Massachusetts JCI Senate
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
We now have the new 2026 forms you need to apply for scholarships being offered to high school seniors wanting to further their education. Please note that we have 2 forms: a University Form, and one for those in Vocational Ed. Also, a Student Checklist for all to print. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JANUARY 12, 2026 MAIL to:
Marilyn Lariviere, 19 Stetson Street, Hyannis MA 02601
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORMS
PRINT AND MAIL BY 1/17/25. NO DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL MUST BE PRINTED ON PAPER.
Mail your MA application to:
Marilyn Lariviere
19 Stetson Street
Hyannis MA 02601
Four Massachusetts winners are chosen each year. Two to receive $1000 and two $500. They also become eligible for national scholarships.
For more information on the Massachusetts scholarship program, contact our local chairman, Marilyn LaRiviere: mlariv@comcast.net
The 2025 scholarship recipients were:
Acelya Dinc
$1000 Scholarship Winner
Acelya Dinc will graduate from South Hadley High School and plans to attend Tufts University to major in biology as a step to pursuing a career in medicine. Her father died at age 33 of an aneurism and this prompted her to want to be able to save lives. Living in Turkey from age 9 to 16, she observed her three aunts who are nurses treating her grandmother. Moving back to the United States in 2023 allowed her to participate in the“Doctor for a Day” program where she shadowed a physician at the Linda Manor Nursing Home. She observed patients at the Amherst Survival Center which inspired her to plan to minor in African American studies. She wants to address critical health disparities affecting African American communities.
Aceyla is a member of the National Honor Society where she led projects promoting community involvement and organized and supported peers in academic success. She organized multiple spring cleanings in local parks, tutored students in math and science and participates in an autism walk to raise money, awareness and support. In Turkey she planted trees, organized food drives, volunteered for an animal shelter and tutored students in English. She won Best Delegate award at Model United Nations, played volleyball and participated in Theater Club.
Pierce Fellows
$500 Vocational School Winner
Pierce Fellows will graduate from Nashoba Valley Technical High School and plans to attend Southern Maine Community College to pursue an associate’s degree in Fire Science. Pierce has been a dedicated member of the Ashby Fire Auxiliary Program for two years. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honors Society.
Addison Dion
$1000 Scholarship Winner
Addison Dion will graduate from Bourne High School and plans to attend Harvard University with a major in Molecular & Cellular Biology. She is the student member to the Bourne School Committee voting on district-wide issues. She has been an Intern at WHOI collaborating with scientists and MIT students in team meetings, simulated hydrographic data using the Matlab coding software. She is currently interning at MRP-APHOS Lab for the USDA using PCR and DNA sampling techniques to analyze invasive Asian spongey moth genome. As a ten-year member of the Joshua Kaye Foundation, she co-founded a little free library in Bourne, facilitating event admissions and assembling food drives. Her grandmother’s breast cancer diagnosis has led her to aspire for a career as a genetics counselor. She is interested in the field of epigenetics which is how one’s behavior and their environment can influence the expression of their genes. She felt that even though the United States has access to world class medical care, her family was not provided needed support. She aspires to provide access to this care in the US , but also in countries that have developing health care systems. Addison is President of the National Honor Society and Key Club and a member of the Math Honor Society, Math Team, and Student Council. She is an active participant in the Drama Club and the Tennis team.
Anthony Curreri
$500 Vocational School Winner
Anthony Curreri will graduate from Tewksbury Memorial High School and plans to attend The Peterson School to become a licensed electrician. He is Vice President of his class and voted most dependable. He owns his own landscaping business and plays football for Tewksbury High School. He has been involved in DECA, Peer Mentoring, and a member of the Principal’s Council to discuss and solve issues in the school.
Thanks to our
MASSACHUSETTS
JCI SENATE OFFICERS
2025-2026
President Elizabeth McInnis
Vice President Lucy Heroux
Secretary Pam Warren
Treasurer Denise Paiva
Chairman of the Board Debra Stefanik Daley
Chaplain Walter Cahoon
Return the Favor Lynda Walsh
Scholarships Marilyn Larivere
Sunshine Lucy Heroux