A Virginia Chick-fil-A restaurant just made a college student’s future a lot brighter by awarding her a $25,000 scholarship to continue her education at Regent University.
Peyton Edwards has worked for Chick-fil-A for the past eight years, starting as a Team Member at the franchise in Virginia Beach, VA to eventually working as the director of the restaurant.
Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy presented Peyton with the $25,000 scholarship Tuesday morning.
It was a surprise that Edwards never expected.
“Is this real or am I dreaming?” she exclaimed. “I can’t believe this is happening.”
A marching band, cameras, and a host of Chick-fil-A employees and customers were there to also celebrate.
“True Inspiration Scholarships” are awarded to postsecondary undergraduate or graduate students who show demonstrated care and service to the community.
This year, Chick-fil-A is planning to award the “True Inspiration Scholarship” to just 14 of its team members nationwide.
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Natalie Cheney, Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator at Hilltop in Virginia Beach shared that it was Edwards’ inspiring words, impactful community involvement, commitment to academic excellence, and dedication to customers that earned
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