Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund Grant

Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maine Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Summary

The Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund, established by the Maine Community Foundation, offers financial support to Androscoggin County residents pursuing post-secondary education. Founded in 1983, it honors Annette M. Brown, a teacher who bequeathed $16,000 for needy students in her will. Preference is given to first-generation college applicants and those attending accredited colleges in Androscoggin County. Each year, the fund helps numerous students achieve their educational goals.

Overview

Maine Community Foundation Founded in 1983, the Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. The Maine Community Foundation established its first scholarship fund in 1984. Now, through the generosity of individuals, community organizations, and businesses that believe in the importance of education, the community foundation awards more than $3 million each year from nearly 700 scholarship funds. MaineCF scholarships provide financial assistance for Maine residents attending accredited colleges, universities, technical and career schools. The funds also support students attending private high schools, camps, and experiential learning programs. Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund Annette M. Brown was a teacher in the Lewiston-Auburn area in the early 1900s. In her 1916 will, she left $16,000 to establish a scholarship fund for needy students. Since then, the fund has given thousands of dollars to Androscoggin County students pursuing higher education. Today, the selection process is handled by a committee of former members of the Maine Community Foundation’s Androscoggin County Committee. The Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund provides support to residents of Androscoggin County pursuing a post-secondary degree at a two- or four-year college.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants must demonstrate: a level of academic achievement suitable for predicting success in college, strong character and family values, and financial need as shown by a Federal Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,000 or less.