Unitil is a provider of natural gas and electricity to customers in New England, is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Unitil Scholarship Fund. Each year, Unitil recognizes high school seniors pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math from Unitil service territories in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts by awarding them $5,000 towards their first year of undergraduate study.
The 2025 students are:
- Bailey Chislett, of Concord, New Hampshire, a graduate of Concord High School, plans to study biomedical science with a medical and veterinary sciences option at the University of New Hampshire.
- Luke Dorow, of Danville, New Hampshire, a graduate of Timberlane Regional High School, plans to study mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
- Olivia Rowley, of Townsend, Massachusetts, a graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School, plans to study diagnostic medical sonography at Regis College.
- Zachary Chau, of Westbrook, Maine, a graduate of Westbrook High School, plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Maine Orono.
- Mia Higginbotham, of Durham, New Hampshire, a graduate of Oyster River High School, plans to study neuroscience at Scripps College.
As part of the program, a sixth student, the child of a Unitil employee, was also awarded a scholarship. Mason Main of Dover, New Hampshire, a graduate of Dover Senior High School, plans to study computer science and game design at Fitchburg State University.
“We are truly impressed with the caliber of these talented students from our communities pursuing their dreams in STEM fields,” said Unitil External Affairs Director, Alec O’Meara. “We are proud to support their education and look forward to seeing the impact they’ll make in the years ahead.”
Since its inception in 2011, the scholarship program has awarded over $430,000 in financial support to students who demonstrate exceptional potential for careers in STEM.
