Grant Mercer

High School Graduation Year: 2016
Year First Awarded the Carson Scholarship, School: 2015, Harrison High School
Sponsored by: Mr. Dennis & Mrs. Katheryn Kiley

Grant is majoring in Biology, International Affairs and Spanish at the University of Georgia.  Grant was honorably named the National Eagle Scout of the Year for his outstanding character and dedication to his community which was manifested through his leadership in helping to create a nature sanctuary that is now endorsed by the Audubon Society and the National Wildlife Federation.

Grant’s trailblazing spirit eventually led to him founding a mentoring group called Building Buddies.  This idea came about when Grant brought hundreds of Legos to a homeless shelter so that he could bond with kids while building Legos.  Grant offered an ear, occasional advice, and fun to children experiencing tough times.  This idea has led to Building Buddies having collected $20,000 worth of Legos that have been given to 750 children in three different states.

After his run as “Lego Man,” Grant aspires to become a doctor.