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Caldwell Fellows Program

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

The deadline to apply is January 6, 2025.

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

In service-based leadership, we engage in the continuous, voluntary exercise of mutual influence between ourselves and others toward a common purpose.

Principled Reflection

According to our principles and as a practice, we deliberately cultivate knowledge of our character and critically consider our purpose in our environment.

Personal Development

In exploring the challenges of personal betterment, we are committed to fostering ongoing self-discovery and improvement within ourselves and others.

Rigorous Integrity

We uphold honesty and honor, despite our faults, via meticulous empathy, discipline, and humility. 

Authentic Self

In pursuit of who we want to be, we endeavor to become more fully human through genuine interactions and openness within our communities.

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.

Calling all first-year students interested in the challenges of personal development through leadership and service! The Caldwell Fellows application is now open. Join one of our upcoming drop in events to learn more about the program!

Calling all first-year students interested in the challenges of personal development through leadership and service! The Caldwell Fellows application is now open. Join one of our upcoming drop in events to learn more about the program! ...

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Each year a team of sohpomore Caldwell Fellows is assigned to a service-learning team at the Wake Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic. This team is hands-on in service to the community in many ways. Learn more about their impact and what they're learning at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/open-door-clinic/.
(left to right: Lucas Ciscato, Steven Ji, Erin Monteith, Maylan Maxwell, Mesha Strickland, and Claire Siegel.)

Each year a team of sohpomore Caldwell Fellows is assigned to a service-learning team at the Wake Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic. This team is hands-on in service to the community in many ways. Learn more about their impact and what they`re learning at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/open-door-clinic/.
(left to right: Lucas Ciscato, Steven Ji, Erin Monteith, Maylan Maxwell, Mesha Strickland, and Claire Siegel.)
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Suchir Madap ('26, second from the right) and his team of young entrepreneurs won big at the "Minute to Pitch It" competition on campus. Their winning prototype of a wearable health device that tracks heart health was a big hit. Learn more about Suchir's team and the impact of Caldwell Fellows on his leadership style at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/student-spotlight-suchir-madap-26/ and learn more about their award-winning project at https://cardiasight.webflow.io/

Suchir Madap (`26, second from the right) and his team of young entrepreneurs won big at the "Minute to Pitch It" competition on campus. Their winning prototype of a wearable health device that tracks heart health was a big hit. Learn more about Suchir`s team and the impact of Caldwell Fellows on his leadership style at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/student-spotlight-suchir-madap-26/ and learn more about their award-winning project at https://cardiasight.webflow.io/ ...

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The world needs leadership. Everyday leadership.
The Caldwell Fellows application is now in Pack Assist for the Class of 2028. Applications are open through January 5. Learn more about eligibility, requirements, and more at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/admissions-overview/

The world needs leadership. Everyday leadership.
The Caldwell Fellows application is now in Pack Assist for the Class of 2028. Applications are open through January 5. Learn more about eligibility, requirements, and more at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/admissions-overview/
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Kudos to the Class of 2026 for engaging deeply in the leadership-intensive training at the Center for Creative Leadership over Fall Break 2024! Learn more about this fantastic, long-standing partnership between the Caldwell Fellows Program and CCL, made possible in large part by a generous gift from a Caldwell alum. https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/ccl26/

Kudos to the Class of 2026 for engaging deeply in the leadership-intensive training at the Center for Creative Leadership over Fall Break 2024! Learn more about this fantastic, long-standing partnership between the Caldwell Fellows Program and CCL, made possible in large part by a generous gift from a Caldwell alum. https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/ccl26/ ...

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CCL!

CCL! ...

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Congratulations to Suhcir Madap `26. Suchir was part of the team that was awarded an Entrepalooza Minute To Pitch It fund. 
Raghav Sriram, Suchir Madap, Siri Mudunuri took home $2,250 for the Judge's Choice Award. They pitched CardiaSight: wearable ECG for hassle-free heart monitoring.

Congratulations to Suhcir Madap `26. Suchir was part of the team that was awarded an Entrepalooza Minute To Pitch It fund.
Raghav Sriram, Suchir Madap, Siri Mudunuri took home $2,250 for the Judge`s Choice Award. They pitched CardiaSight: wearable ECG for hassle-free heart monitoring.
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A big thank you to Sean MacKay, an Architecture major from Cary, NC (originally from Wayland, MA), for his leadership as the service-learning team coordinator for Neighbor to Neighbor in the Caldwell Fellows Sophomore Seminar! Sean is dedicated to empowering his team members to serve in their unique capacities and fostering a growing relationship between the Neighbor to Neighbor and Caldwell communities. His commitment to empathy and shared vision is truly inspiring. #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #NeighborToNeighbor #LeadershipInAction #CommunityEmpowerment

A big thank you to Sean MacKay, an Architecture major from Cary, NC (originally from Wayland, MA), for his leadership as the service-learning team coordinator for Neighbor to Neighbor in the Caldwell Fellows Sophomore Seminar! Sean is dedicated to empowering his team members to serve in their unique capacities and fostering a growing relationship between the Neighbor to Neighbor and Caldwell communities. His commitment to empathy and shared vision is truly inspiring. #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #NeighborToNeighbor #LeadershipInAction #CommunityEmpowerment ...

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A huge thank you to Simon McNair, a junior studying Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Asheville, NC, for his leadership as coordinator of the Habitat for Humanity service-learning team in the Caldwell Fellows Sophomore Seminar! Simon and his team are piloting a project to develop a database that supports Habitat's mission and lays the groundwork for future Caldwell groups. His creativity and dedication to achieving shared goals are making a real impact. #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #HabitatForHumanity #LeadershipInAction #CommunityImpact

A huge thank you to Simon McNair, a junior studying Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Asheville, NC, for his leadership as coordinator of the Habitat for Humanity service-learning team in the Caldwell Fellows Sophomore Seminar! Simon and his team are piloting a project to develop a database that supports Habitat`s mission and lays the groundwork for future Caldwell groups. His creativity and dedication to achieving shared goals are making a real impact. #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #HabitatForHumanity #LeadershipInAction #CommunityImpact ...

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A big thank you to Max Nicely, a Plant Biology student from Fargo, North Dakota, for his leadership as coordinator of the Open Door Clinic service-learning team in the Caldwell Fellows Sophomore Seminar! Max is committed to using his leadership skills to help new Fellows engage in meaningful, reflective community service, especially in a clinical setting. His dedication to guiding others through this process is truly inspiring. https://urbanmin.org/services/clinic-and-pharmacy/ #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #CommunityImpact #LeadershipInAction #OpenDoorClinic

A big thank you to Max Nicely, a Plant Biology student from Fargo, North Dakota, for his leadership as coordinator of the Open Door Clinic service-learning team in the Caldwell Fellows Sophomore Seminar! Max is committed to using his leadership skills to help new Fellows engage in meaningful, reflective community service, especially in a clinical setting. His dedication to guiding others through this process is truly inspiring. https://urbanmin.org/services/clinic-and-pharmacy/ #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #CommunityImpact #LeadershipInAction #OpenDoorClinic ...

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