis/ Kitty B. DuPlessis

John J. DuPlessis/ Kitty B. DuPlessis

We have five children, 3 boys and 2 girls. All are graduates of UKy where we have lived since 1966. All of their spouses attended UKy as well. Three of them are ME’s. Several have medical degrees. Our children produced 20 grandchildren. Most of those who have reached...

John McCarter

John McCarter

I’m pleased to see the quality of engineering students at NC State and am pleased to help attract top candidates.

John William Horn

John William Horn

In grateful recognition for the support, mentorship and our successful working relationship, we established this endowed scholarship in Professor Horn’s honor and memory. The legacy of Professor Horn’s leadership in my life and career will now live on at NC State,...

Joseph S. Colson, Jr / Sharon L. Colson

Joseph S. Colson, Jr / Sharon L. Colson

My life has been profoundly enriched by the experience and education I received at NC State, and specifically by the School of Engineering. Our scholarship is intended to help others, some less fortunate, attend the University and be availed the opportunities an...

Joyce Hatch/ John Skuce

Joyce Hatch/ John Skuce

This scholarship was our gift to NCSU when I retired from the Department of Computer Science as academic advisor. I really enjoyed helping students, so this gives an opportunity to continue helping in some small way. My husband thought of and started it by donating...

J. Phillip Kenneth "Phil"/ Gloria K. Kennett

J. Phillip Kenneth "Phil"/ Gloria K. Kennett

I believe the future of the University depends on getting qualified students and helping those that are qualified but need financial assistance. My father was a State graduate; both my children are State grads and my granddaughter is a forth generation State student....

Julie A. Dean

Julie A. Dean

Julie Dean established the Joseph L. Dean Scholarship in loving memory of her father. Joseph Dean lived a life of generosity and curiosity, and instilled those values in his daughter, who became a first-generation college student and later received an MS degree from...

Kamyr Inc.

Kamyr Inc.

The Michael I Sherman Endowed Scholarship was established in 1988 by Kamyr Inc. in honor of Michael I. Sherman. Mr. Sherman was a graduate of McGill University in Canada where he received his BS in Engineering. He then went to work for Kamyr in 1960 in their Field...

Katherine C. Wainhouse

Katherine C. Wainhouse

The Jonathan Wainhouse Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 by Katherine C. Wainhouse.

Kathy Gruer

Kathy Gruer

Born in England, Brian Shawcroft studied architecture in London and holds a Masters of Architecture degree from MIT. Dean Henry Kamphoefner invited him to come teach at the School of Design during the 1960s. He served as a associate professor for eight years, and...

Keith & Cathy Pehl

Keith & Cathy Pehl

The Pehl Family, consisting of Keith ’84, Catherine and twin daughters Kayla and Nicole ’16 wanted to provide a partial scholarship to students need to be able to attend NC State University. They did not want to restrict the scholarship to any major or any other item.

Ken and Cathy Hines

Ken and Cathy Hines

The Ken Hines, Jr. and Cathy Hines Endowment was established in 2006 by Ken and Cathy Hines. Mr. Hines graduated from NC State in 1979 with a BS in Forestry. Ken worked at the NC Forest Service, then got his MBA from UNC-CH. After 5 years as a corporate broker, Ken...

Kenneth D. Franklin/ Wanda B. Franklin

Kenneth D. Franklin/ Wanda B. Franklin

I graduated from NC State in 1971 and received the first Alpha Pi Mu Outstanding Sophomore Award. After graduation, I took an “interim” job with Southern Bell which lasted 37 years. After being retired for a year, AT&T requested me to do a three month consulting job...

Kenneth L. Clayton

Kenneth L. Clayton

The Maurice and Sophie Clayton Scholarship was established on April 16, 1984 by Dr. and Mrs. Clayton. Dr. Clayton is an alumnus of NC State, holding a master’s degree in Engineering Mathematics, class of 1949. He is also a retired faculty member of NC State.

Ken Wooten

Ken Wooten

Ken Wooten established the scholarship in honor of his family and the support they provided to him while he was in school. He received his BA in Political Science and is currently a managing partner with Ward and Smith PA, law firm. His hope is to help students,...

Kip Campbell

Kip Campbell

Kip Campbell was born Willard Guy Campbell January 7, 1944. After graduating from Milton (VT) High School in 1962, he attended the University of Vermont. He served two tours of duty in the Army in Vietnam, earning a Bronze Star. His work setting up communications...

Kirk Semke

Kirk Semke

The Kirk Semke Endowed Scholarship was established in 1996 by Kirk Semke. Dr. Semke received his BS in Chemical Engineering in 1958 from the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. He received his MS and Ph.D. in 1960 and 1963 from the Institute of Paper...