PORTSMOUTH — FedPoint, a federal benefits administrator and marketplace operator, has announced that applications are now open for its annual nursing scholarships program.
The company will award four $5,000 scholarships, with recipients to be announced during National Nurses Week, which takes place from May 6-12.
Eligible candidates are graduating high school seniors from New Hampshire, Maine, or Massachusetts who will be attending an accredited nursing program in fall 2025. Additional details about the scholarship, eligibility requirements, and important dates are available at fedpointusa.com/scholarships.
The application deadline for the 2025 FedPoint Nursing Scholarship is Sunday, March 16. The scholarship review panel will include members of FedPoint’s care coordination team and nurses from the Cornerstone Visiting Nurse Association.
For more information, visit fedpointusa.com/scholarships.
ROCHESTER — Join Rochester School District Superintendent Annie Azarloza for a Fireside Chat on Sunday, February 2, at 5 p.m. at The Franklin Room at Revolution Taproom & Grill.
Guided by Family and Community Engagement Director Dianne Chase, this event will explore the Rochester School District’s current initiatives, goals, and challenges. Azarloza will discuss the innovative strategies shaping the district’s vision and share how the district is preparing scholars for success.
Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to network with district leaders and community members.
SOMERSWORTH — Impax Asset Management, a specialist asset manager focused on sustainable economy investments, recently announced the recipients of their second Pax Scholarship at the University of New Hampshire.
Founded in 2022, the Pax Scholarship provides merit-based awards to support students enrolled in the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a demonstrated focus on sustainability and sustainable investing.
One of the inaugural Pax Scholarship recipients was Somersworth native Pakeezah Tariq, who is dual majoring in sustainability and economics.
HAMPTON — Marston Elementary School students recently participated in Northeast Passage’s Similarity Awareness program to teach students about disabilities and help foster a culture of inclusivity.
During the week of Jan. 6, representatives from Northeast Passage, a nonprofit education and awareness group, led students in activities and discussions that allowed them to explore the similarities people share, regardless of ability.
Students participated in activities such as handball and “taco tag” while in wheelchairs. Through these activities, students got to experience the ways that using a wheelchair can be challenging, but with skill and practice, can still be fun and competitive.
“This was a great opportunity for our students to understand each other’s differences in a way that promotes inclusivity and respect, a few of the pillars of our mission,” said Principal Nathan Saddler.
