North Conway Member Wins 2018 Kathy Anderson Scholarship

PLYMOUTH, NH – Alexis Brochu of North Conway, NH was selected as the 2018 recipient of the 8^th annual Kathy Anderson Scholarship.

Named for the late Kathy Anderson, wife of retired New Hampshire Electric Co-op President/CEO Fred Anderson, the scholarship was created to help a deserving New Hampshire woman who is seeking to better her life through education.

Brochu, a Co-op member, a mom of four and a North Conway resident, was unanimously chosen to receive the $2,500 scholarship to help continue her studies at White Mountain Community College, where she is pursuing her Degree in Health Sciences.  Alexis ultimately wants to complete her degree and work in the medical field. In addition to her dedication to family and studies, Alexis serves as the Vice President of the Board of the MWV Children’s Museum and is a Certified Personal Trainer, awarded as one of the top three trainers in the Mount Washington Valley by the Conway Daily Sun “Best Of” reader’s choice awards.

“Alexis is a very grateful and motivated woman with a strong passion for her family and her community.  This was very clear upon meeting her in person,” said Fred Anderson.  

The Kathy Anderson scholarship was established in 2011 and awards one, $2,500 scholarship annually to a non-traditional female learner over the age of 25 who is a US citizen, resident of NH and is a member of New Hampshire Electric Co-op.  Please click here for more information about this scholarship. The Kathy Anderson Scholarship is funded by individual contributions made in Kathy’s name to the NHEC Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 charitable fund that has contributed over $3 million to charitable organizations within NHEC service territory since 2006.