Scholarships
WTS - Maine 2024 High School Scholarships
The WTS-Maine 2024 High School Scholarship application window has closed. You can learn about the 2024 WTS-Maine scholarship recipients below.
We will begin accepting applications for 2025 graduates in early 2025.
WTS - Maine 2024 High School Scholarship Recipients
Lily Mitchell
Lily Mitchell is from Sidney and attended Messalonskee High School. She will be attending Brown University in the fall and studying Computer Engineering. Lily excelled academically and participated in student council, National Honor Society, and varsity volleyball. She was also a founding member of a chapter of Girl Up, a club to support other girls at her school and community.
Nhi Nguyen
Nhi Nguyen is from Litchfield and attended Oak Hill High School. She is also off to the Brown University on the pre-med track. Along with an impressive class schedule, Nhi participated in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), student council, Academic Decathlon, and varsity tennis. Through her participation in FBLA, she participated in many community fundraisers and volunteer opportunities.
Leah Burgess
Leah Burgess is from Livermore and attended Spruce Mountain High School. She will study Environmental Engineering at the University of New Hampshire in the fall. Leah completed a rigorous academic course load along with participating in National Honor Society, Envirothon, and varsity field hockey and softball. She attended the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute.
Sarah Al Wakeel
Sarah Al Wakeel is from Westbrook and attended Westbrook High School. She will attend the University of Maine – Orono and study Civil Engineering. Sarah completed a challenging academic schedule and participated in student government, Youth Leadership Coalition, and Upward Bound. She also attended the ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Mentor program.
Gemma Kennedy
Gemma Kennedy is from Skowhegan, and she attended Skowhegan Area High School. This fall she will enroll in the Western New England University to study Civil and Environmental Engineering. She was academically outstanding and involved in varsity field hockey, National Honor Society, Prom Committee, and served as class Vice President. She also volunteered her time as a field hockey referee and coach.