Leader of the Pack
The Leader of the Pack program honors and recognizes students for outstanding contributions in leadership, scholarship, and service.
LEarn More about our 2025 Leader of the Pack finalists
Voting has opened for our 2025 Leader of the Pack! Please use the link below to vote between October 22 9:00 p.m. to October 23 9:00 p.m.
This program has long been a tradition on campus, dating back to the 1990s. This campus tradition recognizes students for contributions through scholarship, leadership, community building and service to the campus and broader community.
Six students will be recognized as finalists, and the Leader of the Pack will be named at halftime of the Red and White Week game in Fall 2025.
Information and Application Details
Eligibility
The following criteria must be met to be eligible for the Leader of the Pack scholarship:
- Completed two semesters at NC State at the time of application
- Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at NC State
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Free from academic integrity probation and any previous or current disciplinary probation
Award Information
- Six finalists will receive a ticket to the NC State vs. Georgia Tech University football game on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Finalists will be recognized at halftime and attend the Chancellor’s pre-game reception.
- The student finalist with the highest GPA will receive a $250 gift certificate from the NC State Bookstores.
- The student designated as ‘The Leader of the Pack’ will also receive a scholarship (to be applied during the Fall 2025 semester).
Timeline for Selection Process and Program
| September 22, 2025 | Application is Open! |
| September 30, 2025 | Application closes at 11:59 PM |
| October 8, 2025 | Semi-finalists notified |
| October 12, 2025 | Deadline for semi-finalist video submissions 11:59 PM |
| October 16, 2025 | Six finalists notified |
| October 17, 2025 | Finalist Meeting (5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.) |
| October 22 & 23, 2025 | Student body voting (getinvolved.ncsu.edu) |
| November 1, 2025 | Leader of the Pack award recipient announced at Red & White Week Football Game |
Selection
The process is cumulative and consists of multiple parts. Each qualified applicant will be evaluated on the following:
- Cumulative Grade point average
- Demonstrated leadership in co-curricular and community engagement
- Demonstrated commitment to creating an strong campus community
- Academic and conduct record check
- 10-minute video submission response to provided questions. (Only finalists will submit.)
Questions and Concerns
Please use the contact below or our office at ncstate-sle@ncsu.edu with the subject line “Leader of the Pack.”
2024 Recipient of Leader of the Pack
