Goodnight Scholarships

Kyle Curry, `T27, has a unique story for how he ended up as a Goodnight Scholar. From retail management to training employees and now diving deep into statistics at NC State, he’s finally on a path that feels right. Read more about his journey in our most recent blog post!

Abby Braswell C`26, is known for her contagious smile around the lounge! Read more on our site about what impacts her worldview, why she chose to study animal science, and how she hopes to impart compassion on her community.

Head to the website to read about Carter Schrag, `27, who shares how his mother`s sacrifices have gotten him to where he is today.

On this episode of Have a Goodnight, sat down with Kaina Percifield T`27! With Kaina`s passion for Horticulture, we discussed her journey back to school, her love for plants and art, her hopes of becoming a landscape designer, and her passion for environmental health. To check out Kaina`s podcast, click the link in our bio!

For the fourth year in a row, the Goodnight Scholars Program has a finalist for Leader of the Pack, Hannah Morris (‘25)! If Hannah is selected, this would be the fourth year in which a Goodnight Scholar has won this campus-wide recognition (Sarah Hall ‘22, Minh-Thu Dinh ‘23, Emma Budden `25). Click the link in our bio to cast your vote.

More about Hannah:

Hannah Morris is a Goodnight Scholar from Knightdale, North Carolina, majoring in Applied Educational Studies with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology and minors in Sociology and Leadership, graduating in the spring of 2025. During her time at NC State, Hannah served as the President of Best Buddies, an organization that is dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). She has helped pair over 100 NC State students with individuals who have IDD to create unique and meaningful one-to-one friendships, impacting both NC State and the greater Raleigh community. She has also served as an Outreach Ambassador for the Goodnight Scholars Program, an Intern in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and served on the programming committee for the Kappa Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Additionally, Hannah has worked as the committee chair for the Student Diversity Programming Board within the College of Education, a trip leader for a fall break experience centered on race, identity, and science exploration, and a mentor for NC State’s Emerging Scholars Academy. Hannah is passionate about increasing access and resources to underserved communities, particularly within the realms of higher education, she seeks to use the skills and experiences gained at NC State to become a catalyst of change within these arenas. After graduation, Hannah plans to pursue her master`s in higher education and ultimately work within student affairs, where she can continually impact and enhance student experiences.