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Caldwell Fellows Program

We develop the next generation of self-aware, globally-minded humans who engage in creative, conscientious leadership.

A legacy of creative leadership.

Building on the legacy of NC State Chancellor John T. Caldwell, the Caldwell Fellows program invests in students selected during their first year at NC State who share a passion for learning, growing, and serving others. The Caldwell Fellows program challenges scholars to “Think BIG” and facilitates the goal of maximizing the college experience by providing intensive programming and leadership training and fostering collaborative interaction with alumni, faculty, and community partners.

“You just don’t know how magnificent you might be. Think big! Think big about your possibilities in this world.”

John T. Caldwell

Former NC State Chancellor, 1959-1975

Fellows in DC

Our guiding values

Servant leadership

Principled reflection

Personal development

Rigorous integrity

Academic excellence

We strive toward these values by engaging in a continuous process of hands-on learning involving active engagement, personal reflection, meaningful feedback, and active listening.

The 2024 application is now closed.

Thanks again to everyone who made our Urban Adventures trip to Boston a huge success! Your time and talents were such a boon to all of us. Thank you!

Thanks again to everyone who made our Urban Adventures trip to Boston a huge success! Your time and talents were such a boon to all of us. Thank you! ...

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Welcome the Class of 2027! Hailing from 10+ different counties in NC, across 20+ different disciplines across campus. We are so excited to have this bright cohort to join the program! Read more about it here! https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/caldwell-fellows-announce-class-of-2027/  #caldwellfellows

Welcome the Class of 2027! Hailing from 10+ different counties in NC, across 20+ different disciplines across campus. We are so excited to have this bright cohort to join the program! Read more about it here! https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/caldwell-fellows-announce-class-of-2027/ #caldwellfellows ...

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John T. Caldwell on his way to add up the scores from our Semi-Finalist Day to see who our Finalist will be! Stay tuned! 👀✨

John T. Caldwell on his way to add up the scores from our Semi-Finalist Day to see who our Finalist will be! Stay tuned! 👀✨ ...

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Iykyk 👁️👄👁️

Iykyk 👁️👄👁️ ...

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So proud of our sophomores for all the hard work they did during the retreat on MLK day. They focused on challenges and successes they’ve faced and supported one another. 🫶🏻

So proud of our sophomores for all the hard work they did during the retreat on MLK day. They focused on challenges and successes they’ve faced and supported one another. 🫶🏻 ...

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