FORT KENT, Maine — For three Maine college freshmen, paying for education just got a little easier. Acadia Federal Credit Union named Cassidy Beaulieu, Sarah Masterson and Jacob Jandreau as the 2019 recipients of the Acadia FCU Scholarship.
Recipients were selected based on a written essay, grade point average, personal and academic achievements and financial need.
Scholarship earners will each receive $2,000 toward their education, with $1,000 awarded after the first semester of their first year and the second $1,000 installment payable after the second semester of their second year.
“It is our great pleasure to reward these deserving students with the Acadia FCU scholarship,” said Alison Voisine, Acadia FCU’s marketing manager. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all three and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.”
Beaulieu is a 2019 graduate of Madawaska Middle/High School, currently attending the University of Maine at Fort Kent with a major in nursing. She is the daughter of Lucie Bernier and Mike Beaulieu of Madawaska.
Masterson is a 2019 graduate of Hampden Academy and is currently attending Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, with a major in elementary education. She is the daughter of Scott and Deanna Masterson of Hampden.
Jandreau is a 2019 graduate of Fort Kent Community High School and is currently attending Husson University in Bangor, majoring in business administration with a concentration in financial management. He is the son of Joey and Elaine Jandreau of Fort Kent.
The Acadia Federal Credit Union college scholarship is available to current Maine high school seniors who meet all of the following criteria: (1) Attend an Aroostook, Piscataquis, or Penobscot County high school; (2) Plan to enroll in a two-year or four-year college or university; and (3) Are an active Acadia FCU member or whose parent(s)/guardian(s) is/are active member(s).
Class of 2020 students who meet eligibility requirements are welcome to apply for the Acadia FCU scholarship. The scholarship application will be available at acadiafcu.org beginning April 1, 2020.
