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DEC NETWORK®
SCHOLARSHIP AND GOODWILL
As part of our commitment to education & career, the DEC NETWORK® provides several free seminars to the local community and offers pro bono services to families in need.
In addition, the DEC NETWORK sponsors an annual scholarship to a Ridgefield High School student who plans to pursue a college education upon graduation. The selection criteria include demonstration of a positive attitude, enthusiastic spirit, academic integrity and community/ school leadership.
DEC scholarship recipients include:
- Harriette Thomas, Class of 2025, University of Washington- Seattle
- Raquel Robinson, Class of 2024, Southern Connecticut State University
- Hunter Sims, Class of 2023, University of North Texas
- Brandon Grizzaffi, Class of 2022, Fairfield University
- Nicole Brassinga, Class of 2021, University of Connecticut
- Jordan Roth, Class of 2020, Boston University
- Caroline Treschitta, Class of 2019, American University
- Margaret Brassinga, Class of 2018, James Madison University
- Niamh Carruthers, Class of 2017, Loyola University of Maryland
- Adam Lobelson, Class of 2016, University of Connecticut
- Aislinn Walsh Class of 2015, University of Connecticut
- Alex Trombetta Class of 2014, Boston College
- Lauren Peterson Class of 2013, University of Virginia
- Kerrie Riley Class of 2012, University of Richmond
- Kil Ho Lee Class of 2011, University of Michigan
Finally, the DEC NETWORK has supported several organizations including:
- Forest Ranger Scholarship Fund
- Ridgefield Library
- The IECA Foundation
- Inspire a Life, Rice Memorial High School
- A Better Chance (ABC House)
- Connecticut Special Olympics
- Ridgefield’s Boys and Girls Club