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 MAY 15. Those postmarked after MAY 15 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 MAY 15.
- 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
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.
2021 Scholarship Winners
Brian Dalen Thompson is a 2021 graduate of Triton High School, Erwin, NC. He is the son of Brian and Krystal Thompson of Bunnlevel, NC and the grandson of Marie Thompson-Vinston and Peggy Russell Ray. Brian plans to major in Sports Management at Campbell University. Brian will receive the Clander Williams family scholarship.
Thalia Lauren Smith is a 2021 graduate of J. D. Clement Early College High School, Durham, NC. She is the daughter of Tommy and Odilean Smith and the granddaughter of Hermie Lee McLean Smith. Thalia plans to major in NeuroScience and minor in Cognitive Science at UNC Chapel Hill. Thalia will receive the Golf Friends of Harnett High scholarship.
Breonna Nicole McNeill is a 2021 graduate of Triton High School, Erwin, NC. She is the daughter of Latoya Draughon, Dunn, NC and Nicholas McNeill, Erwin, NC. Breonna plans to major in Nursing at NC A & T University, Greensboro, NC. Breonna will receive the McCall family scholarship.
Mattie Amaris McNeill is a 2021 graduate of Wake Young Womens' Leadership Academy, Raleigh, NC. She is the daughter of Mark and Ravshanah McNeill, Knightdale, NC and the granddaughter of Annie Pearl McNeill and the neice of Ronald Pegues. Mattie plans to major in Psychology at NC A & T University, Greensboro, NC. Mattie will receive the Burnette family scholarship.
2020 Scholarship Winners
Brandon Bernard Cousar is a 2020 graduate of Midway High School, Newton Grove, NC. He is the son of Ritchell and Sherry Cousar of Dunn, NC; the grandson of Christine Cousar Elliott; and the nephew of Florence Cousar McKoy. Brandon plans to major in Physical Therapy and minor in Business at UNC Charlotte. Brandon will receive the Margaret Pellam family scholarship.
Cameron Fitzpatrick is a 2020 graduate of Mount Zion Christian Academy, Durham, NC. She is the daughter of Pauline and John Fitzpatrick, Jr. and the granddaughter of Joyce and John Fitzpatrick, Sr. Cameron plans to major in Biology and minor in Psychology at UNC Greensboro. Cameron will receive the Larry Burnett and family scholarship.
Lauren Anaya Dennis is a 2020 graduate of Hillside High School, Durham, NC. She is the daughter of Monica Evans, Durham, NC and the late Edward Jason Dennis, III. She is the granddaughter of Barbara Heath. Lauren plans to major in Nursing at Winston-Salem State University. Lauren will receive the Spears family scholarship.
Jalonte Brenn McNeill is a 2020 graduate of Triton High School, Erwin, NC. He is the son of Nicholas McNeill, Erwin, NC and the grandson of Alice McNeill. Jalonte plans to major in Engineering while attending Fayetteville State University. Jalonte will receive the Perry Massey and family scholarship.
Makayla Regine McNeill is a 2020 graduate of Roswell High School, Roswell, GA. She is the daughter of Reginald McNeill and the granddaughter of Geneva Crownhart. Makayla plans to major in Nursing at Kennesaw State University. Makayla will receive the Cathleen McNeill and family scholarship.
Jasmine Michelle Young is a 2020 graduate of Oakton High School, Vienna, VA. She is the daughter of Dee Young, Herndon, VA; the granddaughter of Beatrice Perry; and the niece of Brendetta Starling and Oliver Perry. Jasmine plans to major in Pre-Nursing at Florida A & M University. Jasmine will receive the Oliver Perry and family scholarship.