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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 2024 application is now open.

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.

Learn more about our selection criteria and application process

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | Creativity: Shrihan Dadi, Class of 2025 talks about how he overcomes creative blocks, and his tried and true method is to "switch up the rhythm style and add more color to your music. Sometimes, it can be hard because you have been used to following the rules for so long. But, it is necessary if you want to be creative" 🎶

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | Creativity: Shrihan Dadi, Class of 2025 talks about how he overcomes creative blocks, and his tried and true method is to "switch up the rhythm style and add more color to your music. Sometimes, it can be hard because you have been used to following the rules for so long. But, it is necessary if you want to be creative" 🎶 ...

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First years! Mark your calendar for November 10th to connect with current Caldwell Fellows! Meet us at the Caldwell Office in Pullen Hall from 11a-1p, See you there!

First years! Mark your calendar for November 10th to connect with current Caldwell Fellows! Meet us at the Caldwell Office in Pullen Hall from 11a-1p, See you there! ...

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We are humbled to announce three donors have honored Dr. Gerald Hawkins, former Director of the Caldwell Fellows Program, by contributing gifts totaling $1.2 million to the Gerald G. Hawkins/Caldwell Fellows Program Endowment. Read more at https://news.giving.ncsu.edu/2023/10/thinking-big-three-donors-honor-dr-gerald-hawkins-with-gifts-to-caldwell-fellows-program/?utm_source=NC+State+Philanthropy+in+the+News&utm_campaign=1f309b82d1-pin_email_digest_rss_mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_05af8728e0-1f309b82d1-106623400

We are humbled to announce three donors have honored Dr. Gerald Hawkins, former Director of the Caldwell Fellows Program, by contributing gifts totaling $1.2 million to the Gerald G. Hawkins/Caldwell Fellows Program Endowment. Read more at https://news.giving.ncsu.edu/2023/10/thinking-big-three-donors-honor-dr-gerald-hawkins-with-gifts-to-caldwell-fellows-program/?utm_source=NC+State+Philanthropy+in+the+News&utm_campaign=1f309b82d1-pin_email_digest_rss_mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_05af8728e0-1f309b82d1-106623400 ...

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Interested in the Caldwell Fellows Program? Join us at a Mystery Service Saturday on October 21 to learn more. Sign up using the QR code.

Interested in the Caldwell Fellows Program? Join us at a Mystery Service Saturday on October 21 to learn more. Sign up using the QR code. ...

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Congratulations to Cathy Sigal on her recent receipt of the Watauga Medal! The Watauga Medal honors those who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the university. Learn more at https://news.giving.ncsu.edu/2023/09/three-2023-watauga-medal-recipients-honored/

Congratulations to Cathy Sigal on her recent receipt of the Watauga Medal! The Watauga Medal honors those who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the university. Learn more at https://news.giving.ncsu.edu/2023/09/three-2023-watauga-medal-recipients-honored/ ...

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Participating in internships allows students to dive into the working world of their chosen field of study, deepening their knowledge of the careers they may choose to pursue while opening their perspective to some of the possibilities the world has to offer. Tyler Void, Class of 2023, interned with ExxonMobil over the summer while majoring in Chemical Engineering. 

Want to read about his lessons learned? Read all the details in our latest student spotlight!

https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/tyler-void-23/

Participating in internships allows students to dive into the working world of their chosen field of study, deepening their knowledge of the careers they may choose to pursue while opening their perspective to some of the possibilities the world has to offer. Tyler Void, Class of 2023, interned with ExxonMobil over the summer while majoring in Chemical Engineering.

Want to read about his lessons learned? Read all the details in our latest student spotlight!

https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/tyler-void-23/
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