WILLISTON, VT (June 9, 2023) — New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) has awarded three scholarships to Vermont high school students as part of its annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Scholarship Program. Inspired by the National Science Foundation, NEFCU awards three $3,000 scholarships each year to support individuals pursuing careers in the hard sciences.
“It’s inspiring to read through the applications and learn about each person’s goals and aspirations,” said David Bird, VP of Brand Engagement & Partnerships at NEFCU. “NEFCU is proud to support these three students as they start college and begin their career journeys in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.”
This year’s scholarship recipients were all graduating seniors from high schools around Vermont:
Abigail Raleigh of St. Albans will graduate from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in June and will attend the University of New England in the fall.
Jarrett Kelley of Rutland will graduate from the Vermont Academy of Science and Technology and Rutland High School this June and will attend Vermont Technical College in the Fall.
Jeswin Antony of Waterbury will graduate from Harwood Union High School in June and go on to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this fall.
Abigail Raleigh and Marlen Charron, NEFCU Member Service Representative
Jeswin Antony and Sarah Ricker, NEFCU Community Relations Manager
Jarrett Kelley and Chris Halnon, NEFCU Business Loan Officer
New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU), headquartered in Williston, Vermont is a member-owned financial institution serving communities in twelve counties of Vermont: Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor; and four counties in New Hampshire: Cheshire, Grafton, Merrimack, and Sullivan. For more information about membership requirements and benefits, visit nefcu.com.
Simeon Chapin
Head of Social Impact
(802) 371-5123
schapin@vsecu.com
