Maine Community Foundation Scholarships

PENOBSCOT COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

Chet Jordan Leadership Award Fund

This scholarship was established in 1995 in memory of Chet Jordan, a Portland based businessman who exhibited a deep sense of civic responsibility in his community and his home state of Maine. Mr. Jordan grew up in Portland and spent his leisure time in Patten and Aroostook County, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. The family and friends of Chet Jordan established this scholarship to celebrate the rich legacy of his leadership in business and civic affairs in his beloved state of Maine. Chet found opportunity in adversity. He was a visionary thinker who respected diverse opinions. He was actively involved with his family, friends, employees and community and delighted in their successes.

The Chet Jordan Leadership Award is presented to students who are emerging leaders in their community and school. Eligible applicants are graduating seniors at the following high schools: Augusta, Bangor, Brewer, Cape Elizabeth, Cheverus, Cony, Cumberland, Deering, Greely, Falmouth, Gorham, John Bapst, Katahdin, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland, Yarmouth, and all high schools in Aroostook County who are leaders despite hardship, adversity or disability. Academic excellence is not a prerequisite, but demonstrated compassion, dependability and hard work are.

Contact: High School guidance offices or Maine Community Foundation

Deadline: April 15

Dr. Stephen J. Haggan Scholarship Fund

The Dr. Stephen J. Haggan Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 to provide scholarship support to a graduating senior of Hampden Academy.

Contact: Hampden Academy guidance office

Emily Trussell Stupak Scholarship Fund

The Stupak Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors from high schools in the Penobscot Valley Conference who are furthering their education at an accredited college or university. Scholarship awards will be based on a demonstrated, passionate dedication to and excellence in a chosen athletic pursuit that the student plans to continue at the college level.

Contact: High School guidance offices or Maine Community Foundation

Deadline: May 1

Marion F. and Peter Plouff Scholarship Fund

The Marion F. and Peter Plouff Scholarship Fund provides renewable support to residents of Dexter, Maine, to pursue their education at a post-secondary institution. Preference will be given to non-traditional students, those who have a record of community service and to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend college.

Contact: Dexter Adult Education Program or Maine Community Foundation

Deadline: May 1

Ruth Milan-Altrusa Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established in 1993 in memory of Ruth Milan to provide scholarship support to students who are pursuing a B.S. in nursing and enrolled in the EMMC/Husson College Nursing Program.

Contact: Husson College financial aid office

Sawyer Scholarship Fund

The Sawyer Scholarship Fund provides scholarship support to the sons, daughters and spouses of employees of the Sawyer Group of Companies (officers and directors are not eligible to participate). The Fund, established in 1988, offers scholarships to qualifying students desiring to pursue vocational training or advanced educational studies beyond high school.

Contact: Mr. Kerry Woodbury, Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Deadline: May 1