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

Students will be recognized at Scholar’s Breakfast on May 13 at Great Wolf Lodge

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced the recipients of the annual Chamber Foundation of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce scholarship program which recognizes the region’s most outstanding high school seniors.  The awardees will be acknowledged during the Chamber’s Annual Scholar’s Breakfast, scheduled for Friday, May 13 from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. at Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Great Wolf Drive, Fitchburg.  This popular breakfast program is a celebration of student achievements and includes a strong turnout among students, parents, business and community leaders.

Proceeds from the breakfast program will benefit the Chamber Foundation and help support Chamber scholarships in future years.  Maria Milagros will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and keynote speaker for the Scholars Breakfast.  Maria Milagros (Vazquez) is an award-winning speaker, award nominated author, TEDx speaker, storyteller and empowerment life coach.

For the Class of 2022, a total of $52,000 in scholarships are being awarded this year from either endowments or funds provided by local companies and individuals.  The Scholarship Committee selected the 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.

Twenty-six scholarships of $2,000 will be provided to the following seniors during the Scholar’s Breakfast:

 

Isabella Allen

Oakmont Regional High School

Awarded: Benjamin Asher Scholarship

Bruna Biz

Fitchburg High School

Awarded: Chamber Foundation Scholarship

Lilly Comeau

Gardner High School

Awarded: Chamber Foundation Scholarship

Taya Corn

North Middlesex Regional High School

Awarded: Ronald Ansin Scholarship

Elsa Cranson

Wachusett Regional High School

Awarded: HealthAlliance Hospital Guild Scholarship

Carolyn Darman

Nashoba Valley Regional High School

Awarded: UMass Memorial HealthAlliance – Clinton Hospital, Inc. Scholarship

Shea Divoll

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School

Awarded: George R. Wallace, Jr. and Alice G. Wallace Scholarship

Peter Epro

Leominster Center for Excellence

Awarded: Elizabeth and Anthony DiGeronimo Family Scholarship

Felicia Jamba

The Bromfield School

Awarded: Adams Family Scholarship

Emma Kenney

Groton-Dunstable Regional High School

Awarded: Salny Family Scholarship

Molly Kimball

Lunenburg High School

Awarded: Chamber Foundation Scholarship

Abigail Kirrane

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School

Awarded: David L. McKeehan Scholarship

Mackenzie Kupfer

Fitchburg High School

Awarded: Leominster Credit Union Scholarship

Olivia Latino

Leominster Center for Technical Education Innovation

Awarded: UMass Memorial HealthAlliance – Clinton Hospital, Inc. Scholarship

Dominic Motoya

Leominster High School

Awarded: Edward J. Healey Scholarship

Adam Mullaney

Leominster High School

Awarded: Enterprise Bank and Trust Scholarship

Callie Nelson

Leominster High School

Awarded: M. Ruth Lee Scholarship

Caroline Oswitt

Wachusett Regional High School

Awarded: Patricia S. Alario Scholarship

Fiona Picone

Oakmont Regional High School

Awarded: Roderick W. & Donna M. Lewin Scholarship

Alisha Praileau

North Middlesex Regional High School

Awarded: Elizabeth and Anthony DiGeronimo Family Scholarship

Madeline Prechtl

Groton-Dunstable Regional High School

Awarded: Barbara Silva Scholarship

Ekaterina Rau

Saint Bernard’s Central Catholic High School

Awarded: M. Ruth Lee Scholarship

Margot Sonia

Nashoba Regional High School

Awarded: UMass Memorial HealthAlliance – Clinton Hospital, Inc. Scholarship

Nora Swaine

Leominster High School

Awarded: Rollstone Bank & Trust Scholarship

Sophie Thompson

The Bromfield School

Awarded: Chamber Foundation Scholarship

Sydney VanGilder

North Middlesex Regional High School

Awarded: Workers Credit Union Scholarship

 

Since the establishment of its scholarship program, the Chamber Foundation of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce has awarded more than a million dollars in scholarships to more than 625 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 & CEO of the 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 our Scholar’s Breakfast Premier Sponsor TD Bank; our Partner Sponsors Franklin Professionals Associates and Great Wolf Lodge; our Supporting Sponsors AIS, Inc., GFA Federal Credit Union, IC Federal Credit Union, Leominster Credit Union, Steel-Fab Inc., and Workers Credit Union; and our Gift Sponsor Fitchburg State University 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.

To register for the Chamber’s Annual Scholars Breakfast, please contact the Chamber at 978.353.7600 ext. 222 or ext. 235 or email or register online at northcentralmass.com.  The cost is just $27 for Chamber members/$42 for non-members and includes a breakfast buffet.  Pre-registration is required. Supporting sponsorships and tables of ten are also available.  Proceeds from the breakfast program will benefit the Chamber Foundation

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. 222.