Press Release

March 25, 2021

Wilmington Biz

March 25, 2021

New Nonprofit To Help Disadvantaged Students Pay For College

A new nonprofit aims to help disadvantaged high school students from New Hanover County pursue a college education, according to a news release Thursday.

Community leaders have formed New Hanover Scholars (NHS) with the goal of putting high school students on a pathway to success and making a positive impact on the local community, the release stated.

NHS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, will provide financial assistance for tuition and room and board, as well as other college-related expenses…

Star News Online

March 27, 2021

Community Leaders form nonprofit to benefit New Hanover disadvantaged students

In an effort to support disadvantaged high school students from New Hanover County in their goal to pursue a college education, local community leaders have joined together to form a nonprofit organization, New Hanover Scholars.

By providing financial assistance for tuition, room and board, as well as other college-related expenses, New Hanover Scholars is hoping to position high school students on a pathway to success and make a positive impact on the local community…