Grafton’s BVT grads begin careers with scholarship assists

The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District is proud to announce its class of 2022 scholarship and award recipients. 

As BVT’s newest graduates prepare to advance their career training, awards totaling nearly $11 million in renewable value are a catalyst allowing its recipients the financial freedom to implement their career plans across various pathways. 

“Some students use financial aid to cover tuition at colleges or universities, while others purchase new tools, clothing, and equipment to launch their careers,” said Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick. “The assistance of these scholarships and awards set our graduates in motion toward a bright future to contribute as well-trained, educated, and skilled members of the workforce.”

Grafton scholarship winners include:

Alessi, Meghan – High Point University (Molecular Biology)

• Leadership Fellowship: $6,500.00
• Presidential Scholarship: $25,000.00

Bayreuther, Stephen – West Virginia University (Electrical / Mechanical Engineering)

• Gene Haas Foundation Machining Technology Scholarship: $2,500.00
• MSS Scholarship: $2,000.00

Conkey, Emma – Keene State College (Safety & Occupational Health)

• Grafton Lions Club Scholarship: $1,000.00

Consuegra, Baraka – University of Maine (Mechanical Engineering)

• MA Flagship Scholarship: $17,147.00

Corbett, Andrew – University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Computer Science)

• John & Abigail Adams Scholarship: $1,714.00

Linton, Harrison – University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Mechanical Engineering)

• Dell Scholarship   $1,000.00

McCann, Maggie – Wentworth Institute of Technology (Mechanical Engineering)

• Co-op Scholarship: $7,500.00
• Early Action Scholarship: $1,000.00
• Gene Haas Foundation Machining Technology Scholarship: $2,500.00
• Leopard Pride Scholarship: $2,500.00
• Wentworth Presidents Award: $18,500.00
• Lenze Americas of Uxbridge Scholarship: $500.00

McDonald, Noelle – University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (Molecular Biology)

• University Academic Scholarship: $15,000.00
• Valley Tech School Committee Vocational Award: $200.00
• National Honor Society Scholarship: $500.00

Roban, Samaha – University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Health Sciences & Public Health)

• John & Abigail Adams Scholarship: $1,714.00

Vaz, Celine – Seeking employment in the IT field (Information Technology Technician)

• Andrew J. Simmler Memorial Scholarship: $500.00

Yitts, Sofia – Culinary Institute of America (Culinary Arts & Food Business Management)

• 2022 MRAEF/NRAEF Co-branded Scholarship: $2,500.00
• CIA Alumni Referral Scholarship: $1,000.00
• CIA Bachelor’s Earn & Learn Scholarship: $3,000.00
• CIA Early Application Award: $1,000.00
• CIA Excellence Award: $12,000.00
• CIA Recognition Award: $1,500.00