Franklin, Mass. - August 2026 -1776 Financial Services awarded the Scott Dittrich Memorial Scholarships to Dean Lawless of Franklin High School and Audrey Lutfy of King Philip Regional High School. The scholarship is given in memory of 1776 Financial Services co-founder Scott Dittrich who passed away in March 2023. Throughout his lifetime, Scott demonstrated the extraordinary ability to regularly engage others and influence change.

These annual scholarships are awarded to one Franklin High School senior and one King Philip Regional High School senior who will pursue a business-related major at a 4-year college or university. The scholarship is a progressive one that will be given out over the four years of study.

1776 Financial would like to wish Dean and Audrey the best of luck as they attend Thomas College and the University of Miami respectively.