Past Recipients
Special thanks to the HSAC scholarship team and our supporting alums for their continuous hard work and dedication in making this scholarship possible. HSAC is proud to grant this award to these Hmong students and we hope that the Hmong community continues to support us in our mission to promote higher education.
2022-2023 Recipient
Congratulations to Alison Vang for being the recipient of the 2022-2023 Hmong Students Association of Carolina Scholarship!
“After graduating from high school, I will attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I plan to major in Biology with focus on the Pre-Med track. I am excited for new opportunities and experiences to come as I further my knowledge and education. Thank you HSAC for this wonderful opportunity!”
We would like to thank our 2021-2022 sponsors, Beacon Partners, Khou Xiong, Michael Lee, Lance Lee, Maixe Vang, Cher Xiong, Tea Yang, Kou Yang, Cherish Prazeres, MK Wang, and an Anonymous Donor for their generous contributions!
2021-2022 Recipients
Congratulations to Chialy Xiong and to Ai-Ling Kue for being the recipients of the 2021-2022 Hmong Students Association of Carolina Scholarship!
“I am excited to attend UNC Chapel-Hill in the fall as a Biology major. I aspire to work in the healthcare field and be part of environmental research projects in the future!”
“My plan after college is to attend professional school in hopes of one day pursuing a career that will not only benefit me, but humanity as well. On this journey, I hope to grow my social and emotional competence through my education and experiences; meeting those from all different walks of life and expanding my knowledge of diversity. With the knowledge, I will be able to further guide and support the next generation, especially those in the Hmong community, and around the world.”“I am convinced that we must train not only the head, but the heart and hand as well.” – Soong Mei-ling
We would like to thank our 2021-2022 sponsors, Don Abernathy and Beacon Partners for their generous contributions!
2020-2021 Recipients
Congratulations to Sumi Lee and Breeana Vang for being the recipients of the 2020-2021 Hmong Students Association of Carolina Scholarship!
“After graduating from high school, I plan to gain my Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design during my time at North Carolina State University. Ever since I was a child, I had always taken an interest in art. Art has grown to be one of the greatest passions of mine and I will continue to work hard to turn this hobby into a career. It was quite a bumpy road, but this is only the beginning of my journey and I am thrilled to see what will happen next. Thank you for selecting me as your scholarship winner and for supporting me in reaching my dreams.”
“After graduating high school, I plan to attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and major in Nursing. Thank you for accepting and supporting me in my journey to pursue my dream and continue my education. I will continue to work hard and make an impact in this world.”
We would like to thank our 2020-2021 sponsors, Don Abernathy and Beacon Partners for their generous contributions!
2019-2020 Recipient
Congratulations to Gaomomee Yang for being the recipient of the 2019-2020 Hmong Students Association of Carolina Scholarship!
“After college, I want to enter medical school to become a healthcare professional. I hope to accomplish this because growing up in a small town it was rare to find one who spoke the language that my family and I speak; therefore my parents were always reluctant to seek help with their health problems. I would like to bridge this language gap, not only for my parents but also for the wider Hmong community as well. After completing my education, I want to return to my hometown and establish my own healthcare clinic. With the knowledge, I will attain by pursuing higher education, I will be able to aid those in the Hmong community and help decrease barriers in one area for the healthcare industry. With this career choice and goal in mind, I hope to inspire and mentor those who are younger than me to break down other barriers–such as other languages, class, or locality–in the healthcare industry, to make it more accessible to everyone.”
We would like to thank our 2019-2020 sponsors, Herr’s Fresh Flowers, Nancy Napier, Don Abernathy, Elite Family Eye Care, and Beacon Partners for their generous contributions!
2018-2019 Recipient
Congratulations to ChaiTraiDreng Moua for being the recipient of the 2018-2019 Hmong Students Association of Carolina Scholarship!
“My name is ChaiTraiDreng Chiavchee Moua. I am working to obtain my associate of arts degree from Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) to graduate from Lenoir Rhyne University with my bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I will then go for my master’s degree afterwards. Thank you for allowing and supporting me to be able to obtain my dream, by granting me the Hmong Student Association of Carolina Scholarship.”
We would like to thank our 2018-2019 sponsors, Tyler Luchey, Don Abernathy, Elite Family Eye Care, and Beacon Partners for their generous contributions!
2017-2018 Recipient
Congratulations to Ashley Yang for being the recipient of the 2017-2018 Hmong Students Association of Carolina Scholarship!
“I intend on becoming a physician assistant in order to provide quality care to the Hmong community. But life is a long and difficult journey. Nothing is set in stone. We can only have an idea of what we want to do and then go on from there. I am willing to adapt to any condition or environment I come across to aid those in need locally and internationally.”
We would like to thank our 2017-2018 sponsors, Naoxiong Lee, Touber Vang, Phoua Wang, Nancy Napier, Elite Family Eye Care, and Herr Fresh Flowers for their generous contributions!
2016-2017 Recipient
Congratulations to Jasmine Vang for being the recipient of the 2016-2017 Hmong Students Association of Carolina Scholarship!
“Thank you for selecting me as your 2016-2017 Scholarship winner. It is an honor to be awarded with this opportunity. I am extremely grateful and hope to give back to the community as much as HSAC has. I will be continuing my education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as a business major.”
We would also like to thank our 2016-2017 sponsors, Duck’n Good, Food Place, Southeast Oriental Market, and Elite Family Eye Care for their generous contributions!