1776 Financial Services has awarded its 2026 Scott Dittrich Memorial Scholarships to Dean Lawless of Franklin High School and Audrey Lutfy of King Philip Regional High School.

The scholarships are given in memory of 1776 Financial Services co-founder Scott Dittrich, who died in March 2023. Throughout his life, Dittrich demonstrated an extraordinary ability to engage with others and influence change.

Each year, the scholarships are awarded to one graduating senior from Franklin High School and one from King Philip Regional High School who plans to pursue a business-related major at a four-year college or university. The scholarships are progressive awards distributed over the students' four years of study.

Lawless will attend Thomas College, while Lutfy will attend the University of Miami.

1776 Financial Services wishes both students success as they begin their college careers.

1776 Financial is not a registered broker dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services Inc. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc.