Lawrence – Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), operating partner for the MBTA Commuter Rail, announced today that 5 Lawrence students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to pursue post-secondary education or job training as part of the Keolis Scholars Program. Since it was launched in 2015, the Keolis Scholars Program has awarded $25,000 each year in scholarships to 25 students, 5 each from Boston, Brockton, Lowell, Lynn, and Worcester.
Mayor Brian A. DePeña hosted a celebration to honor the Lawrence scholarship recipients and their families at Lawrence City Hall. They were also joined by State Senator Frank Moran, State Representative and City Councilor Estela A. Reyes, and Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent Juan Rodriguez.
“I am very excited to host the 8th year of Keolis Scholars,” said Abdellah Chajai, CEO and General Manager of Keolis Commuter Services. “I congratulate the students who have been chosen as recipients for their achievements and contributions during high school. At Keolis, we are committed to partnering with the communities we serve to create opportunities and support the next generation of leaders.”
“My office was pleased to have these students who represent the future and youth to come,” said Mayor Brian A. DePeña. “Thank you, Keolis Scholars Lawrence, State Representatives Frank Moran, Estela Reyes, Senator Pavel Payano, Acting Superintendent Juan Rodriguez, and all the friends and parents for the support. My administration is looking forward to seeing more of this event to come in the near future.”
2023 Keolis Scholarship Awardees in Lawrence:
- Julian Rosario, Husson University
- Lindsay Lopez, Simmons University
- Dairin Bautista, UMass Amherst
- Alexander Paredes, UMass Lowell
- Walky Felipe, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Keolis Commuter Services operates and maintains the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s commuter rail system, the sixth largest commuter rail operation in North America. KCS is a subsidiary of Keolis North America (KNA), both headquartered in Boston and employs approximately 2,500 people throughout the region. KCS and KNA are part of Keolis Group, an innovative global leader in transit services with more than a century of passenger transportation experience and operations in 13 countries.