Cornerstone Bank is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Awards Program. Sixteen outstanding local high school graduates have each been awarded a $2,500 scholarship to help support their college education, for a combined total of $40,000.
“At Cornerstone Bank, we believe in the power of education to transform lives,” said Todd Tallman, CEO of Cornerstone Bank. “These students have demonstrated dedication, leadership and a commitment to their communities. We’re proud to support them as they take the next step in their academic journey.”
The 2025 Cornerstone Bank scholarship recipients are:
• Jackson Landine, Tantasqua Regional High School, attending University of Rhode Island
• Sydney Scott, Sutton High School, attending University of Connecticut
• Jolie Nguyen, Shrewsbury High School, attending Assumption University
• Alexa Benson, South High Community School, attending University College Dublin
• Jake Melillo, Tantasqua Regional High School, attending Syracuse University
• Haley Case, Wachusett Regional High School, attending UMass Amherst
• Ashley Alvarenga, Worcester Technical High School, attending UMass Dartmouth
• Colin Resener, Shepherd Hill Regional High School, attending UMass Amherst
• Matthew McDonough, Shrewsbury High School, attending St. Anselm College
• Salma Bayi, Wachusett Regional High School, attending Westfield State University
• Shane McGlone, Marianapolis Preparatory School, attending Boston College
• Emily Manfield, Saint Paul Diocesan Jr. Sr. High School, attending Suffolk University
• Jackson Checkosky, Shepherd Hill Regional High School, attending Providence College
• Leandro Jean-Pierre, Gateways Academy, attending Fitchburg State University
• Christian Rutter, Leicester High School, attending Worcester State University
• Ashley Dickhaut, Shepherd Hill Regional High School, attending University of Connecticut
“Each of these students has shown not only academic promise but also a strong sense of purpose and responsibility,” Tallman added. “We’re honored to invest in their potential and can’t wait to see what they achieve in the years ahead.”
Applicants were evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Graduation from high school in 2025
• Full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university
• Planned study in business or finance
• Academic excellence and extracurricular/community involvement
• Submission of an official transcript and GPA
• A personal essay outlining goals and interests
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