16 local high school graduates awarded $2,500 college scholarships from Cornerstone Bank

Cornerstone Bank is proud to announce the 16 recipients of its 2024 scholarship awards program for local high school graduates. Each was awarded $2,500 to assist with college expenses, representing a total of $40,000.

“We are delighted to help local students further their education, and wish these 16 exceptional graduates continued success in their futures,” said Cornerstone Bank CEO Todd Tallman. “We extend our sincere congratulations to all members of the Class of 2024.”

The 2024 scholarship recipients are:

  • Emma Auen from Shrewsbury High School, attending East Carolina University
  • Nicholas Damelio from Shepherd Hill Regional High School, attending Boston College
  • Madelyn Dugan from Notre Dame Academy, attending Saint Anselm College
  • Kaelyn Donovan from Shepherd Hill Regional High School, attending Marist College
  • Hailey Dunn from Doherty Memorial High School, attending Union College
  • Thomas Fenlon from Wachusett Regional High School, attending Villanova University
  • Nicholas Gillette graduated from Auburn High School, attending Wentworth Institute of Technology
  • Patrick Harrington from Leicester High School, attending the University of Hartford
  • Zachary Hebert from Shepherd Hill Regional High School attending Nichols College
  • Avery Heppenstall from Wachusett Regional High School, attending Miami University
  • Ellie Hill from Tantasqua Regional High School, attending Bridgewater State University
  • Benjamin King from Wachusett Regional High School, attending College of the Holy Cross
  • Emma Lord from Tantasqua Regional High School, attending Endicott College
  • Ayla Messier from David Prouty High School, attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • James Queen from The Greenwood School, attending Gordon College
  • Michael Rotondo from St. Johns High School, attending the University of Cincinnati

To be considered for a scholarship, each student had to:

  • Be a 2024 high school graduate
  • Anticipate being a full-time student at an accredited, degree-granting institution of higher education
  • Anticipate studying in a business or financial field
  • Demonstrate achievement and high standards in academics, extracurricular activities and community involvement
  • Submit an official transcript and GPA from their guidance office
  • Submit a one-page essay

To learn more about this year’s recipients, visit: https://bit.ly/3zIYi0q.

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