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ºÚÁÏÍø awards $750,000 in scholarships to NH students

July 31, 2025

Concord, NH – ºÚÁÏÍø is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program. Increasing its support for NH students once again this year, the NH nonprofit is awarding over $750,000 to a record 290 students representing a wide range of backgrounds, achievements, and career aspirations.ÌýÌý

“Our scholarship program is at the very heart of our mission, and these students absolutely inspire us with their stories of overcoming challenges, giving back to their communities, and achieving lofty goals,â€� said ºÚÁÏÍø President and CEO Christiana Thornton. “We are proud to be able to help fund their journeys while demonstrating that we believe in them and their future contributions to their communities and our workforce.â€�Ìý

ºÚÁÏÍø, formerly known as the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) Network, has provided scholarships to hundreds of NH college students since the scholarship program began in 2005. Since 2020, the organization has funded over $2.5 million in scholarships to New Hampshire students. The scholarship is one of the ways the organization, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports NH students in discovering and achieving their education and career goals.Ìý

Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 were awarded to NH residents studying at two- and four-year colleges and Title IV-eligible trade schools. In total, $652,500 was awarded to four-year students, and $100,500 was awarded to two-year and trade school students. This year’s recipients included 114 first-generation college students and 142 students studying at NH’s four-year and two-year colleges.ÌýÌý

“This scholarship is a huge thing for me,â€� said Elizabeth Hastings of Grantham, an environmental science and policy major at Plymouth State University and recipient of a Leadership and Community Service Scholarship. “I wouldn’t be able to go to school and get my degree so I could give back to my community without this.â€�Ìý

For Olivia Annunziata Blaisdell of Portsmouth, a Life Experience Scholarship recipient and incoming first-year student at Cornell University, the scholarship will help her save more money for graduate school so she can realize her dream of helping underprivileged people access dental care. “It’s really such a big help now and in my future planning,â€� she said.ÌýÌý

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Here are the 2025 ºÚÁÏÍø Scholarship recipients:ÌýÌý

Sandra Abaloo-Tei, Manchester, Manchester Community CollegeÌý
Alec Adorno, Meredith, University of New HampshireÌý
Evan Ahnert, Westmoreland, Concordia UniversityÌý
Raekwon Albert, Nashua, Nashua Community CollegeÌýÌý
Xiorangelys Alicea, Manchester, Simmons UniversityÌýÌý
Joseph Alie, Northwood, The Landing School of Boat Building and DesignÌý
Tim Allaire, Tilton, Lakes Region Community CollegeÌý
Bahjat Alrais, Manchester, Manchester Community CollegeÌý
Olivia Annunziata Blaisdell, Portsmouth, Cornell UniversityÌý
Samuel Assantha, Manchester, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
Kaylee Ayers, Milford, Lakes Region Community CollegeÌý
Emerson Babyak, Hampton, Oregon State UniversityÌý
Fariji Badesile, Manchester, Manchester Community CollegeÌýÌý
Enock Bangasimbo, Manchester, UMass AmherstÌýÌý
Emily Barrett, Hudson, University of New HampshireÌý
Cameron Bastien, Rochester, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Alexander Batchelder, Hampton, University of South CarolinaÌýÌý
Elizabeth Batten, Center Ossipee, Cedarville UniversityÌý
Soeren Baughman, Grantham, University of UtahÌý
Kaitlyn Beaulieu, Wolfeboro, Eckerd CollegeÌý
Meryam Belhassad, Rochester, University of New HampshireÌý
Nadia Belhassad, Rochester, Babson CollegeÌý
Taylor Bell, Claremont, Curry CollegeÌý
Emillia Bibeau, Raymond, University of New HampshireÌýÌý
Nyresh Bol, Manchester, University of HoustonÌý
Sophie Bordelon, Nashua, Endicott CollegeÌý
Krista Boyce, Franklin, NHTIÌý
Courtney Boylan, Brentwood, Manchester Community CollegeÌý
Jeffrey Boyle, Milton, Great Bay Community CollegeÌý
Belinda Brackett, Farmington, NHTIÌý
Isabel Braley, Alexandria, Lipscomb UniversityÌý
Lily Breton, Rochester, Colby-Sawyer CollegeÌýÌý
Taylor Brien, Goffstown, NHTIÌý
Jourden Briggs, Milford, Rivier UniversityÌý
James Brower, Barrington, University of ChicagoÌý
Caleb Brower, Mont Vernon, University of New HampshireÌýÌý
Norah Brown, Ossipee, Florida Atlantic UniversityÌý
Seth Brown, Barrington, University of GeorgiaÌý
Mia Brown, Keene, University of VermontÌý
Thomas Bullimore, Danbury, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Walden Bunzey, Grantham, Nashua Community CollegeÌý
Taylor Burwen, Manchester, NHTIÌý
Sydney Byrne, Charlestown, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
Katie Campbell, Wentworth, University of RichmondÌý
Zhafirah Candra, Somersworth, University of New HampshireÌýÌý
Albert Candra, Somersworth, University of New HampshireÌý
Isabella Cannon, Dunbarton, University of New HampshireÌý
Hannah Capsalis, Barnstead, Endicott CollegeÌýÌý
Matthew Carbonneau, Nashua, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteÌý
Grace Cardin, Nashua, University of New HampshireÌý
Joli Carlson, Pittsburg, University of MaineÌýÌý
Ariana Carter, Dover, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
Ella Caterini, Hanover, The New SchoolÌý
Oishik Chakraborty, Londonderry, Cornell UniversityÌý
Elizabeth Champagne, Manchester, Boston UniversityÌý
Fiona Chau, Littleton, Boston CollegeÌý
Bailey Chislett, Concord, University of New HampshireÌý
Lilyana Cloutier, Bristol, NHTIÌý
Rebecca Colby, Littleton, University of New HampshireÌý
Amelia Cole, Manchester, Emmanuel CollegeÌý
Aubrie Connelly, Merrimack, Gordon CollegeÌý
Peyton Connelly, Merrimack, Advanced Welding InstituteÌý
Kaitlyn Cooper, Wolfeboro, Berklee College of MusicÌý
Kendal Cote, Charlestown, New England CollegeÌý
Sarah Cote, Barrington, Great Bay Community CollegeÌýÌý
Victoria Cowser, Center Barnstead, Colorado CollegeÌý
Rosemary Jo Lunetta Crooker, Francestown, Union CollegeÌýÌý
Mia Cunningham, Manchester, Wentworth Institute of TechnologyÌý
Ava Curato, Littleton, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Lucilene Da Rocha, Nashua, St. Joseph School of NursingÌý
Samantha Dahl, Hill, Colby-Sawyer CollegeÌýÌý
Mallory Daley, Belmont, Suffolk UniversityÌý
Alyse Damato, Sanbornton, Western New England UniversityÌý
Seth Danen-Lucier, Lebanon, Carnegie Mellon UniversityÌý
Maryann Daniels, East Wakefield, New England CollegeÌý
Isaak Davis, Loudon, UMass AmherstÌý
Jayna Davis, Holderness, Furman UniversityÌýÌý
Taylor Davis, Loudon, University of ArizonaÌý
Jacob Dearth, Salem, University of New HampshireÌý
Kendall Deihle, Candia, New England CollegeÌý
Stephen Denio, Manchester, Gordon CollegeÌý
James Dooley, Londonderry, Colby CollegeÌý
Margaret Dowd, Alton, University of New HampshireÌýÌý
Anya Downing, Nashua, University of PittsburghÌý
Hailey Dubois, Jaffrey, University of ConnecticutÌý
Keira Duddy, Nottingham, NHTIÌý
Genesi Dumesle, Manchester, University of New HampshireÌý
Alannah Durica, Loudon, Empire Beauty SchoolÌýÌýÌý
Leah Edgecomb, Derry, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
Eleanor Edson, Hanover, University of RichmondÌý
Izabela Eitapence, Claremont, Emmanuel CollegeÌý
Brooke Ells, Keene, Endicott CollegeÌý
Sophie Fagerquist, Portsmouth, Great Bay Community CollegeÌý
Abdalla Faiad, Pembroke, Colby-Sawyer CollegeÌýÌý
William Fauth, Keene, Hamilton CollegeÌý
John Federico, Durham, Bates CollegeÌý
Taylor Fellows, Croydon, Colby-Sawyer CollegeÌýÌý
Lincoln Fendiana, Dover, Bentley UniversityÌý
Greta Fenn, Alstead, University of New HampshireÌý
Heather Fontaine, Stoddard, River Valley Community CollegeÌý
Kasen Fox, Amherst, University of South CarolinaÌý
Iris Freeman, Hanover, Colby CollegeÌý
Emeline Friend-Gray, Nottingham, Syracuse UniversityÌý
Liberty Frink, Lancaster, Keene State CollegeÌý
Calista Fuller, Springfield, River Valley Community CollegeÌý
Oren Gallagher, Hancock, University of New HampshireÌý
Lashmirenuga Ganeshbabu, Nashua, Northeastern UniversityÌý
Aleksy Garcia, Hudson, University of New HampshireÌý
Danielle Gardiner, New Boston, Southern New Hampshire UniversityÌý
Sara Gaspard, Claremont, Dartmouth CollegeÌý
Brynn Gianferrari, Keene, San Diego State UniversityÌý
Sierra Gianini, Canaan, University of New HampshireÌý
Nicole Gionet, Derry, Manchester Community CollegeÌý
Bonnie Goodman, Conway, River Valley Community CollegeÌý
Zoe Gouin, Portsmouth, Dalhousie UniversityÌý
Jenna Graf, Manchester, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesÌý
Grace Grand, Hudson, Quinnipiac UniversityÌý
Lydia Grant, Strafford, Southern New Hampshire UniversityÌý
Tallis Guthrie, Barrington, New York UniversityÌý
Sierra Halligan, Durham, University of New HampshireÌý
Tyler Harris, Concord, Cedarville UniversityÌý
Madyson Haskins, Northfield, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
Elizabeth Hastings, Grantham, Plymouth State UniversityÌýÌý
Lola Hayes, Jaffrey, San Diego State UniversityÌý
Melody Heacock, Newport, University of New HampshireÌýÌý
Liam Heberley, Hampton Falls, University of California at BerkeleyÌýÌý
Mikayla Hebert, Weare, NHTIÌý
Amber Hebert, Laconia, Lakes Region Community CollegeÌý
Arissa Hendrarto, Dover, Marist UniversityÌý
Kevin Hennet, Dover, UMass AmherstÌý
Ryan Hilliard, Somersworth, University of New HampshireÌý
Elliana Howard, Peterborough, Wheaton CollegeÌý
Jackson Huot, Manchester, University of New HampshireÌý
Chelsey Ioia, Newmarket, Great Bay Community CollegeÌý
Logan Jacques, Hudson, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteÌýÌý
Alisa Janollari, Concord, University of New HampshireÌýÌý
Andrew Jewell, Laconia, NHTIÌý
Ryleigh Johnson, Northwood, Warren Wilson CollegeÌý
Nishimwe Joise, Concord, Wellesley CollegeÌý
Matthew Jolin, Ashland, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Evangelina Jordan, Claremont, River Valley Community CollegeÌý
Santiago Juarez-Wiley, Littleton, Colorado CollegeÌý
Drew Kantor, Lebanon, North Carolina State UniversityÌý
Sophia Kelly, Salem, University of Southern MaineÌý
Corinne Kelly, Pelham, Regis CollegeÌý
Samara Kern, Brooklyn, Baruch CollegeÌý
Mackenzie Kingsbury, Woodsville, University of Southern MaineÌý
Landon Kingsbury, Woodsville, Central Maine Community CollegeÌý
Graecen Kirby, Rindge, Keene Beauty AcademyÌý
Alexandra Kirk, Barrington, Great Bay Community CollegeÌý
Jackson Kolb, Hollis, Westfield State UniversityÌý
Suzanna Kostka, Lebanon, River Valley Community CollegeÌý
Gregory Kotlyarsky, Hooksett, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteÌý
Julianna Lampman, Dunbarton, NHTIÌý
Luna Landers, New London, Colorado State UniversityÌý
Isaac Langlois, Gorham, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Ethan LaRose, Littleton, University of New HampshireÌý
Aimee Lavoie, Northumberland, White Mountains Community CollegeÌý
Wyatt Lawton, Franconia, Middlebury CollegeÌý
Liam Leavitt, Salem, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Raelen Leonard-Solis, Stoddard, Bennington CollegeÌý
Stephanie Livingston, Manchester, Rochester Institute of TechnologyÌý
Justin Louis, Littleton, Southern Maine Community CollegeÌý
Shawna Lupoli, Milford, NHTIÌý
Ashley Lyle, Center Barnstead, Central Maine Community CollegeÌý
Callie MacIntyre, Eaton, University of MichiganÌý
Jonathan Markey, Epping, NHTIÌý
Camryn Marquis, Concord, University of Rhode IslandÌý
Brooke McCafferty, Nashua, Manchester Community CollegeÌý
Eleora McCay, Bedford, University of New HampshireÌý
Heather McCurdy, Manchester, Manchester Community CollegeÌý
Grace McHugh, Concord, University of New HampshireÌý
Jason McIntosh Jr., Goffstown, NHTIÌý
Sya McKay, Somersworth, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Kailyn Medina, Pembroke, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
Briana Medina, Pembroke, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
Rebeca Medina, Manchester, NHTIÌý
Bristol Messer, Newbury, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Emily Mitton, Lyman, Fordham UniversityÌý
Sophia Mladek, Lebanon, Cornell UniversityÌý
Amalia Mladek, Lebanon, Cornell UniversityÌý
Gabriella Molin, Hinsdale, River Valley Community CollegeÌý
Rachel Montroy, Contoocook, NHTIÌý
Madeline Mousseau, Laconia, La Salle UniversityÌýÌý
Zoe Mueller, Hampton, University of VermontÌý
John Murphy, Grantham, Gettysburg CollegeÌý
Samantha Murray, Laconia, Lakes Region Community CollegeÌý
Malik Nasir, Sunapee, Northeastern UniversityÌý
Abigail Ndung’u, Nashua, University of ConnecticutÌý
Tariku Neunaber, Raymond, University of North FloridaÌýÌý
Peggy Ni, Salem, Bentley UniversityÌý
Vickie Ni, Lebanon, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Jaden Nicolas, Hudson, Rivier UniversityÌý
Aavarika Niroula, Lebanon, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
Karina ODonnell, Nashua, University of New HavenÌý
Madison O’Donnell, Bedford, Elon UniversityÌý
Brianna Ohlund, Manchester, University of New HampshireÌý
Mackenzie Oprea, Kingston, Simmons UniversityÌý
Isabelle Orrell, Rochester, Lakes Region Community CollegeÌý
Michael Pantano, Contoocook, Brown UniversityÌý
Hailey Peaslee, East Wakefield, Colby-Sawyer CollegeÌýÌý
Broc Pelchat, Tilton, Emmanuel CollegeÌý
Paxten Perley, Laconia, Gordon CollegeÌýÌý
Elizabeth Petrov, Peterborough, University of New HampshireÌý
Ashley Pineau, Hooksett, Manchester Community CollegeÌýÌý
Eden Pressman, Jaffrey, University of New EnglandÌýÌý
Camryn Prunier, Nashua, Boston UniversityÌý
Elizabeth Pyle, Rochester, Skidmore CollegeÌý
Jolene Read, Campton, Bryn Mawr CollegeÌý
Rosella Rentas-Ubeda, Plymouth, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Emily Richard, Nashua, University of New HampshireÌý
Shania Richards, Colebrook, Champlain CollegeÌý
Cadence Richey, Lisbon, University of Southern CaliforniaÌý
Yesenia Rivera Cortes, Manchester, Harmony Health Care InstituteÌý
Teagan Roach, Windham, University of New HampshireÌý
Rebecca Robison, Alstead, Colby-Sawyer CollegeÌýÌý
Abbey Rokel, Windham, University of New HampshireÌý
Cecilia Rosa, Hollis, University of ConnecticutÌýÌý
Vanessa Rose, Salem, Tufts UniversityÌý
Alyssa Rose, Salem, Johnson and Wales UniversityÌýÌý
Elianna Roulston, Hampton, University of New HampshireÌý
Tory Rudolph, Franklin, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Watson Saint-Martin, Nashua, Nashua Community CollegeÌý
Fernando Sandoval, Methuen, Quinnipiac UniversityÌý
Caroline Savage, Exeter, University of New HampshireÌý
Neil Savage, Jefferson, White Mountains Community CollegeÌý
Amy Schwab, Bow, NHTIÌý
Sophia Scribner, Nashua, Brandeis UniversityÌý
Julia Secor, Rumney, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Laura Shaw, Merrimack, Nashua Community CollegeÌý
Nicole Sherepera, Hampton, Northeastern UniversityÌý
Samantha Sidoti, Madison, Bates CollegeÌýÌý
Cameryn Simpson, Unity, White Mountains Community CollegeÌý
Nicholas Sinotte, Plaistow, Lakes Region Community CollegeÌý
Ella Smith, East Kingston, University of New HampshireÌý
Madison Smith, Belmont, Saint Lawrence UniversityÌý
Zoe Smith, Haverhill, University of Southern MaineÌý
Evan Smith, Northfield, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
William Sneddon, Somersworth, New England CollegeÌý
Yasmin Soares, Nashua, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteÌýÌý
Pooja Soni, Winchester, Bentley UniversityÌý
Deja Souvannasy, Laconia, NHTIÌý
Moriah Spreitzer, Concord, NHTIÌý
Joshua Stamatis, Candia, Southern New Hampshire UniversityÌý
Lorrie Stevens, Derry, University of New HampshireÌýÌý
Emory Stevens, Derry, University of New HampshireÌýÌý
Troy Stoddard, Sandown, University of New HampshireÌý
Anneliese Strong, Antrim, Bryn Mawr CollegeÌý
Lily Szulc, Manchester, University of New HampshireÌý
Brooke Tasker, Wolfeboro, Colby-Sawyer CollegeÌýÌý
Lydia Taylor, Manchester, Vanderbilt UniversityÌý
Zachary Telge, Manchester, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
Caitlin Terry, Hampton, University of New Hampshire College of Professional StudiesÌý
Kiera Therrien, Littleton, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
Jacob Thomas, Kingston, Wentworth Institute of TechnologyÌý
Diane Thomas, Lebanon, NHTIÌý
Brianna Thorburn, Orford, River Valley Community CollegeÌý
Natalie Tremblay, Peterborough, Plymouth State UniversityÌý
Heisha Trilla Rodriguez, Manchester, Manchester Community CollegeÌý
Anthony Troila, Canterbury, Lakes Region Community CollegeÌý
Linnea Trudell Pokropowicz, Lisbon, The University of VermontÌýÌý
Mariella Tsitsonis, Walpole, Keene State CollegeÌýÌý
Jennifer Turell, Nashua, Southern New Hampshire UniversityÌý
Amaya Vaughn, Manchester, University of New HampshireÌý
Emma Veazie, Laconia, NHTIÌý
Helen Velko, Manchester, Wentworth Institute of TechnologyÌý
Sean Venator, Manchester, Bridgewater State UniversityÌýÌý
Sean Vincent, Newmarket, University of New HampshireÌý
Serena Vitorino, Pelham, University of New HampshireÌý
Trista Voisine, Bow, University of New HampshireÌý
Abigail VonDette, Hillsboro, Plymouth State UniversityÌýÌý
Jack Wagoner, Dover, Northeastern UniversityÌý
Isabella Washburn, Concord, NHTIÌý
Makenzie Waterman, Keene, Gordon CollegeÌý
Avery Waterman, Keene, Bentley UniversityÌýÌý
Abigail Waterman, Manchester, University of New HampshireÌýÌý
Abram Weil-Cooley, Sandwich, Middlebury CollegeÌý
Makayla West, Loudon, Cairn UniversityÌý
Katie Westcott, Laconia, Quinnipiac UniversityÌý
Bryan Wheeler, Nashua, University of RochesterÌý
Maria Wheeler, Epping, Wentworth Institute of TechnologyÌýÌý
Friedrich Wilcox, Moultonborough, NHTIÌý
Joseph Wiley, Farmington, Great Bay Community CollegeÌý
Emily Wilkens, Deering, Saint Anselm CollegeÌý
Emmett Wilson, Laconia, Grove City CollegeÌý
Meredith Winterburn, New Boston, University of MassachusettsÌý
Aleksander Witt, Concord, Purdue UniversityÌý
Rebecca Wittenberg, Tilton, University of New HampshireÌýÌý
Nabah Yahya, Concord, Thomas CollegeÌý
Ryan Yanuszewski, Litchfield, NHTIÌý

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