MCC Awards President’s Scholarship to 11 High School Seniors

MANCHESTER, Conn. (June 19, 2018) — Manchester Community College Foundation has announced that they have awarded 11 high school seniors with their newly instituted President’s Scholarship. The MCC President’s Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors at participating high schools within MCC’s primary or secondary service areas. The award covers the student’s tuition and fees for the fall semester. In addition, a $300 book scholarship will be provided for each recipient at the beginning of the semester. Students must be recommended for the award by their high school counselors.

Camille Geathers, a counselor at Great Path Academy in Manchester, recommended two students – Matthew Martin and Nitzalys Diaz-Rivera, both residents of Hartford — who received awards.

“This scholarship opens doors for students who want to continue on to higher education,” Geathers said. “For example, Matthew Martin wants to continue his education in culinary arts as well as business, and this scholarship will help him achieve this goal.”

Here is the list of recipients and their high schools:

Kristina Paggioli – Bacon Academy

Anna Meltser – Coventry High School

Elon Jones – E.O. Smith High Schol

Nitzalys Diaz- Rivera – Great Path Academy

Matthew Martin – Great Path Academy

Samantha Rodrigue – Manchester High School

Jenny Tran – Manchester High School

Isabella Pereira – Newington High School

Trevor Pasquale – RHAM High School

Zoe Stephens – South Windsor High School

Christian Bocompani – Wethersfield High School

MCC Foundation gives hundreds of deserving students the opportunity to achieve their academic dreams through the scholarship program. Students of all ages attending MCC in the fall can apply for a tuition assistance scholarship through MCC Foundation. Visit www.manchestercc.edu/scholarships to learn more and apply.

About MCC Foundation – Manchester Community College Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 Connecticut corporation. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors, composed of business and community leaders who serve as advocates for the college and secure support for college priorities. Since 1968, MCC Foundation has supported the college’s strategic initiatives via funding for student scholarships, college programs, and equipment. MCC Foundation helps build a network of community support and promotes better public understanding of the college as a regional resource.