Congratulations to Oxford resident Krysten Aquilina, a junior at Northwood University in Midland, who was granted two scholarships for the 2006-07 academic year.
The 20-year-old received the AON Risk Services Scholarship, which was established in 1995 to provide educational support to students majoring in a business-related curriculum.
She also received the Northwood University Aftermarket Industry Scholarship. It is given to the son or daughter of an employee or owner of an aftermarket business, which is a business that sells a variety of automotive parts.
Aquilina also was granted the Northwood University Freedom Academic Scholarship her freshman year based on her high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores.
‘Receiving these scholarships makes me feel that people have great confidence in what I am able to do with my life and career,? she said.
‘I feel very privileged that I was chosen to receive these scholarships because these donors have given me a great gift ? allowing me to better pursue a higher education.?
The 2004 Notre Dame Prepatory graduate is working towards a bachelor’s degree in business administration in a dual major of marketing and management. Last May, she completed her Associate of Arts degree in entertainment, sport and promotions management.
Aquilina worked with Clear Channel Radio in Detroit and an internship with Intellitrends LLC, where she is currently an employee.
Aquilina is the daughter of Mario and Terri Aquilina of Oxford.