TROY, Alabama — Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor of Troy University, announced today that Brandon Laird is a recipient of a Troy University scholarship.

Laird, a student at Robertsdale High School, will receive the Millennium Scholar’s Award, a full-tuition scholarship, worth approximately $45,000 over four years.

Troy University offers academic programs on four campuses in Alabama and on more than 60 military bases and civilian sites in 15 states and 11 countries around the world.

Troy University offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees and is dedicated to student preparation in the fields of education, arts and sciences, fine arts, business, communication, applied science, nursing and allied health services.

Troy University serves more than 30,000 students worldwide. The main campus in Troy serves students from 50 U.S. states and 60 nations outside the United States.