Recent Grad Earns Cox Scholarship

A recent Barrington High School graduate has received a $2,000 scholarship from Cox Communications.

Selina Wang, an honor student, received the award at a ceremony at the Rhode Island State House. Recipients were chosen based on their academic achievement; community service, and interest in a career in the fields of communications, telecommunications, technology or engineering.

Wang was one of 90 applicants. Her application was reviewed by a Cox committee made up of community and business leaders. General Treasurer Gina Raimondo served as the honorary chairperson of the Cox Scholarship Program.

“We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve, particularly in supporting the education of our youth,” said Paul Cronin, vice president and general manager, Cox Communications New England. “Through the Cox Scholarship program we hope to play a role in helping these outstanding young people achieve their academic and career goals.”

Since 1994, Cox has awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships to high school seniors throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut, according to Cox.