The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District is proud to announce its Class of 2025 Scholarship and Award Recipients.

As BVT's newest graduates advance their career training, they do so with the assistance of awards with an estimated tally exceeding nine million in renewable value, which is a springboard for success, allowing its recipients the financial freedom to implement their career plans across various pathways.

"When it comes to putting their career plans in action, some students purchase new tools, clothing, and equipment while others use financial aid to cover tuition at colleges or universities," said Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick. "The aid of scholarships and awards help our graduates move toward a bright future, whether directly out of high school or five years out, to contribute as well-trained, educated, and skilled members of the workforce."

The following is a list of the scholarships and awards earned by members of the Class of 2025, including immediate plans for career training. Students are categorized by town and listed alphabetically by their last name. Scholarship amounts reflect the first-year total. For more details, visit www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/scholarshiprecipients.

MENDON 

Kalynn Bellefontaine – UMass Dartmouth (Nursing)

- $4,000 Dean's Scholarship 

Leila Leyvas – Worcester State University (Nursing)

- $20,000 State Scholarship

Ian Maguire – Assumption University (Cybersecurity) 

- $1,000 Early Acceptance Grant 

- $32,000 Presidential Scholarship

Kyle Miller – A.S. Jones & Co. 

- $1,000 James Brochu Memorial Scholarship 

Cameron Roy – Plumbing Apprentice

- $4,000 Nucor Scholarship

UPTON

Alexander Burgos – Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Facilities Engineering

- $1,000 Town of Upton Scholarship E.W. Risteen B. Welfare Trust Fund

Samantha Carroll – University of Massachusetts Amherst (Informatics - Data Science)

- $6,300 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship 

- $200 Town of Upton-Gary Bates Scholarship Fund 

- $1,000 Tri-County Regional Chamber Honor Scholar

Eric Dunham – Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Aerospace Engineering)

- $92,000 WPI Grant Scholarship

Kylie French – Rochester Institute of Technology (Individualized Study)

- $1,000 NTID Outreach Scholarship 

- $12,500 NTID President's Scholarship

Lauren Gronda – University of Louisville (Dental Hygiene)

- $400 Broadway Youth Dance Theatre

Cassidy Lyon – Northeastern University (Behavioral Neuroscience/Pre-Physician Assistant track)

- $500 Mass CTE Vocational Technical Student Achievement Award 

- $27,400 Northeastern University Grant

Harmony Meléndez-Torres – Bridgewater State (Psychology)

- $28,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship 

Ryan Poirier – Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Mechanical Engineering)

- $2,180 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship

- $2,000 Gene Haas Foundation Machining Technology Scholarship

John Simas – Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Interactive Media and Game Design)

- $20,000 Merit Scholarship