Scholarships
The NHHSAAI Scholarship Fund
The National Harnett High School Alumni Association, Inc. (NHHSAAI) scholarship fund was organized in November, 1971 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to high school seniors who wish to further their education at postsecondary institutions of higher learning.
The awards are given annually and are NOT RENEWABLE. Students attending four-year institutions may be awarded up to $1000, whereas, students attending vocational or community colleges may be awarded up to $500.
The scholarship committee has set up specific selection criteria for awarding these scholarships to students. Each student will be assessed against standards of high academic potential, personal motivation, and strong moral character. Also, financial need of the applicant will be taken into consideration.
Scholarships will be awarded to students who meet the criteria set up by the committee. Notification of awards will be made by June. All applications must be postmarked no later than APRIL 1. Those postmarked after APRIL 1 will not be considered.
The scholarship committee may choose to interview each of the applicants prior to making the selections.
Purpose
- To motivate students to achieve their life ambitions through higher education.
- To provide financial assistance to students in need of financial aid.
Eligibility
- The student’s immediate family or descendants must have attended The Harnett High School (formally Harnett County Training School). The term immediate family refers to wife, husband, son, daughter, mother, father, uncle, aunt, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandmother, grandfather or legal dependent or guardian.
- The student must show clear evidence of acceptance by any accredited college/university or vocational/community college.
- The student must enroll in a full-time academic program for the fall semester/quarter of the year the scholarship is given.
- The student must show evidence of academic promise and be capable of maintaining a high scholastic average. He/she must also have strong character traits based on recommendations included with the application for the scholarship.
Application Instructions
- Complete and submit application, postmarked no later than APRIL 1.
- Included with your application should be two letter of recommendation. One should be from a school official, such as your high school counselor, teacher, administrator and the other from an employer, church pastor or leader, community leader, athletic/recreational coach, etc.
- Applications should be mailed to:
NHHSAAI Scholarship Committee
Post Office Box 1972
Dunn, NC 28335
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2024 Scholarship Winners
Amira Abdur-Razzaaq is a 2024 graduate of Walnut Grove High School in Prosper, TX. She is the daughter of Yusef Abdur-Razzaaq and the step-granddaughter of alumni John and Joyce Fitzpatrick. Amira plans to major in Clinical Lab Science at Texas Tech University.
Carrington Archer is a 2024 graduate of Hightower High School in Missouri City, TX. She is the daughter of William Archer, Jr. and Nakeisha McNeill Tolliver, and the granddaughter of alumni Nathaniel and Carolyn McNeill. Carrington plans to major in Criminal Justice at Mississippi Valley State University.
Bryce Bennett is a 2024 graduate of the Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville, NC. He is the son of Nikki Massey and the grandson of our President, Perry Massey. Bryce plans to major in Exercise Physiology at East Carolina University.
Demarcus Cousar is a 2024 graduate of Midway High School in Newton Grove, NC. He is the son of Wayne and Alexis Cousar and the grandson of Stacey and Tilda Mae Cousar. Demarcus plans to major in Construction Management at Sampson Community College.
Bradley McDougald is a 2024 graduate of South Johnston High School in Benson, NC. He is the son of Kendrick and Idesha Mcdougald and the nephew of alumni Ida McNeill and Annie Lee McNeil. Bradley plans to major in Engineering at Campbell University.
Ta'Nia McKoy is a 2024 graduate of Pine Forest High School in Fayetteville, NC. She is the daughter of LaKeisha Armstrong and the niece of alumni Dorothy Mckoy, Ernest McNeill, Jr., and Geneva Crownhart. Ta'Nia plans to major in Nursing at Fayetteville State University.
Aiva Reese is a 2024 graduate of Pine Forest High School in Fayetteville, NC. She is the daughter of Antwone and Marcia Reese and the granddaughter of our Board Chair, Linda Spears Sturdivant. Aiva plans to major in Political Science and minor in International Public Policy at UNC Charlotte.
Jeremiah Walton is a 2024 graduate of Wakefield High School in Raleigh, NC. He is the son of Toma and Sherita Walton and the grandson of Barbara Jean Lilly Perry. Jeremiah plans to major in Political Science at UNC Charlotte.
2023 Scholarship Winners
Valencia Moore is a 2023 graduate of E. E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, NC. She is the daughter of Monika Smith and Arthur Moore, Fayetteville, NC. Valencia plans to major in Business Administration at Fayetteville State University. Valencia will receive the McCall family scholarship.
Dorian McKoy is a 2023 graduate of the Harnett County Early College in Dunn, NC. He is the son of Denise McKoy, Coats, NC. Dorian plans to major in Mechanical Engineering at Campbell University. Dorian will receive the Clandia Williams family scholarship.
Barry is a 2023 graduate of Ridge Point High School in Missouri City, TX. He is the son of Barry and Tonya Ingram and the grandson of alumni Louise Williams Ingram and Nathaniel McNeill. Barry plans to major in Electrical Engineering and minor in Computer Engineering at Texas Southern University. Barry will receive the Margaret Pellam family scholarship.
Demetria is a 2023 graduate of Westover High School in Fayetteville, NC. She is the daughter of Denise Jones. Demetria plans to major in Nursing and minor in Physical Therapy at Fayetteville State University. Demetria will receive the Larry Burnette family scholarship.
2022 Scholarship Winners
Lauren Allyse Smith a 2022 graduate of Triton High School, Erwin, NC. She is the daughter of LaDawn Smith of Dunn, NC and the granddaughter of Temple Ann McCall Smith. Lauren plans to major in Business at NC A&T University. Lauren will receive the McCall family scholarship.
Tyler Labron Brown is a 2022 graduate of Western Harnett High School, Lillington, C. He is the son of Terry Brown of Lillington, NC. Tyler plans to major in Computer Science and minor in Business at Methodist University. Tyler will receive the Margaret Pellam family scholarship.
Nicolie Jo Vann is a 2022 graduate of Triton High School, Erwin, NC. She is the daughter of Rhonda Vann and Eugene Smith. Nicolie plans to major in Nursing and minor in Psychology at Central Carolina Community College. Nicolie will receive the Charles Herring scholarship.
Hayward Tavan Bell is a 2022 graduate of Pine Forest High School, Fayetteville, NC. He is the son of Bridgett Bell of Linden, NC. Hayward plans to major in Computer Engineering at NC A&T University. Hayward will receive the Larry Burnett family scholarship.
Makaela Alexis Dennis is a 2022 graduate of South View High School, Hope Mills, NC. She is the daughter of Malcolm and Tonya Dennis, Hope Mills, NC. Makaela plans to major in Biology at NC A&T University. Makaela will receive the Clanda Williams family scholarship.