Unitil, (www.unitil.com), a provider of natural gas and electricity to customers in New England, is proud to announce the 2020 recipients of the Unitil Scholarship Fund. Unitil celebrates a decade of awarding $5,000 to six high school seniors from its service territories in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts on an annual basis. The students plan on pursuing degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) and will use the scholarship for their first year of undergraduate study.
"Unitil is honored to celebrate a decade of its scholarship fund and is thrilled to recognize six hardworking students pursuing careers in STEM. Despite an unconventional school year, we hope this scholarship inspires them to continue their academic excellence."
Alec O'Meara, Media Relations Manager
The 2020 students are:
- Jana Stich of Dunbarton, New Hampshire, a graduate of Bow High School. Jana plans to study Ecosystem Science & Sustainability at Colorado State University.
- Anna Iacobucci of South Hampton, New Hampshire, a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy. Anna plans to study Physics at Georgetown University.
- Lexis Emma of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, a graduate of Oakmont Regional High School. Lexis plans to study Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
- Amelia Zheng of Somersworth, New Hampshire, a graduate of Somersworth High School. Amelia plans to study Nursing at Saint Anselm College.
- Peter Cusack of Sanford, Maine, a graduate of Sanford High School. Peter plans to study Computer Engineering at University of Maine at Orono.
As part of the program, a sixth student who is the son of a Unitil employee will receive a scholarship. Austin Carpenter of Falmouth, Maine is a graduate of Falmouth High School. He plans to study Political Science at Stetson University.
Unitil has helped nearly 60 students throughout the last 10 years who demonstrate exceptional potential for careers in STEM. “The Unitil scholarship helped make my first year at Saint Michael’s College financially attainable and also inspired me to do more with my degree; with studying abroad, internships plus joining many clubs and organizations on campus that helped expand my knowledge and expertise,” said Rachel Proctor, a 2013 recipient.
"Unitil is honored to celebrate a decade of its scholarship fund and is thrilled to recognize six hardworking students pursuing careers in STEM. Despite an unconventional school year, we hope this scholarship inspires them to continue their academic excellence. We wish them luck next year and throughout their collegiate journeys," said Unitil Media Relations Manager Alec O’Meara.
More information about the Unitil Scholarship Fund can be found on the website.
