HUB International New England Awards Five Scholarships

EAST LONGMEADOW — HUB International New England, a division of HUB International Limited, announced the recipients of this year’s 2017 scholarship program. This year marks 30 years of HUB International presenting local high-school seniors with scholarships. The recipients plan to continue their study of business and enter college the same year as their graduation from high school. Scholarships are awarded based on each high school’s recommendation.

“Hard work really does pay off,” said Timm Marini, president of Personal Lines at HUB International New England. “We are delighted that, over the course of 30 years, HUB has been able to recognize so many bright and accomplished students. Providing these scholarships shows the importance of investing in emerging talent throughout our communities. It would be our privilege to have these students as future employees of HUB.”

Julia LeBlanc received HUB’s South Hadley High School scholarship, and will be attending Bentley University. Ludlow High School graduate Natalia Paulino is the recipient of HUB’s Ludlow scholarship and plans to attend Western New England University. Kelsey Allen is the recipient of the East Longmeadow High School HUB scholarship and plans to attend Bentley University. HUB’s Monson High School scholarship recipient is Yasin Abdul Wadud, who plans to attend Westfield State University. Finally, HUB awarded its Spencer High School scholarship to Stefyni Whitenett, who plans to attend Quinsigamond Community College.