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Last Updated<\/strong>: 03\/18\/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We appreciate the gifts and contributions from our alumni, as they support your academic studies and research. As a result, these contributions help create meaningful opportunities for students like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, if you want to support undergraduate scholarships, you can contact Monica Morgan at mkmorga4@ncsu.edu<\/a> or 919.515.8888.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the scholarships listed below are typically awarded each year. However, availability and award amounts may change depending on available funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To apply, you can complete the online COE Scholarship Application<\/a>. By doing this, you will be considered for all COE scholarships through one application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alumni Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Alpha Pi Mu Kenneth D. and Wanda B. Franklin Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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The Alpha Pi Mu Kenneth D. Franklin Outstanding Sophomore Award was established in 2006 by Kenneth D. and Wanda B. Franklin. This award recognizes the top-ranked sophomore in ISE with both a scholarship and an honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Franklin graduated from NC State in 1971 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Notably, he was the first recipient of the Alpha Pi Mu Outstanding Sophomore Award.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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John and Marian Andrews Family ISE Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Hugh Duncan Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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The Hugh M. Duncan Endowed Scholarship was established on December 10, 1997. Duncan created this scholarship to support ISE students who demonstrate strong academic merit. In addition, he is an ISE alumnus who earned his BSIE degree in 1955.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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Edward P. Fitts Scholars<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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The Edward P. Fitts Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Engineering was established on June 23, 1999. Fitts created this scholarship to support ISE students based on academic merit. In addition, he is an ISE alumnus who earned his BSIE degree in 1961.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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Kenneth D. and Wanda B. Franklin Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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The Kenneth D. and Wanda B. Franklin ISE Merit Scholarship Endowment was established in 2006 to benefit an ISE student in their junior\/senior year who is the recipient of the Alpha Pi Mu Kenneth D. Franklin Outstanding Sophomore Award, demonstrates merit and financial need and is a resident of North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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Allen \u201cFred\u201d and Beverly Gant Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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The Allen “Fred” and Beverly J. Gant Endowed Scholarship was established on June 18, 1996. They created this scholarship to support ISE students who demonstrate strong academic merit. In addition, Gant is an NC State alumnus who earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in Industrial Engineering in 1971.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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Rashida A. Hodge Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Andrew Blaine and Ruby Johnston Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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C.H. \u201cRed\u201d McCuen Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Arthur J. Meier\u00a0Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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David L. Montgomery Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Parnell Family Industrial Engineering Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Thomas D. and Tressa L. Pearson Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Thomas D. and Tressa L. Pearson created this scholarship to support students in the College of Engineering who demonstrate academic merit. In addition, preference is given to students in the Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, Pearson is an NC State alumnus who earned a degree in Industrial Engineering, Furniture and Manufacturing Management in 1965.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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James T. Ryan Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Clarence Smith Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Robert Spilman Scholarship<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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