Brian S. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Awards $20,000 to the Class of 2025 Scholarship Recipients!

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Brian S. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Scholarship Recipients! This year, the Foundation selected six recipients awarding a total of $20,000 in scholarships.

Matthew Carbonneau from Nashua North and Maya Bergeron from Nashua South, will each be receiving a $5,000 scholarship. Keegan Lee, and Angelise Pagan from North, and Shreeya Menon and Zoey Williams from South, will each be receiving $2,500 scholarships.

We were amazed by the fantastic group of applicants and were inspired by their enthusiasm, intelligence, and sense of community! It was a true privilege to read and hear their stories, and to learn about their passions and motivations. Each year, we are in awe of the dedication of our applicants. We are thrilled about the future of our world and confident it is in capable hands.

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Maya Bergeron, Nashua High South

Maya will be attending the University of Michigan to study Aerospace Engineering. As she so eloquently stated, “engineering has been the invisible thread connecting my experiences and development.” Her ultimate goal is to help design and build the next generation of spacecraft, advancing the frontiers of space exploration. Through her passion for education and astronomy, she hopes to inspire others to look to the stars—and to reach for them.

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Matthew Carbonneau, Nashua High North

Matthew will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute to study Mechanical Engineering, driven by his goal to help create a “greener, greater future.” His engineering teacher, seeing his hands-on learning style, combined with a strong passion for math and science, introduced him to the BAE Focus program, where his interests were solidified. Looking ahead, his long-term goal is to develop innovative methods for generating sustainable energy.

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Keegan Lee, Nashua High North

Keegan will be attending Purdue University to study Aerospace Engineering. His passion for flight began in childhood, sparked by a free flight he won at a local air show. That interest took on a new meaning when he read about stranded hikers in the White Mountains and further by the challenges of delivering basic healthcare to remote areas. Now, Keegan is driven to advance drone technology with the goal of delivering life-saving supplies to even the most isolated communities, combining innovation with impact to help those in need.

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Shreeya Menon, Nashua High South

Shreeya will be attending the University of Florida to study Neuroscience. She is involved with HOSA–Future Health Professionals and is working as a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA). Shreeya is deeply passionate about neuroscience and is driven by a desire to serve others through a focus on neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions. Her ultimate goal is to have a positive impact in the lives of those affected by neurological disorders, by advancing care and understanding in the field.

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Angelise Pagan, Nashua High North

Angelise will be attending Stony Brook University to study Clinical Laboratory Sciences on a pre-med track, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pathologist. A dedicated student of science, she participated in the Science Olympiad for four years and earned multiple awards at the New Hampshire Science and Engineering Expo. Angelise is passionate about diagnostic sciences and aspires to contribute to impactful research that advances medical understanding and improves patient care.

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Zoey Williams, Nashua High South

Zoey will be attending the University of Maryland to study Architecture. She is excited about the science of Architecture and inspired by the historic buildings of New England. The composition of historic buildings piques her interest, and she is looking forward to preserving and conserving them. Zoey’s career goal is to keep older buildings alive and revitalized to preserve our history for generations to come.

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We wish the Class of 2025 all of the best in their endeavors!

The Future is Bright! Congratulations!