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Black Alumni Society Scholarships

1,482 Donors Since Inception

$641,913 in Gifts Received Since Inception

Nearly 50 Scholarships Awarded Since Inception

Rooted in a legacy of giving and support, BAS scholarships reflect the Black Alumni Society’s commitment to easing financial burdens, empowering students to focus on their goals and allowing students to get involved on campus as they become the next generation of leaders in the Pack.

Lawrence M. Clark Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Lawrence M. Clark

In July 1985, the Black Alumni Group established the Black Alumni Scholarship, which has been awarded to undergraduate students since 1986. In 2012, the scholarship was renamed the Lawrence M. Clark Memorial Scholarship in honor of this distinguished professor.

Dr. Thomas E.H. Conway Jr. Scholarship Endowment

Distributions from the fund will provide scholarships for students pursuing an undergraduate degree at NC State. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated experience in or a commitment to working with the Black and African American community. Examples of demonstrated experience may include, but are not limited to, students’ volunteer activity and involvement in student organizations, such as the African-American Cultural Center or other programs sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

Thomas Conway

A.M. Witherspoon Graduate Scholarship

Augustus Witherspoon

In July 1990, the Augustus Witherspoon Graduate Scholarship was established. Each year, a scholarship is awarded to a graduate student who is dedicated to academic excellence and cultural awareness at NC State University.

The Impact: Black Alumni Society Scholarship

The youngest of eight siblings, Tabitha Gardner ’23 ’24 grew up as part of a tight-knit community in her hometown of Washington, North Carolina. When she left home to attend NC State, she sought a similar sense of belonging – and found it through her engagement with student organizations on campus. She credits several scholarships with making that possible.

Cultivating Community