Corporal Eugene Cole Scholarship Fund Grant

Corporal Eugene Cole Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maine Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 05, 2026

Summary

The Corporal Eugene Cole Scholarship Fund, established by the Maine Community Foundation in 2019, honors the legacy of Eugene Cole by supporting Maine residents pursuing post-graduate studies in law enforcement. This scholarship aims to assist individuals seeking careers such as police officers, forensic specialists, and cybercrime analysts, among others. The Maine Community Foundation has a long history of providing educational support, awarding over $3 million annually across nearly 700 scholarship funds.

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. Corporal Eugene Cole Scholarship Fund The Corporal Eugene Cole Scholarship Fund was established in 2019 as a way for Eugene’s family, friends and law enforcement brothers and sisters to continue his passion for the field. This scholarship supports residents of Maine seeking post-graduate study to pursue a career in the field of law enforcement. Such careers may include, but are not limited to: police officer, accident/crime reconstruction, sketch artist, forensics, cybercrimes, computer analysis and criminal justice. Any career that involves law enforcement or public safety will be considered. Adults returning to school in the field of law enforcement are welcome to apply.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.