Jiayuan Shen receives Donald B. Wilbur Scholarship

Jiayuan Shen of Uncasville has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the Donald B. Wilbur Scholarship, presented by the Liberty Bank Foundation. Established in 2008 in honor of retiring Liberty Bank Chairman Donald B. Wilbur, the $1,000 scholarship is presented annually to a student who plans to major in engineering or a technology-related field.

Jiayuan Shen is a graduate of Montville High School who plans to attend the University of Connecticut to study mechanical engineering. Teachers describe Shen as highly motivated, intelligent, and an enthusiastic young woman. In high school, Shen was involved in the International Club, Young Educators Society Club, Math Team, Future Business Leaders of America, Asian New Year Meal, and peer tutoring ELL students. In her community, Shen volunteered at the Otis Library, Mohegan Elementary School, Orchard Grove Specialty Care Center, and with the Hatian Health Foundation.

To read the full press release, please visit the Liberty Bank Foundation website HERE.