Granite Edvance awards $27,000 in scholarships to two-year and trade-school students

 

Concord, NH – Granite Edvance is pleased to announce the recipients of its two-year and trade-school scholarship for the 2026 summer term. During this latest scholarship window, the statewide nonprofit awarded $27,000 in scholarships to 19 NH students attending two-year programs and trade schools.  

“We’re excited to continue supporting students of all backgrounds and pathways in pursuing their goals,” said Granite Edvance President and CEO Christiana Thornton.  “We’ve heard from many students that these scholarships truly make a difference in their ability to stay enrolled in school, while also signaling our confidence in them as future members of our workforce and communities.” 

Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 were awarded to NH residents attending two-year programs and Title IV-eligible trade schools. Awardees come from all over the state and are preparing for a wide range of careers. 

Scholarships for two-year and trade-school students are now being offered three times a year, to better support students in pursuing education goals throughout the year.  

“This support has made a meaningful difference for me and my family by easing financial stress and allowing me to focus more fully on my education,” said Rosaines Guerrero, a spring term scholarship recipient and student at Nashua Community College. “Knowing that others believe in my goals and future means more than I can express.” 

The fall scholarship for two-year and trade-school students is open through July 8. Up to $110,000 is available. For more information, visit Graniteedvance.org/ge-scholarship.  

Granite Edvance has provided scholarships to hundreds of New Hampshire college students since the program began in 2005 and has steadily increased its scholarship program over the past five years. The organization plans to award $1 million in scholarships to four-year, two-year and trade-school students this fiscal year.  

 

Here are the 2026 summer term two-year and trade-school scholarship recipients:  

Ariel	Dussualt	Nashua Community College
Barbie	Russell	Rivier University
Beldomisa	Mendes	Rivier University
Daishaly c	Sanchez	Manchester Community College
Dakota	Mulliner	University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies (UNH)
Duncan	Levey	Manchester Community College
Ella	Richardson	River Valley Community College
Erica	Zamek	Vermont State University
Gabriella	Milliard	Manchester Community College
Genesis	Gomez	Manchester Community College
Griffin	Scanlan	Great Bay Community College
Julian	Alvarez	Great Bay Community College
Katelynn	Richmond	NHTI – Concord’s Community College
Kaylee	Turcotte	Empire Beauty School
Massiel	Reed	Rivier University
Tabitha	Brasher	NHTI Concord Community College
Stella	Lunt	NHTI Concord Community College
Veronuska	Perez-Vazquez	Rivier University
Will	Hanna	Lakes Region Community College