Johnston Community College (JCC) is pleased to announce that three students from its innovative high school programs, Career and Technical Leadership Academy (CTLA) and Early College Academy (ECA) were selected for the Goodnight Scholars Program Class of 2029.
This year’s finalists represented a diverse and accomplished group of students from 130 high schools across North Carolina.
From this esteemed group, 100 students were selected to join the Goodnight Scholars Program’s Class of 2029. This is the largest class in the program’s history.
The JCC students among the recipients are:
- Nour Issa – Biomedical Engineering, Clayton, Johnston County Career and Technical Leadership Academy
- Kristin Mills – Civil Engineering, Clayton, Johnston County Early College Academy
- Allison Vanater – Mechanical Engineering, Angier, Johnston County Early College Academy
“These remarkable students embody the dedication, talent, and perseverance that make Johnston Community College’s early college programs so impactful,” says JCC President Dr. Vern L. Lindquist. “Their selection as Goodnight Scholars is a testament to their hard work and the strong foundation provided by JCC’s innovative high school programs. We are proud of these students and of the programs.”
The Goodnight Scholars program recognizes stellar academic achievement, exemplary extracurricular involvement, change-centered civic engagement, and continued success in the STEM and STEM education fields. Students in the program receive up to $23,000 per academic year in tuition, fees, housing and meals, along with professional development support throughout their academic journey at NC State.
For more information about the Goodnight Scholars Program, visit goodnight.ncsu.edu.
The Goodnight Scholars program recognizes stellar academic achievement, exemplary extracurricular involvement, change-centered civic engagement, and continued success in the STEM and STEM education fields. Students in the program receive up to $23,000 per academic year in tuition, fees, housing and meals, along with professional development support throughout their academic journey at NC State.
For more information about the Goodnight Scholars Program, visit goodnight.ncsu.edu.
