Local Students Awarded Scholarships through the Chamber Foundation of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce

$58,000 awarded to the region’s most outstanding high school seniors

Families, friends, fellow graduates, and business and community leaders recently gathered for the annual Chamber Foundation of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce scholarship program to recognize the region’s most outstanding high school seniors. The awardees were acknowledged during the Annual Scholar’s Breakfast held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg.

Proceeds from the breakfast program benefit the Chamber Foundation and help support Chamber scholarships in future years. Maria Milagros, an award-winning speaker, author, storyteller and empowerment life coach, led the ceremony and delivered the keynote address.

For the Class of 2025, a total of $58,000 in scholarships were awarded from either endowments or funds provided by local companies and individuals. This total includes two scholarships for non-traditional students. For traditional scholarships, the Scholarship Committee selected recipients from among college-bound seniors who live in one of the 27 communities served by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce based on a student’s overall merit, including academics, sports, volunteer work and employment. Non-traditional scholarships were awarded through a separate selection process to support students of varying ages and educational backgrounds who are pursuing further education or career training after high school.

Twenty-nine scholarships of $2,000 were provided to the following seniors:

Since the establishment of its scholarship program, the Chamber Foundation has awarded more than a million dollars in scholarships to more than 700 students. Many of these awards are made possible through contributions from members of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, with scholarships endowed through the Chamber Foundation often named in honor of prominent members of the North Central Massachusetts business community whose philanthropy and commitment to the community have helped shape the region.

“The North Central region is exceptional in its generosity, investment and commitment to supporting its future leaders,” said Roy M. Nascimento, president and CEO, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. “These scholarships are one way we can recognize local students as they continue their education through the support of organizations and individuals who help make these scholarships possible for our graduating seniors.”

The Chamber wishes to thank the Scholar’s Breakfast Premier Sponsor: Rollstone Bank & Trust; Recipient Ticket Sponsor: Great Wolf Lodge; Supporting Sponsor: Steel-Fab, Inc.; Gift Sponsor: Fitchburg State University; Centerpiece Sponsor: All One Credit Union; Media Sponsor: FATV; as well as the many Chamber members who contributed towards the scholarships.

The Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on assisting in the betterment of the region through charitable activities. Funds raised by the Chamber Foundation are utilized primarily for education and workforce development initiatives and charitable activities in North Central Massachusetts.

For more information on the Chamber Foundation of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce scholarship program or to view a list of the named scholarships, please visit northcentralmass.com or call 978.353.7600, ext. 225.

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