The Nantucket Scholar Program is now in its 20th year. The program requires a six-month long review process. This year’s process began with an informational assembly in November at the high school. Seniors and their parents are invited to a presentation and information sheets are available along with an opportunity to ask questions. This year, the application will be online and includes one written essay, sections for extra-curricular activities, community service and academic honors, one confidential teacher recommendation and an employer recommendation and are due in January 2025.
There is a five member review committee - Tom Bresette - Chief Operating Officer at NGC and the Executive Director of the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation, Al Cunha - Owner & Operator of Le Languedoc Restaurant, Michael Cozort - former Superintendent Nantucket Public Schools, Peter Greenhalgh, formerly of the
Artists Association; and Jonelle Gurley, Director of Science & Programming at Maria Mitchell Association.
Congratulations to the 2025 Nantucket Scholar Finalists: Adney Brannigan, Andrea Bunlerssak, Viktoria Dimitrova, Biliana Dountcheva, Elijah Holland, Boyan Kalpazanov, Maddie Lombardi, Nora Sullivan, Owen Sullivan, and Cecilia Wendelken.