Award sponsored by UPS

The National Merit Scholarship Corp. announced on Wednesday (April 23) that a Philipstown student has won a college scholarship funded by the United Parcel Service.

Tova Jean-Louis, who attends Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt Manor, was among 830 seniors nationwide to be awarded scholarships financed by 124 corporations, foundations and business organizations.

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Walter Panas Principal Samantha Sherwood with Tova Jean-Louis

Jean-Louis, who is the valedictorian of the 2025 class, plans to study environmental engineering. The UPS Foundation funds scholarship for the children of UPS employees.

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  1. Congratulations to Tova and all the Merit Scholars in the Lakeland School District. Thanks to The Current for covering this achievement for Philipstown/Lakeland District.

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