Beulaville student wins national scholarship

BEULAVILLE — A Beulaville student is one of 23 nationwide to receive the O. Temple Sloan Jr. Founder’s Scholarship from the Advance Auto Parts Foundation. Callista Holmes will use the merit-based award to continue her studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Holmes said the scholarship is a major help as she begins college without financial assistance. “I was over the moon to learn that I had scholarship opportunities through my mom’s job at Advance Auto Parts,” she said. “Winning the scholarship meant a lot for me as someone who is going into university without financial support.”

The scholarship program provides one-time awards to students pursuing college or occupational training. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, personal experience and career goals. The awards honor the legacy of O. Temple Sloan Jr., founder of Advance Auto Parts, and reflect the company’s commitment to education and support for the families of team members.

“We’re proud to recognize these outstanding students and support their career journeys,” said Todd Davenport, senior vice president of real estate and development at Advance Auto Parts. “This scholarship program reflects our foundation’s belief in the power of education and the importance of investing in our team members and their families.”