BOSTON, MA (WBZ-AM) -- Two East Boston high school students are going to college for free.
Kayla Elliot and Juliane Jorge have won full 4-year college scholarships through the non-profit called scholar athletes.
Both were surprised by the announcement from their peers on Tuesday.
" I was surprised -- shocked." said Elliott.
Elliot has a 5.2 cumulative grade point average while playing varsity softball. She’s going to curry college to become a nurse.
"I am so thankful for everyone who pushed me to take classes that were hard rather than the easier ones," Elliott said.
Meanwhile, Jorge has a 5.0 grade point average and the captain of the volleyball and basketball teams. She’s going to Regis college.
"I'm really thankful for this," Jorge said.
WBZ NewsRadio1030's Bernice Corpuz reports.