More than $9 Million in Student Scholarships Awarded

The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District is proud to announce its Class of 2025 Scholarship and Award Recipients.

As BVT’s newest graduates advance their career training, they do so with the assistance of awards with an estimated tally exceeding nine million in renewable value, which is a springboard for success, allowing its recipients the financial freedom to implement their career plans across various pathways.

“When it comes to putting their career plans in action, some students purchase new tools, clothing, and equipment while others use financial aid to cover tuition at colleges or universities,” said Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick. “The aid of scholarships and awards help our graduates move toward a bright future, whether directly out of high school or five years out, to contribute as well-trained, educated, and skilled members of the workforce.” 

The following is a list of the scholarships and awards earned by members of the Class of 2025, including immediate plans for career training. Students are categorized by town and listed alphabetically by their last name. Scholarship amounts reflect the first-year total. For more details, visit www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/scholarshiprecipients.

DOUGLAS

Haley Bilodeau – Trinity College (Biochemistry and Music)

$67,420 Presidential Scholarship

Haley Chamberlain – University of Massachusetts-Amherst

$500 Dean Bank Scholarship

Matthew Dean – Wentworth Institute of Technology (Architecture)

$6,000 Arno and Roberta E. Wagner Scholarship

Justin Dooner – Wentworth Institute of Technology (Mechanical Engineering)

$2,180 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship

$22,000 Presidential Merit Scholarship

Tyler Grybowski – Wentworth Institute of Technology (Cyber Security)

$1,000 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship

Riana Katragjini – Endicott College (Early Childhood Education)

$5,000 Arno and Roberta E. Wagner

Braydin Levesque – All Points HVAC & Plumbing (Service Technician)

$500 Class of 2024 Scholarship

Emily Muniz – Drexel University (Business and Engineering)

$32,400 A.J. Drexel Scholarship

$500 Homefield Credit Union Scholarship

Om Patel – Georgia Institute of Technology (Electrical Engineering)

$500 Millbury National Bank Scholarship

$4,000 NUCOR Foundation Community Scholarship

$2,180 Georgia Institute of Technology

$2,180 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship

Liam Peach – Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Graphic Design)

$1,000 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship

$500 Olive Branch Lodge Scholarship

Samantha Pinto – University of South Carolina (Nursing)

$500 NHS/NTHS Scholarship

$1,714 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship

$96,000 Superlative Scholars Award

Evan Pupka – Thomas College (Computer Science)

$20,000 Presidential Academic Achievement Award

$2,000 Welcome to Maine

Emily Sullivan – Rhode Island College

$2,000 Maguire Family Scholarship

Addison Taylor – Worcester State University (Nursing)

$12,00 Merit Scholarship

Jeremiah Thomas – Ace Temperature Control (HVAC Apprentice)

$500 Derek Yancik Memorial Scholarship

NORTHBRIDGE

Hunter Allen – Control Point Mechanical (HVAC Apprentice)

$350 Valley Tech Ed Foundation

Pricille Blega – Worcester State University

$500 Dean Bank Scholarship

Carlee Bolduc – Westfield State University (History and Education)

$12,000 Blue and white Scholarship

$500 BVT Teachers Association-Richard Bernard Scholarship

Steven Caya – RIT (Mechanical Engineering)

$2,180 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship

$1,000 Mendon Lions Club

$26,000 Presidential Scholarship

$1,000 Sutton Lions Club

Kayla Chausse – Assumption University Criminology & Sociology

$7,530 Assumption University Grant

$500 Civic Friendship Book Award

$2,000 Early Acceptance Grant

$1,000 Salisbury Award

$500 Upton Police Association Scholarship

Giada Dabelstein – MCPHS (Sonography)

$16,000 MCPHS Presidential Scholarship

$350 Valley Tech Ed Foundation

Perry DerKosrofian – Stonehill College (Secondary Education)

$41,000 Presidential Merit Scholarship

Sosie DerKosrofian – University of New England (Medical Biology on the Pre-Med Track)

$2,000 Andrew Cocaine Memorial Scholarship

$500 Marcelyn Karagosian Scholarship

$500 Student Council Scholarship

$81,000 UNE Presidential Scholarship Award

Zabel DerKosrofian – Stonehill College (Exercise Science)

$2,000 Andrew Cocaine Memorial Scholarship

$41,000 Shields Trustee Scholarship

$300 Valley Tech School Committee-Academic Award

James Gifford – Ace Temperature Control (HVAC Apprentice)

$500 Derek Yancik Memorial Scholarship

Conner Gomez – George Mason University (Civil Engineering)

$18,000 Mason Distinction Award

Haden Houatchanthara – Regis College (Business Management)

$25,000 Merit Scholarship

$47,770 Sloan Business Scholarship

Mara Keane – Assumption University (Biology)

$2,000 Andrew Cocaine Memorial Scholarship

$2,000 Assumption Civic Friendship Ambassador Award

$7,000 Athletic Incentive Grant

$6,000 Lawrence M. and Augusta L. Keeler Scholarship

$400 Northbridge Youth Basketball Association Scholarship

$32,000 Presidential Scholarship

$1,000 Yvette Manosh Memorial Scholarship

Dylan Leeds – Wentworth Institute of Technology (Mechanical Engineering)

$200 Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Award

$2,000 Gene Haas Foundation Machining Technology Scholarship

$700 Northbridge Youth Basketball Association Scholarship

Haley Marston – High Point University (Biology)

$72,000 Presidential Scholarship

Markas Petone – UMass Lowell (Biomedical Engineering)

$1,454 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship

$8,792 Dean Excellence Scholarship

Ayden Rumford – Paiva Plumbing (Plumbing Apprentice)

$500 PPHC Plumbing

Sean Russo – Wentworth institute of Technology (Data Science)

$21,000 Presidential Merit Scholarship

Emma Salus – University of New Haven (Dental Hygiene)

$30,000 Merit Scholarship

Delaney Sanford – Bridgewater State University (Health Science)

$20,000 Crimson Merit Scholarship

Eva Schairer – University of Connecticut (Nursing)

$12,000 Husky Achievement Award

$500 Rita Skinner Memorial Scholarship

Alexa Seward – Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Civil Engineering)

$139,560 WPI Presidential Scholarship & Grant

$2,680 Worcester Polytechnic Institute

$2,180 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship

$500 Principal Leadership Award

Bella Shaw – Primetals (Machine Operator)

$100 Stanley Tool Award

$500 Tattersall Machining Scholarship

Addison Snow – Westfield State (Nursing)

$20,000 Presidential Merit Scholarship

UXBRIDGE

Lillian Alberto – Ringling College of Art & Design (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

$22,000 Creative Excellence Scholarship

Chris Bouvier – UMass Dartmouth (Business Management)

$3,500 Merit Scholarship

Thomas Carlson – Navy (Hull Maintenance Technician)

$1,000 Anonymous Military Scholarship

$500 Corporal John Dawson Memorial Award

Maura Cleary – University of Massachusetts - Lowell (Civil Engineering)

$1,500 Merit Scholarship

$1,000 U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club

Alexi Cox – University of Central Florida (Electrical Engineering)

$2,500 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship

$5,000 Uxbridge Dollars for Scholars-Andrews Scholarship

Brendan Knox – Wentworth Institute of Technology (Cybersecurity)

$84,000 Presidential merit Scholarship

$21,000 Presidential merit Scholarship

Nicholas Matte – J.S. Mortimer Inc. (HVAC Technician)

$300 James Franklin Memorial Award

Mikaela Swanson – University of New Haven (Forensic Science)

$30,000 Presidential Scholarship

Mason Uthoff – University of Rhode Island (Biotechnology)

$54,000 Presidential Scholarship

Nicholas Whitlock – Carter Electric (Electrical Apprentice)

$1,000 Town Fair Tire Foundation Toolship Scholarship

Stephanie Zaitoun – University of Massachusetts Lowell (Biomedical Engineering)

$500 Altor Corporation Solutions

$8,832 Dean Excellence Scholarship

About Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT):

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School serves the towns of Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton, and Uxbridge.