It’s time for area senior scholar-athletes to apply for scholarships offered by the Northern Region of the Maine Sports Legends.
Applications have been mailed to all Aroostook area guidance offices. The deadline for application is May 20.
The Maine Sports Legends is a state-wide organization dedicated to honoring outstanding scholar-athletes who have met the prescribed standards in academics, has participated in their school’s varsity athletic programs along with possessing good character, completed community and civic involvement and shows strong leadership ability.
This scholarship of $500 is awarded to one male and female from the Aroostook area and will be awarded solely on the basis of the student’s credentials and shall be made without regard to financial need. There will be eight $500 scholarships awarded state-wide.
Many local businesses and individuals in Aroostook County have provided varied financial donations to the scholarship program over the past years.
If a business would like to discuss being a scholarship donor or give a financial donation, please contact Robert White at 498-2796.
If a student has questions about the scholarship applications, contact Lynwood McHatten at 435-8297 or Dwight Hunter at 498-6604.
