Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund: Nathan Hale HS Recipients
Summary: At the annual celebration, 74 seniors are awarded $10,000 scholarships to help with first year college. Congratulations NHHS scholarship recipients.
Rising Above: SPS Seniors Overcome Obstacles to Earn 2026 Scholarships
Each spring, the Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund (SSSF) celebrates students whose journeys to graduation reflect determination, courage, and hope.
At the 52nd Annual Awards Celebration on May 28, 2026 graduating seniors from every Seattle Public Schools high school were honored with $10,000 scholarships to support their first year of college. These one-time awards recognize more than academic performance. Recipients were selected for their contributions to school and community—and for their perseverance through life’s challenges. Throughout the evening, students and counselors reflected on journeys shaped by resilience. Many of this year’s scholars navigated significant obstacles, including housing instability, long commutes, caregiving responsibilities, language barriers, and the impacts of war, displacement, or health challenges.
At the annual celebration, 74 seniors are awarded $10,000 scholarships to help with first year college. Nathan Hale High School students are listed below.
Nathan Hale High School
- Haneen Al Ziyad
- Andrew Fischer-McDonald
- Habieke Habtesillasie
- Nehemiah Trice
- Jae’Rina Willis
Founded in 1974, the Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund continues to expand access to higher education, awarding scholarships to students representing every high school in the district. By investing directly in students’ futures, the fund helps keep college within reach for those who have already shown extraordinary determination.
