- By Brittney Collins, Golden LEAF Scholarship Program Intern Since 2000, Golden LEAF has awarded approximately 6,000 scholarships to students from rural communities who are graduating with the skills, passion, and leadership experiences to help their home communities thrive. This year, 120 Golden LEAF Scholars are graduating from a North Carolina college or university. “I am... […]
- By Savanna Ramirez, Golden LEAF External Affairs Intern Golden LEAF Scholarship alumna Jessica Blackwell grew up in a rural community in Columbus County as a farmer’s daughter. She rode tractors and learned how to deal with different farm equipment over the years. Her grandfather was a tobacco farmer and eventually passed that business down to... […]
- Name: Samantha Bowen Home County: Stokes County High School Attended: South Stokes High School College Attended/ Years Attended: UNC-Chapel Hill (2014-2018) College Major: History College Minor: Chemistry, Spanish Current county of residence: Stokes County Employer: Stokes County Schools Title: High School Science Teacher Years working with current employer: 3 What does rural mean to you?... […]
- Name: Nicole Flores Bautista High School Attended: Robeson Early College High School Home County: Robeson College Attended/Years Attended: UNC-Greensboro/2018-2020 Major: Human Development and Family Studies Minor: Sociology County Now Living In: Robeson Employer: Southeastern Family Violence Center Title: Victim Advocate Years Working for Current Employer: 2 years Connect with Nicole Flores Bautista on LinkedIn by... […]
- Name: Allayna N. Dail High School Attended: Pamlico County High Home County: Pamlico Colleges Attended/ Years Attended: UNC Wilmington (2013-2017) Majors: History County Now Living In: Brunswick Employer: City of Southport Title: Assistant Director of Community Relations Years Working for Current Employer: 1 year Follow Allayna Dail on LinkedIn. What does rural mean to you?... […]
