WEARE, NH, January 5, 2006 - Granite State Telephone is pleased to announce that it is offering $1,000 scholarships to two deserving students in the company's service area. This marks the 13th consecutive year of the independent telecommunications company's scholarship program. Over the years, Granite State Telephone has awarded over $21,000 to New Hampshire students aspiring to further their education.
Scholarships will be awarded for the 2006-07 academic year. To be eligible, candidates must reside in one of the following towns: Chester, East Deering, Hillsboro Upper Village, Sandown, Washington, Weare or Windsor. Applicants must be planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school within the United States.
The scholarships are based on academic merit and financial need and are administered by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. They will be awarded in the summer of 2006.
Last year's recipients were Jessica Lawton and Lindsey Lemire, both of Weare. Ms. Lawton is pursuing a master's degree in middle school education from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Ms. Lemire is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH.
The application submission deadline is April 21, 2006 for individuals enrolled in a two- or four-year college, university or graduate program. The application submission deadline for individuals enrolled in a vocational program is June 23, 2006. To request an application or for more information, please contact the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation in writing at 37 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301-4005 or by calling 225-6641.
Granite State Telephone is a locally owned and operated company serving the communities of Chester, East Deering, Hillsboro Upper Village, Sandown, Washington, Weare and Windsor with over a century of telecommunications experience. Affiliates include Granite State Long Distance, providing long distance telephone service, and GSInet providing high-speed Internet access and full-service website hosting, development and maintenance.
