We come from humble beginnings. Our forefathers were slaves—before the Civil War—afterwards some became sharecroppers and some moved on to become farm owners. Although, many of them were not able to get an education they stressed the importance of getting an education to their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. As the children grand and great grand children—of those hard workers--we want to help others from humble beginnings by helping to give students the opportunity to earn a college degree.
History
The Daughety Memorial Scholarship Fund was organized July 4, 1997 by Linda Daughety Nolen, in Kinston North Carolina with her six (6) siblings. The scholarship fund was established for the primary purpose of giving scholarships. They also wanted to honor the memory of the Daughety Heritage that dates back to George and Emmaline Moye Daughety who were born in the early 1800's
The fund awarded its' first scholarship in 1999 and have awarded scholarships every year. To date, approximately twenty scholarships have been given. Six of our scholars have graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees, one has acquired his Masters of Science degree and the other two has entered a graduate program.
Our scholars have attended, are attending, or have graduated from, these Colleges or Universities: Appalachian State University, Brigham Young University, Campbell University, East Carolina University, Fayetteville State University, Lincoln University, Meredith College, Mount Olive College, North Carolina A&T State University, University of North Carolina, and Winston-Salem State University.
