PRESQUE ISLE and CARIBOU, Maine — Aroostook Savings & Loan has announced the awarding of scholarships to two dedicated, local high school graduates pursuing their higher education. Each recipient will receive a scholarship of $1,000 per year, up to $4,000, throughout their college career.
The awarded scholarship recipients have demonstrated academic excellence, community service, and participation in sports and clubs where they held leadership positions.
Aroostook Savings & Loan Marketing Manager Pamela Sherman, left, awards and congratulates Molly Kingsbury, one of two 2019 scholarship recipients. (Courtesy of Aroostook Savings & Loan)
Madison Jandreau, a 2019 Presque Isle High School graduate, is a freshman at Bates College majoring in biology/pre-med. She is the daughter of Stacy and Daniel Jandreau.
Molly Kingsbury, a 2019 Presque Isle High School graduate, is a freshman at the University of Maine at Presque Isle majoring in business. She is the daughter of Robb and Kristi Kingsbury.
Aroostook Savings & Loan President John Swanberg expressed, “We understand the importance of education and recognize the rising costs of tuition. We are pleased to know that the scholarships awarded by Aroostook Savings & Loan will help alleviate some of the student’s financial burden, so they can focus on their future educational and career goals. Congratulations to Madison and Molly, we wish them our best with their college studies and bright futures.”
Since its inception in 1999, the Aroostook Savings & Loan scholarship program has awarded $159,000 in scholarships to local graduates. The scholarship program awards Aroostook County students who have exemplified community service through their volunteer efforts, been successful academically, and have a financial need.
Aroostook Savings & Loan operates offices in Presque Isle and Caribou.
