Portsmouth, Exeter Students Receive Scholarships From Meredith Village Savings Bank

MEREDITH, NH — MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) proudly announces the 2025 recipients of the James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded annually to one graduating senior from high schools located in communities where MVSB has a branch office.

This year’s recipients are:

• Wilder Carrigan of Portsmouth, son of Tamara and Jim Carrigan, attending Northeastern University.
• Chloe Hartnett of Exeter, daughter of Matthew Hartnett and Erin Brown, attending Roger Williams University.
• Nathaniel Hobby of Laconia, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Hobby, attending the University of Maine.
• David Kizer of Campton, son of Maundy Mitchell and Matt Kizer, attending University College Dublin.
• Kade Lucas of Wolfeboro, son of Troy and Jennica Lucas, attending Southern New Hampshire University.
• Gavin Marchand-Correia of Moultonborough, son of George and Valerie Ann Correia, attending Boston University.
• Emmaline Morin of Rochester, daughter of Shawn and Natalie Morin, attending Rivier University.
• Gabreaelle Perron of Gilford, daughter of Susannah and Dan Perron, attending New England College.
• Austin Roberts of Jackson, son of Jeremy and Allyn Roberts, attending Fairfield University.
• Avery Thoroughgood of Barnstead, daughter of Ashley Cleasby and Todd Thoroughgood, attending the University of Maine.
• Meadow True of Meredith, attending New Hampshire Technical Institute.

The Sutherland Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of James D. Sutherland, who served as President and CEO of MVSB from 1982-1996. Scholarship recipients represent the MVSB company values of accountability, mutuality, excellence, respect, integrity, teamwork, and stewardship. Students interested in applying for the 2026 scholarship are encouraged to contact their guidance office or visit www.mvsb.com/community-involvement.

About Meredith Village Savings Bank

MVSB has been serving the essential banking needs of people, businesses, nonprofits and municipalities for over 150 years. As a mutual savings bank, MVSB has no stock-holders but rather operates for the benefit of its customers, employees and community. Since our founding, one thing has always remained true: caring is at the heart of everything we do. By building and nurturing relationships, we believe that we can cultivate a community where we all thrive. It all starts with caring about our customers and neighbors. To learn more, visit any of the local branch offices located in New Hampshire in Alton, Ashland, Center Harbor, Gilford, Exeter, Laconia, Melvin Village, Meredith, Moultonborough, North Conway, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Rochester, or Wolfeboro, call 800.922.6872 or visit mvsb.com.

Submitted by Meredith Village Savings Bank