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The Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) at NC State is a combined curricular and extracurricular program inspired by the National Academy of Engineering. The program is designed as a call to action that prepares students to devise societal solutions. There are five Core Competencies that serve as the program’s framework for engaging GC Scholars in problem-solving for the Grand Challenges.

Apply for Fall 2025 GCSP Scholars Program Today!

Are you interested in solving one of the Grand Challenges of engineering? This GCSP program is available for Fall semester and is led by the College of Engineering. Applications for Fall are due August 1st.

GCSP 2025 Annual Meeting Recap

A special thank you to our two keynote speakers, Dr. Yannis Yortsos (Dean of Engineering USC Viterbi School of Engineering & Founder of GCSP Network) and David Ethridge (Director and Lead Systems Engineer for Mindbank Consulting Group), for their inspiring words and leadership in shaping the future of engineering education. Thank you for your keynote presentations on “Grand Challenges In Our Times Of Accelerating Technology and Challenges” and “AI, The Grand Challenges, and the Joy of Living”.

Shoutout to our incredible 25+ NCSU GCSP graduating seniors! Your hard work, passion, and commitment to tackling global challenges have been truly inspiring. We can’t wait to see the amazing things you accomplish next!

For any additional questions or concerns, email grandchallenges@ncsu.edu and follow us at our LinkedIn page!