In addition to their scholarship, Goodnight Scholars have access to enrichment grant funding, professional mentorship opportunities, and programming to support their unique interests and goals.
Jazmyn Fuentes ’27
“Many doors were opened and many possibilities flooded my mind. With everything I gained, I know that I will be able to apply this to my future which includes making an impact in the world of energy education”
Enrichment Grant Funding
Enrichment grants provide additional funding to Goodnight Scholars to support their academic, professional and entrepreneurial pursuits.
$134,700 In Enrichment Grant Funding
95 total grants were awarded this year, the most in program history!
This enrichment grant truly provided the opportunity of a lifetime for me as I returned with new friendships, fresh perspectives, and a deeper sense of purpose that will continue to shape my personal and professional journey.
Goodnight Programming
Programming is a vital component of a Goodnight Scholar’s development during their time in the program. The Goodnight Scholarships office offers relevant hands-on experiences that cultivate the skills and relationships necessary to achieve our program’s goals.
170
Total programming opportunities for the entire Goodnight Scholars community in 2024-2025.
The office prides itself on being a place where all students can feel welcome and supported. Many of our opportunities focus on community-building and growing connections within our community of scholars.
Carolina Agamez-Davila T’27
Being part of the Goodnight Scholars Program has been incredibly inspiring. Seeing people from so many different backgrounds, each with their own unique journey, has shown me that success doesn’t follow one set timeline. It’s a powerful reminder that everyone’s path unfolds at the pace that’s right for them.
Fall Break RISE: Texas
The Fall Break RISE series serves as an opportunity for scholars to engage in shared travel, educational field trips and critical conversations around identity and the intersections of identity and STEM.
Affinity Group Activities
The office hosted multiple community building events where our scholars could connect with each other and develop strong relationships around shared interests and identities
Cultural Heritage Months
Scholars were celebrated during heritage months through storytelling across social media platforms, cultural dinners, and exhibit-styled displays in the Goodnight Lounge.
Fall Break RISE
Fall Break RISE travelled to Texas to learn about state’s Hispanic and Latine populations, their histories, STEM contributions, and STEM related issues that are impacting this population today (both in Texas and North Carolina). Students were able to converse with representatives from the national chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, sit in a lecture with a professor from the University of Texas-San Antonio and Austin Community College, and experience the Hispanic culture of Texas through fun excursions and heritage month events.
The Goodnight Professional Mentorship Program is a professional mentorship program for second- and third-year Goodnight Scholars. The program helps scholars learn more about industry, as well as give them a chance to explore more opportunities than they wouldn’t have without the mentorship program. Scholars are paired with industry professionals and faculty for a semester-long mentorship experience. Past professional mentors have worked at the CDC, SAS, Museum of Life & Science, NASA, Redstrom and more.
James Hampton – Professional Mentor
I have really enjoyed getting to know my mentees and learn about their personal and professional goals. I have found so much fulfilment in guiding my mentees and connecting them with opportunities that have lead to professional success. I still keep in touch with both of my mentees, even since the conclusion of the program and look forward to calling them both colleagues one day.
38 Student/Goodnight Fellows Mentor Pairing
Juliet Simpson – Professional Mentor
I really appreciated the opportunity to “pay it forward” and give back to the Goodnight community. My mentee was really engaged and came to every meeting prepared. That made me feel like it was a good use of my time and we were actually accomplishing something.
