Argosy Collegiate Charter School announces names of seniors and alumni who received scholarships and grants in 2025

Fall River, MA – Argosy Collegiate Charter School is proud to announce that 12 of its seniors have been awarded state scholarships based on MCAS performance and 26 grants have been awarded to alumni in 2025, supporting postsecondary education and career advancement.

Argosy Collegiate Charter School, a public charter school in Fall River, founded in 2014, serves scholars in grades 6–12 through a wall-to-wall Early College program designed to prepare every scholar for college, career, and life.

In 2023, the Argosy Collegiate Foundation established the Alumni Advancement Fund to support alumni pursuing postsecondary degrees and career/technical certifications by reducing financial barriers. To date, $79,000 in grants has been awarded to help alumni continue their education and advance their career readiness. In 2025 alone, $39,000 was distributed through 26 grants to alumni from the Classes of 2021 through 2025.

The Alumni Advancement Fund is sustained through proceeds and sponsorships from Argosy’s Annual Art Auction & Raffle, held each spring to showcase scholar artwork. We extend our gratitude to the 2025 sponsors: Arbella Insurance, BankFive, BayCoast Bank, Bristol County Savings Bank, Paul C. Burke, Central Source, Arthur Frank, HRKnowledge, Vantage in Philanthropy, L&P Graphics, R.P. Valois & Co., and Jani-King. We also thank the Rodgers Family Foundation and BayCoast Bank for their direct grant support of the Fund.

Minimizing the financial burden of college and career readiness remains a core focus of Argosy Collegiate. 100% of Argosy’s scholars take college courses — earning free college credits while in high school—and beginning in 2026, seniors will earn an associate degree before high school graduation.

Argosy Collegiate Alumni Grant Recipients for 2025

Spring 2025 ($1,500 grant recipients)

Edward Barcelos, Class of 2023, attending UMass Dartmouth

Cali Bastos, Class of 2022, attending UMass Dartmouth

Anthony Champagne, Class of 2024, attending UMass Dartmouth

Simon Demelo, Class of 2024, attending Stonehill College

Joseph Francisco, Class of 2024, attending NEIT

Jevon Gomes, Class of 2023, attending Bristol Community College

Westerley Kong, Class of 2024, attending UMass Dartmouth

Savannah Leite, Class of 2022, attending UMass Dartmouth

Jamie Milton, Class of 2022, attending Harvard College

Brady Miranda, Class of 2024, attending UMass Dartmouth

Andrew Pacheco, Class of 2021, attending UMass Dartmouth

Monica Smith, Class of 2022, attending MA College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Eric Xu, Class of 2023, attending UMass Dartmouth

Fall 2025 ($1,500 grant recipients)

Emily DeArujo, Class of 2024, attending Harvard College

Alberto DeLaCruz, Class of 2024, attending MTTI

Alexander Rodriguez Bonilla, Class of 2025, attending UMass Dartmouth

Joseph Francisco, Class of 2024, attending NEIT

Westerley Kong, Class of 2024, attending UMass Dartmouth

Jamie Milton, Class of 2022, attending Harvard College

Andrew Pacheco, Class of 2021, attending UMass Dartmouth

Krish Patel, Class of 2024, attending UMass Amherst

Jayden Rapoza, Class of 2023, attending UMass Dartmouth

Brandon Rapoza, Class of 2025, attending UMass Dartmouth

Jazmine Rego, Class of 2025, attending CCRI

Jacob Viera, Class 2025, attending Bridgewater State University

Eric Xu, Class of 2023, attending UMass Amherst

Argosy Collegiate Alumni Gratitude

“Thank you to all of the sponsors and funders for granting me this micro-grant! This grant has provided me with the financial support to sustain myself throughout the school year, covering both personal needs and academic expenses.” – Jamie Milton, Argosy’s Class of ‘22, Senior at Harvard College, Applied Mathematics Major with a Minor in Economics.

“Thank you to all donors of the Argosy Collegiate Alumni Advancement Fund, this opportunity is something that makes or breaks the academic path scholars take.” – Westerley Kong, Argosy’s Class of ‘24, Sophomore at UMass Dartmouth, Finance Major.

Class of 2026 John and Abigail Adams Scholars

Additionally, Argosy extends their congratulations to the following Class of 2026 scholars who earned the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship, awarded to top scorers on the MCAS: Ian Ahaesy, Ethan Booth, Amy Chhem, Leonardo Demorais, Breana Frias, Vanessa Garcia, Caleb Hanley, Nicolas Jones, Samantha Pierre, Evan Raposo, Alize Rodriguez, and Jimmy Xu.

(left to right) Caleb Hanley, Nicolas Jones, Samantha Pierre

(left to right) Ian Ahaesy, Ethan Booth, Amy Chhem

(left to right) Leonardo Demorais, Breana Frias, Vanessa Garcia

(left to right) Evan Raposo, Alize Rodriguez, Jimmy Xu

A Message from Founding Director Kristen Pavao

Founding Director, Kristen Pavao emphasizes, “We are incredibly proud of these scholars and alumni—and all of Argosy’s scholars and alumni – as they fully embrace the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school, as well as our alumni who are thriving on college campuses, serving in the military, and pursuing CTE programs, degrees, and certifications. These accomplished young people represent the future of Fall River, helping to propel the city toward greater economic stability and strengthen the 21st-century workforce. At Argosy, we believe every scholar has the potential to succeed, no matter their background or challenges, and we are committed to supporting them every step of the way.”

Enrollment and Support Opportunities

Argosy Collegiate Charter School is open to all learners and by law, is non-selective in its enrollment process. In the enrollment process, we do give preference to Fall River residents and siblings of currently enrolled scholars. Argosy Collegiate Charter School is currently accepting applications for grades 6-12 for the 2026–2027 school year. Families can apply online at www.argosycollegiate.org/apply.

For further enrollment information, contact Mrs. Hall-Hird at mhall@argosycollegiate.org. To donate to the Alumni Advancement Fund or sponsor Argosy’s 4th Annual Art Show and Raffle, contact Ms. Kristen Pavao at kpavao@argosycollegiate.org.