ELLSWORTH, Maine — Applications are currently being accepted at the Maine Community Foundation for the Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County and the Aspire Scholarship Fund.
The Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County is available to graduating seniors from Aroostook County high schools seeking post-secondary education. Eligible post-secondary education includes, but is not limited to, undergraduate education, trade and technical schools, and post-secondary remedial education. Graduate education may be considered for renewal candidates. Last year six students received $5,000 scholarships.
The Aspire Scholarship supports students who have resided a substantial part of their formative years (K-12) in Presque Isle or Washburn and adult learners who have built a life in either town and are returning to school.This renewable scholarship is designed to support students who have successfully completed an alternative education program such as Presque Isle Alternative High School or The Carleton Project, or who would have benefited from such a program had one been available to them.
The deadline for applications for both scholarships is May 15, 2017. Applications are available at www.mainecf.org.
Headquartered in Ellsworth, with additional offices in Portland, Dover-Foxcroft, and Mars Hill, the Maine Community Foundation works with donors and other partners to improve the quality of life for all Maine people. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.mainecf.org.
