Celebrating BVT Scholarship Recipients 2025 from Blackstone and Millville
BVT Scholarship Recipients 2025: Blackstone & Millville Students Awarded Thousands in Support
With graduation behind them, 13 scholarship recipients representing Blackstone (10 students) and Millville (3 students) from the BVT Class of 2025 have collectively earned over $226,000 in scholarships and awards. This remarkable achievement reflects their dedication to academics, career training, and community involvement. As these graduates step into college, apprenticeships, and careers, the financial support they’ve secured will help pave the way for success and growth.
The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District recently announced its Class of 2025 scholarship and award recipients, highlighting a district-wide total with an estimated renewable value of over nine million dollars. According to Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick:
“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 Dr. 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.”
Blackstone Scholarship Recipients – Class of 2025
Braedon Ando – Texas Christian University (Business Finance)
- $60,000 Founders Scholarship
Addison Baldini – Worcester State University (Nursing)
- $2,000 Andrew Cocaine Memorial Scholarship
- $750 Blackstone Lions Club Scholarship
- $3,158 Mass Grant Plus Expansion
- $3,000 Massachusetts Cash Grant
- $1,500 Pilon Scholarship
- $1,000 WSU Housing Grant
Samuel Carneiro – Cybersecurity
- $500 Town Fair Tire Foundation Toolship Scholarship
Paige Connolly – Johnson and Wales University (Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship)
- $1,000 Edward Fraine Memorial Scholarship
- $26,500 Presidential Scholarship
Nathaniel Cook – UMass Amherst (Biology)
- $1,500 Daniel Allard Memorial Scholarship
- $2,000 Dean’s Award
Skylar Cournoyer – Bellingham Imports (Mechanic)
- $1,000 Town Fair Tire Foundation Toolship Scholarship
Matheus De Carvalho – Plumbing Apprentice
- $1,000 Town Fair Tire Foundation Toolship Scholarship
Mia DelVecchio – Johnson and Wales University (Baking and Pastry Arts)
- $16,500 JWU Presidential Academic Scholarship
- $7,600 Johnson and Wales Grant
- $1,000 Michael Drinkwater Memorial Scholarship
- $1,000 SkillsUSA Competition Scholarship
Haley McKinnon – Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Studio for Interrelated Media)
- $250 BVT Teachers Association Scholarship
- $1,000 MassArt President’s Scholarship
Cassidy Walsh – University of New Haven (Dental Hygiene)
- $30,000 Presidential Scholarship
Millville Scholarship Recipients – Class of 2025
Madison Champagne – Assumption University (Nursing)
- $33,000 Assumption Pell Grant
- $500 Daughters of the American Revolution
- $1,000 James Sochia Memorial Scholarship – Good Citizenship
- $500 Olive Branch Lodge Scholarship
Corinne Cummings – UMass Dartmouth (Nursing)
- $5,000 Chancellor’s Scholarship
Julia Trujillo – University of Connecticut (Nursing)
- $1,000 Carson Scholars Fund
- $23,000 Merit Scholarship
Why It Matters
These students reflect the strength of a vocational-technical education that pairs career training with academic excellence. The support they’ve earned—from local organizations, statewide grants, and national scholarship programs—gives them the financial freedom to move forward with purpose.
Whether they’re entering healthcare, the arts, engineering, or skilled trades, the BVT scholarship recipients 2025 from Blackstone and Millville are ready to contribute to the future of their industries—and their hometowns.
Their success is a reminder that investment in public education and career-focused pathways pays off not just for individuals, but for entire communities.
Congratulations to all graduates of the BVT Class of 2025!
For more details, visit www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/scholarshiprecipients
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