Unitil is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Unitil Scholarship Fund. Each year, Unitil recognizes high school seniors pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math from Unitil service territories in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts by awarding them $5,000 towards their first year of undergraduate study.
The 2026 students are:
- Maggie Hall, of Concord, New Hampshire, a graduate of Concord High School, plans to study biology as a pre-med student at the College of the Holy Cross.
- Anna Doherty, of Hampton, New Hampshire, a graduate of The Governor's Academy, plans to study oceanography at the University of Miami.
- Sage Orni, of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, a graduate of Lunenburg High School, plans to study mathematics and statistics at the College of the Holy Cross.
- Julia Spencer, of Brewer, Maine, a graduate of Brewer High School, plans to study health science and physical therapy at Husson University.
- Lauren Jordan, of North Berwick, Maine, a graduate of Noble High School, plans to study public health as a pre-med student at the University of Rhode Island.
As part of the program, a sixth student, the child of a Unitil employee, was also awarded a scholarship. Coleman Chase of Hampden, Maine, a graduate of Hampden Academy, plans to study Kinesiology at the University of Maine.
“At Unitil, we are committed to investing in the next generation of STEM leaders,” said Unitil External Affairs Manager Amanda Vicinanzo. “We are so impressed by the caliber of these students pursuing their dreams in STEM fields. It is an honor to support their education, and we look forward to seeing the impact they will make in the future.”
Since its inception in 2011, the scholarship program has awarded over $480,000 in financial support to students who demonstrate exceptional potential for careers in STEM.
Learn more about the Unitil Scholarship Fund.
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Top (Left to Right): Maggie Hall, Sage Orni, Chase Coleman; Bottom (Left to Right): Julia Spencer, Lauren Jordan, Anna Doherty
