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Atlantic Co. Student Awarded $5K Dunkin' Scholarship

Julia Brunini, from Landisville, was selected from more than 1,350 applicants for the Dunkin' scholarship program.

Julia Brunini will head to Stockton in the fall.
Julia Brunini will head to Stockton in the fall. (Courtesy of Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program)

LANDISVILLE, NJ — A graduating senior from Atlantic County has been named one of the recipients of the 13th annual Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program.

Julia Brunini, from Landisville, was awarded a $5,000 academic scholarship by Dunkin' and its franchisees in the greater Philadelphia-area, in a partnership with Scholarship America.

Brunini, a recent graduate and valedictorian of Buena Regional High School, was selected from more than 1,350 applicants based on her academic record, demonstrated leadership and proven commitment to her school and local community.

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Through the high school's early college program, Brunini was also able to graduate with her associate's degree from Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus.

Brunini enjoyed participating in various clubs and activities in her free time, her favorite being those in which she got to volunteer.

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In the fall, Brunini will head to Stockton University, where she plans to pursue a Physical Assistant degree, following her dreams of helping people every day.

Brunini was one of 20 honored by Dunkin' this year. A total of $100,000 was awarded.

“On behalf of my fellow Philadelphia franchisees, we are honored to award these 20
exceptional students with the 2022 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarships,” said Perry
Shah, local Dunkin’ franchisee and Philadelphia regional advertising committee chairman.
“We are proud to continue the tradition to further students’ educational goals in our
community and, this year, thrilled to offer a larger scholarship award to those recipients!”

The 2022 Dunkin' Regional Scholarship recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony
from 1 to 3 p.m. on July 30 at The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center.

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