“The scholarship allowed me to attend the university’s Semester by the Sea program at the Darling Marine Center for both the fall and spring semesters,” Celestial shared. “It gave me two semesters of hands-on experience with the ocean and the opportunity to connect with people across Maine’s marine science field.” The support also helped her…
Support from the Harold “Brownie” Brown Scholarship Fund has helped mechanical engineering student Isaac Webber focus fully on his education at the University of Maine, giving him the freedom to devote his time to hands-on experiences, such as his senior capstone and advanced design projects, without worrying about financial stress. For Isaac, that support has…
Alan Chausse’s UMaine experience has been shaped by hands-on learning opportunities, community, and the generosity of donors. “The scholarship has allowed me to focus on enriching myself through academic and extracurricular opportunities provided at UMaine,” Alan shared. The support has enabled him to fully engage in the forestry curriculum, including hands-on labs and field experiences…
For Liv Neuhauser, receiving the Laurence Evans and Elizabeth Taylor Evans Award was both an honor and a source of lasting motivation. “Receiving the Laurence Evans and Elizabeth Taylor Evans Award, which is given annually to the graduating History senior with the highest academic record, not only provided meaningful financial support but also instilled in…
For Chinonye Anumaka, the John M. Webber School of Business Scholarship has been a tremendous blessing, helping ease the financial burden of graduate study while allowing her to focus fully on learning, research, and community involvement. “The scholarship helped me focus on my education rather than worrying about tuition or expenses,” Chinonye said. “Beyond the financial support,…
For Emily Maniscalco, the Robert C. and Roberta S. Worrick Scholarship has made a life-changing difference in her ability to pursue higher education as a nontraditional student. “This scholarship has allowed me to concentrate on my studies instead of worrying about the financial cost of going to school,” Emily said. “It also allows me to…
“The scholarship has allowed me to focus on the experiences and opportunities most fulfilling to me without constantly stressing over tuition or debt,” she explained. This support enabled her to take on roles such as co-editor-in-chief for Spire: The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability and editor of The Open Field, while also continuing to…
For Vivienne Yongthavorn, the Roger D. Cooper Scholarship has made it possible to focus on her studies and involvement at the University of Maine without the stress of financial uncertainty. The support she received opened the door to new leadership opportunities, including serving as Treasurer for the International Student Association – a role that has…
Michael Delorge of Biddeford, Maine, is a 2024 valedictorian. Pursuing dual degrees in political science and biology, Delorge crafted coursework focused on public health policy with the goal of generating skills to improve medical care. Originally a pre-med student, he altered his studies to meet his interests and spent class time integrating topics such as…
Abby Cadorette, a Senior Ecology and Environmental Science major at UMaine, is grateful for the scholarships that have helped her during her time at UMaine. She explained that “[My scholarships] alleviated the stress of covering college costs, and has allowed me to focus on what I came here for — to learn!” In addition to…
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