Information courtesy of Granville County Chamber of Commerce
An Oxford Preparatory School senior has been selected as the first scholarship winner from Student Spotlight honorees recognized throughout the year by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce.
AleYaun “AJ” Heggie has been selected as the winner of the scholarship by the Chamber’s Education Committee, according to a press release from Chamber Executive Director Cynthia Ratliff. Heggie, who worked at the OPS after-school program, will attend N.C A&T State University in the fall.
This scholarship program was created to recognize and support the outstanding students within our community who demonstrate excellence through their work, internships and volunteer efforts, Ratliff stated,
The committee accepted Student Spotlight nominations on a quarterly basis from chamber members who employ, mentor or support Granville County students. These exceptional students were acknowledged with certificates and subsequently invited to apply for the Chamber’s scholarship.