Partners Bank Scholarships Awards $34,000 to 22 High School Graduates in Maine and New Hampshire
Left to right: McKenna Nanartowich (going to University Southern Maine), Matthew Lunny, (going to Southern Maine Community College), Partners Bank CEO Blaine Boudreau, Connor Rice (going to Plymouth State University), and Adeline Fiandaca (going to Southern Maine Community College) proudly display a check of $34,000 in scholarships to local high schools in Maine and New Hampshire.
Sanford, ME – Once again, Partners Bank is proud to announce the distribution of $34,000 in scholarships to support graduating high school seniors from area schools across Maine and New Hampshire. These scholarships are designated for students from low- to moderate-income families, helping them pursue higher education and build brighter futures.
The scholarships will be awarded through each school’s scholarship committee, with selections based on student applications submitted through their high school guidance offices. This long-standing initiative underscores Partners Bank’s ongoing commitment to investing in the future of its communities and supporting local youth.
The 2025 Partners Bank Scholarships will be awarded as follows:
| School | Scholarships | Students |
| Sanford High School Vocational | 4 @ $1,500 | · Adeline Fiandaca (plans to attend Southern Maine Community College)
· Connor Rice (plans to attend Plymouth State University) · Matthew Lunny (plans to Southern Maine Community College) · Richard Crozier |
| Sanford High School | 2 @ $2,000 | · Mckenna Nanartowich (plans to attend University of Southern Maine)
· Quang Lam |
| Bonny Eagle High School | 2 @ $1,500 | · Jaxson Sprowl (plans to attend University of Maine, Orono)
· Dylan Sprowl (plans to attend University of Maine, Orono) |
| Massabesic High School | 2 @ $1,500 | · Gabe Lawrence (plans to attend Thomas College)
· Madeline Roy (plans to attend University of Massachusetts of Boston) |
| Noble High School | 2 @ $1,500 | · Samantha Blanchette (plans to attend University of Maine, Orono
· Bryce Upton (plans to attend Husson University) |
| Portsmouth High School | 2 @ $1,500 | · Ariana Grosky (plans to attend University of New Hampshire)
· Max Shorter (plans to attend University of New Hampshire) |
| Portsmouth High School – Rye Residents | 2 @ $1,500 | · Tenley Bowser (plans to attend Keene State College)
· Grace Conant (plans to attend University of New Hampshire) |
| Wells High School | 2 @ $1,500 | · Ciara McDermott (plans to attend Merrimack College)
· Maya Connor (plans to attend University of Southern Maine) |
| York High School | 2 @ $1,500 | · Ben Eager (plans to attend Maine Maritime Academy)
· Harriet Watson (plans to attend Colgate University) |
| Sanborn Regional High School (Newton, Kingston, Fremont) | 2 @ $1,500 | · Layla Uguz (plans to attend Southern New Hampshire University)
· Amber Heath (plans to attend Concord Community College) |
The winners of the scholarships will be contacted by their school administrators.
“We are honored to support the academic goals of students in our communities,” said Blaine Boudreau, CEO of Partners Bank. “John F. Kennedy said, ‘Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.’ These scholarships reflect our commitment to helping young people thrive and build successful futures, especially those who may be facing financial barriers.”
With a tradition of giving back through scholarships, donations, community initiatives, and volunteerism, Partners Bank proudly serves as a true community partner throughout Southern Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire.
Click here to read about last year’s scholarship winners.