REGION – Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society (AMAS) has selected Isabel Cellini, of Pomfret, Vt., as the winner of its 2025 scholarship. The $1,500 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who lives within certain Vermont designated towns, and has demonstrated a strong commitment to the environment. Students are required to submit an application to the Vermont Student Assistance Scholarship Program during the annual application period.
Cellini is a recent graduate of Woodstock High School, and is planning on attending Bowdoin College this fall. In her applying essay, Cellini said, “I’ve dedicated my summers to environmental science institutes, Harvard astronomy courses, and signature physics internships, all experiences that have prepared me to contribute to the future wellbeing of the world…I hope to pursue a master’s degree in astronomy, and continue to live in the Northeast, specifically Vermont.”
Cellini has also participated in the Governor’s Institute of Vermont, and the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratories summer internship program. She is interested in sustainable farming, and has volunteered at the Billings Farm, as well as being in active school programs.
For more information about the AMAS scholarship, please contact Wilda Pelton at 802-885-9517, or consult with a school guidance department for information on Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) scholarships.
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