2024 Allan R. Andrews Scholarship

The Winners Have Been Announced!

We are so proud of all of our applicant's and wish them the best success in college and their future.
Please help us in congratulating the following scholarship winners:

E'Keria Reed

Hi I’m E’keria Reed, a senior at Enfield High School, and I will be attending NYU in the fall on the pre-professional law track! I have been an AP and honors student throughout my high school career, with a particular interest in literature and analyzing texts. I am passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in my community, and in doing so I am a member of my school’s GSA, Diversity Club, Student Equity Team, and the CAS-CIAC Student Equity Advisory Board. I am very excited to venture into this new part of my life, bringing all that I’ve learned with me to this new community. Thank you so much NERC NAHRO for helping me get there! 

Kaidyn Sigmund

My name is Kaidyn Sigmund and I attend Stetson University in DeLand, Florida majoring in accounting. I was born and raised in Bristol, CT and in my free time I love to take walks or play tennis.

Sydney Melluzzo

My name is Sydney Melluzzo, I grew up in Wethersfield Connecticut. I am graduating from Wethersfield High School with high honors. I am a member of the National Art Honors Society, PIECES Art and Literacy Club, and GSA. My passion for helping others and my love of animals has led me to my next chapter in life. I will be attending the University of Rhode Island in the fall studying Animal Science/Pre Vet. 

Tenzin Seldon

My name is Tenzin Seldon, and I am planning on attending MCPHS to major in Biology on the pre-med track and hopefully become a neurosurgeon! I was born in India, my nationality is Tibetan, and I currently live in MA, USA. Whenever I have free time, I love to make art, listen to music, play games with my friends, and give back to my community through volunteering! 

Mlaz Khamis

I was born on November 1st, 2002, in Newark, New Jersey. I was raised in Portland, Maine, but my family is originally from Sudan. I am the second oldest; I have an older brother and two younger siblings in the 9th and 8th grade. I currently attend the University of Southern Maine, where I am studying psychology. I plan to become a clinical psychologist. I have a passion for helping others and a deep curiosity about the human mind. I believe that this path will allow me to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives. In my free time, I enjoy photography, painting, and cooking. I also love exploring new places, and I hope to travel to several countries and experience different cultures and cuisines.

Diaraliz Rivera

My name is Diaraliz Rivera and I am 18 years old. I like to hang out with my friends, sunsets, and I’m a huge animal lover. I’m from Springfield, Massachusetts, and a graduate from Holyoke High School North Campus. I currently am employed at Burger King, but plan on pursuing a career in midwifery after attending Elms College. 

Jenna Partridge

My name is Jenna Partridge. I am from Arlington Massachusetts and I graduated from Arlington High School in 2024. I am going on to study marketing in the Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University. 

Marni McBride

Marni McBride attends the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she is a student in the Commonwealth Honors College. Marni is fulfilling her studies in the Isenberg School of Management where she is majoring in Accounting and also pursuing a certificate in Data Analytics. Outside of her studies, Marni is involved in many campus activities including Women In Business, Smart Women Securities, the VITA Tax Program and is a member and the Treasurer of the Stage Crew Dance Team. Marni is also a proud employee of the Amherst Housing Authority. Marni has excelled in her studies making Dean’s List both semesters of her Freshman year and is very excited to continue her journey at UMass Amherst. 

James Beggan

Hello! My name is James Beggan, and I am a senior graduating from Westwood High School. In the fall, I will be attending the University of Notre Dame, where I will be studying Physics and Applied and Computational Math and Statistics. I am an avid musician: I have played the trumpet in the Westwood High School bands since freshman year, and I will be auditioning for the Notre Dame Wind Band. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and going on walks with my dog.

Gilda D'Ascoli

Hi, I'm Gilda D'Ascoli. I attend Endicott College and am going to be a sophomore in the nursing program. I made the Dean's list for my freshman year at Endicott College, as well as being inducted in the Alpha Lambda Delta, the school's honors society. My goal for after graduation is to attend graduate school and become a Nurse Practitioner.