Azorean Maritime Heritage Society awards six scholarships

The Azorean Maritime Heritage Society awarded $8,500 in scholarships to six local high school graduates who will pursue undergraduate studies this fall. The scholarships were presented in August by the society's scholarship committee, led by chairwoman Barbara Traban. Bilateral relations: Why US and Portugal relations are stronger than ever This year's AMHS scholarship winners are: MLS: New England Revolution sign Benfica's defender Joshua Wynder The Azorean Maritime Heritage Society promotes Azorean culture and New England's shared whaling heritage by fostering awareness and pride within the region's Azorean American community. Much of the funding for its scholarship program comes from the organization's annual scholarship fundraising dinner dance. For more information, visit the Society's website at www.azoreanmaritime.org.