Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation enjoys 70th season with 401 recipients

GILFORD — Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of its donors, the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation is proud to celebrate another successful scholarship season during its 70th anniversary year. In 2026, LRSF will award more than $1 million to 401 students, from incoming college freshmen to seniors and graduate students, helping open doors to postsecondary education across the Lakes Region. These awards were made possible by 294 donors whose commitment to local students continues to change lives.

“We are so grateful to all our donors, who deserve the credit for this outpouring of support for our college-bound students,” Chris Guilmett, Executive Director of LRSF, said. At each award presentation ceremony, time was set aside to read the names of the awarding donors and honor the generosity behind every scholarship.

Since the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation was established in 1956, nearly $12 million has been awarded to more than 6,800 Lakes Region students pursuing postsecondary education. This impact has been made possible by the generosity of more than 660 donors, along with thousands of additional contributors who have supported specific memorial funds and special fundraisers throughout the foundation’s 70-year history.

Students were presented with scholarship award packets by Chris Guilmett, Director Karen Switzer, and LRSF board trustees during awards night celebrations at area high schools throughout the Lakes Region. Prior-year graduates pursuing postsecondary education will receive their award packets by mail.

A complete list of donors and award recipients is available on the LRSF website at lrscholarship.org. For more information, call 603-527-3533.