Investing in a Student’s Success
“As a first generation college student, the generosity and dedication of community members are instrumental in helping me realize my career aspirations and goals. You are helping students like me define tomorrow by supporting our journey today.”
-Dominique DiSpirito ’22
Dominique’s quote says a lot. The list below demonstrates the connection between philanthropic support and outcomes.
Dominique received the following scholarships and other support through our generous donors:
2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Servant Heart Scholarship Fund
2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Mark R. Haskell and Katherine Zeitlin Haskell Honors Scholarship
2019-2020 John Ferdinand Steinmetz Memorial Award
2018-2019 Wallace C. and Janet S. Dunham Ecology and Environmental Science Program Scholarship
2019 and 2020 finalist for the John M. Rezendes Ethics Essay Competition, which is supported by the Rezendes family every year through the Honors College.
Attended multiple incredible travel opportunities through the generosity of Bill Leitch, such as the 2019 Interfaith Leadership Institute, 2019 National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, and 2019 Honors Washington Trip.
DiSpirito named 2021 Truman Scholar
Dominique DiSpirito, a University of Maine junior from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, dedicated to strengthening communities through environmental policy, has been named a 2021 Truman Scholar.
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation selected DiSpirito and 61 other juniors pursuing public service careers to join the Truman Scholar ranks. DiSpirito, a political science major and Honors College student, and her fellow 2021 scholars were chosen from a record number of 845 candidates nominated by 328 colleges and universities.
Recipients of the prestigious, merit-based scholarships earn up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school and access to career counseling, leadership training and internships and fellowships with the federal government, according to the foundation. The accolade recognizes students for their academic and leadership accomplishments and prospects of becoming leaders in public service.
“Being named a 2021 Truman scholar is the greatest honor,” says DiSpirito, a first-generation college student. “It reminds me of all the communities that have been at the center of my passion for public service. I am excited to continue growing into my role as a change-agent alongside a vibrant network of fellow scholars and alumni.”
DiSpirito also recently earned Maine Campus Compact’s 2021 Heart and Soul Student award. The award recognizes six Maine undergraduate students who foster an environment of civic engagement at their universities and communities by creating positive change, institutionalizing community projects, demonstrating leadership, and implementing innovative approaches to social issues, according to the organization.
Learn more about DiSpirito and her journey toward becoming a 2021 Truman Scholar here.
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