Peyton Connelly, a senior at Merrimack High School, (center) recently received a $3,000 scholarship from Jewett Construction. He is shown with Sarah LeBlanc, marketing director of Jewett Construction and Craig Jewett, owner of Jewett Construction. Courtesy photo/Jewett Construction

MERRIMACK — Jewett Construction recently announced that Peyton Connelly, a senior at Merrimack High School, was chosen for the $3,000 Jewett Trade Scholarship.

An Eagle Scout and honor student, Connelly emerged from a pool of 15 applicants. He exemplifies the character, dedication and passion the scholarship seeks to support.

Connelly has been a dedicated participant in the Career and Technical Education Welding and Fabrication Program at Alvirne High School in Hudson for the past two years. Describing himself as a born leader, Connelly’s commitment to excellence has been evident both inside and outside the classroom.

This fall, he will be attending the Advanced Welding Institute in South Burlington, Vt., where he will continue to hone his skills and pursue a career in structural and pipeline welding.

“Peyton’s drive, passion, and tenacity truly stood out during the selection process,” said Craig Jewett, owner of Jewett Construction. “We’re confident he will bring tremendous talent and energy to the welding industry and we’re honored to play a part in helping him pursue his goals.”

The Jewett Trade Scholarship was created to support the next generation of tradespeople and to recognize the essential role skilled labor plays in our industry. Supporting students like Peyton is one of the many ways Jewett Construction is committed to building not just strong structures-but strong futures.

“We look forward to seeing Peyton again-this time on a job site,” said Jewett. “We also extend our best wishes to all the impressive applicants who applied for this inaugural scholarship and look forward to awarding another deserving student next year.”