BVT students receive scholarships, awards
With big plans for the future, seniors often wonder how they can afford to take the next step and make it all work financially. Blackstone Vallley Regional Vocational Technical School’s newest graduates enjoy remarkable, if not unlimited, opportunity with the valuable assistance of scholarships and awards exceeding $5 million in total renewable value. They are well prepared to pursue any path they choose with financial confidence to invest in their futures and build upon the diverse learning techniques of applied vocational-technical instruction.
BVT graduates can choose to continue their career training on a variety of pathways, including employment, post-secondary education, apprenticeships, or military service. Some students choose to utilize financial aid to cover tuition at colleges or universities, while others want to purchase new tools, clothing, and equipment to launch their careers. Consistent with its career and college preparatory mission, BVT has responded to that need.
“The pursuit of supplemental financing is a skill we strive to impart on our students. Congratulations to this year’s recipients,” said Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick. “It is an honor to educate and support our students as they take their next step. We are excited to see what their futures hold.”
The following is a list of the scholarships and awards earned by Grafton members of the BVT Class of 2020, and their immediate plans for further career training. Scholarship amounts reflect the first-year total.
Selena Allemann – High Point University (Health Sciences) Academic Achievement Grant: $-unreported High Point University Scholarship: $-unreported
Gabrielle Chretien – Unknown (Health Science) Academic Award: $38,000 David Goncalves – Military (US Marines) Corporal John Dawson Memorial Award: $500 Katherine Joiner – Clemson University (Health Sciences) Gateway Clemson Non-Resident: $-unreported O/S Tuition Scholarship: $-unreported
Jacob Lazo – Assumption College (Cybersecurity) D’Alzon Scholarship: $23,000 Daniel McDonald – Michigan State University (Computer Science and Game Design) MSU Honors Excellence Scholarship: $13,000, MSU Non-Res Scholarship: $15,000 MSU Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship: $5,000, Rockland Trust Scholarship: $2,500, Superintendent’s Scholar Award: Student Recognition Valley Tech School Committee Academic Award: $200 Haley Schollard – Worcester State University (Elementary Education) Joey Wilson Memorial Scholarship: $600
Caleb Simmler – Employed L.W. Tank Repair (Welder/Laborer) Joseph Coley Memorial Tool Award: $200
Madison Skehan – New England Institute of Technology (Interior Design) Early Action Application: $2,000 FAFSA October Signup: $1,000
Cassidy Waldo – University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Chemical Engineering) John and Abigail Adams Scholarship: $1,714 UMass Amherst Dean’s Award: $2,000
Julia Yitts – Rhode Island College (Biology on pre-med track) BVT Teachers Association Award: $250 Grafton SAL #92 – Charles Hurley Memorial Award: $1,000
