Each year the Harwich Republican Town Committee awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating Harwich senior — regardless of political affiliation. Here are our recipients.
Scholarship Winner 2026
The Harwich Republican Town Committee is pleased to announce that Sawyer Nicholson is the recipient of the seventh $1,000 scholarship in 2026 offered to a graduating Harwich senior. We received a record number of 13 applications from outstanding and accomplished students, which made the selection process challenging. However, Sawyer was the clear winner with an impressive essay and admirable achievements. He will be attending Southern Maine Community College, where he will enroll in its Live-In Firefighter Program — allowing students to earn Firefighter I/II certification and an associate degree while gaining hands-on experience in a fire station.
Pictured: Peter Hughes, Chairman of the Harwich Republican Town Committee, presenting the check to scholarship winner Sawyer Nicholson, along with his parents David and Diane.
2025
Claire Hemeon
Claire Hemeon of Monomoy Regional High School, bound for the University of Connecticut. An Honor Roll and National Honor Society student, Claire served as President of Best Buddies and volunteered with older citizens and the visually impaired. Pictured (L–R): Vice Chair Steven Tribastone, winner Claire Hemeon, and Chair Peter Hughes.
2024
Maria Hlvaty
The Harwich RTC $1,000 scholarship was awarded to Maria Hlvaty, who is attending UMass Amherst. Chair Peter Hughes presented the award.
2023
Lucy Mawn
Lucy Mawn, attending Saint Anselm College. Her essay on democracy and what it means to her was the winning essay. Chair Peter Hughes presented the award.
2022
Katherine Gabri
Katherine Gabri, winner of the 3rd annual HRTC scholarship. A Harwich resident and Monomoy Regional High School graduate, she pursued a degree in Engineering at Providence College.
2021
Henry Watson
From 9 applications, Henry Watson was selected for the 2nd annual scholarship and attended UMass Amherst. A special $400 scholarship was also awarded to Justus Canto of Monomoy Regional High School, bound for Cape Cod Community College.
2020
Kyle Gabri
Kyle Gabri of Monomoy Regional High School won the first HRTC scholarship and attended Providence College. Runners-up Sean Gould (Curry College) and Julianna Smith (Merrimack College) each received $100.